£3.5 million to babysit Watford's player for the season... He's a good player and I'm sure he will do well there but that's a silly amount.
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Matej Vydra
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- Jul 5, 2003
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That is INSANE if true...
severnside gull
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A lot to pay for someone who isn't your player but he could make all the difference they need just as many think he could have for us. If you can afford the gamble it's worth it 
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
TSB
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A lot to pay for someone who isn't your player but he could make all the difference they need just as many think he could have for us. If you can afford the gamble it's worth it
Won't be making all the difference with their medicore squad.
A lot to pay for someone who isn't your player but he could make all the difference they need just as many think he could have for us. If you can afford the gamble it's worth it
Is it really worth 'gambling' £3.5 mil when they are weakening other areas of their squad? If they don't make top 6 this will be a huge mistake.
Hotchilidog
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- Jan 24, 2009
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That is a pure transfer gamble by Reading. To give up that amount money for a player you do not even own seems ridiculous. I would not feel good about us doing a deal like that, much rather spend on a permanent signing.
Icy Gull
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- Jul 5, 2003
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It does seem a very odd way to do business. I guess if Reading go up, it will be seen as a masterstroke.
With Hector leaving (unless he comes back on loan), the only recognised CBs on their books are Paul McShane, Anton Ferdinand and some 20 year old with a handful of appearances. Throw two dodgy 'keepers into the mix and they're not looking particularly strong in defence.
Gully Forever
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Uwe Hunemeier will probably put him out of action for a long time when we meet 
Tony Meolas Loan Spell
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Indeed. For loan fee read "bribe".
Hotchilidog
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- Jan 24, 2009
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Goes to show the desperation at play in the transfer market these days.
scooter1
How soon is now?
2.5m rental for a player is bonkers business, plus whatever wages they are contracted to pay
Pavilionaire
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- Jul 7, 2003
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I'm surprised more parachute payment teams don't do this. Following relegation you could rent an entire team of Matej Vydra's without impacting on your cashflow.
This sort of deal blows us out of the water because with the £2m fee, agents costs, player wages and employer's NI the hit on the Profit & Loss for the year is probably around the £5million mark. Even if we signed a 3 year deal for a £4million player on £30K a week the P&L impact would only be £3 million per year.
This is a total gamble by Reading, pure and simple.