Knockaert, so it starts

Brighton Lines said:

The question, dare I say it, is one of mutual benefit. An offer in excess of twenty million would possibly be good for both club and player. It's all about what suits. He could earn more elsewhere and a strong offer would give the club resources (although a hole to fill).

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Two Professors said:

Apparently his and Dale's earnings are now £45K p/w (in national newspaper today).

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Knocky's Nose said:

I'd miss him having his little personal 'mini-strops' with himself when things go wrong if he went. I love to see players that care.

There have been times when his jinky little runs have been thwarted by Championship defences, especially later in the season, so I'm genuinely looking forward to seeing how he does against some high-grade defences. I do hope he's with us next season, and I'm sure he will be.

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Stat Brother said:

I don't see it like that at all.

£20+m is (amazingly) just a drop in the ocean, compared to AK getting a toe hold in the Premier League.

Even a couple of goals, assists, & performances, would make £20m look like chicken feed, and those performances would also get the Albion pointing in the right direction.

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Commander said:

This is a good point actually. In the crazy world of the Premier League, he would add £10 million to his value by scoring 5 goals and getting 5 assists by January.

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dingodan said:

I just don't think they understand.

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Brighton Lines said:

The question, dare I say it, is one of mutual benefit. An offer in excess of twenty million would possibly be good for both club and player.

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Biscuit Barrel said:

That is amazing. No wonder Dale put pen to paper quickly. Dale was on 8K per week before.

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warmleyseagull said:

Would it, though? We are guaranteed around £100m from PL TV rights without kicking a ball. Plus some additional sponsorship and match day income. So why would we want to sell our star player for less than 20% of guaranteed income and risk a quick return to Championship, losing around £50m even allowing for parachute payments.

Next season is about survival, and survival is essentially about scoring enough as Boro and Sunderland fans will testify. AK has his faults - he is too selfish at times - but he has more ability to change games than anyone else in the stripes.

£20m+ might be enough if PW has replacement(s) up his sleeve but CH keeps repeating there won't be wholesale changes. I think he thinks AK will stay.

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