PeregrineT
Player Valuation: £40m
I have heard the rumors about a loan for next year as well. Not sure that makes more sense to City than selling him, but just depends on other clubs interest, and Jacks willingness to go elsewhere.
Personally, I think a loan would be ideal for us(then lock him up longer term), but even 20-25m would be a no brainer. A. He was on pace for 15 goal involvements and would surely have more with a real striker, and B. He elevates the club in the eyes of other potential transfers. If owners want to make money, you also need big names to sell tickets and merchandise, and he does that at a low cost to us. Do you want to sponsor us having Patterson in your advert, or Grealish?
Personally, I think a loan would be ideal for us(then lock him up longer term), but even 20-25m would be a no brainer. A. He was on pace for 15 goal involvements and would surely have more with a real striker, and B. He elevates the club in the eyes of other potential transfers. If owners want to make money, you also need big names to sell tickets and merchandise, and he does that at a low cost to us. Do you want to sponsor us having Patterson in your advert, or Grealish?