Well, they will. But Ajax must more money sloshing around than us. They've probably had to build some massive vault outside the Amsterdam Arena, to horde the massive treasure which PL clubs keep sending their way
We're being much too precious about Kudus apparent reticence to join us.
Who cares if he's looking for his next move? Who cares if he's trying to get more money?
It's just normal footballer behaviour.
I've got no problem at all with Kudus stringing this out. It's in his interests to do so. He has no loyalty to us over his current club or any other prospective purchasers.
He'll know that at the end of the window he'll have other options and if the outcome is stay at Ajax for another 6...
I see it like this as well. The Chelsea hedge fund lot have lots of money. But not unlimited money and not unlimited liquidity. I see it the problem being more about the money they can access now and in the next couple of years rather than any FFP considerations.
Also remember that clubs have...