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15-19m for Downing is not as unreasonable as people think I know this may be shot down but he was villas best player last year they paid 12m and anyone who thinks they would or should sell him for the same or less than they paid for him is dreaming.
I'm sure the same people would not be happy if LFC sold Raul for less or the same as we paid as he also was one of our best last year
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Very good post I agree if these players can add something important to the team in the the managers eyes bring them in. Signings are not made to impress supporters but to help the team win which in turn will impress the fans. I'm all for star names but a great team is more than just the big names and whiskey nose has shown that beyond doubt.
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Put it this way, we have been crying out for a winger for years, Downing has been one of the best wingers in the premier league over the past few years. Fair enough he is not the flair type of player we are after but he can help bring the club forward as we currently have no proven left winger.
The only issue i have is that he has been linked to costing 20m, but he was bought by villa when injured for 12m, was their player of the year and young went for 17m so i guess 20m is the going rate.
I would rather us sign downing than the likes of city, chelsea or man utd
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15-19m for Downing is not as unreasonable as people think I know this may be shot down but he was villas best player last year they paid 12m and anyone who thinks they would or should sell him for the same or less than they paid for him is dreaming.
I'm sure the same people would not be happy if LFC sold Raul for less or the same as we paid as he also was one of our best last year
Your right mate but I believe we should be looking at cheaper options beyond the pl because every midtable team in the pl wants to either keep thier stars or cash in real big which normally burns our pockets.
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Put it this way, we have been crying out for a winger for years, Downing has been one of the best wingers in the premier league over the past few years. Fair enough he is not the flair type of player we are after but he can help bring the club forward as we currently have no proven left winger.
The only issue i have is that he has been linked to costing 20m, but he was bought by villa when injured for 12m, was their player of the year and young went for 17m so i guess 20m is the going rate.
I would rather us sign downing than the likes of city, chelsea or man utd I agree with you there mate. With the inflated market right now , I believe the price is considered good enough. If players such as Phil Jones andJordan Henderson are being paid around the 16m mark , why not Downing who is one of the more established and kind of an unsung hero for the team that he plays. If we can pay 16m for future potential then why not a little bit more for a known quality. Yes he do have his injury but if he do know how to take care more oftern as he matures more into his game then I believe maybe he would be a steal at the price between 17 to 19. And if Ashley Young can cost 17m , then Aston Villa player of the year might be a costing just a little bit more... Just My Thoughts YNWA...
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15-19m for Downing is not as unreasonable as people think I know this may be shot down but he was villas best player last year they paid 12m and anyone who thinks they would or should sell him for the same or less than they paid for him is dreaming.
I'm sure the same people would not be happy if LFC sold Raul for less or the same as we paid as he also was one of our best last year
The asking price is reasonable if he is outstanding. But for an average winger, more than 10m is a huge amount. With that being said, if we got no better option out there, i'm contented having him in the squad. He is just 25 and he has got good crossing ability. Furthermore, with him around, KD can swap Kuyt and Caroll to partner Suarez upfront.
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15-19m for Downing is not as unreasonable as people think I know this may be shot down but he was villas best player last year they paid 12m and anyone who thinks they would or should sell him for the same or less than they paid for him is dreaming.
I'm sure the same people would not be happy if LFC sold Raul for less or the same as we paid as he also was one of our best last year
The asking price is reasonable if he is outstanding. But for an average winger, more than 10m is a huge amount. With that being said, if we got no better option out there, i'm contented having him in the squad. He is just 25 and he has got good crossing ability. Furthermore, with him around, KD can swap Kuyt and Caroll to partner Suarez upfront. his not 25 but 27 next month. so not really younh=g anymore but i can see him playing until his 33-34 so his got alot of years ahead of him
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15 mil is not too much, how much would you expect to pay for a world class winger? You want a world class winger, look at the prices of Ronaldo, Valencia, Robben, Joaquin, Walcott, Ribery, Camorenesi...these are all 30mil plus players... so 15 for Downing isnt that much. I dont like him but the asking price is completely realistic.
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15-19m for Downing is not as unreasonable as people think I know this may be shot down but he was villas best player last year they paid 12m and anyone who thinks they would or should sell him for the same or less than they paid for him is dreaming.
I'm sure the same people would not be happy if LFC sold Raul for less or the same as we paid as he also was one of our best last year
The asking price is reasonable if he is outstanding. But for an average winger, more than 10m is a huge amount. With that being said, if we got no better option out there, i'm contented having him in the squad. He is just 25 and he has got good crossing ability. Furthermore, with him around, KD can swap Kuyt and Caroll to partner Suarez upfront. his not 25 but 27 next month. so not really younh=g anymore but i can see him playing until his 33-34 so his got alot of years ahead of him Agree with you m8.
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15 mil is not too much, how much would you expect to pay for a world class winger? You want a world class winger, look at the prices of Ronaldo, Valencia, Robben, Joaquin, Walcott, Ribery, Camorenesi...these are all 30mil plus players... so 15 for Downing isnt that much. I dont like him but the asking price is completely realistic. joaquin just got sold for 4 million to malaga
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