You are right. The probable reason was because Jose took over in the summer and as we all know now, didn't really want Mata which probably scuppered any idea of contract extensions which would have increased Mata's wages significantly. Onto the whole issue of Hazard, I believe this has been debated endlessly. Their is a clear difference between Hazard and Shaw. Hazard actually achieved more things in the game and was being chased by more clubs all of which contributed to a higher wage and therefore, less likely that it would have disrupted the dressing room. This is in direct contrast to Shaw who has only had one good season at Southamptoon where he didn't really win anything either. On the whole idea of Young, well they were paid the same as Carrick etc. so don't see the potential for conflict. Going by Jose's words, Shaw would have been earning MORE than first team regulars. Also Oscar is only paid 40k p/w FYI. Also Shaw isn't the top LB in the league going by last season, that spot belongs to Azpilicueta who was absolutely rock solid in an unfamiliar position. Also the wages of young players have nothing to do with this debate because the main thrust of Mourinho's argument was that Shaw would have been paid more than first-team regulars at Chelsea who have achieved more in the game and the wages of young players is certainly not comparable no matter how ridiculous they seem to you
Hazard was one of the highest paid player in the league when he achieved **** all, yeah French league and whatever. Giroud, Gervinho and all that. He was paid around double than Shaw, yeah somehow you can justify that.
Isnt that what your entire approach is built around? Because you seem intent on provin that United will never tempt Shaw with $$$ and as long as you can show that Chelsea agreed to pay the same wages to Shaw as United then you can say that Shaw didn't go to United because of money but because United were the only ones willing to meet Southamptons huge valuation
Unless of course you concede that Chelsea weren't willing to pay the same wages as United in which case it's pretty reasonable to suggest that money was a big factor in Shaw's decision making calculus when he moved to United. Something which is pretty apparent tbh
First, you just make assumptions not just now but in each and every post of yours. I called you out many times for which you replied it's logical assumption when it was **** assumption,
Now you said I said Chelsea were willing to pay the wages but not transfer fee which I didnt.
Then you said Mata signed extension which isn't.
Point is you haven't got a clue on what you are posting, you just post some random things or something Jose said and take it was gospel.
I never said money wasn't the factor, I have said many months ago that Shaw would move to ManUtd if we offer him nice wages when you were so adamant that he would consider only Chelsea move. My point was the wages are blown out of proportion and it's not surprising to see you taking some comfort in posting wages as high as possible. Also I'm sure you haven't got a clue on what you post or posted. Last time you were **** bent on proving that if ManUtd pay 80K and Chelsea offer 60K he would choose Chelsea as 20K is nothing and Chelsea bla bla bla.
Chelsea were not prepared to pay transfer fee so it doesn't matter how much they offered to Shaw. I haven't seen a single reliable link saying they made the transfer offer.
When I posted some Chelsea academy player was making 20K, first defense was he is squad player now so 20K for first team squad player is fine but somehow you can't get your head around to think Shaw is ManUtd's first choice LB and 75K for first choice LB is reasonable.
And re what Jose said, yeah Jose always speaks truth isn't it? We all know that.
Anyways I'm done with this ****.