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Was Benteke our first choice?
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 laddo  london 11 Oct 16 9.22pm |
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In June we had a 32m bid accepted for Batshuayi before he moved to Chelsea. Does this mean Benteke was second choice or were we somehow in a position where we could have bid for both? If so, does this indicate that we'll have a healthy transfer kitty in January?
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| A22 Eagle 11 Oct 16 9.31pm |
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I was told before FA Cup final that Benteke was our first choice. I believe that Marseille used us to flush out the Chelsea bid, in return we were given first refusal on Mandanda. Not sure how much of second part is true but it makes sense, but know for sure Benteke was first choice
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| miles18 Telford 11 Oct 16 9.31pm |
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Could be completely wrong but... I read we bid that much for him as part of the deal to get Mandanda? It meant Chelsea put in a bid and they sold him a bit quicker. Don't think we were ever gonna get him.
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| Nobbybm Dartford 11 Oct 16 10.06pm |
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What they said^^ OM owed money which had a deadline & (as if by magic) Batshuai was sold for almost exactly what they owed plus the sell on fee for Standard Liege (I think) and just in the nick of time.
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Y Ddraig Goch  In The Crowd 11 Oct 16 10.08pm |
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We were talking to him before the Euros. Pardew alluded to that last week, possibly the week before.
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| dreamwaverider London 11 Oct 16 10.13pm |
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Who cares?
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| dreamwaverider London 11 Oct 16 10.14pm |
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Sometimes things just happen. Just be glad we got him
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| Southampton_Eagle At the after party 11 Oct 16 11.13pm |
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Originally posted by dreamwaverider
Who cares? Lucid point well made. Congratulations on your input to the conversation. Bravo. We definitely weren't seriously after Batshuai, it was a series of back scratching events, Benteke was the target and two birds were killed with one proverbial stone. Forced the scousers hand as well.
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| Midlands Eagle 12 Oct 16 7.05am |
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Originally posted by Southampton_Eagle
We definitely weren't seriously after Batshuai, it was a series of back scratching events, Benteke was the target and two birds were killed with one proverbial stone. Forced the scousers hand as well. Seeing how important Benteke has been to our overall performances we are really lucky that our perseverance paid off as if Liverpool continued to dig their heels in we might have given up and relied on Remy to score the goals
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| paperhat croydon 12 Oct 16 8.35am |
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Originally posted by Midlands Eagle
Seeing how important Benteke has been to our overall performances we are really lucky that our perseverance paid off as if Liverpool continued to dig their heels in we might have given up and relied on Remy to score the goals ....and would currently be looking up at Wet Sham
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| kennys boots 79 Keston 12 Oct 16 8.44am |
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Originally posted by Midlands Eagle
Seeing how important Benteke has been to our overall performances we are really lucky that our perseverance paid off as if Liverpool continued to dig their heels in we might have given up and relied on Remy to score the goals No luck about it at all. The club always said they wanted two new strikers and that's what they got. They also paid Liverpool's asking price of £32 million in paying £27 million plus £5 million add-ons.
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| Brentmiester_General Front line in the battle against t... 12 Oct 16 8.48am |
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Originally posted by A22 Eagle
I was told before FA Cup final that Benteke was our first choice. I believe that Marseille used us to flush out the Chelsea bid, in return we were given first refusal on Mandanda. Not sure how much of second part is true but it makes sense, but know for sure Benteke was first choice Same as I. Still didn't lump on. D'oh!
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