woof woof ! » Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:51 pm wrote:Gonna be a devils advocate here for considering selling Salah
His incredible footballing brain and skill aside , one of his biggest assets has been his pace.
He's approaching 32 years old in June of this year and now suffering from a hamstring injury that even after "recovery" has blighted the physical and mental performance of many players (thinking about Michael Owen for starters)
He'll always be a legend at our club but given his age, current condition and the fact he'll be on the last year of his contact for the forthcoming 24/25 season should we consider cashing in on his value while we can ?
A massive offer from Saudi (and elsewhere ? ) would enable us to refresh and invest .
I'd sadly and with great regret invite offers for him.
Your opinions please lads, hopefully given with heads before hearts :)
His hamstring is minor and won't affect him long term. I'm also confident Mo will remain world class for another two years.
But I would sell him in the summer if a huge offer came in.
He's lost a yard or two of pace and this is probably our last chance to cash in before his contract runs out.
The big question is replacing him. Manure are proof that big money signings don't always produce world class. performances. My worry is replacing Mo's goals and consistency.
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