12 Jul 2014 17:02:56
edds is it possible that in the scenario that west ham do sign enner valencia, will they still have funds to sign some of the other targets muted such as konopylanka? we are also being linked to micah richards in a few forums and I don't see how our transfer budget could stretch so far unless the fees being touted in the media are being paid in installments? I think we are having a great summer of transfers regardless and look forward to the new season and seeing hopefully a new style of exciting play

{Ed002's Note - I don't want to get in to discussing money but all of these players have a number of clubs chasing them - and WHU know that.}

1.) 14 Jul 2014
I agree with coyi13. I think additional signing of konoplyanka may be a bridge too far having apparently already signed Valencia for £12m. My understanding was that the kitty this year was £20m and I think we have already overspent. My guess would be all signings now may be loan players. I hope I'm wrong but that's how I think things stand t the moment. My belief is we approached both Valencia and konoplyanka not to sign both but to cove our bases. Kind of first come first serve.

2.) 14 Jul 2014
14 Jul 2014 18:43:04
Thing is, money at any football club is usually not a problem, the papers say we have £20 million to spend, but if you were the owner a club, put yourself in the position, the two David's are worth a lot more than £20 million, obviously we don't have a huge amount of money to spend, but if they and big sam desperately want someone I'm sure they'd try their best to raise the funds.

3.) 14 Jul 2014
13 Jul 2014 10:03:20
Ed, fair enough on the money, can you though share who else is being targeted assuming the Valencia deal goes through. Also can you let us know those you believe are paper talk and unrealistic

{Ed002's Note - I am told it depends on budget. Konoplyanka is possible and a left sided centre back is needed. WHU may look to a loan for a couple of youngsters.}