[Albion] Andone linked to Barcelona

[Austrian Gull]

While watching the Cup replay the other night on German TV, I heard the commentator say that Barcelona tried to sign our Florin last month as they are short of forwards. Brighton apparently refused so Kevin Prince Boateng was bought instead.

Is this common knowledge? Apologies if it's fixtures. Guess it shows how highly rated Andone is.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

If true he’d be fuming. No wonder he’s running round smashing people in the head.

 

[beorhthelm]

bit early for April fools? though Barcelona have signed Boateng, which is bizarre.

 

[dwayne]

While watching the Cup replay the other night on German TV, I heard the commentator say that Barcelona tried to sign our Florin last month as they are short of forwards. Brighton apparently refused so Kevin Prince Boateng was bought instead.

Is this common knowledge? Apologies if it's fixtures. Guess it shows how highly rated Andone is.

I think they got that story from the kid that made it on the internet.

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[Blue Valkyrie]

I think they got that story from the kid that made it on the internet.

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The Palace kid still smarting about Andone's goal against them.

 

[Icy Gull]

If Barcelona wanted Andone Barcelona would have signed him. What a silly rumour, nowhere near good enough for them.

 

[bluenitsuj]

Fake news. Obviously!!!

 

[DavidRyder]

Fake news probably, but something tells me he won't be with us for years unfortunately.

 

[jamie (not that one)]

I didn't hear anything about it here in Spain and they're talking all sorts of football related bollocks 24 hours a day on tv.

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

yes I was sent this link a few weeks ago;
http://sportwitness.co.uk/barcelona-asked-information-brighton-player-narrow-january-targets/

No idea of the truth of it but at the very least the story wasn't made up by a commentator this week.

 

[the right footed denilson]

Andone would be an ideal third/fourth choice striker for a team like that. Suits their playing style, had experience of the league etc. Remember his stats from La Liga are very favourable compared to other strikers. Nobody is saying they'd sign him to replace Messi, obviously, but as a benchwarmer who could occasionally contribute, of course he offers something!

His 0.49 Expected Goals per 90 minutes puts him 5th in La Liga for 2017/18 and his 0.45xG90 for 2016/17 had him 8th. Seeing this Deportivo de La Coruña player in amongst players from Real Madrid and Barcelona, it’s a wonder it’s Brighton who’s signed him.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

There was another thread last week linking the player to Fenerbahce, even saying he was out there for a medical. Somebody's mischief-making.

 

[SUIYHP]

Imagine the day when Brighton sells a player on to Barcelona! Doubt it’ll be any time in the foreseeable future, but stranger things have happened...

 

[CP 0 3 BHA]

It is appropriate that this thread sits next to "Joke Du Jour" at the top of the board.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

If Barcelona wanted Andone Barcelona would have signed him. What a silly rumour, nowhere near good enough for them.

Nor was Kevin Prince Boateng, but they still signed him!

 

[mejonaNO12 aka riskit]

Not THAT silly I suppose. Let's say someone like Josh King scored 11-12 goals this season, impressed with his hard work and pace and then got a move elsewhere.

I'm Man City etc were struggling massively with FFP and needed SOMEONE to be a 5th/6th choice forward then I would be surprised but not STAGGERED if King came back to fill that void.

Player gets wage increase.
Club get player who offers something off the bench and will accept not being first choice.

 

[Icy Gull]

Andone would be an ideal third/fourth choice striker for a team like that. Suits their playing style, had experience of the league etc. Remember his stats from La Liga are very favourable compared to other strikers. Nobody is saying they'd sign him to replace Messi, obviously, but as a benchwarmer who could occasionally contribute, of course he offers something!

Never say never but I won’t be losing any sleep over this rumour. I felt the same when I first saw the Virgo to Celtic rumours. Oh how I laughed.

 

[Austrian Gull]

I don't think it's as ludicrous as some people are making out. As a stopgap why not?

Is it any more unlikely than Boateng or Choupo Mateng to PSG?

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

I don’t think it’s a ludicrous rumour at all. Barca desperately needed someone and he is an excellent striker with experience of Spain.

I think we’re really lucky to have him, he’s a cut above.

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

Robinson to Liverpool all those years ago.