[Luke_East_Baggie]

I think something will still be done at around about the 6-7million pount mark, with the rest of the 3-4 million being paid next year OR in appearance or performance related criteria. I don't think we will fork out 10m upfront for a "good" player. Someone like a Podolski, or a Charlie Austin, or a oxlade chamberlain etc, then maybe (a real quality asset, or someone who is proven and has years left in them) but phillips is too wet behind the ears still for me to push 10m out, and I think any other agents or clubs out there will use that as a benchmark for any other signings this summer...

You can see them now: "My guy has played internationally, we think 16m is an argeeable figure.... You paid 10m for Phillips!"