TimHowardsBeardJuice
Player Valuation: £30m
Sidibe is not a regular starter at right back,alternating with Seamus and sometimes playing further forward. I don't see him being signed as a four year contract would probably cost about not far short of 30m when you factor in transfer fees, wages,signing on fee ,agent fees,loyalty bonus etc.
I just don't think we have that kind of money to throw around
Our Sidibe loan deal has a good purchase price. We're not going to do better on the open market for a player of similar quality. If we're going to get a Europe spot, or at least push for one and/or a good cup run next season, we'll need squad depth. Sidibe is not a premier RB but at the price he's a useful piece.