HappyLion
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Burnley drop out of the race for Millwall target - newsatden.co.uk
DANIEL Ballard was reportedly on the verge of moving to Turf Moor before the transfer broke down.
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Would be if we were desperate for defenders, we need attackers and money for whatever wages they're on. Ballard isn't a priority, only a possibility once we've done our other business.The investment to permanently recruit the likes of Ballard makes sense.
It's a tough one. Spending on attack may be the priority now. But Ballard is young and he could be a mainstay at the back for years. Yes, we've got enough cover at the back for now but Ballard looks like quality for the future.Would be if we were desperate for defenders, we need attackers and money for whatever wages they're on. Ballard isn't a priority, only a possibility once we've done our other business.
He's a risk fitness wise, missed quite a few games for us and more for Blackpool when on loan oooop north. Aresenal are going to have to reconsider his worth cause it's clear they want him out but can't manage to do so.But Ballard is young and he could be a mainstay at the back for years.
It’s a no brainer for me, alongside Hutch and Cooper, then there are plenty of options. With Z in place and hopefully another forward to come in.Would be if we were desperate for defenders, we need attackers and money for whatever wages they're on. Ballard isn't a priority, only a possibility once we've done our other business.
His fitness is a downside, probably worth a punt but on loan if he can pass a medical. There's been a few clubs in for him but he's still an Arsenal player, something ain't right.I can't see much down side to this.
Arsenal are taking the p....there are so many add ons and additions to the deal that our money better spent elsewhere.....why do yiu think Burnley pulled the plug. Agree his worth will increase but if we do not benefit from that .....no thanksWe need another CB. Ballard is a proven C'ship player. He knows the club and the players. He is young with sell-on value. Even if Arsenal have a 50+% sell-on clause, we should be able to recoup any outlay in the future.
Unless his wage demands are extortionate, and assuming that the fee is +/-£2m, I can't see much down side to this.
Yes, that will have meant that we'd had spent +/-£4m on 2 players - unheard of for us - and we still need, at least, one forward, however, if you consider what £4m usually buys, I'd say it was money well spent.
His fitness is a downside, probably worth a punt but on loan if he can pass a medical. There's been a few clubs in for him but he's still an Arsenal player, something ain't right.
As with the new geezer the layout is only a part of the all round cost. Two million fee plus wages, plus bonuses, liability cover etc soon turns into £4-£5 million over period of time. As for the idea that we're investing in a sellable asset, we're not, it's purely a gamble. Players are often encouraged by agents to run down thier contracts cause the signing on fee's for free agents often outweigh any cut of a transfer fee.Not sure at all about paying £2m plus wages on him.
Absolutely. Given the choice about going either to Turf Moor or the Den is a no brainer.