They weren't and apparently neither were we because I read this morning that we'd told him/his agent to drop the demands and be more realistic in his expectations or he could forget a move. Personally 'd have taken the Borini money and put it towards a better, more experienced player and given Ibe a chance as a squad player but that's just me.
Seems about right. Just because he wants a move to a Champions League team does not give him automatic entitlement to double/triple his wages, as he appeared to think. He is a good player, but still, show us what you're worth and you shall be rewarded accordingly Mr Remy!
He's a talented player, of that I've no doubt. A £20m+ striker in today's market if he didn't have that clause entered and if we sign him up for only £60k (no doubt incentivised) then it's a fantastic bit of business.
I agree, mate. As I've said above, if he produces the goods for us then maybe his wishes will be sounded out. I personally think he will do well here, he will thrive given the chances our team can create for him! Exciting and shrewd piece of business if the reporting figures are to be believed!
F***ing L if that's true about the 80k figure no wonder he's getting fu**ed off for fun.
In that scenario it isn't really a financial issue but more about the player's unrealistic perception of his own worth, he must be under the impression that his views on his own skill levels is superior to that of any potential manager.
Again, mate, if he comes here and produces the goods then by all means sanction an improved contract. I think in today's market it's not really surprising, players/agents think they can demand anything they please from a club just because they are "wanted". I think it's refreshing that both ourselves and Arsenal have handed him (or his agent?) with a reality check. A little reminder that he is not the be all and end all when it comes to striking targets.
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