Well now a couple or so weeks ago I wrote a Topic about the Media nicking Fans comments off Websites such has PON, and making those comments into a story for their publication. Somebody from the Football League World  picked up on Why Notts could sell Macca. It now seems the The Real EFL have done the same after myself and others commented on the chances of Swansea making a Double Bid for Macca and Jodi.

It's a Shame these so called Journalists (and I use the term very loosely ) haven't got the Talent to write their own stories instead of Stealing Fans Comments and written Topics of said Fans. So it would seem the item is Clickbait and it's just Rumour and Hearsay, stolen from our remarks and comments on the PON Website.

20 hours ago, Wheelbarrow repair man said:

@Robbie @CliftonMagpie @menzinho

It seems that Swansea will offer £2.7 million for Macca, to join them. Is that enough to tempt the Notts board to part with their Star Striker?

I think it might be, if the Rumour is True of Course. Then again there's No Smoke Without Fire as the saying goes.

It's a large amount for a team that the manager, Luke Williams, would need to spend wisely. I don't think it's a serious transfer target, but until an offer comes in, we shouldn't worry or add to the rumours.

I hope it’s not true but if £2.7m was offered I think Notts might be tempted.

Just seen another click and bait Headline  from the "Swansea Independent" saying Swansea COULD launch a move for Macca and Jodi this summer.

We are already in mid summer and the emphasis is on COULD.

It's just a headline to bait you in to click on their news.

Looks like the Welsh media are absolutely desperate. 

 

Notts have a policy of ensuring our players see out their contracts, as evidenced with Reuben. We have invested heavily in a new defence and goalkeeper, after the old defence failed last year. why would we sell our best player? why when his goals lead to promotion?

I think this reveals the true strength of the data driven recruitment. something that the likes of Luke and Swansea do not possess. It shows Luke and Swansea do not possess the ability to target and source players, only a connection to what Luke once worked with.

In agreeing to let Swansea speak to and be bought out by Swansea, would Notts not have put a Clause in the contract that he could not sign our players?

Also, as highlighted by most posters, it is about selling adverts on newspaper sites. 

 

 

Well said @Scotty The click and bait stories regarding Macca are in overdrive, but as you said. They are put out just to sell a story and get enough on line traffic to get advertising revenue.

The remarks about Luke Williams were made when he first started at Swansea City. Now, they’re being recycled in every article to create a non-existent narrative. If there was genuine interest, we’d be seeing fresh quotes, not the same old ones.

Since Macaulay Langstaff’s record-setting season, the constant rumours each season still catch me off guard. I find myself wishing that the transfer gossip would cease with the season’s end. It’s crucial for Notts to secure a new contract for him, even if it’s just for a year. If not, I fear he might depart on a free transfer.

1 hour ago, allardyces tash said:

It’s crucial for Notts to secure a new contract for him, even if it’s just for a year. If not, I fear he might depart on a free transfer.

Macca has three years left on his contract, So anyone interested in him would need to pay for him big 

So Notts hold all the aces.

For some reason, I thought this was his last year with us. Given this, I don’t see why there’s any concern about Macaualay Langstaff leaving. With two years left on his contract, there’s ample time to secure a higher fee from potential suitors. Even if Notts were to wait until the final year, as long as he continues to score and clubs show interest, he will command a fee. I hope he stays long enough to break Sir Les Bradd’s all-time record. While it would be a bittersweet day for Les, I’m sure he’d be pleased to see someone surpass his record one day.

6 hours ago, allardyces tash said:

For some reason, I thought this was his last year with us. Given this, I don’t see why there’s any concern about Macaulay Langstaff leaving. With two years left on his contract, there’s ample time to secure a higher fee from potential suitors. 

Macca's contact expires 30 June 2027. He has 3 years left of his contract with Notts.

Luke Williams's assistant Ryan Harley was at the new fan zone after the England game on Thursday drinking with a few Notts staff members including the CEO. Which doesn't mean a bid isn't coming but probably does mean that there aren't any talks ongoing at the moment (Harley obviously wouldn't be leading them, but I think both sides would want to avoid any appearance of potential impropriety if we were doing business).

I think we can safely say that Notts aren't actively looking to sell (we don't appoint Macca captain if we are) and Macca isn't actively looking to leave (I don't think he gives an interview where he talks about how much he's looking forward to taking on the captaincy otherwise). But we're still going to have a price in mind and if an interested club offers it we'll probably sell.

@Up the Maggies

That's interesting Ryan Harley drinking with Joe Palmer. Might be Nothing in it, but as you say Harley wouldn't be leading any talks but there's Nothing To Say He Wasn't Sounding Palmer Out, Regarding a Price then Reporting back to Williams. Would any discussions just revolve around Macca or would they also involve Jodi. I Suppose we'll find out in Time.

46 minutes ago, Wheelbarrow repair man said:

@Up the Maggies

That's interesting Ryan Harley drinking with Joe Palmer. Might be Nothing in it, but as you say Harley wouldn't be leading any talks but there's Nothing To Say He Wasn't Sounding Palmer Out, Regarding a Price then Reporting back to Williams. Would any discussions just revolve around Macca or would they also involve Jodi. I Suppose we'll find out in Time.

He was definitely just there to catch up with friends at Notts. He was with other staff members too and not just JP. Like I say if anything it shows that there aren't any talks going on between the clubs at the moment, because if they were the potential appearance of business being done over drinks within earshot of fans isn't a look I think either club would be happy with.