06 Aug 2013 10:23:48
I would love Eriksen but has anybody seen or know much about Ljajic at Fiorentina?
I've seen bits of him, after the bad headlines he suffered last year and he looks a real player. Just reading an article about how he couldn't believe he was being perceived in that bad way so has made sure he's 100% focussed to prove otherwise. Rumours are Fiorentina have turned down 8m Euros - he only has one year on his contract or it'd be a much bigger price.
Apparently he's on 1.6m Euros a year and a reported 2m a year was touted by Milan, that's under £35k a week.

Seems £9m and £35k a week might have a chance of getting him, worth a look IMO. More so if we lose Bale of course.

Simmo

1.) 06 Aug 2013
Totally agree, I think he's probably just as good as Eriksen and not far off Lamela, however with that transfer fee he may want a hefty signing on fee. Also Fiorentina have champions league so this could prove difficult

2.) 06 Aug 2013
Yes, they want to keep him according to some public posturing but that might also be because he's down to his last year and they want to max what they get now or, get his signature on a new deal to be able to make double next year. It would be a gamble but, at £9m (which would be about 2m Euros more than they said has been bid) plus a signing on fee he might still be a bargain. I'm also a big Eriksen fan but realise he's been far more 'awkward' in his comments about where and when he'll go and he'll cost double. Still could be a goer though.
Ljajic got a hard time from Fiorentina officials and fans a year ago when he clapped sarcastically when subbed, the manager went to punch him! Not sure he'd be totally gutted to leave. Depends on how serious Milan are about getting him though as to whether we'd have a real chance.
At that money it feels like one we could do without selling Bale to really put the icing on the cake (if we also sign a CB that is!)
Simmo