TRon Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 1 minute ago, Optimistic Nut said: I think it's one of those that the club would make happen if they thought he'd be interested (like Isak). That's the other thing, is there any indication that he would be interested, given that just about every top club will want him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 41 minutes ago, vexred said: Waste of money. Plenty of DM we could get in the £40-50m range. Wew, Vex Red. And a Jane Doe av. You single? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 6 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: I think it's one of those that the club would make happen if they thought he'd be interested (like Isak). Rumours are Mac Allister is off to Liverpool (why isn't it MacAllister ?) and Rice is off to Arsenal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 1 minute ago, madras said: Rumours are Mac Allister is off to Liverpool (why isn't it MacAllister ?) and Rice is off to Arsenal. This is what I mean. I really don't want to get too excited about a player until I know that we are his number one destination. For all we didn't sign Paqueta, I always thought that was a deal we could do if we wanted. Rice feels like one of those which is still a year too early. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 1 minute ago, TRon said: Rice would be perfect, but is there any realistic chance that he comes here? I could see it in a year or two, just not convinced we can make those sort of moves right now. Think it will come down to who actually makes the move, because of the big fee some teams might not act as quickly. This would be where our chance is, I'd imagine we would put an offer in below the crazy valuations if we were to and then you'd just have to hope WH think it's not worth the risk to reject it. Think the problem could be wages. My outlook is we signed Isak and that is madness to me, so who knows what might happen with CL. Does he play alot of games for Man City? Would he want to go to a crazy club like Chelsea? Man U have Casemiro. Spurs, lol. Arsenal I guess would be the obvious choice. Don't think Liverpool are interested? I can't see him going abroad so if we want him we'd have a half decent chance imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vexred Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 I wouldn't be happy if we spent 100+ on Rice. That would be probably more than half of our transfer budget. Amadou Onana and Roméo Lavia would both do a great job. Both young and both should be reasonably priced coming from likely relegated teams. We need a first team LB, CB, DM and RW/striker to cope with all the games we'll have. @Kid Icarus @madrasthought Rice was going to Chelsea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Is there a reason why nobody is linked with Caicedo? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, vexred said: I wouldn't be happy if we spent 100+ on Rice. That would be probably more than half of our transfer budget. Amadou Onana and Roméo Lavia would both do a great job. Both young and both should be reasonably priced coming from likely relegated teams. We need a first team LB, CB, DM and RW/striker to cope with all the games we'll have. @Kid Icarus @madrasthought Rice was going to Chelsea. Lavia has a buy-back clause at Chelsea I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Just now, STM said: Is there a reason why nobody is linked with Caicedo? It’s probably already sewn up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Just now, gbandit said: It’s probably already sewn up He signed a new deal after January didn't he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Just now, 54 said: He signed a new deal after January didn't he? He did but he was absolutely desperate to leave. I reckon a compromise will have been made. He gets a better deal, Brighton get a better sale price and they get to hold onto him longer. Would be surprised to see him there in September Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Whitley mag said: Nico Williams name seems to crop up frequently. Could absolutely see this. Within range on both (presumed) price and wages, and playing style/attributes would appear to fit our system. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 12 minutes ago, TRon said: This is what I mean. I really don't want to get too excited about a player until I know that we are his number one destination. For all we didn't sign Paqueta, I always thought that was a deal we could do if we wanted. Rice feels like one of those which is still a year too early. As we’re a year early in the planning at least! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, SteV said: Could absolutely see this. Within range on both (presumed) price and wages, and playing style/attributes would appear to fit our system. Yep fuck Diaby. This guy please! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 9 minutes ago, SteV said: Could absolutely see this. Within range on both (presumed) price and wages, and playing style/attributes would appear to fit our system. Would love to have him on the right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 I think Nico Williams does not fit eddie’s style. He does less defensive work than ASM. He is “electric” going forward when he is on his game, but is utter garbage at covering runners, blocking passing lanes and general harrassment of opposition when they have the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc35i Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 I’d rather we just keep ASM and spend our money on other problem positions first Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 (edited) 28 minutes ago, andyc35i said: I’d rather we just keep ASM and spend our money on other problem positions first Right wing is our biggest problem position imo. Edited May 8, 2023 by SUPERTOON Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 I'd like us to sign a new right winger, like Diaby etc.... Then sell ASM and replace him with someone like Barnes or even Harrison if they go down. ASM is unreliable. Class on his day, but unreliable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 2 hours ago, Whitley mag said: Nico Williams name seems to crop up frequently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Nico has a buyout clause doesn't he? Anybody know what it is - because there's no way Bilbao will be selling him without it being paid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, ponsaelius said: Nico has a buyout clause doesn't he? Anybody know what it is - because there's no way Bilbao will be selling him without it being paid. He does on FM (I know, I know...) think it was about £41m. EDIT: Most articles when he's been linked to Liverpool and Villa the last year says €50m so about £44m. Edited May 8, 2023 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 His buyout is 50 million according to the article Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Google seems to agree with you tbf. Makes sense that he was a Gordon alternative at that price. Still think it'll be a difficult signing to pull off - rare that Athletic players move on so early in their careers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: His buyout is 50 million according to the article 50 million Euros I believe. And so in and around the £40 million mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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