I’m 90% sure he’s still moving, the noise now is just posturing to try and drive the fee up/down.
He obviously wants out and someone will pay up. Might even end up at man united after all.
Because he’s 27 and never actually played in one of the big leagues, and Sporting probably want £70m for him.
Clubs are probably looking at the likes of Darwin Nunez, Gonçalo Ramos, Joao Felix etc. who haven’t really justified the fees.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jun/05/crystal-palace-europe-place-uefa-rejects-owners-blind-trust-move
Normally I would assume this would get sorted but it seems to be dragging on and UEFA not offering any compromises. Would be a huge shame for them.
What I don't get about that is they've booted Rashford and about to do the same to Garnacho for attitude issues, yet they'll spunk £60m on Cunha who's had 2 bans for poor behaviour this season and been obviously angling for a move. Not exactly the kind of guy I'd want when they're trying to...
At risk of pissing off those who hate xG for some reason...
Bassette was in the 97th percentile for npxG per 90 in the league this season. Fairly small sample size at 907 mins, but that is a very positive indicator for a striker. I think it's generally accepted that it's easier for someone who...
You’re right. I think it’s as much about the fans as the players themselves though, the likes of Wright get absolutely 0 patience from fans due to the fee/wages we paid for them.