theboyangel Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 21 minutes ago, av1 said: Apologies for going off topic again, but as he is someone that is regarded highly, when is Bissoumas (sp?) court case? I ask because obviously he won’t be moving till it’s concluded. There’s nothing official to suggest he’s been charged or even under investigation for offences. He’s a cracking player but will surely move to a bigger team than us - I imagine any of the top teams (barring city) would like him in their squads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 4 minutes ago, theboyangel said: There’s nothing official to suggest he’s been charged or even under investigation for offences. He’s a cracking player but will surely move to a bigger team than us - I imagine any of the top teams (barring city) would like him in their squads. He has to answer bail on the 5th Jan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaphan04 Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 I don’t see any reason that Bissouma would move from Brighton to us. He will have offers from clubs much higher than us I also would stay away from the situation until there is more clarity 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share Posted January 1, 2022 (edited) 39 minutes ago, useless said: We're being linked with a move for Oriol Romeu as a DM. interesting link, good player, very good defensive midfielder, 30 yrs old tho so!? You know who i have been impressed with at Saints tho, Armando Broja (20 yrs old, striker, 6ft 3, skilful), he looks like a player, on loan to Saints from Chelsea tho. Im happy we didnt sign JWP tho, looking at our squad, we have no 8s coming out of our a**, we need a proper 6 for sure. Edited January 1, 2022 by MaVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 11 minutes ago, Villaphan04 said: I don’t see any reason that Bissouma would move from Brighton to us. He will have offers from clubs much higher than us I also would stay away from the situation until there is more clarity Regardless of the outcome of the court case I think the big clubs would steer clear. Rightly or wrongly, I think this is something that will impact his potential moves throughout his career Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Peter Griffin said: Regardless of the outcome of the court case I think the big clubs would steer clear. Rightly or wrongly, I think this is something that will impact his potential moves throughout his career He hasn’t been charged with anything yet so there might not be a court case. If he faces no further police action, it will be forgotten about fast and yes, he will go to one of the big 4-6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 1 minute ago, WallisFrizz said: He hasn’t been charged with anything yet so there might not be a court case. If he faces no further police action, it will be forgotten about fast and yes, he will go to one of the big 4-6. I think potential buyers from big clubs would be concerned about it. It would be a big money transfer and lengthy and big contract. Clubs don't like too much risk and I think they would look for an alternative player without the baggage. I appreciate there may be no substance to the claims but when the numbers are so big I think clubs will look for less perceived risk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Peter Griffin said: I think potential buyers from big clubs would be concerned about it. It would be a big money transfer and lengthy and big contract. Clubs don't like too much risk and I think they would look for an alternative player without the baggage. I appreciate there may be no substance to the claims but when the numbers are so big I think clubs will look for less perceived risk You reckon? We just sold an absolute liability of a party boy for £100 million quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Just now, WallisFrizz said: You reckon? We just sold an absolute liability of a party boy for £100 million quid. Party boy is a completely different risk tho and I think clubs feel they can manage that type of situation better. It the the other stuff that it a red line I think. Maybe I am wrong on this but it is just the way I see it. Too many clubs have got stung big time with this. Yes, this is an extreme example but City are still paying Mendy's wages and will not see anything back on the 57m transfer fee. The only option they will have (if he is found guilty) is to pursue a case against him directly to claim money back. Its a situation no club wants to get into imo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-Reacho Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 21 minutes ago, Peter Griffin said: Party boy is a completely different risk tho and I think clubs feel they can manage that type of situation better. It the the other stuff that it a red line I think. Maybe I am wrong on this but it is just the way I see it. Too many clubs have got stung big time with this. Yes, this is an extreme example but City are still paying Mendy's wages and will not see anything back on the 57m transfer fee. The only option they will have (if he is found guilty) is to pursue a case against him directly to claim money back. Its a situation no club wants to get into imo Man United (or football in general) didn’t consider CR7’s proven payoff of a rape accuser any sort of red line so I’d say they’re unlikely to take any moral stance on Bissouma either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighavfc Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 4 hours ago, YouUnastanFren said: What about that tricky little Belgian winger they have? Could we loan him? Question is can we loan them all at the same time? 50/50 at this stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 lazy links to Digne now any 'available' left back out there we will be linked to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted January 1, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted January 1, 2022 I'd love us to make a move for Digne. Think he's a great player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaFaninLondon Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Digne and Tagliafico, whilst getting on a bit (28 and 29), are both improvements on Targett. Would welcome either of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share Posted January 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, PieFacE said: I'd love us to make a move for Digne. Think he's a great player. anyone know what the fall out was between Benitez and Digne? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Digne turns 29 in the summer. No thanks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-Reacho Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 1 minute ago, villalad21 said: Digne turns 29 in the summer. No thanks. What’s the problem with a 29yo? He’s one of the best LBs in the PL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaFaninLondon Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 6 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Digne turns 29 in the summer. No thanks. Martinez is 29 too. Suppose we should get rid of him then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 1 minute ago, VillaFaninLondon said: Martinez is 29 too. Suppose we should get rid of him then. GKs have a longer playing career. A 29 yr old GK is comparable to a 26/27 year old outfield player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share Posted January 1, 2022 Just now, VillaFaninLondon said: Martinez is 29 too. Suppose we should get rid of him then. a bit of a moot arguement, goalkeepers can comfortably be at the peak in to their mid or even late 30's. so cant be compared to outfield players generally. tbh tho, i would be open to Tagliafico or Digne, heavily depending on the cost etc, as hopefully we will in time have players like Chrisene and Hayden coming through at full back, so 2-3 years of more senior players might be a good move, although we tried that with Ings recently and that hasnt worked out so well as yet unfortunately. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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