The only reason that Jansen is playing with the Under-23's is because he is a danger to squad morale for whatever reason. This is a standard routine for trouble makers. Indeed it has happened to Rabiot, who you were originally arguing we should sign. If you think that Jansen's current situation within the club is not a problem then I'd suggest that you disagree with Jansen, his agent, Pochettino, his senior coaching team and Daniel Levy. The situation has been realised by all these people (and me) as a problem. But clearly not you.@LesMedley , I suspect you have mis read my intention.
Gutter Boy was speaking in absolutes, as he likes to, in that we cant buy anyone until we have shifted off Jansen and Co.
That is simply not true, IMO.
Ive stated numerous times, it is not my preference in any way to have to not name players in the squads and have them rot - but that if it came down to a choice of doing that and signing quality to improve the team, or not doing that and missing out - then they must rot. Simple as that.
It is, really, a fairly extreme situation, and (as Ive also stated) the chances are most likely we would be able to offload unwanted players (even if only on loan) and avoid it.
Jansen in the U23s doesnt effect squad harmony. He isnt in the squad. He basically doesnt exist. That whole argument is a non starter (as evidenced by the situation already being realised, if you hadnt noticed).
If we add NKoudou to that (another I think it likely we could at least loan out), then so be it. Yes, I doubt he will like it. And yes, just as with Jansen, I doubt it will be an issue for anyone else.
I havent made comment on the money, others have. My only view was that paying Jansens wages the rest of the season, if it came to it, wouldnt be significant enough to prevent any transfers happening.
"I havent made comment on the money, others have. My only view was that paying Jansens wages the rest of the season, if it came to it, wouldnt be significant enough to prevent any transfers happening." So you haven't made a comment about the money, except to comment on the money. Brilliant.
This is my last comment on this matter, as I'm banging my head against a brick wall.