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I think he means that the investment from Notts’ sponsors for promotional purposes will potentially be reinvested by the club in any transfer deal. The sponsors aren’t paying anyone’s wages. Didn’t they stop this sort of thing? You would have thought someone who works for The Athletic would phrase things correctly. For that reason, I don’t buy it. The Athletic writes good stories.

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He's 34, we don't need more experience in midfield.

We can't open the doors to the retirement home again; we have seen how it causes issues and for me, it would be a step back. Yes, age is a number and a good player tends to maintain their ability quite well, but 34 is near to the age when legs do go. I would rather us continue to find young, upcoming players and convince them that we are a long term project, than a short term one for someone who might not leave us in a better position.

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I would say no, we need up-and-coming players that can grow with the club and have a future. Not more older legs that only offer experience. David McGoldrick should be the last player to sign over 32. He is a legend but we need to look forward, not backward.

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I’m shaking my head and saying do we really need him? If David McGoldrick is to play in midfield and Jim O’Brien signs, we already have fairly aged options there. We need hunger and pace in midfield, likewise within the defence. Do you think he will add anything that we don’t have already?

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I’m inclined to agree and say he’s a little too old but I know nothing of him and if our recruitment team think he’s worth taking then I’ll back their judgement but as of yet it’s just a rumour. :huh2:

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I have nothing against him and think he’s a good player, but we have to consider younger options. If he signed, we would have to wish him well and support him. However, I hope that’s not the case.

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I think Arfield will sign for Hearts or Aberdeen. I heard Wrexham were interested but they are linked with every free agent in the UK so not sure how true that is. 

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It depends on his role and what he would bring. High wages would most certainly be a no for me. If he were willing to accept a lower than normal amount and be happy with limited game time, I might be more open to changing my view. However, I do hope our focus remains on younger players.

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