So, how much money would it take for a Euro team to pry EJ from MLS right now. Five goals for a 20y/o in only 100+ minutes of WC qualifying is enough to draw interest from almost any team looking for a striker. I would speculate that it would take 4-5 million dollars for MLS to sell EJ's services right now. Any thoughts?
i agree that MLS would be dumb to accept any less than that right now, but i think it would be in the best interests of all parties (EJ, MLS, club buying him) if he stays in MLS for another season.
After seeing the development of our YA's compared to the development of MLS guys, I'm having some doubts about it being in EJ's best interest to stay in MLS. Did you see how calm and collected Spector was last night? Playing a WC qualifier against Jamaica in front of 9,000 is nothing compared to playing before 50,000+ in the Charity Shield, EPL, Champions League, and Carling Cup. I think we've already seen a change in DMB as well. In fact, I've seen more growth in DMB during the past three months than I saw out of him in the previous three years. I love MLS but most of the games don't mean a thing.
They'll never get that for him. He'll just refuse to sign an extension and go to a club on a free transfer. It's well known he has aspirations to play in Europe. A "Clint Mathis" like scenario will probably play out. MLS will refuse a bunch of 2-3 mill offers, EJ will get pissed and refuse to sign an extension.
With the Euro-USD exchange rate what it is, 2M euro is 2.6M USD. I'd be suprised if Europeans didn't take some fliers in the Jan transfer window. Hell, if the exchange rate keeps going this way, I'd be suprised if the Canadians don't start a buying frenzy.
5 million + sell on clause right now.......BTW, is it just me who is starting to like the prospect of say Dutch/French/Portuguese clubs (using DMB's example) rather than more recognized/bigger clubs in England/Germany? Since the former are teams that usually sell, both the transition for the players is slower (and in many cases would make for a more complete player IMO) and the possibilities of a further sale in the future creates additional revenue for MLS....Jus thought i'd throw that out there....
I don't think so. I believe offers for EJ this January will be far higher than what MLS ever hoped to get for him in a year or two. They'll take the money. BTW, EJ could probably command 5 million plus (the dollar is very weak against the Euro & Pound) this January should his agent market him right. From MLS' perspective, 5 million could get Mathis, Keller, and Reyna into the fold for a couple of years.
I'd sell for $3 mil...if he really wants to go. Even if he scores 20+ goals next year I don't think anyone would offer more than $5 mil for him then.
The dollar is weak right now. 5 million dollars is only about 2.75 million pounds at the moment (which sucks for me as my wife and I are heading to England in two weeks).
I had him at only 2m a month ago, it's amazing how quickly his value is growing. Now is the time to sell, I hear he's going to train at psv after man-u.
Ugh - we just lost Jason and now you guys want to sell Eddie too?! We've got a new stadium that needs stars to put people in the seats! Keep Eddie or Landon; don't get rid of both in the same year...
Try being a student living in Scotland. Nothing is more sad than having to divide your account balance by 2 to figure out how much you have for over here. On topic, he can't get a work permit yet, so the pound is out. I'd say 2 million Euro is the top offer you'll see for him. 1.5 is more reasonable, and MLS would be foolish to refuse it. Hopefully he can manage to tack on another two weeks of training and drop by Feyenoord bc if they sell Kalou to Chelsea, they'll be looking for a replacement.
With his recent international showing he might be able to get one on appeal if his new manager will profess him to be a certain starter. That said, I would like to see him at PSV.
Eddie Johnson should stick it out in the MLS for one more season. The kid is barely getting his confidence and starting to know how to score. Then he can go to Holland, France or somewhere where he can start.
Honestly two million US is laughable. Eddie is important to Dallas and for him to leave for two million US or less would be a slap in the face for their fans. Couldn't Eddie get a work permit on appeal anyway? Howard went for 2.3 million pounds or 4.25 million dollars. EJ's talent, form, and heat all push his value north of 2.5 million dollars. I would rather have EJ sign with Ajax than PSV because of their forward situation.
Every player & situation is different. You cited Spector, DMB, but then there is Bobby Convey. I have no doubt he would be a more confident, accomplished player right now if he had stayed with DC & had the opportunity to be coached by Nowak. It may work out for him in the end, but he apparently wasn't ready to jump right in. EJ should stay for another year.
Just out of curiosity, does anyone know what's the record for a transfer received by MLS for one of its players?
I left a voicemail for Ivan a month ago on this. US$3,500,000.00 No less is acceptable. GE is in one helluva fix here. Ivan could probably get that right now. I was one of the first on the "EJ = Thierry Henry Starter Kit" bandwagon over 8 months ago. Seriously, the kid has the tools, the talent, and against EPL opposition last night, he looked the goods. Guys with half his talent and capability regularly change hands for 3-4 million quid, much less dollars. It's really a seller's market with EJ, Ivan is in an enviable position. The Cap issue re: work permit won't be a problem come August. The Big 4 sides know this by now. And MLS has two one-year options. With European Big-4 level service, EJ is worth 20 goals over 40 fixtures. If Ivan does the deal for less than US$3.5MM in January he's nuts, because by August, if EJ does the business in the hex, he could easily be looking at 5 Million Pounds at least. Barring injury, EJ's value can only go up, and Ivan has two transfer windows to play with. GE is in one helluva fix here. -bs
There are two ways not undersale your best striker prospect: (remember good strikers asking for much more moneys, think about those values for young players--C. Ronaldo, Robben, Persie, Reyes, etc.) 1) Do a loan deal for EPL club that has trouble to scoring but have adaquate midfield services. If he tears the league during the show window period, then talking about a sale; 2) Do a co-sharing agreement with PSV, Feyenood or Ajax. Give us $3M now with $2M as the bonus (if he scored xxx goals, etc.) And if these clubs sell him to Chealsea, Arsenal, Man. U., Real Madrid, Bacelona, etc., MLS got 30%-50% cut.
Per this article it was Tim Howard For $3.6 MM http://www.washingtontimes.com/functions/print.php?StoryID=20040123-114358-1458r
I'd like to see Eddie in MLS one more year, just out of selfishness. Just one more year. Any chance of FSW picking up the Dutch league again next year?