Jimenez

[Vegas Claret]

Wolves have turned his loan into a permanent signing - 32 million ! That's probably more than Dyche's budget will be in it's entirety this summer

[ClaretTony]

Wolves have turned his loan into a permanent signing - 32 million ! That's probably more than Dyche's budget will be in it's entirety this summer

Given that his budget proved to be in excess of £80 million in 2017/18, I'd suggest not.

[Vegas Claret]

Given that his budget proved to be in excess of £80 million in 2017/18, I'd suggest not.

we spent in excess of 80 million in 17/18 ??

[Quickenthetempo]

The budget will go down every year as the wage bill goes higher.

[theroyaldyche]

He migt get em in europe yet

[BigF]

But does the £32 million include his wages? I think CT included wages in the budget number of over £80 million for us, (which is fair as it is a cost for us that comes from total income). Agents fees and income can add a huge amount to any transfer figure.

[Tricky Trevor]

He’s worth every penny.

[ClaretTony]

But does the £32 million include his wages? I think CT included wages in the budget number of over £80 million for us, (which is fair as it is a cost for us that comes from total income). Agents fees and income can add a huge amount to any transfer figure.

Budget has to include the wages

[BigF]

I agree Tony but wondered if the £32million quoted for Jimenez included his wages etc or just the purchasing price?

[Vegas Claret]

That's the purchase price

[Vegas Claret]

Budget has to include the wages

which the Jimenez 32 million doesn't - that's the transfer fee. Out of interest have you any idea what our purchase cost in terms of transfer fee was in the 17/18 season you quoted please ?

[ClaretTony]

which the Jimenez 32 million doesn't - that's the transfer fee

Of course it does, transfer fees and wages are both part of the playing budget

[Vegas Claret]

Of course it does, transfer fees and wages are both part of the playing budget

they've given Benfica 32 million for Jimenez - that 32 million does not include his wages.

[ClaretTony]

they've given Benfica 32 million for Jimenez - that 32 million does not include his wages.

No it doesn't, but the £32 million is still out of the playing budget.

[cricketfieldclarets]

Not convinced he is worth half that. Even in 'todays market'

[Colburn_Claret]

There something in the state of Wolverhampton that stinks.
They vastly overspend in the Championship, on lots of Portugese players, all good enough for the prem, all on cheap deals, all under the same agent. Today's agents feed shows Wolves is quite low considering. The maths just dont make sense to be genuine. It would be nice to see some forensic accountants going over their books for the last 3 years.

[Vegas Claret]

No it doesn't, but the £32 million is still out of the playing budget.

yeah obviously

[Vegas Claret]

There something in the state of Wolverhampton that stinks.
They vastly overspend in the Championship, on lots of Portugese players, all good enough for the prem, all on cheap deals, all under the same agent. Today's agents feed shows Wolves is quite low considering. The maths just dont make sense to be genuine. It would be nice to see some forensic accountants going over their books for the last 3 years.

Mouthino for 5 million

[ClaretTony]

There something in the state of Wolverhampton that stinks.
They vastly overspend in the Championship, on lots of Portugese players, all good enough for the prem, all on cheap deals, all under the same agent. Today's agents feed shows Wolves is quite low considering. The maths just dont make sense to be genuine. It would be nice to see some forensic accountants going over their books for the last 3 years.

Totally agree

[Rowls]

[JohnMac]

They were cleared of breaking any rules but probably because nobody had thought of an agent being in bed with a club so hadn't bothered to make any!

[Dougall]

It's not like he's even on the PGA Tour any more, either!
Astonishing!