MrBlack Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 (edited) Interesting to note that after Bilbao excited their equivalent of the FA Cup in April, he got loads of abuse from the fans as he missed a couple of chances. Caused him to disable social media platforms and the club to issue a statement condemning the abuse. I don't imagine he'll completely replicate his brother's undying love for the club and maybe the affiliation with Emery is enough to persuade him that its worth treading a different path. Edited June 14, 2023 by MrBlack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DevonIsAPlaceOnEarth Posted June 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 14, 2023 Probably signing for PSG 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMitch Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Genuinely excited about this one. I've seen Bilbao play a few times this season and Nico was their best player each game. Rapid, lots of tricks, but very very raw. That said, with the right coaching he could turn into an elite talent. At 20, he already has 8 caps for Spain and has two full seasons of La Liga football under his belt. Can't think of the last time we were in the running for such a talented young player. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Seen him play for Spain and this kid is the real **** deal. So much pace. Great technique and feet. Yes, he will be raw. But he's got so much league experience in Spain and is capped at international level. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Would love to see this one happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Get him in and give him an 8 year deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, KMitch said: Genuinely excited about this one. I've seen Bilbao play a few times this season and Nico was their best player each game. Rapid, lots of tricks, but very very raw. That said, with the right coaching he could turn into an elite talent. At 20, he already has 8 caps for Spain and has two full seasons of La Liga football under his belt. Can't think of the last time we were in the running for such a talented young player. He looks brilliant (I know it's only YouTube). He's lightning quick, genuinely two footed and is developing a good physique. He has very little end product in goals or assists to show for all his dominance and that would normally be a red flag, but he's still not quite 21and with Emery to coach him I think he has all the tools to be a real contributor to our goal tally. One thing's for sure, if we sign him opposition defenders are going to hate playing against Nico as they will have to double up on him all the time which will create space for others. I have this mental image of Williams on the right and a fully fit Bailey on the left setting fire to both touchlines in some games! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterSw Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Can we close this thread please before Mbappe and the lads read it and decide to sign him.. Thanks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono62 Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 8 minutes ago, PeterSw said: Can we close this thread please before Mbappe and the lads read it and decide to sign him.. Thanks Mbappe is coming here. Said he'd play for nothing. Heard this from his gran's dog walker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, Jono62 said: Mbappe is coming here. Said he'd play for nothing. Heard this from his gran's dog walker. Not a waiter in shababs?? Bollox then . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 5 minutes ago, Sulberto21 said: Not a waiter in shababs?? Bollox then . Zaf is convinced that Williams is coming. Emery and his agent were in shababs monday afternoon smashing the mixed starters. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 1 hour ago, MrBlack said: Interesting to note that after Bilbao excited their equivalent of the FA Cup in April, he got loads of abuse from the fans as he missed a couple of chances. Caused him to disable social media platforms and the club to issue a statement condemning the abuse. I don't imagine he'll completely replicate his brother's undying love for the club and maybe the affiliation with Emery is enough to persuade him that its worth treading a different path. They had a celebration with the club at weekend as his mother received an award for seervices to the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 1 minute ago, Zatman said: They had a celebration with the club at weekend as his mother received an award for seervices to the club Why now? Maybe it's a sign of their influence and involvement with the club coming to an end.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supervillan78 Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Where has this sudden conviction we’re actually signing him come from, I’m obviously missing something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 53 minutes ago, AshVilla said: Get him in and give him an 8 year deal. And then loan him out to Udinese. The Chelsea model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Just read on one of the many bullshit football sites that this guy has a £40+ release clause. For someone who allegedly only has 12 months of his deal left to run. Sounds iffy. If true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono62 Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, Supervillan78 said: Where has this sudden conviction we’re actually signing him come from, I’m obviously missing something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 7 minutes ago, MrBlack said: Why now? Maybe it's a sign of their influence and involvement with the club coming to an end.... Not sure. Was only Nico first real season so probably why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Anyway not convinced by this transfer at moment. He has potential but he needs another year or 2 to develop for me and 50 million for a project player is a lot 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted June 14, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted June 14, 2023 4 minutes ago, Zatman said: Anyway not convinced by this transfer at moment. He has potential but he needs another year or 2 to develop for me and 50 million for a project player is a lot This is kinda where i'm at too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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