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cpfc84 Flag 21 Jul 16 1.39pm

Originally posted by ParchmoreEagle

My money's on Benteke signing on or soon after the 23rd. The silence from both clubs speaks volumes to me, as does the odds by the professionals saying he'll be at Palace by the start of the season. Also, his value goes down the longer he waits, and clubs like Palace are shopping NOW - not necessarily in January, where the bidders will be the bottom strugglers with more risk and pressure. He is probably reading about our current bids for alternatives too which if we secure, makes his deal less likely. It's a waiting game, but I think after next weekend we'll all have a better idea of the situation. Whatever, why should we sweat when we've bought our recent trio and still shopping for more?


i agree 23rd is sat so mon or tues will be the true
telling point

 
Petereagle Flag Brockley 21 Jul 16 1.48pm

Originally posted by ParchmoreEagle

My money's on Benteke signing on or soon after the 23rd. The silence from both clubs speaks volumes to me, as does the odds by the professionals saying he'll be at Palace by the start of the season. Also, his value goes down the longer he waits, and clubs like Palace are shopping NOW - not necessarily in January, where the bidders will be the bottom strugglers with more risk and pressure. He is probably reading about our current bids for alternatives too which if we secure, makes his deal less likely. It's a waiting game, but I think after next weekend we'll all have a better idea of the situation. Whatever, why should we sweat when we've bought our recent trio and still shopping for more?

He is also I believe back from holiday on Monday? So one way or another things should be a lot clearer by the end of next week. Hope youre right about 23rd

 
dg1937 Flag 21 Jul 16 3.16pm

First of all I'd like to welcome page 131.

I doubt anyone on here really has much idea what's going on. The options seem to be:

a) The deal is more or less done but he's hanging on for his Liverpool bonus and will sign next week;

b) He thinks little old Palace are beneath his dignity and is quite happy to wait for something better to come along;

c) The player is happy to sign but the clubs can't agree a fee.

Personally I very much hope it's ( a).

There has been a lot of discussion about whether he's worth it, whatever 'it' may be. The value of a player is only a factor of how keen a club is to buy and how keen a club is to sell. In this case I think it's clear both clubs are keen but are Palace keen enough to pay (say)£32 million or are Liverpool so desperate to offload that they will accept (say) £27 million. As long as our board think this is affordable then I'd like to see the deal done.


For me, after all this talk of Benteke, anyone else is going to be a bit of a let down - how our expectations have changed in just six months!

Edited by dg1937 (21 Jul 2016 3.17pm)

 
Part Time James Flag 21 Jul 16 3.18pm

Just heard the deal with Palace is off and he's gone to Rotherham, I'll get a link up in a minute.

 
bexleydave Flag Barnehurst 21 Jul 16 3.21pm

Originally posted by Part Time James

Just heard the deal with Palace is off and he's gone to Rotherham, I'll get a link up in a minute.

 

Bexley Dave

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Petereagle Flag Brockley 21 Jul 16 3.24pm

Originally posted by dg1937

First of all I'd like to welcome page 131.

I doubt anyone on here really has much idea what's going on. The options seem to be:

a) The deal is more or less done but he's hanging on for his Liverpool bonus and will sign next week;

b) He thinks little old Palace are beneath his dignity and is quite happy to wait for something better to come along;

c) The player is happy to sign but the clubs can't agree a fee.

Personally I very much hope it's ( a).

There has been a lot of discussion about whether he's worth it, whatever 'it' may be. The value of a player is only a factor of how keen a club is to buy and how keen a club is to sell. In this case I think it's clear both clubs are keen but are Palace keen enough to pay (say)£32 million or are Liverpool so desperate to offload that they will accept (say) £27 million. As long as our board think this is affordable then I'd like to see the deal done.


For me, after all this talk of Benteke, anyone else is going to be a bit of a let down - how our expectations have changed in just six months!

Edited by dg1937 (21 Jul 2016 3.17pm)

One of the problems is that Pool are overvaluing the player and SP doesnt want to pay over the odds, so the deal is stalled. I am sure there is much behind the scenes discussion going on and hopefully aome kind of deal will emerge, some time after the 23rd!

 
bexleydave Flag Barnehurst 21 Jul 16 3.41pm

Originally posted by Petereagle

One of the problems is that Pool are overvaluing the player and SP doesnt want to pay over the odds, so the deal is stalled. I am sure there is much behind the scenes discussion going on and hopefully aome kind of deal will emerge, some time after the 23rd!

Now I haven't heard Parish utter a single word regarding Benteke or Liverpool and yet you claim to have the inside scoop; is he a great mate of yours?

 

Bexley Dave

Can you hear the Brighton sing? I can't hear a ******* thing!

"The most arrogant, obnoxious bunch of deluded little sun tanned, loafer wearing mummy's boys I've ever had the misfortune of having to listen to" (Burnley forum)
Petereagle Flag Brockley 21 Jul 16 3.47pm

Originally posted by bexleydave

Now I haven't heard Parish utter a single word regarding Benteke or Liverpool and yet you claim to have the inside scoop; is he a great mate of yours?

No just my opinion, no inside scoop. My opinion is that the player isnt worth what Pool paid for him and something like the £27m Palace have (reportedly) offered

 
CPFC/SCCC Flag Sutton 21 Jul 16 4.14pm

The deals over. Palace have moved onto over targets and so should as we as fans. Christian Benteke does not see a future at Cpfc, otherwise he would of put a transfer request.

Move on let's sign D.Sakho and Slimani or Dzeko

 

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When he Sees the match ball, he says he having that
He scores one with left foot, he scores one with his right
And When his playing Brighton, He scores all f***ING Night!
Crystal_Clear Flag Belfast 21 Jul 16 4.20pm

With Liverpool looking at completing a £25m deal for Win what's his name from Newcastle, they will surely want to get some money back in. Queue Benteke sale ?

 
Stuk Flag Top half 21 Jul 16 4.21pm

Originally posted by Crystal_Clear

With Liverpool looking at completing a £25m deal for Win what's his name from Newcastle, they will surely want to get some money back in. Queue Benteke sale ?

Or cue, even.

 

Optimistic as ever
CPFC/SCCC Flag Sutton 21 Jul 16 4.26pm

Originally posted by Crystal_Clear

With Liverpool looking at completing a £25m deal for Win what's his name from Newcastle, they will surely want to get some money back in. Queue Benteke sale ?

False hope, benteke probably leave lfc but for w ham.

 

Andy Johnson Magic, He wears a Magic Hat
When he Sees the match ball, he says he having that
He scores one with left foot, he scores one with his right
And When his playing Brighton, He scores all f***ING Night!
Crystal_Clear Flag Belfast 21 Jul 16 4.28pm

I thought you were supposed to get more astute at spelling when you get older. I am obviously going downhill.

 
Rudi Hedman Flag Caterham 21 Jul 16 4.30pm

Originally posted by CPFC/SCCC

False hope, benteke probably leave lfc but for w ham.

Who have made it clear they do not want to match his wages.

 

COYP
Stuk Flag Top half 21 Jul 16 4.45pm

Originally posted by Crystal_Clear

I thought you were supposed to get more astute at spelling when you get older. I am obviously going downhill.

Your spelling was bang on. You just used the wrong word.

 

Optimistic as ever
cpfc84 Flag 21 Jul 16 5.36pm

Originally posted by CPFC/SCCC

The deals over. Palace have moved onto over targets and so should as we as fans. Christian Benteke does not see a future at Cpfc, otherwise he would of put a transfer request.

Move on let's sign D.Sakho and Slimani or Dzeko


this is the theory that he cant put in a transfer request until or after the 23rd of July because he will be entitled to a one year loyalty bonus we will just have to wait for mon or tues to see if theres any truth in it

 
McCorry Flag Bromley 21 Jul 16 5.52pm

It's been a year today, so if this deal is still on could hear something tomorrow or over the weekend.

 
dg1937 Flag 21 Jul 16 6.41pm

Originally posted by Petereagle

No just my opinion, no inside scoop. My opinion is that the player isnt worth what Pool paid for him and something like the £27m Palace have (reportedly) offered

It's a reasonable opinion to hold based on what we know of our chairmen's character. I think it's clear that he fancies himself (probably with good reason) as an astute negotiator who likes to drive a hard bargain. Maybe talks are still going on or maybe, as others have said, we have moved on. I'm not going to pretend that I have a clue either way.

 
Direwolf Flag Lincoln 21 Jul 16 6.55pm

I believe that the adequate cycle parking at Selhurst station should be enough to swing the deal.

 
black eagle. Flag south croydon. 21 Jul 16 6.57pm

just wondering if any potential deal for Benteke is tied in with wijnalding potentially going to Liverpool for £25 million? he signs for them before they sell us Benteke and get their money back on the Wijnaldin deal.

just a thought.

 
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