in 2013 the average EPL salary was 31k a week.

Since then the TV money has increased again (significantly).

I'd be surprised if the average was not now around the 40k mark.

Taking that into account, plus the fact any centre forward we would likely sign would probably be a "marquee" signing and I dont think 50k a week is even close to being unreasonable unfortunately.

I know we pride ourself on being sensible with our wage structure but without paying top dollar we will lose targets to clubs of a similar stature frequently.

Posted By: Waz on June 30th 2015 at 16:37:30

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Swansea close to signing N'Doye, according to the Mirror (NCFC) - Tricky Hawes, Jun 30, 15:34:14
- FFS!! Wages, 50 Grand a week, not sure I would want a player on our books (NCFC) - strap_on sally, Jun 30, 15:37:05
  - in 2013 the average EPL salary was 31k a week. (NCFC) - Waz, Jun 30, 16:37:30
    - If that's the mean then I'd be surprised if we're anywhere near it (NCFC) - King, Jun 30, 16:48:18
    - true, but having said that we're also competing with European clubs with far lower budgets (NCFC) - Worzel Scrimmage, Jun 30, 16:43:16
  - It's certainly high for a new player who isn't exactly a premier league star but some of.. (NCFC) - glasgow, Jun 30, 16:34:32

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