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Lee's avatar

Great workup Luke. But 2ith all the obvious talent we have it puzzles me we always bypass that talent an spend, spend and spend. PSL wouldn't have to be a concern if we made use of our academy players. I realize not everyone is destined for our club, and it's nice to realize pure profit but more than a handful would greatly unburden our spending. I wouldn't change your evals that much at all for the upcoming season. Your evals make us all wonder why upper management makes some of the silly moves they make. After watching yesterday's defensive misgivings both Trevor and Connor are greatly missed.

Helen Larkin's avatar

Another excellent article thanks Luke really interesting to read about the loan players and how they are doing thank you for these articles much appreciated 💙

Michele Viganego's avatar

All this information is important in order not to lose sight of the talents that are emerging. your work is meticulous and makes us feel involved. I never miss an article of yours as well as those of The Score. Thank you and congratulations again for your work.

Nick Gage's avatar

Really great and thanks for all the hard work on this it’s really good to get updates on the players out on loan.

Use It Or Lose It's avatar

Luke I looked forward to your updates during the season and appreciate all the hours you have to invest so as to keep us updated. Hopefully you will continue next season😁😁 have a great summer.

Ozboy's avatar

Thanks Luke for the roundups. Makes me realize what a lot of work it is keeping tabs.

Alejandro Pimentel's avatar

Brilliant Luke. You’ve been such a good addition to the site. Love it!

Craige Coren's avatar

Thanks Luke for these articles throughout the season.I know like others it’s really interesting to get the insight on the players that are out on loan so we thank you for that.

Of those that you have reviewed above, which would you sell and how much do you think we will get for each?

Luke Rushbrook's avatar

Thanks Craige,

Tino Anjorin, for a minuscule fee (pure profit)

Mason Burstow, £5m maybe

Ian Maatsen, £35m release clause (pure profit)

Armando Broja, £20m (pure profit)

These are the main four, Jamie Cumming’s contract is expiring in the summer anyway

Craige Coren's avatar

Thanks Luke. Good to know.

Samantha Yerou's avatar

Yes I was wondering like Jonathan - you don’t mean sell him permanently to Ipswich do you?

Luke Rushbrook's avatar

Nope, meant just a dry loan!

Jonathan Merrick's avatar

Thanks Luke - very interesting article.

"I would like to see Omari return to Ipswich next season permanently, it is the perfect option for Omari and Chelsea in my view." Just so I am clear - by 'permanently' you mean sell him right? You wouldn't give another season loan and then make a decision on selling him?

Dan Adams's avatar

Was thinking EXACTLY this! Glad you only meant a season-long loan. If he can perform in the PL as well as the Championship, he could get an opportunity at CFC 1st team. 🙏

Luke Rushbrook's avatar

Sorry didn’t mean permanently Jonathan, just a dry loan!

Umair's avatar

great summary Luke!

i think Vale can be our long term LB option if he plays regularly 1 season in the championship. He has all the tools you need in a LB plus height too (close to 6ft)

Luke Rushbrook's avatar

Pace is his only real weakness