17 Oct 2022 15:01:33
We need to spend $50 mill on proven striker.
We not spent yet. Just took up Philips and raph money.
Prem money. Prem players. Simple.
17 Oct 2022 15:11:41
Yes
And should have done that last summer window
The horse has bolted.
17 Oct 2022 15:19:22
Sounds like you think we have endless amounts of cash to spend when we don't. We've the second poorest owner in the league. People need to be realistic. I understand it's frustrating we can't just spend 50m and buy excellent players like teams like Citeh or Newcastle, but that's why we have our transfer policy, to try find bargains which become good players. Kristensen, Adams, Roca, Aaronson, Sini all decent price and look better than what we paid for them.
17 Oct 2022 16:54:02
Dill I think you might be forgetting about our American part owners here . Mr Radrizzani ain't in on this on his toblerone .
But being the very shrewd business man he is the Americans aren't left come more to the fore in terms of investment . So again it's Mr Radrizzani still prepared to gamble on our position, once it means no spending from his good self.
17 Oct 2022 16:56:52
Any striker fairly valued at £50 million would want the mega money of a CL team and wouldn't want to play for us.
£20-30 million is our realistic level.
We need one that is valued as such but will be worth 50 or so in a year or two. Now if only it was that easy.
17 Oct 2022 17:19:24
Yes £25 million to £30 million striker Canada is much more our level . but Radz doesn't want to genuinely spend.
Plus maybe he has used your excuse that they couldn't find one to fit the " system " .
17 Oct 2022 17:21:17
Afaik Radrizzani is solely responsible for current transfer spending. 49ers Enterprises seem to be involved in different roles.
"Leeds United will benefit from the business expertise of 49ers Enterprises in areas including ticketing strategies, sponsorship and commercial opportunities, stadium development, technology, retail and merchandising, and sport development and training. "
This press release was from 2018 when they had a small minority stake. It's possible things may have changed now but I've not seen any reports that's the case. In fact everything reported indicates they aren't stumping money up for transfers at present, but may be willing to to gain majority ownership.
Would be nice.
17 Oct 2022 17:51:39
Not the case Dill pal as this clearly shows
Exclusive: 49ers investment at Leeds United blocked over financial agreement Andrea Radrizzani
49ers Enterprises have been unable to pump any cash into Leeds United this summer due to a previous agreement with Andrea Radrizzani, MOT Leeds rumours has been told.
The Athletic journalist David Ornstein reported on Tuesday (30 August) that Leeds have no money left in their budget to complete any last-ditch deal before the transfer deadline at 11pm on Thursday (1 September) .
Very clever man is our man.
17 Oct 2022 19:36:05
Sorry Dill I clipped. it. before I added this
And Leeds rumours has been told by a source at Elland Road that while the 49ers have the means to add to Leeds’ transfer budget, a clause in their agreement with majority shareholder Radrizzani says they can only match what he invests in the side.
David Ornstein from The Athletic. dropped this piece in case your finking it's some football 365 garbage.
17 Oct 2022 19:44:08
Thanks Chris, I missed this.
Looks like they'd need to renegotiate their equity stake and terms for investment if we're getting anyone in Jan then.
Kinda worrying, but hopefully it comes to fruition so we can buy a CF.
17 Oct 2022 21:00:46
No sweat pal, it really is worrying, worrying that yet again he's prepared to stick with what we have
I ain't bashing paddy, his work rate is incredible, but surely if we partnered a good striker with him up top, it would be a win win all around .?
17 Oct 2022 22:01:30
Agree mate. Or even if they're challenging each other to start, it would create a bit of competition and spur each other on to score. Either way it's beneficial.