summer of 2013 - transfer rumour thread

[El Es Six]

The more Brian talks, the more I respect him.

Outstanding article

I just read that article too - can't disagree with any of it. I can see a 2 year plan in action, as advertised. I can be patient so long as I see the plan unfolding, which I'd say I can at the moment.

(Wish he'd stop mentioning Reading though!)

[Genghers]

The more Brian talks, the more I respect him.

Outstanding article

We've finally got a manager who seems to look before he leaps. I love the way we're talking about a plan now, Warnock's appointment was always too short sighted (both he and Bates wanted one last shot at achieving something) but with the new board and Brian it seems like we really are building for the future.

Loan moves for Burke and Sharp wouldn't be awful, we clearly need the width and could do with a proven goalscorer for this level. As the article said, Burke's out of contract at the end of the season, so he could be a free next year if he does well.

Bigging up the kids too- hopefully we'll see much more of Dawson, Mowatt and co in our cup runs/ultimately in the league.

[mav]

outstanding.

[Gurj]

I like what BMD has said there, makes a lot of sense nut not sure I woul have said some of it publically.
If I was Chris Burke reading that, I am not sure it would inspire me to join LUFC. BMD rightly or wrongly has said Burke is not worth paying £600k being 30 and on a Bosman in the summer. That should have been kept to himself.
As, putting myself in Burke's shoes, I would probably now think.......why should I sign for a guy who didnt think I was worth, what in today's age, even with our limited finances, a small punt !

[theleedsmango]

I like what BMD has said there, makes a lot of sense nut not sure I woul have said some of it publically.
If I was Chris Burke reading that, I am not sure it would inspire me to join LUFC. BMD rightly or wrongly has said Burke is not worth paying £600k being 30 and on a Bosman in the summer. That should have been kept to himself.
As, putting myself in Burke's shoes, I would probably now think.......why should I sign for a guy who didnt think I was worth, what in today's age, even with our limited finances, a small punt !

United inquired about the availability of an experienced winger, believed to be Birmingham City’s Chris Burke, on Monday, but the asking price of £600,000 was deemed too prohibitive

To be fair Gurj, McDermott was talking about a deal and didn't mention the player. YEP assumed. That said, I'm sure Burke knew Leeds enquired about him and could piece 2 and 2 together.

The easy fix is for Brian to explain to Burke that the deal was a bad one because of Leeds financial situation and the length of Burke's remaining contract. That is the truth anyway. McDermott isn't saying Burke is not worth £600k, it's that the offer from Birmingham is not a good deal when Leeds could wait and get Burke a week later in a better deal.

[Gurj]

To be fair Gurj, he was talking about a deal and didn't mention the player. That said, I'm sure Burke knew Leeds enquired about him and could piece 2 and 2 together.

The easy fix is for Brian to explain to Burke that the deal was a bad one because of Leeds financial situation and the length of Burke's remaining contract. That is the truth anyway. McDermott isn't saying Burke is not worth £600k, it's that the offer from Birmingham is not a good deal when Leeds could wait and get Burke a week later in a better deal.

Very fair point mate. I take that on board, let hope there has been some dialogue between BMD and Burke which would smooth over any concerns that the player may or may not have hearing those quotes.