There were probably only one or two people left who were willing to give him a chance by the time he left. Ray Lewington could be heard in games telling him how to play football and there were few if any signs he could make it in the PL aside from his height and strength. From many of the goals I've seen on YouTube he is up against vastly inferior defences who give him acres of space to operate, but in fairness he's taken his chances. I find the notion that he is now all of a sudden a 20m+ striker somewhat ludicrous, but then that is the world we live in, and we did pay 9m for him after a good season in Denmark.

In hindsight we shouldn't have included the transfer option or made the loan deal for 2 years, but then a year ago most fans were ready to give him away for free and the idea of getting 5m would have been well received. One swallow doesn't make a summer, but I am curious to see whether he proves most of us wrong and turns out to be a top striker. If he does then maybe some people owe Roy an apology as it seemed he had a hand in the deal.

Like Meyer and Reidewald he was never given much chance with us. His one 'goal' away to Chelsea was disallowed for no good reason.

The whole situation begs these questions:
1. Why did we sign him ?
2. If we loan him out and give that club the opportunity to buy him at less than we paid - was that sensible ?
3. Why is the loan period so extended?
4. It's by no means certain but IF another club comes in for him what is our price? Do we get just our stated price and do the Turks take anything above that?
5. Is there some method in the board's madness ?

i would like to know who is behind these loan deals..

Northern Soul....keep the faith...........

Just came across this, metaphorically speaking . .

[Link]

IF true, bad business by CPFC (imo)

This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.

Does seem to be a deal not stacked in our favour.
I suppose it relates to a question of supply and demand , and at the time of the deal there was probably not a great demand for Sorloth’s services.
I have to confess I came away from games where he featured for Palace (admittedly few) thinking I could do better and I’m in my sixties.
He didn’t seem to have a football brain and despite his size he didn’t appear to be able to compete for an aerial ball.
Perhaps it’s harsh to make early judgements.
If he turns out to be a gem we won’t be the first to make mistakes.
Chelsea let De Bruyne and Salah go after all.

Was the £12m that was mentioned on purchase of Sorloth a performance related figure then? I’ve seen so many values I’ve lost track of what we paid for him.