No buy option and we pay all the wages. In the meantime Jesurun Rak-Sakyi might be loaned out. Why can't we develop our own players rather than someone else's? If we get towards the end of the season safe with games in hand, I would rather see some of our own academy players in the mix. If they are not good enough, then what are we doing wrong at that level?

We are getting to the time of year where injuries & suspensions mount up & if we can have an extra player available without it causing too much disturbance in the named 25 then why not -

Maybe its part of the development plan / experiments for next year / going forward -

Also its a lot easier to say that we need to strengthen other positions & I for one have faith that we are trying to do so, obviously its a lot harder to do than it is to say - for example, can anyone name 3 right backs, that would improve our team / squad & that are available ? (clearly that's just an example but you get what I mean)

I'm sure PV, SP and DF are well aware of the positions that need strengthening. Unfortunately, you can't simply spirit players out of thin air. They have to be available. Conversely, when a player becomes available in a position that isn't so weak, that doesn't mean you shouldn't get him in. Donny van de Beek is clearly a skilful player but hasn't played enough PL football to form any meaningful judgment BUT if, as is being reported, PV is really keen on him then I trust PV's judgement as one on the best midfielders of the PL era. He presumably sees something eh can work with.

Aren't you the fellow who is always asking us to remain on topic?

Thought the same. He looked quick and decent tackler. Think he’d be a decent prem right back and an immediate upgrade on Ward or Clyne. Plus would love to steal millwalls best player. His transfer fee would be roughly the sam of the VDB loan fee as well

Yup my fault for believing what I read.

The positions you identify cannot be cured by loan. They need to be permanent. That means the summer when supply is greater and selling clubs don't have us over a barrel

I was reading that Man Utd want whoever signs to pay his 140K a week wages & a signing on fee?
World class (Loan) signing or not, It's like leasing a 250K Rolls Royce for ten weeks at 25K a week then handing back the keys to the showroom.

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Yes exactly . I am not a fan of these types of loan deals as they only serve one purpose only the parent club reaps the rewards . We are fairly well covered in midfeild and i cant see him being the difference between us going down or staying up . What i would do is save the signing on fee and his extortionate wages and put a bid in for Connor in the summer , if Chelsea ar not willing to sell the we will have saved a good pot to find a suitable replacement for him .

I really have NO idea about locker room dynamics as related to wages, but I'd speculate the prevailing sentiment revolves around likability and productivity. Unfortunately we've seen plenty of players being well-paid (not at VDB's level) who have contributed little for extended periods of time. No need to name names.

It would seem his wages are not £140k but probably irrelevant now Everton are sniffing around