January 2024 transfer window thread.

[Northampton_wolf]

If Jonny goes maybe…. Can’t see it happening to be honest. I trust Hobbs judgement whatever happens

No neither can I seems to big a wage to outlay for not tried and tested

 

[Woolywolf]

You sort of get the feeling his preference is the Bundaslega. Don’t know what grounds I’m basing this on

 

[lets all have a disco]

You sort of get the feeling his preference is the Bundaslega. Don’t know what grounds I’m basing this on

Might want the easy life.....

 

[TF2Wolf]

You sort of get the feeling his preference is the Bundaslega. Don’t know what grounds I’m basing this on

I’m getting Guedes type vibes with this guy.

Player coming from a big club on big wages needing a lot of convincing to sign. Will he end up being as disinterested if we sign him and end up with another dud who thinks he’s above us?

I’m wondering if the club are hoping Boulaye Dia might become available and just saving in paying his wages whilst at the AFCON and sign him towards the end of the window and trying a loan with obligation kind of deal.

Presumably Dia will be on a lot lower wages and by all accounts wanted to come and play for us. Seems to me to be more of the type of profile of player to fit in with our current set up.

 

[Sussex Wolf]

You sort of get the feeling his preference is the Bundaslega. Don’t know what grounds I’m basing this on

I’m getting Guedes type vibes with this guy.

Player coming from a big club on big wages needing a lot of convincing to sign. Will he end up being as disinterested if we sign him and end up with another dud who thinks he’s above us?

I’m wondering if the club are hoping Boulaye Dia might become available and just saving in paying his wages whilst at the AFCON and sign him towards the end of the window and trying a loan with obligation kind of deal.

Presumably Dia will be on a lot lower wages and by all accounts wanted to come and play for us. Seems to me to be more of the type of profile of player to fit in with our current set up.

There is absolutely no evidence for either of these concerns based on the reports. Nowhere has it been said that he prefers one league or club vs another. Nowhere has it been said we’ve made an offer, or an offer which has been knocked back. In fact all we’ve seen seen written is that we are interested and there may have been some discussions with his people. I think what you’re both doing is projecting your own concerns based on prior transfers which either didn’t happen or did and ended in failure.

 

[North West Wanderer]

You sort of get the feeling his preference is the Bundaslega. Don’t know what grounds I’m basing this on

I’m getting Guedes type vibes with this guy.

Player coming from a big club on big wages needing a lot of convincing to sign. Will he end up being as disinterested if we sign him and end up with another dud who thinks he’s above us?

I’m wondering if the club are hoping Boulaye Dia might become available and just saving in paying his wages whilst at the AFCON and sign him towards the end of the window and trying a loan with obligation kind of deal.

Presumably Dia will be on a lot lower wages and by all accounts wanted to come and play for us. Seems to me to be more of the type of profile of player to fit in with our current set up.

kin ell guys,

 

[Aylesbury Wolf]

The annual amortised cost is spread equally over the new contract length E.g; we buy a player for £10m on a 4 year contract we amortise £2.5m per year.
If after 3 years he extends for a further year then the £10m is spread over 5 years so instead of a £7.5m charge at that point you only get a £6m charge and £1.5m is written back to profit at that point with the remaining £4m spread over the 2 years left.
Semedo being extended would have given us a write-back to profit of an element of the amortisation charge already incurred and it's possibly why we were keen to do it before the end of May (FYE).

The add-ons for MGW would be accounted for when triggered and not when any cash flows.

I don't think that's quite right in that the accounts aren't adjusted for profit write backs. The remaining amortisation is spread over the new remaining length of the contract.

 

[SuperGran]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1736116615010242566

Wolves appear to be showing interest in 18-year-old Real Betis striker Yanis Senhadji.

 

[dnf14]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1736116615010242566

https://twitter.com/x/status/1745938437276914108

Linked a while back, looks like it was just agent posturing during contract talks.

 

[brianm]

No interest in being PSG's huckleberry to get out from a bad deal. I don't mind an established pro like Sarabia on a big number, but it seems unlikely Wolves will ever love having this Ekitike fella on the books.

 

[Kebab Warrior]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1745938437276914108

Linked a while back, looks like it was just agent posturing during contract talks.

I don’t like his hair

 

[SA Wolf]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1736116615010242566

Wolves appear to be showing interest in 18-year-old Real Betis striker Yanis Senhadji.

18 ans! He'll be a big lad when he grows up. Jeez, we'll have another George Elokobi to feed.

 

[Lichfieldroadwolf]

Evan Ferguson didn’t kick a ball in the prem league either the Irish league is the same standard as non league where Holman come from free scoring goals. Until we get a striker those are our options…. Don’t see what the issue is we are safe this season. Time to unearth the young guns. Off the bench is no harm. I don’t see the overreaction. Brighton now have 100m rated Evan Ferguson because they took a risk. Time we did the same if we want to follow their path…. The days of signing the likes of Guedes are over!!

Wle took a chance on an 18 year old wonder kid, him being forced into the starting line up due go Rauls injuries probably completely knocked his confidence. Or hes just ****

 

[Mile End Wanderer]

Wle took a chance on an 18 year old wonder kid, him being forced into the starting line up due go Rauls injuries probably completely knocked his confidence. Or hes just ****

Where have I said to start them? Iv not Iv said option off the bench. Fabio has a weak mentality. Reported in the express and star crying ect. He can’t handle the pressures of playing for Wolves. Fraser and Holman off the bench give us a chance to develop them. Also Evan Ferguson came from the Irish league now 100m rated for brighton… If people want us to copy Brighton methodology, then we have to start giving younger players a chance.

If we don’t sign a forward I am sure Hobbs will of tried. He’s already said we are waiting until the end of the window to see what comes available

 

[lets all have a disco]

Finally it's hit the Villa.,...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1746082654729204192

 

[LW1]

Finally it's hit the Villa.,...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1746082654729204192

When does it get to a stage where there are so many clubs with ffp problems that people can't shift necessary numbers and are screwed? Unless Saudis step in, where is the money to resolve the problems of potentially so many clubs with very expensive assets to shift? It may just be my lack of understanding but is this a possibility?

 

[Aylesbury Wolf]

When does it get to a stage where there are so many clubs with ffp problems that people can't shift necessary numbers and are screwed? Unless Saudis step in, where is the money to resolve the problems of potentially so many clubs with very expensive assets to shift? It may just be my lack of understanding but is this a possibility?

Well, if it starts to hurt the top 6 then I'm sure they'll change the rules then stupid transfer fees will resume.

 

[lets all have a disco]

When does it get to a stage where there are so many clubs with ffp problems that people can't shift necessary numbers and are screwed? Unless Saudis step in, where is the money to resolve the problems of potentially so many clubs with very expensive assets to shift? It may just be my lack of understanding but is this a possibility?

Yes it's interesting... I reckon transfer fees will drop drastically I reckon across the board....

The big clubs will just cherry pick everybody's best players ....

 

[LW1]

Well, if it starts to hurt the top 6 then I'm sure they'll change the rules then stupid transfer fees will resume.

Cynical but likely! Be interesting to see if the Saudis lobbying for change makes it happen for example.

 

[Madmalc]

Yes it's interesting... I reckon transfer fees will drop drastically I reckon across the board....

That and Wages.
FFP looks like it's being written to ensure those that have bought clubs get a return on their investment.
The wages cap for players was done away with decades ago.
FFP looks like a set of rules to limit wages to a percentage of a clubs turnover.
It will both keep the status quo of the bigger clubs and give the owners a profit.

 

[lets all have a disco]

That and Wages.
FFP looks like it's being written to ensure those that have bought clubs get a return on their investment.
The wages cap for players was done away with decades ago.
FFP looks like a set of rules to limit wages to a percentage of a clubs turnover.
It will both keep the status quo of the bigger clubs and give the owners a profit.

The big teams will just cherry pick everybody's best players. ...the games gone ..

 

[Mile End Wanderer]

The big teams will just cherry pick everybody's best players. ...the games gone ..

That is what they’ve done for years anyway. Especially Man Utd in the 90s and 00s

Chelsea did it with Abramovich

Thankfully we have Mendes still with a finger in the pie

 

[lets all have a disco]

That is what they’ve done for years anyway. Especially Man Utd in the 90s and 00s

Chelsea did it with Abramovich

Thankfully we have Mendes still with a finger in the pie

Yes ....but no every club was hampered by FFP.....the big teams always get the players ....but be they can cherry pick from nearly all clubs, as they are hampered by FFP....

If Newcastle n villa have to sell with there owners and positions in the league it's a whole new ball game...

 

[Mile End Wanderer]

Yes ....but no every club was hampered by FFP.....the big teams always get the players ....but be they can cherry pick from nearly all clubs, as they are hampered by FFP....

If Newcastle n villa have to sell with there owners and positions in the league it's a whole new ball game...

Hopefully. Means chelsea are in big trouble too

 

[lets all have a disco]

Hopefully. Means chelsea are in big trouble too

They sell a lot of players Chelsea....had nearly 300m go out the door in the summer....

 

[Wolf in Kenilworth]

They sell a lot of players Chelsea....had nearly 300m go out the door in the summer....

They did but all of the big fees over long contracts for amortisation will tie them into that spend as long as they have them.

They’re gambling.

 

[Wolf in Kenilworth]

When does it get to a stage where there are so many clubs with ffp problems that people can't shift necessary numbers and are screwed? Unless Saudis step in, where is the money to resolve the problems of potentially so many clubs with very expensive assets to shift? It may just be my lack of understanding but is this a possibility?

80% of PL teams have FFP problems according to reports.

 

[lets all have a disco]

80% of PL teams have FFP problems according to reports.

Brighton plus the 3 promoted teams are probably the only ones without problems...

 

[Abbobrom]

The big clubs will just cherry pick everybody's best players ....

They do that already.

 

[yateleywolf]

I find it refreshing that the constant increase in fees and wages is hampered a little. Maybe the allowed losses should go up in line with inflation over the years to give more allowance to teams. But it makes club realise (apart from Chelsea) you can't just keep spending money recklessly.

 

[rincewind]

Brighton plus the 3 promoted teams are probably the only ones without problems...

Promoted clubs have a separate problem with lack of income in non Premier league years, rather than excessive spending. ,

 

[Aylesbury Wolf]

Yes it's interesting... I reckon transfer fees will drop drastically I reckon across the board....

The big clubs will just cherry pick everybody's best players ....

They do that now!!

 

[lets all have a disco]

They do that already.

Yes ...but I think it's gone up a level .....where most clubs will need to sell someone...as opposed to choosing to sell ...

 

[Starsky]

"The best league in the World."

 

[lets all have a disco]

"The best league in the World."

Be Saudi in a couple of years ..

 

[Aurum Lupus]

Brighton plus the 3 promoted teams are probably the only ones without problems...

And us after the summer, hopefully!

 

[Evthewolf]

The big teams will just cherry pick everybody's best players. ...the games gone ..

Isn’t that what happens already?

 

[Loojay]

Be Saudi in a couple of years ..

It won't. No crowds and the players hate it

 

[mad_leaf]

Just wondering whether Wolves like a lot of other clubs are waiting to ensure they don't suffer from FFP issues on Sunday (when released) before committing to transfers.

 

[hollo]

They don't want to stay in Saudi for more than a season. Yes, some of the games have attendances less than than 5000 fans which is a bad look for TV.
The party is over for Saudi Arabia. The future of football lies within Europe.