Think he left West Ham due to wanting similar money to what he was on which was a good wedge. He's around 35 now too i think.
Agree that Chermiti needs a loan for sure though
Very interesting that in that piece they specifically highlight how well Ndiaye and Mcatee link up and compliment each other when breaking on the counter
would be brilliant for ndiaye to add assists to his game too this season, just as he did at sheffield.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4080197/2023/01/13/iliman-ndiaye-sheffield-united-assists/
I think this to be true too. Moyes at Wham was looking at better players than Dyche ever dreamed of. The quality step up in terms of targets is part due to Moyes and part due to our financial position improving.
If we did Kubo and Mcatee that would be absolutely brilliant and worth the wait.
Kubo Mcatee/Alcaraz Ndiaye/McNeil
Barry/Beto
Is a very decent attack (especially if we could get another player to cover RW but Moyes may see it as any...
I think because we’ve been asleep at the wheel for the last few windows, people have lost touch a bit with the cost of players.
Chelsea have paid more than €30 million for a player 51 times.
West Ham, who should be below our level really, have...
As a few have said, I can see them getting ~£25m upfront and the rest in add-ons. City typically find a way to let their young talent leave if they want first team footy.
City will only have a high price if someone is willing to pay it. And I don't think anyone will be willing to pay 40m, so their options will be to keep asking for 40m and risk losing him for free, or to reduce the price.