[Albion] Adam Lallana

[macbeth]

very much pinch-of-salt territory here, but sky have us at 1/3 to sign Adam lallana on a free:

https://m.skybet.com/football/transfer-specials/event/25447739

the only reason I post this is because they were way ahead of the curve on potter, having us as favourites for potter before there was murmur that Ch might be sacked.

this is more of a "would you want him" thread rather than a dedicated transfer thread (so no need to worry stat brother), personally I don't as I'm not sure he's worth the money for what he'd bring to the squad

 

[NorthLainer]

Also reported here:

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[AlbionBro]

Seems like an honest professional, I would like to sign him for a year to keep the kids on their toes.
Can he play in goal too?

 

[elwheelio]

If he could stay fit he'd be a great signing.

 

[RM-Taylor]

Could be a replacement for Stephens?
More likely to go back to Southampton I think.

 

[Napper]

would improve us no end if could stay un injured.

Would imagine will be lots of options for someone of his class

 

[The Wizard]

If he could stay fit I would take him in a heartbeat. Big IF though, could end up in us playing massive wages to a crock.

 

[Dunk&Disorderly]

Surely Southampton would be more likely?

 

[Left Footer]

Very surprised as most of the class have said surely he`ll go to Southampton.
Can we afford his wages?

 

[Mackenzie]

Doesn’t seem to fit the profile of the type of player we’ve been signing recently, I’d file this one under unlikely.


....perfect for palace though, ageing free transfer on huge wages......

 

[Knocky's Nose]

I'd like to see him here. Hugely experienced player who can teach the youngsters a lot and add some quality to the squad.

Same agent as Lewis Dunk and Aaron Mooy by the way...

 

[Is it PotG?]

Will he fit the wage structure we hold so dear?

 

[RM-Taylor]

Can we afford his wages?

I don’t get this statement when it frequently pops up. We pay most first-team players between 40 and 50 grand a week now, Dunk is on 60 grand a week.

 

[Albumen]

He wants one more shot at England (which I don't think he'll get) and we have a rather loud England contact as our TD. Makes sense to me, and yes he's very good. It'll be good to have two Moy boys.

 

[southstandandy]

Very surprised as most of the class have said surely he`ll go to Southampton.
Can we afford his wages?

Now that Man City have shown that FFP can be got around, if Tony wants to pay his wages then why not?

 

[macbeth]

If he could stay fit he'd be a great signing.

that's the catch though, isn't it. he does just have a very poor injury record. undoubtedly has quality but if he's not playing often then I'm not sure those astronomical wages would be a good use of money

 

[Machiavelli]

He's an extremely talented footballer with great vision, and what seems to be a brilliant level of professionalism. All those factors mean I'm in. What goes against him is the following: expensive wages, injury-prone, probably keen to go elsewhere (eg Southampton) and, finally and most importantly, he lacks pace, and what we need in his kind of position is pace -- although he's certainly a different type of player to Mooy and Gross, he plays in more-or-less similar position(s). So, on balance, I'm out.

 

[Dick Swiveller]

Imagine the increase in Dwayne activity? Through the roof. Bad enough Potter bringing fanboys with him.

 

[227 BHA]

And I’d take those betting odds with a huge pitch of salt - they’ve got (mid- championship table) Blackburn down as a 20/1 bet same odds as Newcastle or Leeds.

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Can we afford his wages?

Why does this get touted whenever a player is out of contract. He'll be on earning nothing come August. He's also the wrong side of 30, with a dodgy hamstrings, he'll be taking a big wage cut compared to his current Liverpool contract wherever he ends up. Of course his demands may not fit in with our wage structure, or we might sign him and a few weeks later Dunky signs a new deal as often seems to happen.

I'd be delighted to sign him but have the niggling fear he'd end up another Paul Kitson or Jason Dodd.