Georginio Wijnaldum

[Shaggy]

Cristiano Wijnaldum type number those.

(I remember your joke when he first joined you evil ******* )

[RedReet]

Why isn't this contract situation sorted?

How important is a player like him, who is never injured and can play any position you ask him going to be in a season like this?

I really would love to know what is going on behind the scenes.

[Rich]

I’m sure it’s just down to cash. He deserves a huge wage, not sure we think we can afford it.

[danperkins]

Outstanding midfielder

[RedReet]

I’m sure it’s just down to cash. He deserves a huge wage, not sure we think we can afford it.

I refuse to believe that. From all parties I just can't see money being an obstacle.

[frank the tank]

It's ****in nuts alright. He should be given a huge wedge.

[Zapater]

If it were about the money I doubt we'd let him go for free would we? We'd sign him up on a bigger contract and find him a move to secure a reasonable transfer fee after next season.

[Fredo]

Maybe he’s decided he wants a new challenge?

Top, top player. One of the world’s best midfielders at the moment. He never loses the ball.

[Exiled_red]

I thought it was that he wants 4 years and we won't offer that given his age?

[RedReet]

I thought it was that he wants 4 years and we won't offer that given his age?

That has been rumoured, but he'll play more in 2 years than some of our midfielders will play in 4 so just doesn't add up.

[sean_lfc]

He probably wants to play with more freedom and enjoy his football in a different way. He's on his out-years, he's World, European, CWC, League champion. He bangs them in for Holland and plays a different role for us. Coupled with the contract situation... how the cookie crumbles. Nothing bad about it to be honest, he's a stellar player for the club and gives it his all. I'd wish him and his wonderful smile all the best whatever happens.

[BG1973]

That has been rumoured, but he'll play more in 2 years than some of our midfielders will play in 4 so just doesn't add up.

But in 4 years he will worth a fair bit less than in 2.

At an age where might start seeing some injuries too.. And performance 'should' start to decline.. Although he seems superhuman.

All in all if he wants more money on a longer contract then he probably needs to move.

[RedReet]

But in 4 years he will worth a fair bit less than in 2.

At an age where might start seeing some injuries too.. And performance 'should' start to decline.. Although he seems superhuman.

All in all if he wants more money on a longer contract then he probably needs to move.

What do you mean worth less? As in he wouldn't justify his contract?

Anyway my (half serious) point was that Wijnaldum is a machine and is rarely injured. In two years he could rack up 100+ appearances which is more than some players might manage over 4 years, so in terms of value for money, which is better?

Personally, I see Gini playing at the very top level deep into his 30's.

Totally disagree with the last line. If he wants more money and a longer contract we should give him it. As I've said before, I just don't think money is the issue with Gini, it makes no sense.

[BG1973]

Well, why would you pay someone more when it's likely you'll get less out them over that period? And at the end of that period you can't get your money back.

Problem we have is he is in a position to leave on a free anyway..

Can't really see a compromise.

[greenturnip]

We need to find a machine to replace him. Sadly, it won't be Naby.