January Transfer Window 2010/2011 Season Rumours/Signings

This from some one on the guardian's live coverage:

"Rob, why is it the transfer fee seems to be the only thing anybody considers when deciding whether a player has cost a club the 'right' amount?" asks Anthony Hulse. "The transfer fee is probably less than 50% of the overall cost of a player to a club. As a young player who is not a fully established "star", there is every chance Carroll's wage demands (he's currently on £27k per week) would be considerably lower than an established star who might on the face of it justify £35m.

You can't just say £35m is a stupid fee without knowing what the wages would be. £35m at £50k per week (hypothetically, but it would still pretty much double what he's on at the moment) is probably actually very good business." I think he's an enormous talent, Anthony. We'll see if he's worth it.
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IF this is right it not be that bad if Carroll is not on mega wages
 
guyfawkes5 said:
From a purely footballing point of view - sure, but you can't be pleased you're paying so far over the odds for Carroll (and arguably Suarez)?
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You're right about Carroll, but I meant more so about 3 or even more players coming in. I don't think we've overpayed for Suarez but of course only time will tell. :)
 
In the name of god, why would Liverpool spend a CLUB RECORD on a player who has only been in the top flight of football for like less than a year? Now I understand why Torres decided to leave them, something is really wrong with the staff, smart choice Nando ;)
 
Torres still isnt confirmed and i doubt its due to his image rights which is what people are saying as if Torres really wanted out he would settle it quicker than he is
 
£35mil is too much for carrol but we can always sell him for £25mil to spurs if turns out to be a donkey. Signing young should be a priority as we gona need people to cross in the ball. So what happens if torres has change of heart?
 
Id be a little surprised if Carroll was was on much less that 100k a week. If you are paying over 30 million for a player he is hardly going to turn round and say that he is worth any less than that a week.
 
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