29 Aug 2026 06:25:47
With Liverpool apparently agreeing a fee for Barcola (£123m) and Fernandez supposedly going to City for over £120m, it leaves me thinking who will be the first £150m premiership signing? Maybe Palmer or Bellingham?
29 Aug 2026 10:26:37
Interesting question, Tom. Not sure that Bellingham will want to leave Madrid any time soon, but Palmer may be tempted away from the Bridge, especially if we do not make ECL football next season and/or aren't back challenging for the two big trophies, ie that one and the EPL.
Another question, though, is just how speedily, steeply and sustainably the rate of player purchasing prices will rise... despite global economic woes.
My vague answer to your question is the first 150 million player might likely come from among rising stars, currently c 19 to 21, so likes of Estevao (still only 19) of that generation who have proven themselves by continuing to improve until sold aged c 22. May well not be Stevo, but someone of that kind who can potentially unlock the tightest defense, and with no too worrying injury record.
29 Aug 2026 13:33:53
JBS, you ask a good question about sustainability. I have this feeling that the next generation of fans will not be able to afford going to games and TV subscriptions. I hate to say it, but I think watching live games on devices will be how the next generation supports their respective teams.
Strangely, the so-called Palace Ultras have also expressed concerns about the next generation of stadium support.