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The impact of Marti and the recent results might completely change the dynamics of possible contract extensions. This might potentially be worth a lot to the club.
According to Transfermarkt, the contract of 14 players are up next summer. Out of these 14, some have just been fringe players. It is of limited interest now whether we will extend contracts or not. These include, as I see it, Archer, Walsh, Drewe, Duke-McKenna, Adomah and Kelman.
This leaves eight players that play regularly: Begovic, Dunne, Kakay, Field, Dozzell, Willock, Dixon-Bonner, Armstrong.
We have also some important players that have contracts running out in 2025. Ideally, these needs to be tied up to longer contracts sooner rather than later. As I see it, this includes Paal and Cook.
However, any options to extend for a year isn't mentioned in the Transfermarkt overview. We know, from news reports on the home page, that some players have such options inserted in their contracts. However, I do not know if the club is systematic when reporting this.
Out of those with contract running out next summer, we have such one year options for Dunne, Dozzell, Field and Armstrong, as those were mentioned when players signed or extended their contracts.
When Begovic, Dixon-Bonner and Kakay signed there we no such mentioning. We recently extended Willock's contract with one year, so this contract extension certainly runs out in 2024. Out of the contracts that run out in 2025, there were no mentioning of any option for an extra year when Paal and Cook signed.
Hence, of players that now play regularly, only the contracts of Willock, Dixon-Bonner, Kakay and Begovic end next summer.
One month ago I was certain that Willock would run down his contract and look for a new club next summer, leaving for nothing. The alternative would be to sell him in January for a tiny amount. I think the last few weeks have completely turned the Willock situation around. Marti is the perfect manager for a player like Willock, and Willock now plays with a smile on his face. I think there is now a real chance Willock will sign a new contract, rather than looking for a new club. I think this will be a very good solution both for QPR and Willock.
Dixon-Bonner has been a breath of fresh air after being introduced by Marti. He has a touch of Jude Bellingham to him, and I think he can go on to become a great player for us. Like Willock, he will benefit a lot from playing under Marti and I have good hopes we can extend his contract.
Kakay is a loyal servant and a very decent back up to Cannon. I am happy to see him stay, but it isn't of great importance. He is replaceable. Begovic is old and I would understand it if the club went for a younger option. Paal is becoming one our most important players. I think we should try to extend now. Cook is ageing and we have more time.
If Martis introduction means that Willock, Dixon-Bonner and Paal extend their contracts, this might potentially mean an awful lot to us vs seeing these leave for nothing.
According to Transfermarkt, the contract of 14 players are up next summer. Out of these 14, some have just been fringe players. It is of limited interest now whether we will extend contracts or not. These include, as I see it, Archer, Walsh, Drewe, Duke-McKenna, Adomah and Kelman.
This leaves eight players that play regularly: Begovic, Dunne, Kakay, Field, Dozzell, Willock, Dixon-Bonner, Armstrong.
We have also some important players that have contracts running out in 2025. Ideally, these needs to be tied up to longer contracts sooner rather than later. As I see it, this includes Paal and Cook.
However, any options to extend for a year isn't mentioned in the Transfermarkt overview. We know, from news reports on the home page, that some players have such options inserted in their contracts. However, I do not know if the club is systematic when reporting this.
Out of those with contract running out next summer, we have such one year options for Dunne, Dozzell, Field and Armstrong, as those were mentioned when players signed or extended their contracts.
When Begovic, Dixon-Bonner and Kakay signed there we no such mentioning. We recently extended Willock's contract with one year, so this contract extension certainly runs out in 2024. Out of the contracts that run out in 2025, there were no mentioning of any option for an extra year when Paal and Cook signed.
Hence, of players that now play regularly, only the contracts of Willock, Dixon-Bonner, Kakay and Begovic end next summer.
One month ago I was certain that Willock would run down his contract and look for a new club next summer, leaving for nothing. The alternative would be to sell him in January for a tiny amount. I think the last few weeks have completely turned the Willock situation around. Marti is the perfect manager for a player like Willock, and Willock now plays with a smile on his face. I think there is now a real chance Willock will sign a new contract, rather than looking for a new club. I think this will be a very good solution both for QPR and Willock.
Dixon-Bonner has been a breath of fresh air after being introduced by Marti. He has a touch of Jude Bellingham to him, and I think he can go on to become a great player for us. Like Willock, he will benefit a lot from playing under Marti and I have good hopes we can extend his contract.
Kakay is a loyal servant and a very decent back up to Cannon. I am happy to see him stay, but it isn't of great importance. He is replaceable. Begovic is old and I would understand it if the club went for a younger option. Paal is becoming one our most important players. I think we should try to extend now. Cook is ageing and we have more time.
If Martis introduction means that Willock, Dixon-Bonner and Paal extend their contracts, this might potentially mean an awful lot to us vs seeing these leave for nothing.
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