Newcastle United have been linked with virtually EVERY transfer deal in the offing during this transfer window, as befits the wealthiest club in the World, however their incredibly 'low ball' offer to West Ham United for Issa diop shows that they are trying to set a precedent that they themselves have already shattered with some of their 'ludicrous' offers made for players!
The knock on effect of the Toon's splurging is that prices have been hiked up around the footballing community for EVERY player they show an INTEREST in, the prices only being reduced once Newcastle have moved on to another target. Hammers fans can't really complain though, because WEst Ham did EXACTLY the same thing when faced with relegation but having become flush with cash from the Icelandic 'biscuit barons' consortium led by Eggert Magnuson.
The miserly offer of £8 Million the Toon have made for Issa Diop prompted the response from one Hammers spokesperson of "which toe do they want for that?" Any offer for LESS than £25 Million would be an absolute joke, so we can only assume that someone accidentally left out the 2 before the 8 Million.
Unless the on off Caleta-Car deal goes through, there is NO WAY on this planet Diop will be allowed to leave during this window, especially not for the peanuts offered by the Geordies! - Ed
