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ethanr » Mon Jun 03, 2013 11:55 pm wrote:

damjan193 » Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:14 pm wrote:Good player but that's a ridiculous fee. I bet he'll ask for big wages too.

Yea but he's at Donetsk.. how much do you think he's on right now? 30, 40 at most?  If he's a big marquee signing like he seems to be, we could easily afford double his wages and I imagine he'd be more than happy.

Donetsk are bank rolled by a multi billionaire - they pay pretty well. I would think he would be on a lot more than 30-40 grand already

Benny The Noon » Mon Jun 03, 2013 9:19 pm wrote:

ethanr » Mon Jun 03, 2013 11:55 pm wrote:

damjan193 » Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:14 pm wrote:Good player but that's a ridiculous fee. I bet he'll ask for big wages too.

Yea but he's at Donetsk.. how much do you think he's on right now? 30, 40 at most?  If he's a big marquee signing like he seems to be, we could easily afford double his wages and I imagine he'd be more than happy.

Donetsk are bank rolled by a multi billionaire - they pay pretty well. I would think he would be on a lot more than 30-40 grand already

You could very well be correct, but after a little bit of research (not saying it's accurate) his 2012 salary was about £20k per week.

Their owners may pay their players more than other Ukrainian Premier League clubs, but that's nowhere near what the PL would offer.  If they wanted to hold onto players who just wanted more money, they probably wouldn't have lost Willian to a club like Anzi, who could only offer more cash and colder weather.

You could very well be correct, but after a little bit of research (not saying it's accurate) his 2012 salary was about £20k per week.

Their owners may pay their players more than other Ukrainian Premier League clubs, but that's nowhere near what the PL would offer.  If they wanted to hold onto players who just wanted more money, they probably wouldn't have lost Willian to a club like Anzi, who could only offer more cash and colder weather 

Interesting.

This would mean Benny's wrong and he doesn't like being wrong you know. 

I thought Willian was on a huge wage when he played for Shakhtar and went to Anzhi for an even bigger salary, but apparently he's only on about 50k per week, which means he was probably on even less when he was at Shakhtar. I guess it's not a different situation with Mkhitaryan, so you might be right about his current salary, Ethan. For 20m, and, say, double his current wage (which would still be low for PL standards, which would also explain why we're after him), I wouldn't mind signing him. But as I said, if we're going for an attacking midfielder, I'd rather have Eriksen.

ethanr » Tue Jun 04, 2013 6:31 am wrote:

Benny The Noon » Mon Jun 03, 2013 9:19 pm wrote:

ethanr » Mon Jun 03, 2013 11:55 pm wrote:

Yea but he's at Donetsk.. how much do you think he's on right now? 30, 40 at most?  If he's a big marquee signing like he seems to be, we could easily afford double his wages and I imagine he'd be more than happy.

Donetsk are bank rolled by a multi billionaire - they pay pretty well. I would think he would be on a lot more than 30-40 grand already

You could very well be correct, but after a little bit of research (not saying it's accurate) his 2012 salary was about £20k per week.

Their owners may pay their players more than other Ukrainian Premier League clubs, but that's nowhere near what the PL would offer.  If they wanted to hold onto players who just wanted more money, they probably wouldn't have lost Willian to a club like Anzi, who could only offer more cash and colder weather.

If true that could certainly explain why despite their success in the CL that certain players  want to leave

Kenny Kan » Tue Jun 04, 2013 7:02 am wrote:

You could very well be correct, but after a little bit of research (not saying it's accurate) his 2012 salary was about £20k per week.

Their owners may pay their players more than other Ukrainian Premier League clubs, but that's nowhere near what the PL would offer.  If they wanted to hold onto players who just wanted more money, they probably wouldn't have lost Willian to a club like Anzi, who could only offer more cash and colder weather 

Interesting.

This would mean Benny's wrong and he doesn't like being wrong you know. 

Please stick to the subject instead of trying to spoil a thread with childish tit for tat

damjan193 » Tue Jun 04, 2013 7:24 am wrote:I thought Willian was on a huge wage when he played for Shakhtar and went to Anzhi for an even bigger salary, but apparently he's only on about 50k per week, which means he was probably on even less when he was at Shakhtar. I guess it's not a different situation with Mkhitaryan, so you might be right about his current salary, Ethan. For 20m, and, say, double his current wage (which would still be low for PL standards, which would also explain why we're after him), I wouldn't mind signing him. But as I said, if we're going for an attacking midfielder, I'd rather have Eriksen.

I would definitely prefer Mkhitaryan ! He would provide a goal threat from the middle that could replace what we had with Gerrard

From Skysports last season

Shakhtar Donetsk's Henrikh Mkhitaryan is emerging as one of the finest prospects in Eastern Europe, the Sky Sports Scout now checks on the exciting Armenian.

Mkhitaryan is an attacking midfielder, currently lighting up the Ukrainian league with Shakthar - having only recently joined them in a deal worth around £5million.

The 21-year-old began his playing career back in his homeland with local club Pyunik Yerevan. Having made his debut in 2006, he quickly emerged became a regular starter.

Within 12-months of his first-team debut, he also rose through the ranks of the Armenia national set-up playing for the Under-17s, Under-19s and Under-21s before he was handed his first senior start in January 2007.

In 2009 he was voted Armenian Player of the Year and having scored some 30 goals in just 70 appearances for Yerevan and helping them to four successive league titles, he was snapped up by Ukrainian outfit Metalurh Donetsk.

Despite the step up in leagues, Mkhitaryan made the move seamlessly and quickly became a firm fans favourite, and in his first 12-months scored 12 goals for Metalurh, and was even made the youngest captain in their history in July this year.

Despite being made captain, just a matter of weeks later Metalurh sold Mkhitaryan as their city rivals and league champions Shakthar came calling and they struck a deal for young midfielder.

Mkhitaryan is already making a big impact at Shakthar and has scored twice in his first four games, and it is clear to see how much potential he has.

Despite being a midfielder, Mkhitaryan is all about the last third of the pitch. His excellent vision, coupled with a eye for goal, make him a huge threat to any opposition.

His passing is his main weapon and when plays in his preferred role of just behind the striker, he can unlock a defensive sometimes at will. He is also used on the wings, something which he may have to get more used to - although he is far more affective in the middle.

His physique is good and as he is only 21, he has more than enough time to develop this further, and Shakthar looks an excellent place for him to mature.

A self-confessed Arsenal fan, Mkhitaryan has stated that his dream move would be to the Emirates for him to work under Arsene Wenger.

The scout says...

A very good young player, who if he progresses as he has done in recent years, will surely have some of Europe's giants come calling in the not too distant future.

Will be interesting to see how much of an impact he can make with Shakthar in the coming 12-months.

The Scout rating...

Shooting: 7 out of 10

Passing: 8 out of 10

Tackling: 6 out of 10

Heading: 6 out of 10

Pace: 8 out of 10

Vision: 8 out of 10

Current ability: 7 out of 10

Potential ability: 10 out of 10

OVERALL SCOUT RATING: 60/80

Current value: £7million

Potential value: £20million

Benny The Noon » Tue Jun 04, 2013 6:27 am wrote:

Kenny Kan » Tue Jun 04, 2013 7:02 am wrote:

You could very well be correct, but after a little bit of research (not saying it's accurate) his 2012 salary was about £20k per week.

Their owners may pay their players more than other Ukrainian Premier League clubs, but that's nowhere near what the PL would offer.  If they wanted to hold onto players who just wanted more money, they probably wouldn't have lost Willian to a club like Anzi, who could only offer more cash and colder weather 

Interesting.

This would mean Benny's wrong and he doesn't like being wrong you know. 

Please stick to the subject instead of trying to spoil a thread with childish tit for tat

'Until a mod tells me otherwise I shall post what I want' thanks.

Kenny Kan » Tue Jun 04, 2013 9:09 am wrote:
'Until a mod tells me otherwise I shall post what I want' thanks.

too-shay!

you ok Benny? that didn't make much sense!

Liverpool have identified Shakhtar Donetsk's Henrikh Mkhitaryan as a leading transfer target for the summer and are not deterred by the £22m price tag on one of the most coveted players in European football.

Do we take it FSG have finally realised they need to splash the cash to get the top players or do we read into the fact we're not 'deterred' by the price that behind the scenes the Suarez deal has been struck and we have money in the pot?

redno7 » Tue Jun 04, 2013 11:13 am wrote:you ok Benny? that didn't make much sense!

Liverpool have identified Shakhtar Donetsk's Henrikh Mkhitaryan as a leading transfer target for the summer and are not deterred by the £22m price tag on one of the most coveted players in European football.

Do we take it FSG have finally realised they need to splash the cash to get the top players or do we read into the fact we're not 'deterred' by the price that behind the scenes the Suarez deal has been struck and we have money in the pot?

I'm delighted that we are linked to him.

I will be even more delighted if we get him - he is the type of player we need to really push forward and would be a massive positive for all concerned.

lots of comments floating around on the official site by users and also on twitter that Agger is on his way to Monaco and a fee agreed, has anyone heard anything on this or is it just more BS

Only seen it rumoured on twitter