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If we are going exclusively by ITK then all we know is what Trix and and Herc are suggesting which is this would be more of a club signing all be it one Ange might be open to. I said the same as you at the time re Johnson being the third name but it could just as easily be Fati who has been linked by ITK and Marca. In general we had a very similar discourse going on in the Spence & Danjuma threads at the time. Fortunately we have Ange and Conte in control now and he seems a lot more easy going when it comes to players.
As I said, if this is truly a Ange pic then I’m 100% behind the signing regardless of my own personal reservations on the player. If we get him then I’ll hope he proves my concern’s completely and utterly unfounded. Gold coming out and saying he’s an Ange pic tho doesn’t do much for me when we’ve had ITK suggesting the contrary. Tbh if we end up buying him outright for £40/50 mil that would be pretty convincing but I’m still hoping if this does happen it’s for a partial trade.
Danjuma was signed in last week of Jan, as a loan signing when Conte already lost interest and we were already a divided club as per Romero.
Spence was personally scouted by Paratici like he did with others. Some work some dont. Conte didnt want Spence we pushed it anyway. That was a mistake from club. Spence wasnt questioned by fans then because they could see a player. Problem with him, is his attitude. So, theres always going to be hit or miss.
IMO, you are giving too much credence to Spence & Danjuma in this context
As for as you are not convinced by Gold. Fair enough. But if thats the case, no one can convince every body.
These 'Club signings' pushed by Levy isnt good - But for me, there is a limit on being disheartended by it. Conte didnt want Spence but we still pushed it , its absolutely wrong. We are pushing Johnson and Ange is fine with him as option - then we should go along as well. In this case too, its Paratici probably on Levy's years.
Personally I dont see any downside risk. For me, he has proven enough in Championship & PL to suggest he will work for us. Even if he doesnt, we could sell him for decent money even if he has a avergage season