Some go all the way in the transfer market without worrying about costs, and on the contrary, they pay attention to all savings. Some people spend too much on players beyond his ratings, others are more confident in their strategy, slipping time before starting to pay, or saving just a few pennies. Different approaches, each has its own risks. But isn’t this exactly how to assess the skills of people managing club strategies and transfers?
Let’s take two cases: Ndoye and Vlahovic…
Honestly, I was grateful that Napoli didn’t break the bank for Dan Nudoe. Let’s realize that forwards are great players and potentially great players. However, he is not worth 40 million euros/42m and will reach 45 million euros with add-ons and sell-on clauses that could push the additional packages to near 50 million euros.
Nottingham Forest, like many English clubs, doesn’t throw millions of people like peanuts. For Bologna, credit is to everyone involved in the transfer transaction. Because they know how to sell gold as if it were platinum and set conditions without inflated inches. They use Zirkzee, Calafiori, and Beukema, and continue to emphasize the “Positive Balance Sheet” line, a trademark worthy of credit.
We may differ in opinions regarding strategies regarding incoming players. Immobile may score goals, but it would not bring back someone who left last summer for a “life choice” (whatever that was). The situation is under control in Italiano. See if he can repeat success in the new season.
I would like to explain why Ndoye should not be worth more than 40 million euros. If so, Atalanta should have asked Lookman for 90 million euros, and Naples should have gone close to 100 million euros for Kvaratzkeria. I have always been told that evaluations follow performance logically. If you haven’t reached double digits for your goals and assists, you can’t expect to ask for a month. In the UK, they clearly don’t think so. They often focus on potential rather than past outcomes. Everyone can operate as freely as they wish, but from my point of view, Bologna’s happiness coincides with the peace of mind of Naples and, given the output price of quality, it may have proved to be unpleasant.
Dusan Vlahovic is against it.
Dusan is waiting for the right opportunity, but in early June he identified it as Milan. Almost two months have passed and we are still on our path. Of course, certain conditions must be met (retirement agreements, affordable transfer fees, and other possible factors), but still live options. And there are important details. Signing Vlahovic at the end of August will save you 2 million euros (approximately 4 million euros) in wages for several months. It’s definitely not a small change. So it’s better to use up as much of your Dusan hourglass as possible.
Juventus is more or less back at the corner. They should actually seek compensation from those who have approved such a crazy, expensive contract in the first place. Juventus, from Douglas Lewis to Weir, not to mention the situation at McKenney. The club says little about him, but if offered, he immediately lights his exit green. Especially because his renewal consultations, unlike Gatti’s, have been a dead end. Everything was going well, but the discussion fell apart due to a huge gap in the committee’s demands. This is not a trivial issue as he has 11 months left in his contract. He also lifts movements in Juventus midfield. You need to find a solution that is quick and mutually comfortable with you. Of course, unless the current updates on the backburner suddenly resume.
Juventus takes a hard-pressed approach to these cases. Requiring respect must be a core principle. Those who don’t show this should be punished and isolated without hesitation. Now it’s time to act quickly. The priority is to sell so that clubs can focus on introducing quality reinforcements. Juventus can’t afford to sit and watch.