RBF652 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Hi there! I have a 32 year old striker who is scoring goals for fun after I signed him on a free 4 years ago. I'm now in January, and Inter offered me £17m for him. I told them I would only negotiate for at least £23m and he would only move at the end of the season, when he turns 33 and hopefully his stats would decrease. They rejected despite still being interested. He is happy at the club but already said that he'd consider a move to Inter. My only problem is that there aren't too many good strikers available for a reasonable price, although I have lined up a hefty £35m offer for a striker who is, according to my scout, "very consistent". So, should I let him go for a fee around £20m-£23m or should I keep him and hope he is still bagging goals next season? Cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 For that money I would of got rid. He could take a major stat decrease all of a sudden next season. I wouldnt spend 17m on a 32 year old. I usually accept any reasonable offers when players hit 32. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoRobbo Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 if you can get £20m for a 33 year old then sell him. no question. Even if you have to spend £35m on a replacement it would only really cost you £15m and if you get a young-ish player you will get quite a few years out of him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
medo24 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 £20m for a 32 year old is a great offer in my opinion. I think i would sell because at that age his best years are most likely behind him and you could use the money to find a younger replacement. If you don't feel like you can let him go however then you should keep him and make sure he tutors some youngsters to pass on his experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrazT Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Yep- sell him- he is getting to the end of his FM shelf life and you should use the cash wisely to get a younger replacement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edle Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I like to consider any player over 30 as expendable. Im fussy like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lambs Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I like to consider any player over 30 as expendable. Im fussy like that. I agree, they rarely last past 29 with me, sell them while they are at there peak with only a few good years left in them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBF652 Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 I'll sell him then. The other player I'm trying to sign is having a great season so far (24 app, 20 goals) and he is only 25. I'll call Moratti and seal the deal. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeolo888 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 what is your idea of scoring for fun? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackripper Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 defo sell him im sure with that money you could find a better youngster Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBF652 Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 what is your idea of scoring for fun? He has a total of 25 appearances, 21 goals and 7 assists. I'm in the middle of January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeolo888 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 He has a total of 25 appearances, 21 goals and 7 assists. I'm in the middle of January. thats awesome, wish i could do that with my teams Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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