In the current squad I honestly believe Wiggins is one of the most comfortable and best players on the ball we have. I would be gutted if he went, however if it was to finance a move for Sordell, then as much as it pains me, I expect it would be worth it.
Would seem bizarre to flog Wiggins to finance a loan. What's even more bizarre is getting someone in the door before someone goes out. I thought that wasn't an option this summer.
Quality player but his contract is up in less than a year and if he's not going to sign a new one or we're not able to offer an extension then selling him is the right thing to do.
Not ideal, but if it finances some strikers coming in then so be it. Evina is good enough to replace him imo.
Would also like to see one of Hollands or Stephens moved on to free up further finances for another winger. We have plenty of cover in the centre, and it would also give Cousins more of a chance.
not long on his contract left, last year he had injuries and we are potless. Not a strong position to be in is it? Still most clubs are selling clubs its just the need to and the value coming in that varies.
Disaster if it happens. I think Wiggins is just about our most valuable player both in terms of his on field contribution and his sales potential. At the very least we should be extending his contract so that if he does go we get a reasonable fee. I'd always thought he'd go to Everton when they sell Baines as he's their sort of budget range. Needs must when it comes to strikers but for my money we are a couple of sales (both full backs) away from a car crash. Wilson and Evina are simply not in the same class. I'd much rather flog off a few fringe players and the likes of Hollands and Stephens for the same sort of money/wage saving ands run with a smaller squad than flog Wiggy. I suspect 3 September is going to be an uncomfortable evening.
Imagine if we sell Rhoys to finance Sordell and Sordell comes in and scores 10-12 up until January and Bolton then recall him......
Doubt we will get our money back on Wiggins. Last year of contract.
If we pay a fee to loan sordell there won't be a recall option
Staged payments. One upfront. One in January. They will put a recall in, equally if he gets crocked we'll want to send him back.
If there is indeed a recall option then I like the idea even less. Like AB says though, management is about making tough decisions. We are desperately short up front and wiggins is one of our best, and therefore most valuable players. Think we'll get a pittance compared to his true value tho, very little money changing hands at the moment, he was injured for a large part of last year, and he has only 10 months on his contract. I think he is worth millions, but can't see us getting 1m
If we are selling wiggins to fund anything it should be to retain key players and management on longer contracts NOT a loan signing, however good he may be.
If we are selling wiggins to fund anything it should be to retain key players and management on longer contracts NOT a loan signing, however good he may be.
we need a striker or two, needs must. if this is the only way then so be it. Ceddy is good enough to step up to the plate.
Airman is not the one to lie about things and not surprised by the board at all. Would be heartbroken if Wiggy goes... hes one of our best players and doesnt get as much credit as he should.
If we are selling wiggins to fund anything it should be to retain key players and management on longer contracts NOT a loan signing, however good he may be.
we need a striker or two, needs must. if this is the only way then so be it. Ceddy is good enough to step up to the plate.
In 10 months we will need a whole new team. Retaining as many of the first team on long term contracts has to be the priority
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10 months on contract
Last season hampered by injury
Is this just to shift his wages ?
Doubt we will get our money back on Wiggins. Last year of contract.
Let's just hope we get a good price
Would also like to see one of Hollands or Stephens moved on to free up further finances for another winger. We have plenty of cover in the centre, and it would also give Cousins more of a chance.
Shift now imo
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