10 Jun 2022 16:17:14
Hi Eds

(Firstly, as this is my first question, I'd like to preface it with my gratitude for all your generous hard work. )

According to my searching, Gnabry is not looking like a likely addition - but if he were to join, am I right in thinking he'd count as HG for PL purposes (though not for CL)? If that is correct, IYO do you think it affects the club's interest in a significant way? (Would they pay a premium/ take him over a sightless better fit etc? ) I know that's pure conjecture but you are in a better position to suppose than no-nothings like me.

{Ed002's Note - Serge Gnabry (RW/LW) Seems to fail to settle at any club and is not open to signing a new contract without a significant increase in salary, and it is his very significant financial demands that are proving to be a problem. Barcelona have him on their list of options, but they are going to have to balance summer transfers carefully and his wage demands will be an issue, so they can be discounted. The wages are less of a problem for Juventus where tax laws are beneficial. Real Madrid consider him an option to Mbappe as they look to shake up their wingers, but there are others ahead of him on their list, but the player wants to move to Madrid. Versatile enough to be considered a Martial replacement at Manchester United and on the list for Liverpool as a potential Salah replacement - but neither would want to break the bank for him and not being in the CL will end any vague interest Manchester United have. Has been offered to Chelsea and PSG by his agent, but both see the wage demands as far too high. Although interested, a return to Arsenal does not make sense for the player and with no Champions League, and huge costs it seems less likely.

1.) 10 Jun 2022
10 Jun 2022 20:46:08
If PSG and Chelsea are baulking at his wage demands then there's absolutely no chance he ends up with us.

2.) 10 Jun 2022
10 Jun 2022 21:34:53
If he doesn't sign a new contract Bowen will be 1st choice to replace Salah next summer. I don't see a better HG choice plus the club has a good relationship with his agent. If he signs a new contract cost will make it very unlikely.

3.) 10 Jun 2022
10 Jun 2022 22:06:34
If Bowen doesn’t score as many goals or have a good season next year then perhaps he is on the decline also.

4.) 10 Jun 2022
10 Jun 2022 23:19:58
On the decline?

He’s mid twenties off the back of his breakthrough season.

5.) 10 Jun 2022
10 Jun 2022 23:29:20
NK with your username I thought you would have got sarcasm.

6.) 11 Jun 2022
11 Jun 2022 04:49:07
Gnabry is just a fit ox.

7.) 11 Jun 2022
11 Jun 2022 06:19:18
Gnabry comes across as an individual with a bit of baggage, and we should stay off!

8.) 11 Jun 2022
11 Jun 2022 08:17:13
Not mad about his antics either.

9.) 11 Jun 2022
11 Jun 2022 09:22:36
Really think gnabry would be a big flop back in the prem again. I'd stay well clear.

10.) 11 Jun 2022
11 Jun 2022 12:51:10
I think with the right manager, the right club he’d be amazing. Would really like to see him at the club. Ability wise he’s a cracking player.

11.) 11 Jun 2022
11 Jun 2022 13:53:22
I’m not a big fan, I was just looking for clarification re HG status.

Thanks for the swift reply Ed.

12.) 11 Jun 2022
11 Jun 2022 14:17:39
Gnabry is a good player but wants elite player wages. More so on a free with likely massive signing on fee. Feel his wages will rule him out in the end. FSG are prepared to pay players well if they perform over a few years but rarely from the off.