João Pedro

[Joelinton7]

12 minutes ago, LFEE said:

Technically that one is on you 

Well, yeah 

[Turnbull2000]

1 hour ago, GallowgatePigeon said:

Honestly, the sooner AI replaces hacks like Edwards, the better.

 

In fact, is there an AI programme we could use on this forum that would automatically detect and delete anything posted by that fucking bum?

 

The Chronicle is at the point now where you could probably just set off ChatGPT to scan local Facebook groups or re-write old content. The quality is so dire already anyway.

[Andy]

45 minutes ago, Ben said:

 

Same, 19 goals and 9 assists in 2 seasons doesn't scream £60 million. 

 

Isak was hit and miss at Sociedad before we signed him too. It's about how he fits in with the system and squad. 

[SUPERTOON]

39 minutes ago, r0cafella said:

Nor should we, bonkers fee given he isn't wanted and wants to leave.

 

That being said, it's Brighton. 

I reckon we go 45 million max. Personally don’t think we sign him.

[ExiledGeordie]

I think he’d be a great signing if we got him, 60m does sound loads though. I guess he’s versatile which is always really important. 

[McCormick]

Sesko’s going for 70 odd, Semenya 60-70m, Ekitike 70m plus, Wirtz 130 plus etc.

 

60m isn’t that much for a young attacking player tbh. The fact that they want rid should put the price down but Brighton are good sellers so it balances out.

[Crimson Cardigan]

1 hour ago, adamjk007 said:

Has he ever got a player signing exclusive right? Calvert Lewin, Barella, Bowen, Onana etc

Chris wood is the only one that comes to mind.

[McCormick]

Decent defenders are going for 50m. 60m isn’t an obscene price to pay for a versatile young forward that could make it into most top teams’ starting xi’s.

[r0cafella]

1 minute ago, McCormick said:

Sesko’s going for 70 odd, Semenya 60-70m, Ekitike 70m plus, Wirtz 130 plus etc.

 

60m isn’t that much for a young attacking player tbh. The fact that they want rid should put the price down but Brighton are good sellers so it balances out.

For a player that wants to leave and a club that doesn't want him? 

 

For a guy who has one open play goal in the league in 2025 (against Southampton I might add)

 

For a guy a arguably doesn't improve our strongest 11. 

 

It's a lot. 

[Kimbo]

I think Pedro playing between Isak and a Tonali/Bruno midfield could be transformative. I just don’t understand how we expect to get everything we need at these prices without making a sale. It seems unrealistic.

[Bunk Moreland]

 

[Dr.Spaceman]

Wow, that Athletic guy is instantly annoying the tits off me 

[McCormick]

Hojlund went for 72m. We’d want 80m for our right-back. A worse player in Ekitike will go for more money too.

 

It’s a reasonably fair price imo, maybe 5-10m on the high side but that’s Brighton.

[Fak]

7 minutes ago, Dr.Spaceman said:

Wow, that Athletic guy is instantly annoying the tits off me 

 

Most of them could disappear up their own arse. 

[Menace]

No one is paying £60-70M for Semenyo. I'd be willing to take a bet on that too. Sesko has a far higher ceiling than Pedro in my opinion. I'm just not completely convinced by him and the price being quoted. As r0cafella said, the fact that he wants to leave and the club has clearly put him up for sale should mean that £45M+ should be the fee. These prices being quoted for Ekitike etc are basically fuck you prices.

[LFEE]

26 minutes ago, ExiledGeordie said:

I think he’d be a great signing if we got him, 60m does sound loads though. I guess he’s versatile which is always really important. 

 

Did it not start off as Euros not Pounds when 60m was first mentioned? Trying to remember myself…

[Bunk Moreland]

10 minutes ago, Dr.Spaceman said:

Wow, that Athletic guy is instantly annoying the tits off me 

 

I watched it with mute on 

[Jewel]

Since when did Ekitike become an £80m player? I can't really say I've followed his career since he left PSG. He must be really tearing it up in Germany for Frankfurt.

[Danh1]

Wasn’t keen at first but more I’ve learned about him the more I want him. Those horrid second half’s against Everton, West Ham and Brighton last season are where we need someone who can bring something different when we look devoid of ideas. 

[Nucasol]

Just now, Jewel said:

Since when did Ekitike become an £80m player? I can't really say I've followed his career since he left PSG. He must be really tearing it up in Germany for Frankfurt.

He’s been njoy-ing his time there.

 

[ExiledGeordie]

55 minutes ago, LFEE said:

 

Did it not start off as Euros not Pounds when 60m was first mentioned? Trying to remember myself…

Can’t remember mate, may have done. 

[mosstef]

JP is a 60M player in the current market imo.

[ExiledGeordie]

49 minutes ago, Danh1 said:

Wasn’t keen at first but more I’ve learned about him the more I want him. Those horrid second half’s against Everton, West Ham and Brighton last season are where we need someone who can bring something different when we look devoid of ideas. 

Fast, strong, can play as a winger, excellent target man (Christ I remember the goal he scored at St James for Watford). He’d certainly gives us a different option and a bonafide back up to Isak. 

[The Prophet]

Another superb source reporting this.

[McCormick]

Nice.