17 million?!?

[Hopalong]

I doubt the market is going to be anywhere near pre-Covid (and possibly Brexit) in terms of money clubs are prepared to spend next season.

Those players Duffers mentioned were bought for their potential, sadly Periera has been taken out of the box and Prem teams realise what his worth is at this level not his potential. I’d say £17-20m is pretty close to his value on this seasons form, regardless of what’s happening around him on the pitch.

The point I keep making is that his value to us is far greater than £17m. So why would we sell him for that? It makes no sense.

There’s a reason why Villa are holding out for £100m for Grealish. They are relegation fodder without him (their form since his injury backs this up) and that’s how much they stand to lose if they do go down. How much is Pereira worth to us in the context of a promotion challenge?

About 120m

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The owners are the key issue here

We hold all the cards with Pereira and he would be top class fir next season and no doubt help us get back up or if he goes we could make decent money and reinvest to make us a strong Champ outfit

With all the shit surrounding Lai currently and his clear lack of interest I’ve a horrible feeling they will look to cash in on as many assets as possible and he plan to get back up immediately may become somewhat secondary

I hope I’m wrong, obviously

Cuzer

As I said, this is a big problem and why they'd jump at 17m.

Oh no they won't!

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Some incredibly harsh comments aimed at Periera for me.

He’s still been our bright spark this season and has a healthy goals and assists record for a team that has been largely pathetic all season.

And talk of a poor attitude. Someone needs to remind me of any trouble he’s caused here? Before COVID hit, Periera had a real rap-ore with the fans and hasn’t moaned despite being stuck out on the wing all season.

Yes, his best position is a number 10, but he’s still done a job on the wing and still looks more of a threat than our actual wingers. When we play well, it’s normally because Periera is dictating the play and threading balls through.

Yep. He's okay.

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As an aside, I asked my eleven-year-old son about Pereira. I asked how much he thought he was worth, tops and which other side would probably try and sign him.

He said 20m absolutely top of his game and mentioned Southampton.

Fair comments.

Jesus wept!