Olallana Posted 2 July, 2014 Share Posted 2 July, 2014 Would be thrown straight back at them... A player at a club who are obviously above us, but a club who want the player transferred - so makes it a hell of a lot easier. Yes, but I was more looking at your last sentence on the Saints model for buying players... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 2 July, 2014 Share Posted 2 July, 2014 Yes, but I was more looking at your last sentence on the Saints model for buying players... fair enough. but in general terms, that has been our model tbh. Rodriguez's, Corks, Mayukas, Wanyamas etc. I think there'll always been the odd 1 or 2 out of that zone, i.e Osvaldo and possibly Pele, but I think the clubs general remit is to secure young players, with the view of probably making a profit in a few years, it pains me to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Patrón Posted 2 July, 2014 Share Posted 2 July, 2014 Hence my point above (not answered). Your assumption is that spending big guarantees quality and spending less guarantees average players only. Osvaldo, Gaston, Lovren and Clyne are proof that this is tosh Not at all but signings like Osvaldo and Ramirez showed a desire to improve to the players and that's why we managed to keep hold of them so long and why they now want out, because were not really looking to improve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTONS EAST SIDE Posted 2 July, 2014 Share Posted 2 July, 2014 Total Dutch Football @TotalDutchFB 46m More Graziano Pelle transfer is all agreed - just personal talks now #Feyenoord to #Southampton for €8m #saintsfc (VI.nl) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 2 July, 2014 Share Posted 2 July, 2014 Anyway. Sorry to break up the row. Good news about Pelle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 2 July, 2014 Share Posted 2 July, 2014 http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TnkFfPUxf5o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 2 July, 2014 Share Posted 2 July, 2014 Total Dutch Football @TotalDutchFB 46m More Graziano Pelle transfer is all agreed - just personal talks now #Feyenoord to #Southampton for €8m #saintsfc (VI.nl) So, about £6.7m , that looks pretty good to me. Think we should try doing a bit more business with those nice people at Feyenoord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 2 July, 2014 Share Posted 2 July, 2014 http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TnkFfPUxf5o Love his passion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 2 July, 2014 Share Posted 2 July, 2014 Speaks great English too, getting better all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 2 July, 2014 Share Posted 2 July, 2014 £6-7m? Seems reasonable on recent form - not lived up to expectation earlier in career but, like Rickie, maybe coming to his best later in life. 29 in a couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 2 July, 2014 Share Posted 2 July, 2014 £6-7m? Seems reasonable on recent form - not lived up to expectation earlier in career but, like Rickie, maybe coming to his best later in life. 29 in a couple of weeks. For his goal record, a bit of a snip. Given that Bony was 12-14m, Alves was £12-13m from the same league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 2 July, 2014 Share Posted 2 July, 2014 Good oh liking his attitude to reporters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 2 July, 2014 Share Posted 2 July, 2014 Love his passion. Surprised he didn't lamp the cock of an interviewer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjwills Posted 2 July, 2014 Share Posted 2 July, 2014 Wages would also play a part me thinks. Why we have just got 3 players wages off our books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Patrón Posted 2 July, 2014 Share Posted 2 July, 2014 I like his personality, he comes across as an arsehole but in a cool way like ossie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 2 July, 2014 Share Posted 2 July, 2014 Why we have just got 3 players wages off our books Agreed but to replace like for like is going to cost more in wages than the 3 that have left. The three that have left us have gone on improved wages eg LS reported @ £100k + per week etc etc. id doubt if all 3 combined were much more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTONS EAST SIDE Posted 2 July, 2014 Share Posted 2 July, 2014 Graziano Pellè to Southampton is imminent. The Saints will pay 8mil euro + bonuses for the Italian striker. (VI) #saintsFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy Dave Posted 2 July, 2014 Share Posted 2 July, 2014 http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TnkFfPUxf5o Well, he don't take no sh1t! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeySFC Posted 2 July, 2014 Share Posted 2 July, 2014 Is it me or does he look a bit like Fonte? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 3 July, 2014 Share Posted 3 July, 2014 Looks like Fonte with the attitude of Osvaldo! Interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feyenoorder Posted 3 July, 2014 Share Posted 3 July, 2014 £6-7m? Seems reasonable on recent form - not lived up to expectation earlier in career but, like Rickie, maybe coming to his best later in life. 29 in a couple of weeks. Hi, Feyenoord supporter reporting in. The €8 million euro transferfee is incorrect, it's actually around £8 million + a large amount of bonuses. (so pounds, and still on the low side) The VI site should never be taken as fact, however Pellé is still heading for your club. I would like to remind some (not all) of your supporters that Feyenoord is still a big historic club with a 50.000 capacity stadium that plays European football. You should you be very happy you just stole one of their most important players of the last decade. The two reasons he is moving to your club is because he really wants to play in the Premier League and because of Koeman. I do really rate your club's great history but I could appreciate just a little bit more respect for the Dutch League and it's players. Some of you seem to forget you were playing in the Championship only two years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 3 July, 2014 Share Posted 3 July, 2014 Hi, Feyenoord supporter reporting in. The €8 million euro transferfee is incorrect, it's actually around £8 million + a large amount of bonuses. (so pounds, and still on the low side) The VI site should never be taken as fact, however Pellé is still heading for your club. I would like to remind some (not all) of your supporters that Feyenoord is still a big historic club with a 50.000 capacity stadium that plays European football. You should you be very happy you just stole one of their most important players of the last decade. The two reasons he is moving to your club is because he really wants to play in the Premier League and because of Koeman. I do really rate your club's great history but I could appreciate just a little bit more respect for the Dutch League and it's players. Some of you seem to forget you were playing in the Championship only two years ago. Good post. Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 3 July, 2014 Share Posted 3 July, 2014 Feyen'er, I don't think anyone here has forgotten where we were a few years ago. However I do think you might be right about people's opinion of your league. I suspect that some might see it akin to the Scottish league. personally was well aware of your stadium capacity and average attendance. As for the two reasons you give for Pelle coming, you did leave out money. Money makes the world go round (unfortunately)! While you have European football, we have Sky TV money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 3 July, 2014 Share Posted 3 July, 2014 Hi, Feyenoord supporter reporting in. The €8 million euro transferfee is incorrect, it's actually around £8 million + a large amount of bonuses. (so pounds, and still on the low side) The VI site should never be taken as fact, however Pellé is still heading for your club. I would like to remind some (not all) of your supporters that Feyenoord is still a big historic club with a 50.000 capacity stadium that plays European football. You should you be very happy you just stole one of their most important players of the last decade. The two reasons he is moving to your club is because he really wants to play in the Premier League and because of Koeman. I do really rate your club's great history but I could appreciate just a little bit more respect for the Dutch League and it's players. Some of you seem to forget you were playing in the Championship only two years ago. Quite right mate, well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 3 July, 2014 Share Posted 3 July, 2014 Hi, Feyenoord supporter reporting in. The €8 million euro transferfee is incorrect, it's actually around £8 million + a large amount of bonuses. (so pounds, and still on the low side) The VI site should never be taken as fact, however Pellé is still heading for your club. I would like to remind some (not all) of your supporters that Feyenoord is still a big historic club with a 50.000 capacity stadium that plays European football. You should you be very happy you just stole one of their most important players of the last decade. The two reasons he is moving to your club is because he really wants to play in the Premier League and because of Koeman. I do really rate your club's great history but I could appreciate just a little bit more respect for the Dutch League and it's players. Some of you seem to forget you were playing in the Championship only two years ago. All fair comment. How are your clubs finances? my understanding was Feyenoord have had it tough financially the last few years so perhaps we err... stole one of your players because your club needs the money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 3 July, 2014 Share Posted 3 July, 2014 Hi, Feyenoord supporter reporting in. The €8 million euro transferfee is incorrect, it's actually around £8 million + a large amount of bonuses. (so pounds, and still on the low side) The VI site should never be taken as fact, however Pellé is still heading for your club. I would like to remind some (not all) of your supporters that Feyenoord is still a big historic club with a 50.000 capacity stadium that plays European football. You should you be very happy you just stole one of their most important players of the last decade. The two reasons he is moving to your club is because he really wants to play in the Premier League and because of Koeman. I do really rate your club's great history but I could appreciate just a little bit more respect for the Dutch League and it's players. Some of you seem to forget you were playing in the Championship only two years ago. We've certainly got a few f*ckwits on here that'll say anything to provoke a response but generally I'd say most respect the Dutch League but, and it's not all great, the obscene money sloshing around in the English Premier League 'should' make it a stronger league. Having said that, the downside is English stadiums are sterile places these days (that must come as a shock to many foreign imports - cushioned by the wages of course!) and with average ticket prices between €45-€70, pricing out many genuine supporters.It's not exactly done our national side much good either. And I would think most will respect the size and stature of Feyenord as a club, even with money available, £10m is a big outlay on a 29 year old. For an unbiased opinion, how do you rate Tadic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpweySaint Posted 3 July, 2014 Share Posted 3 July, 2014 Hi, Feyenoord supporter reporting in. The €8 million euro transferfee is incorrect, it's actually around £8 million + a large amount of bonuses. (so pounds, and still on the low side) The VI site should never be taken as fact, however Pellé is still heading for your club. I would like to remind some (not all) of your supporters that Feyenoord is still a big historic club with a 50.000 capacity stadium that plays European football. You should you be very happy you just stole one of their most important players of the last decade. The two reasons he is moving to your club is because he really wants to play in the Premier League and because of Koeman. I do really rate your club's great history but I could appreciate just a little bit more respect for the Dutch League and it's players. Some of you seem to forget you were playing in the Championship only two years ago. Thank you for the insight pal! Do you think Pelle is likely to bang the goals in over here? Apologies if it looks like we are disrespecting your league. Just look at the way the national team has played and you can see that the players must be up to standard! There has been a history of Dutch strikers being very hit and miss in the premier league mind and I would suggest that is where some of our doubts about imports from the Dutch league come from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feyenoorder Posted 3 July, 2014 Share Posted 3 July, 2014 Feyen'er, I don't think anyone here has forgotten where we were a few years ago. However I do think you might be right about people's opinion of your league. I suspect that some might see it akin to the Scottish league. personally was well aware of your stadium capacity and average attendance. As for the two reasons you give for Pelle coming, you did leave out money. Money makes the world go round (unfortunately)! While you have European football, we have Sky TV money. Ha, you are right, money is also a factor. However, Pellé rejected 75k p/w from an Arabic club and continued at Feyenoord, so it's not the most important one for sure. All fair comment. How are your clubs finances? my understanding was Feyenoord have had it tough financially the last few years so perhaps we err... stole one of your players because your club needs the money? We have indeed been plagued by debt for the past 10 years due to heavy mismanagement, but on the way back with a 2nd, 3rd and 2nd place in the league for the last 3 years. However, after very recently selling off Bruno Martins Indo to FC Porto for €8.5 million, we are now officially debt free and able to spend some decent transfer money and no need to sell players. Of course, as mentioned above, we can never beat the Premier League TV money, which is has gotten so ridiculous now that a newly promoted Championship team recieves more TV money then Feyenoords entire financial balance. We've certainly got a few f*ckwits on here that'll say anything to provoke a response but generally I'd say most respect the Dutch League but, and it's not all great, the obscene money sloshing around in the English Premier League 'should' make it a stronger league. Having said that, the downside is English stadiums are sterile places these days (that must come as a shock to many foreign imports - cushioned by the wages of course!) and with average ticket prices between €45-€70, pricing out many genuine supporters.It's not exactly done our national side much good either. And I would think most will respect the size and stature of Feyenord as a club, even with money available, £10m is a big outlay on a 29 year old. For an unbiased opinion, how do you rate Tadic? Oh, I defenitely agree that the PL is the greater league, by a long shot. We used to be able to compete, but the difference in TV-money has indeed made it impossible. The most overlooked factor however, are clubs like Chelsea and Manchester City that have started poaching our 14/15 year old supertalents, offering their parents jobs and the kids salaries of up to 40k p/w in salary. Mostly because of that, it has become pretty much impossible for us to ever compete at the highest level again. Tadic is a quality player who has it in him to become one of the best. His best quality aside from his great technique is his consistency. I'm not a Twente fan, so I'm happy he's leaving. The guy was by far their most important and reliable player. However, I also expected Ruiz to become big for Fulham, and that has backfired. Thank you for the insight pal! Do you think Pelle is likely to bang the goals in over here? Apologies if it looks like we are disrespecting your league. Just look at the way the national team has played and you can see that the players must be up to standard! There has been a history of Dutch strikers being very hit and miss in the premier league mind and I would suggest that is where some of our doubts about imports from the Dutch league come from. No worries! I can completely understand why some fans are a bit reserved on Pelle because of the failures of Altidore. (I expected him to fail, he's a rather limited player) However, Pelle and Altidore are however completely different players, the only thing they share is physique. The difference is that Pelle makes other players play better due to his excellent link up play, intelligence and aerial threat. He also boasts an incredible technique for his size and is a very confident finisher wiith both head and feet. I don't think you can find a better striker anywhere for the price of £8 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 3 July, 2014 Share Posted 3 July, 2014 Hi, Feyenoord supporter reporting in. The €8 million euro transferfee is incorrect, it's actually around £8 million + a large amount of bonuses. (so pounds, and still on the low side) The VI site should never be taken as fact, however Pellé is still heading for your club. I would like to remind some (not all) of your supporters that Feyenoord is still a big historic club with a 50.000 capacity stadium that plays European football. You should you be very happy you just stole one of their most important players of the last decade. The two reasons he is moving to your club is because he really wants to play in the Premier League and because of Koeman. I do really rate your club's great history but I could appreciate just a little bit more respect for the Dutch League and it's players. Some of you seem to forget you were playing in the Championship only two years ago. This bloke articulated what a lot of people have been thinking for ages. fancy becoming a regular poster? Bring some sort of normality to proceedings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feyenoorder Posted 3 July, 2014 Share Posted 3 July, 2014 The most overlooked factor however, are clubs like Chelsea and Manchester City that have started poaching our 14/15 year old supertalents, offering their parents jobs and the kids salaries of up to 40k p/w in salary. Mostly because of that, it has become pretty much impossible for us to ever compete at the highest level again. Just quoting myself because I wanted to add something to this, and I cant find the edit button. You guys know that young Stefan de Vrij and Bruno Martins Indi that are currently bossing the Dutch team in the quarter finals? Because Chelsea and Manchester City stole our best defensive talents, Karim Rekik, Nathan Ake and Jeffrey Bruma at the age of 16, Bruno Martins Indi and Stefan de Vrij were forced into the line up, originally considered second rate talents. Had City and Chelsea never showed up, de Vrij and Indi would never have played, and we would probably not be in this position at the world cup. So I guess I should thank them, while Bruma and Rekik and Ake had their first 4 important football years thrown away. I guess the money was worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 3 July, 2014 Share Posted 3 July, 2014 Just quoting myself because I wanted to add something to this, and I cant find the edit button. You guys know that young Stefan de Vrij and Bruno Martins Indi that are currently bossing the Dutch team in the quarter finals? Because Chelsea and Manchester City stole our best defensive talents, Karim Rekik, Nathan Ake and Jeffrey Bruma at the age of 16, Bruno Martins Indi and Stefan de Vrij were forced into the line up, originally considered second rate talents. Had City and Chelsea never showed up, de Vrij and Indi would never have played, and we would probably not be in this position at the world cup. So I guess I should thank them, while Bruma and Rekik and Ake had their first 4 important football years thrown away. I guess the money was worth it. Hi Feyenoorder, Pay your £5 and you can edit whenever you like! Welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansums Posted 3 July, 2014 Share Posted 3 July, 2014 Just quoting myself because I wanted to add something to this, and I cant find the edit button. You guys know that young Stefan de Vrij and Bruno Martins Indi that are currently bossing the Dutch team in the quarter finals? Because Chelsea and Manchester City stole our best defensive talents, Karim Rekik, Nathan Ake and Jeffrey Bruma at the age of 16, Bruno Martins Indi and Stefan de Vrij were forced into the line up, originally considered second rate talents. Had City and Chelsea never showed up, de Vrij and Indi would never have played, and we would probably not be in this position at the world cup. So I guess I should thank them, while Bruma and Rekik and Ake had their first 4 important football years thrown away. I guess the money was worth it. Spot on. The way the big clubs are buying up young talent and not playing them is scandalous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 3 July, 2014 Share Posted 3 July, 2014 It may well turn out that we are buying Pelle to give Osvaldo a good hiding when he reports back for pre-season training! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorne Malvo Posted 3 July, 2014 Share Posted 3 July, 2014 It may well turn out that we are buying Pelle to give Osvaldo a good hiding when he reports back for pre-season training! The club should contact me if thats the case, I would do it for much cheaper than eight million quid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monosaint Posted 3 July, 2014 Share Posted 3 July, 2014 Hi, Feyenoord supporter reporting in. The €8 million euro transferfee is incorrect, it's actually around £8 million + a large amount of bonuses. (so pounds, and still on the low side) The VI site should never be taken as fact, however Pellé is still heading for your club. I would like to remind some (not all) of your supporters that Feyenoord is still a big historic club with a 50.000 capacity stadium that plays European football. You should you be very happy you just stole one of their most important players of the last decade. The two reasons he is moving to your club is because he really wants to play in the Premier League and because of Koeman. I do really rate your club's great history but I could appreciate just a little bit more respect for the Dutch League and it's players. Some of you seem to forget you were playing in the Championship only two years ago. Well said!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 3 July, 2014 Share Posted 3 July, 2014 It may well turn out that we are buying Pelle to give Osvaldo a good hiding when he reports back for pre-season training! I like your optimism that Osvaldo is actually going to show up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minsk Posted 3 July, 2014 Share Posted 3 July, 2014 Ha, you are right, money is also a factor. However, Pellé rejected 75k p/w from an Arabic club and continued at Feyenoord, so it's not the most important one for sure. We have indeed been plagued by debt for the past 10 years due to heavy mismanagement, but on the way back with a 2nd, 3rd and 2nd place in the league for the last 3 years. However, after very recently selling off Bruno Martins Indo to FC Porto for €8.5 million, we are now officially debt free and able to spend some decent transfer money and no need to sell players. Of course, as mentioned above, we can never beat the Premier League TV money, which is has gotten so ridiculous now that a newly promoted Championship team recieves more TV money then Feyenoords entire financial balance. Oh, I defenitely agree that the PL is the greater league, by a long shot. We used to be able to compete, but the difference in TV-money has indeed made it impossible. The most overlooked factor however, are clubs like Chelsea and Manchester City that have started poaching our 14/15 year old supertalents, offering their parents jobs and the kids salaries of up to 40k p/w in salary. Mostly because of that, it has become pretty much impossible for us to ever compete at the highest level again. Tadic is a quality player who has it in him to become one of the best. His best quality aside from his great technique is his consistency. I'm not a Twente fan, so I'm happy he's leaving. The guy was by far their most important and reliable player. However, I also expected Ruiz to become big for Fulham, and that has backfired. No worries! I can completely understand why some fans are a bit reserved on Pelle because of the failures of Altidore. (I expected him to fail, he's a rather limited player) However, Pelle and Altidore are however completely different players, the only thing they share is physique. The difference is that Pelle makes other players play better due to his excellent link up play, intelligence and aerial threat. He also boasts an incredible technique for his size and is a very confident finisher wiith both head and feet. I don't think you can find a better striker anywhere for the price of £8 million. Welcome Feyenoorder, and many thanks for your input. The bit I have put in bold is especially nice to hear. I was expecting Pelle to be more Andy Carrol than Ricky Lambert; but this would indicate otherwise. Your comments on Tadic are also a positive sign. And, I agree that it is a shame that rich clubs hoover up young talent effectively stopping, or slowing, their development. That is why I was desperately hoping Shaw would stay with us for at least one more season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoPints Posted 3 July, 2014 Share Posted 3 July, 2014 However, Pelle and Altidore are however completely different players, the only thing they share is physique. The difference is that Pelle makes other players play better due to his excellent link up play, intelligence and aerial threat. He also boasts an incredible technique for his size and is a very confident finisher wiith both head and feet. I don't think you can find a better striker anywhere for the price of £8 million. I like the sound of him! Thanks Feyenoorder, good insight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 3 July, 2014 Share Posted 3 July, 2014 Aim is to complete by Monday, possibly before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 3 July, 2014 Share Posted 3 July, 2014 Aim is to complete by Monday, possibly before. Was Wednesday last Monday so this is going swimmingly so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 3 July, 2014 Share Posted 3 July, 2014 Aim is to complete by Monday, possibly before. Great..........oh, is he any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrensup Posted 3 July, 2014 Share Posted 3 July, 2014 Just quoting myself because I wanted to add something to this, and I cant find the edit button. You guys know that young Stefan de Vrij and Bruno Martins Indi that are currently bossing the Dutch team in the quarter finals? Because Chelsea and Manchester City stole our best defensive talents, Karim Rekik, Nathan Ake and Jeffrey Bruma at the age of 16, Bruno Martins Indi and Stefan de Vrij were forced into the line up, originally considered second rate talents. Had City and Chelsea never showed up, de Vrij and Indi would never have played, and we would probably not be in this position at the world cup. So I guess I should thank them, while Bruma and Rekik and Ake had their first 4 important football years thrown away. I guess the money was worth it. This is spot on! To me it proves two points; one going to a 'big' club to earlier tends to stunt their career or they never actually develope at all. And the second being, The youth players considered not as good might actually be just as good or even better, they just need the oppertunity to play games. Unfortunately the players hoovered up by the likes of Chelsea and Man City will never get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecuk268 Posted 3 July, 2014 Share Posted 3 July, 2014 Not sure if this has already been posted: http://www.benefoot.net/we-were-wrong-an-ode-to-graziano-pelle/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxstone Posted 3 July, 2014 Share Posted 3 July, 2014 Just quoting myself because I wanted to add something to this, and I cant find the edit button. You guys know that young Stefan de Vrij and Bruno Martins Indi that are currently bossing the Dutch team in the quarter finals? Because Chelsea and Manchester City stole our best defensive talents, Karim Rekik, Nathan Ake and Jeffrey Bruma at the age of 16, Bruno Martins Indi and Stefan de Vrij were forced into the line up, originally considered second rate talents. Had City and Chelsea never showed up, de Vrij and Indi would never have played, and we would probably not be in this position at the world cup. So I guess I should thank them, while Bruma and Rekik and Ake had their first 4 important football years thrown away. I guess the money was worth it. Welcome Feyenoorder and thanks for the very interesting insights. Really impressed by De Vrij and particularly Martins Indi in the WC - You must be real chuffed with how they have represented Feyenoord on a world stage. There have been one or two very tenuous rumours of us bidding for Kongolo - Do you think these rumours have foundation at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxstone Posted 3 July, 2014 Share Posted 3 July, 2014 Aim is to complete by Monday, possibly before. Pelle and Tadic? or just Pelle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feyenoorder Posted 4 July, 2014 Share Posted 4 July, 2014 Update: There seems to be an issue in negotiations. Feyenoord seem set on the very minimum of £8 million, where Southampton claim to not want to spend any cent more then €8 million, due to Pelle's age (almost 29) and the fact he has no sell-on value. They seem to use Pelle to force a move, as he did not show up for a secondary Feyenoord event yesterday. (Could of course be completely by his own accord) He does still show up in training. Feyenoord's TD is known for being a very harsh negotiator, so I'm confused why Southampton seems to be playing hardball. He will not be going for any less then the £8 mill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingdomCome Posted 4 July, 2014 Share Posted 4 July, 2014 Update: There seems to be an issue in negotiations. Feyenoord seem set on the very minimum of £8 million, where Southampton claim to not want to spend any cent more then €8 million, due to Pelle's age (almost 29) and the fact he has no sell-on value. They seem to use Pelle to force a move, as he did not show up for a secondary Feyenoord event yesterday. (Could of course be completely by his own accord) He does still show up in training. Feyenoord's TD is known for being a very harsh negotiator, so I'm confused why Southampton seems to be playing hardball. He will not be going for any less then the £8 mill. Sounds familiar. Odd to be on the other side. Still don't agree with player tactics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwanamakubwa Posted 4 July, 2014 Share Posted 4 July, 2014 All these style of negotiations are standard practice in any multi million pound deal really. Hence the reason things are done over an extended period of time. In fact, a few weeks to negotiate an 8m Euro or pound business deal is virtually unheard of in any business other than sport. Cheers for the update Feyenoorder. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1ex2001 Posted 4 July, 2014 Share Posted 4 July, 2014 Sounds familiar. Odd to be on the other side. Still don't agree with player tactics. Agree very disappointing if true, I think 8m is a lot for an unproven 29 year old so if he's not coming for that or less we should look elsewhere. Would rather we went for an up and coming player if we are gambling big bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwanamakubwa Posted 4 July, 2014 Share Posted 4 July, 2014 Either way people know we need players Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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