Sky showed Mac's figure as £55m yesterday. Bundling in the add-ons is the norm. So I think you're right. The stance is to fit the chosen story... £35m suits the 'what a bargain for Liverpool' narrative and £115m works for the 'Boehly is an idiot' angle.
You jest but his old club in South America is naming a new training centre after him. Something they pointed out last time he was back home… which probably added to his desire to leave.
Top of the bottom half wouldn’t be much of a surprise anyway if we can mount a good challenge in Europe. Would that be so bad?
I agree it’s hard to be happy. But then look at the big picture - we’ve got some great talent and the nous to find more. Pretty much the envy of every fan in the...
More so than losing Caicedo, I worry that Roberto will lose faith in the club’s approach. But, bloody hell, he’s a smart bloke and this really must underline that his boss is a genius on the business side of football. It’s not to satisfy shareholders or line Bloom’s pockets AND he’s loyal to his...