I'll eat someones hat if there's two new left-footed (or right-footed for that matter) defemders by the end of the transfer window. Especially as it is looking increasingly that we can't rule out Clarke being in the squad next season.
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[Albion] Marc Cucurella *Signed For Chelsea 05/08/2022*
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I'll eat someones hat if there's two new left-footed (or right-footed for that matter) defemders by the end of the transfer window. Especially as it is looking increasingly that we can't rule out Clarke being in the squad next season.
southstandandy
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- Jul 9, 2003
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Got to be worth more than Utd paid for Maguire, if thats the going rate.
Who's making what up? The only 'thing' is that Cucurella is still a Brighton player, and has not been transferred to Citeh, and Citeh haven't made an offer yet (TB himself stated that, so that's the least likely thing to be made up rubbish!). You asked why they couldn't just borrow some oil money, and a couple of us made reasonable suggestions of possible explanations, that 's all. Nothing 'made up'.
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We'll see.
If Cucurella leaves I think a new left-sided defender (of some sort) will be brought in but otherwise I think transfer business (arrivals that is) might be done for the summer.
beardy gull
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Interesting segment in MEN article about Nathan Ake’s failed move to Chelsea.
Txiki Begiristain and his recruitment team have red lines that they will not cross when it comes down to what they are prepared to bring targets in for and let them leave for.
It has been seen in action in recent years in failed pursuits of Jorginho, Harry Maguire and Frenkie de Jong. On each of those occasions, Pep Guardiola wanted a signing but either the transfer fee or the wages went beyond what City's sporting director was willing to sanction.
So it sounds like it’s irrelevant if Pep wants Cucurella or not. Too much and it won’t be sanctioned.
Txiki Begiristain and his recruitment team have red lines that they will not cross when it comes down to what they are prepared to bring targets in for and let them leave for.
It has been seen in action in recent years in failed pursuits of Jorginho, Harry Maguire and Frenkie de Jong. On each of those occasions, Pep Guardiola wanted a signing but either the transfer fee or the wages went beyond what City's sporting director was willing to sanction.
So it sounds like it’s irrelevant if Pep wants Cucurella or not. Too much and it won’t be sanctioned.
Icy Gull
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- Jul 5, 2003
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Hopefully circa 60 million will be considered too much for a player that cost 15 million less than a year ago
Mental Lental
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Still some horrifically low ball numbers being bandied about on this thread. I would be incensed if we sold him for 50m without any kind of replacement lined up. If they want him near deadline day where it means we don't have time to get in a replacement....it's 100 mill + or F off.
Popeye
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Take them for all their worth, they got the damn money. No reason to give them any kind of a 'deal'.
Quite a few 'low-balling' deals actually going through this year - prices seem to have peaked (at least temporarily - possibly due to Covid?) Some pretty big deals have gone through for less than £50M - Jesus, Sterling and Phillips for instance - and even perhaps Bissouma ws a bit low (and yes, thank you, I do know he had only one year left on his contract!)
For the record, I've no idea if Cucu will go to Citeh or not, or what the price will be if he does go (we'll never be told that anyway!)
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
He's great for us. But in no parallel universe could Cucurella be possibly be priced at £100m. What on earth are you basing that on ? He's had one great season for a midtable PL club, and has 1 cap for his country. We all love him to bits, but lets get real eh ?
I'd obviously rather have Cucurella than the £50m. But throwing around figures massively north of that is, frankly, ridiculous.
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
Market rates are market rates. City clearly have the capacity to spend whatever they want, but at the same time aren't prepared to have their pants pulled down on a deal. Grealish was overpriced IMO, but on the whole, they do stay well within the realms and parameters of market values.
southstandandy
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- Jul 9, 2003
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£60m upfront and free petrol for all Brighton fans for the length of his contract at Citeh.
American Seagle
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- Jun 14, 2022
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I would expect more than 50m. Probably pushing 60m. White was 50m with a similar age, contract, premier league experience and international games so are pretty comparable as a benchmark. This was last year and just with inflation this is now 55ish. So my guess is 55-65m.
Lurchy
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- Jul 2, 2014
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Given Bassey is going to Ajax. I think we should make a quick move for Melvin Bard from Nice. 21 years old, future international, likes to hug the touchline and get forwards. Very comfortable on ball and can play as a LB, LWB and CB. Some reports of him being available for 8m, Bayer Leverkusen being linked.
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Pavilionaire
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- Jul 7, 2003
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To bid or not to bid, that is the question.
SweatyMexican
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- Mar 31, 2013
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I’d expect £70 Million for Marc.
They spent £40 million for Nathan Ake… To sit on the bench!
They’re really not short of a few bob, and really don’t mind spending it.
They spent £40 million for Nathan Ake… To sit on the bench!
They’re really not short of a few bob, and really don’t mind spending it.
And 3 years younger.