KaKa Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Gallowgate Toon said: De Zerbi is intensely competitive and has been attracting interest back in Italy so it feels like strong early moves to persuade him to stay. Seems like he's quite happy to stay from what I've been reading. The Prem is the place to be right now, and with how well he's done at Brighton, likely getting them into Europe, at least one more year there makes a lot of sense. Apparently that Mahmoud Dahoud is someone he tried to sign for Sassuolo when he was in charge there. He's also apparently trying to sign one of his players from Sassuolo for Brighton too, in Davide Frattesi. Doesn't seem like he's even going to be leaving anytime soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 1 minute ago, KaKa said: Seems like he's quite happy to stay from what I've been reading. The Prem is the place to be right now, and with how well he's done at Brighton, likely getting them into Europe, at least one more year there makes a lot of sense. Apparently that Mahmoud Dahoud is someone he tried to sign for Sassuolo when he was in charge there. He's also apparently trying to sign one of his players from Sassuolo for Brighton too, in Davide Frattesi. Doesn't seem like he's even going to be leaving anytime soon. He had a presser a few weeks ago where he said he'd need to speak to the owner about future plans (think it was a question from a reporter about next season and squad depth) and was a bit vague. They've looked to be making moves ever since. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 I thought Inzaghi was due for the chop a few months back and the Inter job could be De Zerbi’s. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 2 hours ago, KaKa said: Any chance we prefer him over Diaby? I was looking at their numbers and he looks much better defensively in comparison to Diaby, which could be a big factor due to the way we press. Mainly on the left isnt he? We need the finished article on the right side (and left for that matter) for the next signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 (edited) Seeing how Brighton are getting their business done early is very impressive. Identifying targets, going after them aggressively, knowing exactly what they want to do. Given Dan Ashworth's influence on proceedings there, I suspect we'll be doing similar, though I think we've identified several really top-level candidates. We're going to have to wait a bit on them until we know where we're going to play next year. Once we know for sure about next season, I'd expect a couple of "out of the blue" signings to be announced very quickly - we would have been lining them up for months, mind you. Edited May 12, 2023 by Memphis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 1 minute ago, nufc123 said: Mainly on the left isnt he? We need the finished article on the right side (and left for that matter) for the next signing. He's left footed and is comfortable on either side if you look at where he has played over his career, also played a fair bit as a second striker and even sometimes up front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 13 minutes ago, KaKa said: He's left footed and is comfortable on either side if you look at where he has played over his career, also played a fair bit as a second striker and even sometimes up front. Dont find any reason why we should go him over Diaby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 Brighton will decline imo. You can’t keep losing players time and time again, eventually it will all catch up with them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 I'm a sucker from proven-Prem ability. James M. Kulu. A left back. Lavia. A young CB. Some youngsters. I'd be chuffed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Andy84 said: Brighton will decline imo. You can’t keep losing players time and time again, eventually it will all catch up with them. Some of the players sold aren't that good, and they've been able to upgrade. The key is keeping the managers who get these performances out of them. I like Mitoma a lot. But March has been just as productive. how much is down to the ability of the individual player? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 Not downplaying how decisive Brighton have been so far, but they’re going to lose Mac Alister very early on in the window and probably Caicedo later on. Not surprising they’d secure some targets now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 Doesn't seem that long ago we were saying similar things about Southampton. Or Leicester. I remember multiple articles writing about how well Swansea were set up with their "culture" able to see them through changes in playing staff, managers etc. Brighton have done fantastically and deserve to be where they are, but it's not easy to maintain a constant top four/six push and plenty of clubs have failed trying it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 25 minutes ago, nufc123 said: Dont find any reason why we should go him over Diaby Never said we should do. Just saw he was linked and when looking at the two, I noticed how poor Diaby's defensive numbers were in comparison, so just wondered if that might be something taken into consideration. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 Feel like these latest Brighton signings seem very much unbrighton like. Maybe a shift away from the norm under de Zebri? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 I'm still not 100% convinced on Diaby. He obviously has bags of potential, but his game is largely based on pace and finishing. I'm not sure that's what we need, especially in a league where he won't get oceans of space in behind. That's not to say he won't be a good player, it just it feels like we need someone with a bit more creativity against the low block. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 isnt there a rumour de zerbri is off regardless end of season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 Would be a shame for the league and Brighton but good news for us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, The Prophet said: I'm still not 100% convinced on Diaby. He obviously has bags of potential, but his game is largely based on pace and finishing. I'm not sure that's what we need, especially in a league where he won't get oceans of space in behind. That's not to say he won't be a good player, it just it feels like we need someone with a bit more creativity against the low block. The Premier League tends to be quite open and high tempo so he would fit well I think. However, having seen a fair bit of him now, I know what you mean. I think someone that plays with a bit more subtlety and 'cuteness' would be nice. Wouldn't be upset about Diaby at all though. The news that Spurs might pass on Kulusevski has me all in on that move now. Especially for around £30 million?! That would be an unreal deal. The thought of him joining us instead and going on to be brilliant, and so making a fool of Spurs would be incredible. Would make up for the whole Modric fiasco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 15 minutes ago, gbandit said: Would be a shame for the league and Brighton but good news for us Why for us? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 17 minutes ago, Tiresias said: isnt there a rumour de zerbri is off regardless end of season? Spurs or Italy ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 Just now, BeloEmre said: Why for us? Because I expect them to fall away the more instability they face. The chances that they keep making really good decisions on managers and players get thinner over time, especially as they keep losing backroom staff to other clubs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, Ben said: Spurs or Italy ? Think was job back in Italy, could be wrong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nufc123 Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 45 minutes ago, KaKa said: Never said we should do. Just saw he was linked and when looking at the two, I noticed how poor Diaby's defensive numbers were in comparison, so just wondered if that might be something taken into consideration. No go at you, its just that his attacking numbers are way better, but then again I dont know what they are demanding for Adli so whats the best deal its difficult to say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 28 minutes ago, KaKa said: The Premier League tends to be quite open and high tempo so he would fit well I think. However, having seen a fair bit of him now, I know what you mean. I think someone that plays with a bit more subtlety and 'cuteness' would be nice. Wouldn't be upset about Diaby at all though. The news that Spurs might pass on Kulusevski has me all in on that move now. Especially for around £30 million?! That would be an unreal deal. The thought of him joining us instead and going on to be brilliant, and so making a fool of Spurs would be incredible. Would make up for the whole Modric fiasco. Aye, he's got a lot of talent, but in not sure he's what we need. I wouldn't grumble if we signed him though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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