didn't read pages of responses, so i don't know if anyone is arguing if he's a regular starter or a back up. he's just not a regular PL starter for a mid table side. you can like him as a player but the reality is he's not a player of that caliber. if YC is playing in front of mili, then he's a backup. i personally think YC should be in that role. he's better than jimmy.

if someone is paying 10M+ for a backup, it's worth considering. but he's a cup player at the PL level. not a starter. are we getting someone better to replace him? if someone better is found for equal fee, then do it. if not, keep...for now.

We paid 8m for James mcarthur to Wigan and since then the inflated tv money has come into play. I highly doubt that we'd sell mcarthur for less than the 8m. If he doesn't sign a new deal, he walks away for nothing next summer.

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!

Now linked to Burnley, looks certain to of played last game, with all this interest , hopefully get the money back we paid.

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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!

Poor for along time! Really??? He has been probably our best form player in the time he has played for us.

Edited by You What (08 Jul 2017 5.58pm)

I know I'm banging on a bit, but it actually baffles me. He has been maybe the most consistent player bar Zaha since his arrival. He has been coming back from an injury and hasn't had much playing time since that.

He was one of our most productive players in terms of goals last season as well. A very versatile player and much better cover than Ledley or Flamini were. A real box to box player that will flourish in a high pressing game. His engine is incredible and he regularly covers 13 km in a game.

Not a flashy player but can let cabaye play and let luka do the dirty work while he helps out with both jobs. We'd be mad to sell. Anyone we bring in to do his job will cost as much or more.

Edited by coulsdoneagle (08 Jul 2017 7.08pm)

V good player but if fdb hasn't enough funds after sakho to do what he needs to do who else is worth selling for a decent fee who doesn't fit into his game plan.

Mccarthur doesn't score enough. Can't play cdm. He is however a great box to box link terrier. Yes he will be missed. But in order to get possibly v persie in..who knows.. Or another proper cdm which will alow us to a 433, it'd a sale we have to make. Purely cos of funds available after buying sakho. And yes I believe sakho is on his way to us