Let's start getting used to this idea because it is going to happen in January. We will not get the "Atomic Ant" in return, thank God, because the Board want the money. There will be a straight cash deal struck, either with Juve or with another top team, with a loan player or two of no real note coming in the opposite direction. In fact, I would not be surprised if Behrami stays in England, switching to Man Utd, as they will find £18m if Ferguson decides he wants him, whereas Italian teams will top out at £12m. Who would we get in return? Wellbeck and another kid? That's my guess.
Sorry to be making this prediction. The sad thing is that, once he has proved his fitness, Behrami is our most marketable asset. And if you were him, would you want to stay at Upton Park if Juve, Real, AC, Arsenal or Man Utd came knocking? And if a bid of between £12m and £18m comes in for him, can you see our debt management owners turning it down? Not a chance in hell!
Most ominous of all is his agent's comments. It is "too early" to be talking about the move. He knows Juve are interested, now he wants to know who else fancies his prime asset!
By next season we will be without Green, Upson, Behrami and possibly more.
ReplyDeleteIt could raise upwards of 25million quid to pay their debts....
I hope Valon gets injured every 4th game because then no one will want him and he'll be ours, all ours!
ReplyDeleteNot bothered as much if we lose Upson or Green. Gabbidon's our best defender anyway and we sold our second best to Villa (Collins) but Da Costa looks promising (good leap). Green, good but nothing more. Slightly overrated.