retired_lasasha

Not just the fees but the valuations of some youth players, particularly those at clubs with higher reputations. They seem way too high to me, obviously I can't predict how much some of these players may get sold for in real life. However, I'm in 2010 and Bolton just bought Chelsea's Ryan Bertrand for £11m! He's never played a league game for Chelsea, and has only played 55 league games with only half of them as half as the Championship at a total rating of 6.44.

Call me crazy, but that seems a tad far fetched.

retired_kellynew1212

Yeah, I think they are over-priced but hey, what can we do?

skinny

how old is he? i buy players for the future... lots of teams do look at arsenal .Theo Walcott for example played 21(4) games for Southampton and they paid 12 mill for him.... lol

skinny

before people start i know its an initial fee of £5m, rising to a possible £12m

retired_lasasha

He's 20 years old and an England Under 21. Walcott had at least played a few games and built up a reputation. But it is really that likely of Chelsea to let go a player like that, if he was really any good?

retired_walnatcor

well, maybe chelsea feel they can get a more talented DL for £11m, whilst Bolton are struggling to attract quality players but have the money to spend?