Optimistic Nut Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Looks like Lucas is going to Galatasaray. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Would be great but it looks like a really difficult deal to do. Can't see Brighton selling We just got 25m from Wijnaldum and will probably get something similar for Sissoko, no way can Brighton resist if we go high enough. Which in all honesty there is no reason we shouldn't do if the club is serious about Rafa being in complete control. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Let's not forget the 13 million for Townsend and 5 for Cisse too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Would be great but it looks like a really difficult deal to do. Can't see Brighton selling We just got 25m from Wijnaldum and will probably get something similar for Sissoko, no way can Brighton resist if we go high enough. Which in all honesty there is no reason we shouldn't do if the club is serious about Rafa being in complete control. We can't be held to ransom just because we've got money. Anything above 10m would be excessive but it depends on just how much Rafa wants him. There's certainly alternative options out there if they refuse to deal with us at a realistic price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Would be great but it looks like a really difficult deal to do. Can't see Brighton selling We just got 25m from Wijnaldum and will probably get something similar for Sissoko, no way can Brighton resist if we go high enough. Which in all honesty there is no reason we shouldn't do if the club is serious about Rafa being in complete control. We can't be held to ransom just because we've got money. Anything above 10m would be excessive but it depends on just how much Rafa wants him. There's certainly alternative options out there if they refuse to deal with us at a realistic price. Aye but it's Brighton (no offence to them ) I doubt they'll be in a position to hold out for extreme amounts. They'll accept anything around 10-13m imo, also I'd argue most of the signings were a bit excessive this summer bur if you can then so be it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Would be great but it looks like a really difficult deal to do. Can't see Brighton selling We just got 25m from Wijnaldum and will probably get something similar for Sissoko, no way can Brighton resist if we go high enough. Which in all honesty there is no reason we shouldn't do if the club is serious about Rafa being in complete control. No point in paying daft money just because we've got it and anything more than £10m is daft money for Knockaert. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Would be great but it looks like a really difficult deal to do. Can't see Brighton selling We just got 25m from Wijnaldum and will probably get something similar for Sissoko, no way can Brighton resist if we go high enough. Which in all honesty there is no reason we shouldn't do if the club is serious about Rafa being in complete control. We can't be held to ransom just because we've got money. Anything above 10m would be excessive but it depends on just how much Rafa wants him. There's certainly alternative options out there if they refuse to deal with us at a realistic price. Aye but it's Brighton (no offence to them ) I doubt they'll be in a position to hold out for extreme amounts. They'll accept anything around 10-13m imo, also I'd argue most of the signings were a bit excessive this summer bur if you can then so be it. For 10-13m, we could probably get somebody like Moses or in that category anyways who we know can make the step up if/when we get promoted. We need to be careful not to pay massively over the odds for someone who remains unproven in the highest level as of yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 There's no real proof that Moses is any better though, for starters he's been bang average for years and tbh hasn't really done anything since leaving Wigan. He apparently is very good in this league, no worse than Ritchie or Gayle have been anyway who we spent between 20-25m on the both of them to sign. 10-15m is just the going rate for good championship players these days as shown with our signings already, don't really see what the issue is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 If we sell Moussa we might sign this Knockaert guy, but doesn't he play the same position as Ritchie? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 If we sell Moussa we might sign this Knockaert guy, but doesn't he play the same position as Ritchie? Ritchie played on the left yesterday apparently so that doesn't seem to be an issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 If we sell Moussa we might sign this Knockaert guy, but doesn't he play the same position as Ritchie? Ritchie played on the left yesterday apparently so that doesn't seem to be an issue. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 There's no real proof that Moses is any better though, for starters he's been bang average for years and tbh hasn't really done anything since leaving Wigan. He apparently is very good in this league, no worse than Ritchie or Gayle have been anyway who we spent between 20-25m on the both of them to sign. 10-15m is just the going rate for good championship players these days as shown with our signings already, don't really see what the issue is. We've only signed 1 player from the Championship and paid around £6m for him. The 2 players we signed in the £10- £12m bracket dropped down from the PL so I can't see your argument in saying "as shown with our signings already". Anything more than £10m for Knockaert is over the odds imo. I think our original valuation of £8m is more than fair although I'd understand them wanting to squeeze us for a bit extra considering they know we have the money in the back and we are a promotion rival. What goes in our favour is that we always pay up front for our transfers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Knockeart is a better player than Moses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peder Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 http://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?341045-Albion-knock-back-Newcastle-bid-for-winger&p=7528738&viewfull=1#post7528738 Looks like they are close to 100% secure that AK will stay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 There's no real proof that Moses is any better though, for starters he's been bang average for years and tbh hasn't really done anything since leaving Wigan. He apparently is very good in this league, no worse than Ritchie or Gayle have been anyway who we spent between 20-25m on the both of them to sign. 10-15m is just the going rate for good championship players these days as shown with our signings already, don't really see what the issue is. We've only signed 1 player from the Championship and paid around £6m for him. The 2 players we signed in the £10- £12m bracket dropped down from the PL so I can't see your argument in saying "as shown with our signings already". Because we signed Gayle and Ritchie based on their championship performances. Lord knows they have done nothing in the PL to be worthy of the prices we paid. 10m is fuck all in this day and age anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 http://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?341045-Albion-knock-back-Newcastle-bid-for-winger&p=7528738&viewfull=1#post7528738 Looks like they are close to 100% secure that AK will stay. They know fuck all. Didn't Townsend's dad come out and say he was staying? If a bid comes in that's acceptable to them, of course he'll move. Brighton are going nowhere fast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 There's no real proof that Moses is any better though, for starters he's been bang average for years and tbh hasn't really done anything since leaving Wigan. He apparently is very good in this league, no worse than Ritchie or Gayle have been anyway who we spent between 20-25m on the both of them to sign. 10-15m is just the going rate for good championship players these days as shown with our signings already, don't really see what the issue is. We've only signed 1 player from the Championship and paid around £6m for him. The 2 players we signed in the £10- £12m bracket dropped down from the PL so I can't see your argument in saying "as shown with our signings already". Because we signed Gayle and Ritchie based on their championship performances. Lord knows they have done nothing in the PL to be worthy of the prices we paid. 10m is f*** all in this day and age anyway. Richie played well last year in the PL and proved he would be a good player for us should we get promoted. Gayle scored goals at that level when given the chance. Knockaert has done neither. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Attacking players always cost more than centre backs as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peder Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Looks like West Ham have accepted an bid for Sakho in the area of 15-16mill from West Brom. An player I would have loved to see with us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Knockaert would be a canny signing tbf, takes the pressure away from Aarons too who we can't rely on staying fit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Attacking players always cost more than centre backs as well. John Stones will probably cost best part of £50m and he's not that good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchie Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 http://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?341045-Albion-knock-back-Newcastle-bid-for-winger&p=7528738&viewfull=1#post7528738 Looks like they are close to 100% secure that AK will stay. After reading that thread, I hope we get him for £50k. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Attacking players always cost more than centre backs as well. John Stones will probably cost best part of £50m and he's not that good. Would be the most expensive defender ever, and would cost about half of Pogba, so thanks for defending my point Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Attacking players always cost more than centre backs as well. John Stones will probably cost best part of £50m and he's not that good. Would be the most expensive defender ever, and would cost about half of Pogba, so thanks for defending my point John Stones is nowhere as good as Pogba though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Attacking players always cost more than centre backs as well. John Stones will probably cost best part of £50m and he's not that good. Would be the most expensive defender ever, and would cost about half of Pogba, so thanks for defending my point Haven't proved your point at all when a centre half who couldn't even get in a poor England team has a price tag of £50m. Pogba has just played in a European final and a Champions League semi final as well as winning his domestic league. Surely you can see the difference? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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