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Jobe Bellingham - post SAFC compendium


I think he’ll go and I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s a pre agreed surprisingly low fee- same as when we signed him from Birmingham. If that’s the case, cut Speakman et al some slack, Jobe has been a big part in getting us up.
 
Most of the clubs mentioned (especially foreign clubs) can't afford him now.
Dortmund's record transfer fee is 35 million euros, right? I think that's essentially the minimum we might entertain as a starting point- they aren't going to break their record for a player who is not going to be a guaranteed starter for a title challenging side.

There is a vast vast gap between the premier league and other leagues. There are only a handful of clubs outside of the PL who can force our hand financially-wise (real, barca, Bayern, etc. Etc.)
. I'm not even being arrogant it's just the material reality of football finances.
Unless we want to sell only elite clubs and other PL clubs have the capacity to make us an offer we can't refuse. And I just don't think they would want him right now.
And why would he leave? Clubs that would buy him wouldn't be putting him in the starting line up.
He is essentially (barring Injuries) guaranteed a full season as the starting midfielder in a premier league side (on premier league wages). Then you'd expect the big boys to move in.

(The difference between Jobe and Watson is that 1- Jobe is first choice, and 2- we are in the premier league now).
 
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