[NOT HAPPENING] Ben Whiteman

Discussion in 'The Transfer List' started by Burnsy, Jan 6, 2021.

  1. Smudger

    Smudger Messi's Mad Coach Staff Member

    Lord Percy has left the building.
     
  2. Burnsy

    Burnsy First Team

    Unless Preston are selling one or both of their best assets rather than lose them for nothing in the summer?
     
  3. Hogg-DEENEY!!!

    Hogg-DEENEY!!! Squad Player

    And how much would they get for their best assets who are available on a free in the summer? Think it's unlikely Preston sign Whiteman unless Doncaster accept a pretty low figure for them
     
  4. wfcSinatra

    wfcSinatra Predictor Choker 14/15

  5. GoingDown

    GoingDown "The Stability"

  6. lutonh8a

    lutonh8a Squad Player

    I think its fair to say that this lad will easily step up, a lot of my friends and family support Coventry City and they mostly agree that there isn't a massive difference between league one and the bottom half of the championship.

    I see that he is apparently edging towards going to Preston rather than Watford, I know that we are underperforming this season but we are still near the top of the table and have a good opportunity of getting promoted, I understand that geography may play a part but you do have to question this lads ambition also.
     
    Last edited: Jan 7, 2021
  7. Burnsy

    Burnsy First Team

    Deal with Preston expected to be completed before the weekend apparently.
     
  8. Carpster

    Carpster Squad Player

    If true it's a shame. The guy has all the traits of being more than capable at this level.
     
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  9. Markoa$

    Markoa$ Squad Player

    Absolute shambles and joke of a club we are. Our board are so out of touch with how football works. They keep doing what they’ve always done. That may have worked in years past, but now their model is broken. However, they choose to press forward with this broken model.

    Losing Ben Whiteman to Preston is just as bad as losing to Yeovil. Tragic!
     
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  10. wfc4ever

    wfc4ever Administrator Staff Member

  11. RS2

    RS2 Squad Player

    Dear lord
     
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  12. Markoa$

    Markoa$ Squad Player

    I’m glad you’re praying! We need all the help we can get!
     
  13. miked2006

    miked2006 Premiership Prediction League Proprietor

    He has the means and talent to live in South, but is choosing to remain oop Norff?

    Can he even spell his own name? NEXT.
     
  14. Happy bunny

    Happy bunny Cheered up a bit

    You
    You don't need talent to live in the south. I know plenty of people around here who've none whatsoever. But maybe Priti is planning an entrance exam for northerners wanting to move down here.
     
  15. nornironhorn

    nornironhorn Administrator Staff Member

    I'd be surprised if we were ever serious contenders.
     
  16. lutonh8a

    lutonh8a Squad Player

    Yeah I doubt we were either, think we may have enquired but probably wasn't a priority.
     
  17. GoingDown

    GoingDown "The Stability"

    We should be proud that we were reported without any real evidence as being interested in him. That should be viewed as a huge step up and keep even the most cynical fans happy.
     
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  18. GoingDown

    GoingDown "The Stability"

    Exactly. The fact they even took our call is massive.
     
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  19. lutonh8a

    lutonh8a Squad Player

    Yeah I am absolutely buzzing with the news.
     
  20. folkestone orn

    folkestone orn Squad Player

    Either that or he'll choose a big club like Bournemouth or Coventry
     
  21. LeedsOrn

    LeedsOrn Reservist

    Football Insider now reporting that Preston have had "a bid of over 1.5m" accepted. They need to bring in Whiteman to replace a several of their midfielders who are yet to sign new contracts and may leave in the summer.

    I'm curious about people's views: if we could sign Alex Mowatt or Ben Pearson, both of whom are about a year older than Whiteman, have looked like very good central midfielders in the Championship, and are out of contract in the summer so would be available for less than Whiteman - would those who are seemingly distraught at not snapping up Whiteman be content? It's interesting to compare players who have looked good or very good in the championship with a player who has looked head and shoulders above other players in L1. In my view, Whiteman may have a higher ceiling but also a lower floor.
     
  22. GoingDown

    GoingDown "The Stability"

    Except we won't sign any of them so to compare them with a view to deciding between them is irrelevant.
     
  23. LeedsOrn

    LeedsOrn Reservist

    Fascinating insight
     
  24. The undeniable truth

    The undeniable truth First Team Captain

    I'm hearing they bid £25m which seems to be consistent with your source.
     
  25. GoingDown

    GoingDown "The Stability"

    Careful mate, you might get a snarky reply. Seems to be consistent amongst the 'scouts' around here. Very precious group. Apart from The Recluse. He's wonderful.
     
  26. Since63

    Since63 Squad Player

    Yes, but has anyone ever met him?
     
  27. GoingDown

    GoingDown "The Stability"

    Rumour has it he doesn't go out much.
     
  28. LeedsOrn

    LeedsOrn Reservist

    Probably in the region of 2m or so.
     
  29. The undeniable truth

    The undeniable truth First Team Captain

    You say that but he seems to watch approx 82 U23, U18, U16, U12, etc games a week. He probably goes out more than the rest of the forum put together.
     
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  30. The undeniable truth

    The undeniable truth First Team Captain

    Ah, well, close. Somewhere between £2m and £25m then. Let's call it £15m or "undisclosed".
     
  31. Smudger

    Smudger Messi's Mad Coach Staff Member

    Is Football Insider related to LouHorns or ITKJim ?
     
  32. wfcSinatra

    wfcSinatra Predictor Choker 14/15

    To be fair, why Preston? If he's that good at that price, surely there are other clubs?
     
  33. RS2

    RS2 Squad Player

    No better than wonderkid Jimmy G.
     
  34. LeedsOrn

    LeedsOrn Reservist

    I think they feel an urgency to spend cash this month since four of their best players are leaving on frees this summer. But I broadly agree with your sentiments.
     
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  35. Bwood_Horn

    Bwood_Horn Squad Player

    Fair enough, but what does he think of Boreham Wood FC?
     
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