TBW Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 14 hours ago, SPAZZA said: We (Leeds) have slight interest in him. £25m smacks of a Chairman fed up of bankrolling the club, can’t blame him but no one is paying North of £20m and even that is too much, £12-15m is realistic imo. They said that about Adam Webster. 2 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 You don’t start your price what you’d actually let him go for. 25m plus add ons and sell ons and negotiate from there. We need to be getting 20m up front for him imo. Then the add on and sell on. With the sell on I would not press too hard on a high %. 10-15 would be fine if 20m with add ons is met. As others have said, if KLP at Brentford is worth 16-18m up front then Scott is 20m. I know different positions but you get the impression the opinion of Scott is higher than KLP’s was. Minimum looking for similar deal but think we should drive hard bargain 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidal Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Club deserves credit for the way they are handling this. Long contract signed and holding firm. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 9 minutes ago, JoeAman08 said: You don’t start your price what you’d actually let him go for. 25m plus add ons and sell ons and negotiate from there. We need to be getting 20m up front for him imo. Then the add on and sell on. With the sell on I would not press too hard on a high %. 10-15 would be fine if 20m with add ons is met. As others have said, if KLP at Brentford is worth 16-18m up front then Scott is 20m. I know different positions but you get the impression the opinion of Scott is higher than KLP’s was. Minimum looking for similar deal but think we should drive hard bargain Yes, in a negotiation you have an opening position and a fall back so maybe our fall back position is £20m. We may hope to settle somewhere between the two of course. It's not just the fee either, we may have a position on how much we want paid up front for instance. Time will tell though my guess is it is more likely to happen in the summer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 9 minutes ago, Vidal said: Club deserves credit for the way they are handling this. Long contract signed and holding firm. Been quite impressed with the club in recent days. First raising the penalty issue at a good level then not bowing to the first offer which probably would be reasonable/okay but not aligned with our views. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEd73 Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Just mentioned on Talksport..the fee of £25 million was described as "crazy" but no qualification as to why. It's reasonable IMO. I don't recall them being this disparaging when Bellingham went for more at a younger age.....yes he's developed and progressed extremely well, but surely Scott's upside could be in the same ballpark. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KegCity Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 7 minutes ago, RedEd73 said: Just mentioned on Talksport..the fee of £25 million was described as "crazy" but no qualification as to why. It's reasonable IMO. I don't recall them being this disparaging when Bellingham went for more at a younger age.....yes he's developed and progressed extremely well, but surely Scott's upside could be in the same ballpark. I thought the Bellingham fee was low at the time and has been made to look low by his development since. Scott’s not on the level of that sort of player, but Bellingham is a generational talent. We can charge what we like as we don’t want to sell and Scott’s got a long contract. Either pay the fee or don’t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, KegCity said: I thought the Bellingham fee was low at the time and has been made to look low by his development since. Scott’s not on the level of that sort of player, but Bellingham is a generational talent. We can charge what we like as we don’t want to sell and Scott’s got a long contract. Either pay the fee or don’t. Bellingham they had to sell for FFP ultimately, without it they would have been in deep trouble unless they could have kept their show on the road in other ways. Hopefully we are not in such a bad place. Edited January 11, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) 21 minutes ago, RedEd73 said: Just mentioned on Talksport..the fee of £25 million was described as "crazy" but no qualification as to why. It's reasonable IMO. I don't recall them being this disparaging when Bellingham went for more at a younger age.....yes he's developed and progressed extremely well, but surely Scott's upside could be in the same ballpark. I bet they don't even know who he is or that he was one of the best players on the pitch for U19 tournament. Edited January 11, 2023 by Kodjias Wrist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 25 minutes ago, RedEd73 said: Just mentioned on Talksport..the fee of £25 million was described as "crazy" but no qualification as to why. It's reasonable IMO. I don't recall them being this disparaging when Bellingham went for more at a younger age.....yes he's developed and progressed extremely well, but surely Scott's upside could be in the same ballpark. Doesnt sound like Talksport....! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonRobin21 Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Doesnt sound like Talksport....! Do they still think Chris Hughton has agreed to become our next manager? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dredd Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 KLP transfer at 18m/20m is the perfect indication of what we should be asking for. Scott is two years younger and has played a similar number of Championship games. If you want to go back further and look at a like for like position then 4 years ago James Maddison cost 24m aged 21. £20m is the minimum for me of what we should starting discussions at 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 If Scott leaves, will we retire his number 7 squad number? 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 46 minutes ago, RedEd73 said: Just mentioned on Talksport..the fee of £25 million was described as "crazy" but no qualification as to why. It's reasonable IMO. I don't recall them being this disparaging when Bellingham went for more at a younger age.....yes he's developed and progressed extremely well, but surely Scott's upside could be in the same ballpark. I misheard then. Alex crook said , Bristol city want £20m + £5m add ons which is too rich for wolves but spurs are interested in a long term signing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) I'm not sure if Lewis-Potter the best comparison as different positions. Think he was £16m initially, rising to £20m with add-ons met etc. I would however compare Lewis-Potter is Semenyo. Last season their output was similar and Semenyo is a year older hence that year more of growth, development. Bellingham, Maddison may be two positional comparisons? Eze or are some of these more attack minded ie attacking midfielders? In fact Semenyo's overall end product was comfortably better! Just checked- none were penalty goals. Lewis-Potter- 46 starts, 12 goals, 3 assists. Semenyo- 20 starts, 11 sub apps, 8 goals, 12 assists. Edited January 11, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidal Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: I'm not sure if Lewis-Potter the best comparison as different positions. Think he was £16m initially, rising to £20m with add-ons met etc. I would however compare Lewis-Potter is Semenyo. Last season their output was similar and Semenyo is a year younger hence that year more of growth, development. Bellingham, Maddison may be two positional comparisons? Eze or are some of these more attack minded ie attacking midfielders? Bellingham was streets ahead of Scott at a younger age, I think comparisons with him are slightly unfair and not based on reality.Keane Potter I think is a more realistic comparison, all be it in different positions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 14 minutes ago, Curr Avon said: If Scott leaves, will we retire his number 7 squad number? Why would we do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 1 minute ago, David Brent said: Why would we do that? It's a joke. Thats what brum did for bellingham. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 1 minute ago, David Brent said: Why would we do that? Why not? Birmingham did it for Bellingham. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 1 minute ago, Curr Avon said: Why not? Birmingham did it for Bellingham. Oh are you genuinely being serious ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidal Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 22 minutes ago, Dredd said: KLP transfer at 18m/20m is the perfect indication of what we should be asking for. Scott is two years younger and has played a similar number of Championship games. If you want to go back further and look at a like for like position then 4 years ago James Maddison cost 24m aged 21. £20m is the minimum for me of what we should starting discussions at KLP was having a much bigger impact on games than Scott is when the same age. 13 goals in a struggling side as a 19 year old is exceptional - I think it’s a fair comparison but I don’t think Scott has shown enough to say he is much bigger value than KLP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 1 minute ago, Kodjias Wrist said: Oh are you genuinely being serious ? Not really and its 10 seconds of my life that I'll never get back! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 7 minutes ago, Vidal said: Bellingham was streets ahead of Scott at a younger age, I think comparisons with him are slightly unfair and not based on reality.Keane Potter I think is a more realistic comparison, all be it in different positions. It's hard to find comparisons isn't it, I agree Bellingham well how old was he? Kinnell. Dunno how well you compare fees and profile when different positions come into it- Maddison? Eze? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidal Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said: It's hard to find comparisons isn't it, I agree Bellingham well how old was he? Kinnell. Dunno how well you compare fees and profile when different positions come into it- Maddison? Eze? Bellingham at 17/18 was in my view a monster for age. Strong direct quick big he had everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 6 minutes ago, Curr Avon said: Not really and its 10 seconds of my life that I'll never get back! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 10 minutes ago, Vidal said: Bellingham at 17/18 was in my view a monster for age. Strong direct quick big he had everything. Reminded me of the rise that Dele Ali had bit better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 £20m + £5m add-ons seems a bit strong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Can we all agree to stop commenting on this thread so it isn’t hot and I can stop worrying. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 3 hours ago, Davefevs said: Will be interesting to see whether they get anything. As I understand it Guernsey (and Oxford City who we signed Ewan Clark from in the summer) are outside the PL/EFL EPPP Academy system, so it’s quite likely we paid them (and Oxford City) a nominal fee as a bit of goodwill to “compensate” them for their “development time” rather than official EPPP compensation. If that includes any add-ons I don’t know. It’s possible that there aren’t any! If Scott does move, I’ll be checking Guernsey and Tony Vance’s tweets to see if they mention anything!!! Last night was the first time I wondered whether a sell and loan-back might be a possibility. 3 hours ago, TheReds said: You'd hope the likes of Guernsey would be getting something when he goes, even if it isn't in any contract. I would certainly like us to show some generosity as it would enhance our links with them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Overview of the situation: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bristol-city-alex-scott-wolves-8016774 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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