Why when such ridicules transfer fees get paid these days do we sell Cesc and RvP for a comparitive

[Rich]

pittance?

[David Pleat AHADF (Royal Welsher and monkey lover)]

[ITSUPFORGRABSNOW]

Van Persie also wanted to go to Man U. It is clear from some of his comments regarding conversations with whiskey breath during transfer negotiations that this was so.

[Mo Britain less Europe]

[Supermac1976]

[Peter]

Under the circumstances 24 million was an exceptional achievement. A very good fee.

Cesc f**ked us with his barca dna. Should have been closer to 40 million but there was special circumstances.

[Herbette Chapman - aged 15]

[Peter]

And they dont seem to be doing it too well. Last time they handed him a huge pay rise to shut him up, this time it looks like he will leave.

[Bergkamp's Brain]

I'd have said closer to £50m

[Dorset Gooner]

unlike us who put profit first. bank of england club never so apt.

[Peter]

Though i do agree. To me he is as good as virtually anyone. If we paid 50 million for him now i wouldnt be angry.