10 Jan 2019 21:19:11
If Clarke is sold against Bubs wishes. Answers on a postcard please.

1.) 10 Jan 2019
10 Jan 2019 21:28:25
I don’t think Radz or Orta are stupid enough to jeopardise their relationship with Bielsa. But is quite clearly enjoying this project, and the scope he has been given. He will have some assurances.

2.) 10 Jan 2019
10 Jan 2019 21:35:08
If the figures are in around 10 million as is being reported this means a big pay day for his agent so could imagine what Mr Ian harte would be advising.

3.) 10 Jan 2019
10 Jan 2019 22:18:09
I'd only sell Clarke for £35m+ with easily achievable add-ons.

4.) 10 Jan 2019
10 Jan 2019 22:19:52
Fair point wex lad. I do distrust agents, including Hartey!

5.) 10 Jan 2019
10 Jan 2019 22:51:31
It’s not just his agent, this could be an offer that guarantees the young lad financial security for his early life . You can’t discount the attractiveness of these opportunities to the player and family.

I think he wants to play for Leeds and be in the premiership with us and if that doesn’t happen this year, then the chance to go elsewhere should still be there.

Don’t forget the lad could turn down this off and have a career threatening injury a week later and suddenly the opportunity has gone.

That’s also another reason why any championship club would not seriously consider an offer 10-15 million for a young lad who has yet to fully establish himself as a first team regular.

Obviously I want him to stay and help take us to the Premiership and do as well as he can for us there, but he and his family will be thinking about his future as well.

6.) 11 Jan 2019
11 Jan 2019 00:42:48
Didn't he supposedly turn down Citeh? If so, why would he go now? Just more cheapo so-called journalism IMHO.

7.) 11 Jan 2019
11 Jan 2019 04:14:02
Gotta be plus $25 mill. With 3 yr free loan back and 30% of future transfer fee. If they want him that bad. Pay for him. If it’s any of top 6. They can afford it.
Any team under top 6 he would be silly to go to anyway and they couldn’t afford him.

8.) 11 Jan 2019
11 Jan 2019 09:00:35
I think Clarke will stay and review his options in the summer alongside a Leeds contract. Not sure there is a need for premiership clubs to act now. His development with Leeds is likely to be fine until then and probably better than being thrown in to any premiership club under 23 setup.

I think it is far more likely that we could lose Roofe this window, the chance of goals for the club and guaranteed much higher contract for him for a few years.

We see these situations for a fans or business prospective, the player is looking at it from his own personal and families financial future.

9.) 11 Jan 2019
11 Jan 2019 09:18:54
Why wouldn't a premier league club act now. Knowing Radz money issues are well publicised maybe they sense an opportunity.

10.) 11 Jan 2019
11 Jan 2019 09:21:38
1. Read a lot of comments 20-30mil, let's be realistic, if he does want to leave there's no way we're getting that much, 6-8mil max most likely. He's young and unproven despite performing well in the league. The sort of player 20-30mil will buy you is far beyond his current ability, and I do appreciate he has massive potential just don't think those numbers are realistic.
2. I honestly can't see him wanting to leave. He loves Leeds, comes from the academy and is being given exposure at a good level under a great manager. He especially won't want to leave in January, where in the premier League is he going to go and get first team football just now? I think radz and orta aren't being stupid postponing his contract talks until the summer. Sends a message to him, prove your good enough, keep developing and we will reward you. It also makes sure not every player is knocking the door down asking for a contract extension/ raise after half a season. He's on a long contract.

11.) 11 Jan 2019
11 Jan 2019 09:54:11
Wex, a premier league club offering good money to club and player is always going to have a chance, now in the summer or beyond. Where is there any evidence that we need to sell? Other clubs are going to be dealing with urgent needs first and Clarke doesn’t fit that need for a Prem club.

I’d worry much more about losing Roofe, he does offer the chance of more goals now, more of a track record and really wants to improve his contract. We have Bamford and Roberts in the wings, much easier for everyone to justify him going if he wants to and gets unhappy!

12.) 11 Jan 2019
11 Jan 2019 10:15:00
Wex great post mate.

13.) 11 Jan 2019
11 Jan 2019 12:14:09
I'm asking what would it do for the relationship between Radz and Co and bub.

14.) 11 Jan 2019
11 Jan 2019 12:14:42
Just out of interest Whiteman, given Wex has posted 3 times above, which particular part of his post or posts is great? Do you think we will sell Clarke? Should sell Clarke?

15.) 11 Jan 2019
11 Jan 2019 13:35:09
Lol Spanish. I’m still waiting for an insightful post of any substance from our friend, rather than just nodding and sarcasm. 😳🤔.

16.) 11 Jan 2019
11 Jan 2019 15:07:12
It's all up to the young man, if he gets it in his head to go then, eventually, he will. Slap a £30M pricetag on him and see who's still interested.