Quote Originally Posted by Gogon View Post
That's such an interesting article. Thank you. You can see how a mid-table Premier League team is really up against it when it comes to recruiting. That's rarified air they're competing in, and the capital outlays are not just significant, but usually get bid up. So clearly the non-arms-length relationship with Mendes has served them well, but as the article points out, it's a deal with the devil and can go pear-shaped. Would I turn a blind eye if it were Mendes we were talking about here? Surely the weighing up pros and cons would be different and it would be a fun ride !
Just read the article. Doesn't it make the whole MLS thing to buy young players and sell on to European clubs look hopelessly naive?