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Probably added (my estimate) £10-13m to the value of the squad with that change in HG status.
Ecstatic to have contributed to that - a worthwhile personal lifetime contribution to the club from me.
A seat alongside Terry Brown at games will suffice as thanks. #nostatuepls
Strand Larsen now getting £50m bids refused. Quite a rise to prominence. Not sure I think he's quite at that level, but the market seems to say different...
An outside bet I'd consider as #ghostDoF is Jorgen Strand Larsen, 22yo CF at Groningen. Not the most complete player yet, but has a strong record in front of goal (0.44xG per 90), positive attitude, has pace as well as strength. Would he make the jump to the PL? Not sure. £7m.
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Whoever is appointed, anything less than a (very unlikely) major surge in form will leave the club in an awkward position in the Summer, w a manager with a mixed record.
Ofc if there's a downturn then the club will have literally created a crisis through lack of patience. #whufc
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Infuriating listening to the news perkily report that we have a 'false autumn'.
Little mention that:
- 2024 is the hottest year ever recorded, hotter than in over 100,000 years.
- Carbon dioxide levels are higher than in millions of years.
- Scientists are screaming at us that we are in deep trouble.
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There's a lot of talk around the potential signing of John Victor, largely negative.
With a view to provide a balanced view of things, I'm going to throw together some tweets whilst I sit around at 2am on a night shift not doing anything better.
So here goes nothing👇
Beukema. €7m -> €31m (to Napoli). Good investment.
Suspect this is a very good value deal for Beukema, 24yo improving CB who played both semi-final legs against us. Bologna one of the masters at finding sub-€10m value. #ghostDoF23 #donedeals
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If you want value in a market they say you gotta be a) non-consensus and b) right.
It's easy to be consensus and right (that's expensive). It's easier to be non-consensus and wrong (that's waste).
Hardest to thread the needle.
Actually thought €16m was a little overpriced when Elanga joined Forest.
Now at €61m+ it's hard to complain!
#ghostDoF23 bids for Anthony Elanga (21yo forward, Man Utd 2026 contract)
£8m
Still u21. The fringes of the Man Utd first team not a bad place to target. Pace, dribbling, goal threat. Has played most attacking roles. Hard to know exactly what he can produce.
Tillman €35m to Leverkusen after 1 season. Quick triple-up!
Tillman for €12m - outstanding signing, fantastic price for a player of this quality / potential from Bayern (though they do have a buy-back option).
When I talk about the best recruitment options we should emulate, it's gold-standard deals like this.
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Barry now €30m+ a season later. Quick doubling of value for Villarreal - smart move!
Barry joining Villarreal for €15m apparently. Another affordable striker! teapawt.net/FabrizioRomano/status/…
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The entire UK political/media narrative on welfare is that it is "burgeoning", "a burden" & "unsustainable". But how high is it compared to others? UK welfare is 10.8% of GDP in 2023 (including pensions). Finland spends 25.7% of GDP; France 23.8%: both double the UK.
Sadiki gone to Sunderland. Always left wondering in these cases what they might have cost a year ago. Half?
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‘The government’s response to Palestine Action highlights the influence on them of vested interests. There has long been a campaign by rightwing politicians, arms companies & pro-Israel lobby groups to have it proscribed’
Great piece by Juliet Stevenson
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