Bit disappointing given the link with Godfrey and his age and all that. Just a shame for us that Norwich did so well this season, you’d imagine he might give them a season to see how they do in the PL or else move to a Spurs or Arsenal for big money.
Either way I’m sure we’ll still be looking at a number of tight backs this summer, in fairness as many others have pointed out there’s far better value for money elsewhere like in France.
There may be better value for money abroad but theres a very limited amount of young high potential right backs out there.
Baku at Wolfsburg may not be able to defend well in Englsnd.
Celik at Lille is a good all rounder but not great at anything
Emerson at Barca has high potential and has done well for Betis
Beyond those three then were looking at smaller leagues.
Theres Brazilians who others have mentioned like Menino (Palmeiras) and Dodo (Shakhtar), Guga (Athletico Mineiro). All highly rated.
Right back is such a key position for us that im not sure if were able to take too much of a risk. For example Menino could be a good signing if we played him in midfield and used him as right back cover if needed.
£30mil is alot of money for a RB but looking at our back four we could have played Godfrey at right sided centre back next to him + then finally signed the elusive left sided centre back to complete the defence.
I think if we are spending £100mil plus sales this deal would have been indicative of this.
If Aarons has turned us down then id be quite surprised.