Some go all-out in the transfer market without worrying about expenses, and those who, on the contrary, pay attention to every possible saving. Some overspend on a player, going beyond his valuation, while others, confident in their strategy, let time slip by before starting to pay, or saving, just a few pennies. Different approaches, each with their own risks. But isn’t this exactly how we evaluate a club’s strategy and the skill of those who manage the transfers?Let’s take two cases: Ndoye and Vlahovic…How Nottingham Forest beat Napoli to Dan NdoyeHonestly, I appreciated that Napoli didn’t break the bank for Dan Ndoye. Let’s recognise that the forward is a good player, potentially a great one, but he’s not worth €40m/42m, reaching €45m with add-ons and a sell-on clause that could push the transfer package close to €50m.Nottingham Forest, like many English clubs, have no problem tossing in millions like they’re peanuts. Good for Bologna, credit to everyone involved in their transfer dealings because they know how to sell gold as if it were platinum and they set the terms without budging an inch. They’ve done with Zirkzee and Calafiori, as well as with Beukema, and they continue to highlight the ‘positive balance sheet’ line, a trademark that deserves credit.As for their strategy on incoming players, opinions may differ. Immobile might score goals, but I wouldn’t have brought back someone who left last summer supposedly for a ‘life choice’ (whatever that was), only to reverse it in just a few months. Italiano has the situation under control, we’ll see if he can repeat his success in the new season.I’d like to explain why Ndoye shouldn’t be worth well over €40m. If that were the case, Atalanta should ask €90m for Lookman, and Napoli should have gone close to €100m for Kvaratskhelia. I’ve always been told that the valuation logically follows performance: if you don’t reach double digits for goals and assists, you can’t expect to demand the moon. In England, they clearly don’t think that way, they often focus on the future, on potential rather than past results. Everyone is free to operate as they wish, but from my point of view, Bologna’s happiness matches Napoli’s peace of mind in not making an investment that, considering quality-output-price, could have turned out to be unpleasant.The latest on Dusan Vlahovic’s future…Dusan Vlahovic is the opposite.Dusan Vlahovic in action for Juventus (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)Dusan is waiting for the right opportunity, which I identified back in early June as being Milan. Nearly two months have passed, and we’re still on that path. Of course, certain conditions need to be met (severance deal, affordable transfer fee and other possible factors), but it’s still a live option. And there’s an important detail: if you sign Vlahovic at the end of August, you save €2m net (around €4m gross) in wages for a couple of months. Definitely not small change. So, it’s better to let Dusan’s hourglass run out as much as possible.More Stories / Latest NewsExclusive: Nottingham Forest over-paid for Dan Ndoye, plus latest on Dusan Vlahovic’s Juventus futureJul 31 2025, 9:19Report: The reason behind delay in Eberechi Eze’s move to ArsenalJul 31 2025, 8:43Revealed: Three clubs eager to sign Chelsea youngster as Blues set key conditions for dealJul 31 2025, 8:40Juventus are more or less backed into a corner. They should actually be seeking compensation from whoever authorised such a crazy, expensive contract in the first place. Juventus have taken a tough stance, from Douglas Luiz to Weah, not to mention the McKennie situation, which shouldn’t be overlooked. The club says little about him, but if any offer comes in, they’ll greenlight his exit immediately. Especially because his renewal talks, unlike Gatti’s, have hit a dead end. Everything was going smoothly, but then talks broke down due to a big gap in commission demands. With 11 months left in his contract, this is not a trivial issue. He’s also holding up Juventus’ moves in midfield. A quick and mutually agreeable solution must be found. Unless, of course, the renewal currently on the back burner suddenly gets reopened.Juventus have taken a hardline approach in these cases, and rightly so. Demanding respect should be a core principle. Those who don’t show it must be punished and isolated, without hesitation. Now it’s time to act swiftly; the priority is to sell so the club can focus on bringing in quality reinforcements. Juventus can’t afford to sit and watch.The post Exclusive: Nottingham Forest over-paid for Dan Ndoye, plus latest on Dusan Vlahovic’s Juventus future appeared first on CaughtOffside.