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YT Flag Oxford 02 Aug 18 6.44am

Good knowledge, Mwncisee. Thanks.

 

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Casual Flag Orpington 02 Aug 18 6.49am

Originally posted by manwitheagletattoo

I know this bloke Meyer is a German international, but £170k a week for a player with NO Premiership expereance. I really find this hard to believe.

No way they would offer someone £170,000 a week and be happy that Zaha is not signing a new contract at £45,000 a week less. For team spirit , would be better to pay him a signing on fee and reduced wages.

 
Ginger Pubic Wig Flag Wickham de L'Ouest 02 Aug 18 7.02am

Is 170k a week really such bollocks if a signing on fee is included to work it out?

this bloke has been framed as a greedy world class talent (not saying if he is or isn't). surely if he is that good, and remember he helped Schalke to a comfortable 2nd last season, then SOMEBODY would be willing well above 100k a week?

financially, if he's a great player, this does make sense at such a high wage. we'd just have to wait and see regarding team/squad harmony though.

Edited by Ginger Pubic Wig (02 Aug 2018 7.02am)

 

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Mwncisee Flag Middlesbrough 02 Aug 18 7.12am

Something to consider is we do not know the details of the 170k per week wage. It could be very dependent on conditions and bonuses. Could be as little as 100k with say 70k made up of goal, assist, playing bonuses

 
cardiff eagle Flag 02 Aug 18 7.41am

Just ensure zaha has a clause in his contract that says his salary will always match highest at club

 
Ecopalace Flag Wickham 02 Aug 18 7.56am

As much as I hope it’s not true, I get the feeling it probably is. How else would we land such a young talent above all those champions league teams on a “free” who were by all accounts put off by his wage demands. it’s starting to all add up now, although I still believe it’s good business there are several risks.
1. Players such as Zaha feel under valued and become disillusioned.
2. If Meyer does not produce, we will never sell him to another club while on such a ridiculous wage.
3. We have a smaller squad to compensate such high wages.
4. Overall unity in the club with a player who thinks he’s a cut above the rest.

 
Spiderman Flag Horsham 02 Aug 18 8.05am

Originally posted by europalace

er, simple because it's not 'done' until he passes his medical which apparently is today.

I did say IF it was all done!

 
hellzdoms Flag London 02 Aug 18 8.07am

Originally posted by Ecopalace

As much as I hope it’s not true, I get the feeling it probably is. How else would we land such a young talent above all those champions league teams on a “free” who were by all accounts put off by his wage demands. it’s starting to all add up now, although I still believe it’s good business there are several risks.
1. Players such as Zaha feel under valued and become disillusioned.
2. If Meyer does not produce, we will never sell him to another club while on such a ridiculous wage.
3. We have a smaller squad to compensate such high wages.
4. Overall unity in the club with a player who thinks he’s a cut above the rest.

I very highly doubt he will be on more than 100k let alone 170k. All daily mail did was get a ballpark figure of the total cost of his contract and divide it by 52 weeks. This 35 mil or whatever includes add ons. So loyalty bonuses, goals apps. Etc. You name it. It’s just icing on the cake for him to make the move worth it. With our wage structure I very highly doubt palace would even consider him if he asked for such a wage. That’s pretty much double what he earned at Schalke. So everyone calm your titties, he won’t be the most expensive and probably in the end will end up being cheaper and more worth it than the likes of Benteke

 
taylors lovechild Flag 02 Aug 18 8.08am

Apparently he wanted 4 million per year at Schalke, which they refused to pay. That's 77k per week.

Meyer has been cast by Schalke as this prima donna, but that may just be because they couldn't agree terms and wanted their fans to think it was his fault. In fact, I wonder if Schalke have spread rumours of 170k per week being offered to help backup their story. Given FFP and the supposed need to trim the wage bill I don't find it plausible that we would then offer Meyer 50k more than our star man. This is the German Messi, not the actual Messi!

Like with any player joining Palace I like to judge them on what they do on the pitch for us. The rest is just tabloid filler. Personally speaking, this deal has me very excited.

 
Petereagle Flag Brockley 02 Aug 18 8.12am

Originally posted by Ecopalace

As much as I hope it’s not true, I get the feeling it probably is. How else would we land such a young talent above all those champions league teams on a “free” who were by all accounts put off by his wage demands. it’s starting to all add up now, although I still believe it’s good business there are several risks.
1. Players such as Zaha feel under valued and become disillusioned.
2. If Meyer does not produce, we will never sell him to another club while on such a ridiculous wage.
3. We have a smaller squad to compensate such high wages.
4. Overall unity in the club with a player who thinks he’s a cut above the rest.

All good points Ecopalace. On the other hand the fact that a player as good as Meyer is signing could be a positive incentive for Zaha to stay?

 
pstrutt Flag Busselton, WA 02 Aug 18 8.13am

Originally posted by Mwncisee

Something to consider is we do not know the details of the 170k per week wage. It could be very dependent on conditions and bonuses. Could be as little as 100k with say 70k made up of goal, assist, playing bonuses

Now this would make the most sense given the lack of return by Benteke edit: for example) over the last season and how we can’t risk further big wages on poor results.

Edited by pstrutt (02 Aug 2018 8.14am)

 

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Squidgeedee Flag Maidstone 02 Aug 18 8.18am

Originally posted by Ecopalace

As much as I hope it’s not true, I get the feeling it probably is. How else would we land such a young talent above all those champions league teams on a “free” who were by all accounts put off by his wage demands. it’s starting to all add up now, although I still believe it’s good business there are several risks.
1. Players such as Zaha feel under valued and become disillusioned.
2. If Meyer does not produce, we will never sell him to another club while on such a ridiculous wage.
3. We have a smaller squad to compensate such high wages.
4. Overall unity in the club with a player who thinks he’s a cut above the rest.

Personally I think he’s gonna be on the £130k area that benteke is and zaha was offered. Think that’s why zaha was offered it to steady the ship but wilf ain’t a money grabber and probably didn’t want some silly buy out clause

 
davenotamonkey Flag 02 Aug 18 8.19am

£80k here...

 
Ecopalace Flag Wickham 02 Aug 18 8.21am

Good point Peter, I think think your point is very valid.

Originally posted by Petereagle

All good points Ecopalace. On the other hand the fact that a player as good as Meyer is signing could be a positive incentive for Zaha to stay?

 
Nobbybm Flag Dartford 02 Aug 18 8.24am

Originally posted by pstrutt

Now this would make the most sense given the lack of return by Benteke edit: for example) over the last season and how we can’t risk further big wages on poor results.

Edited by pstrutt (02 Aug 2018 8.14am)

This kind of structured deal seems to be the norm these days & half the reason deals take longer than they ever used to. As stated elsewhere earlier, Kane’s £200k a week deal is dependent on both him & Spurs hitting the same level as last season - apparently his basic pay still sits within their existing wage structure.

To put it all in perspective, Drinkwater was signed for around £28m on a 5 year deal @ £120k a week - that’s nearly £60m assuming Chelski don’t have to pay the £7m in add ons!

Edited by Nobbybm (02 Aug 2018 8.26am)

 

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taylors lovechild Flag 02 Aug 18 8.43am

Originally posted by davenotamonkey

£80k here...

Which is what he was asking Schalke for and that makes sense. That supposedly is around what Cabaye was on too.

 
matthau Flag South Croydon 02 Aug 18 8.47am

Originally posted by taylors lovechild

Which is what he was asking Schalke for and that makes sense. That supposedly is around what Cabaye was on too.

All we’ve done is pay him a higher signing on fee. He would’ve been snapped up if he was asking 80k

We def given him quite a few mill up front

 
Rudi Hedman Flag Caterham 02 Aug 18 8.50am

Originally posted by matthau

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2:22 him playing against palace at selhurst isn’t it?

An upgrade on Mutch, Puncheon and Lee. And RLC for that matter.

 

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Rudi Hedman Flag Caterham 02 Aug 18 8.52am

Originally posted by YT

This ‘International Clearance’ malarkey. I don’t recall it cropping up when we bought Luka. He signed and then he played. What gives?

Not so. I remember 2 weeks of house hunting or getting his family over while we were badly struggling.

 

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taylors lovechild Flag 02 Aug 18 8.56am

Originally posted by matthau

All we’ve done is pay him a higher signing on fee. He would’ve been snapped up if he was asking 80k

We def given him quite a few mill up front

A big signing on fee is preferable I would say. Essentially you can justify that to the other players as the equivalent of a transfer fee, only the player and agent get it. Also, would it not help with FFP, as it would not be included in the wages as per percentage of income?

 
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