Ashley Barnes, The Latest: Ashley Barnes Signs for Burnley *Confirmation*

[Guinness Boy]

In relative terms, he will be much richer. One could buy a five bed house like this near Burnley for £300k - http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-40641568.html

Sake! Just spent that on a 3 bed end of terrace in the Slarde 'in need of modernisation'. That's how to depress me on the eve of moving in.

 

[martin tyler]

Tomorrow according to reports although as pointed out plenty of other options for an answer

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

apparently he's sleeping on it...according to some source

 

[bhawoddy]

has he been sold yet? im bored now

 

[martin tyler]

Nakhi Wells as a replacement? Reckon got to be worth a punt.

 

[brightonrock]

I imagine he has been told by his agent to wait 24hrs and see if Leeds bid or if we up our offer. He may have agreed terms in principle and passed the medical, but until he actually signs on the dotted lie, another club can swoop in and gazump Burnley by offering an extra grand a week.

The Stuani guy mentioned earlier is being trailed by everyone in Europe according to all the gossip, Hans' link said €3.5m to Lazio as a replacement for (or possibly to play alongside, Google translate isn't exactly foolproof) Miroslav Klose. He of European Championship golden boot fame. If its true we're interested, then its lovely to see we're looking at the same sort of players the top clubs are. Van Dijk is another example that we don't lack ambition in the scouting market, even if inevitably we're going to get outmuscled by the bigger boys in the playground from time to time.

 

[mejonaNO12 aka riskit]

its all done and dusted. Just that it's announced tomorrow.

Again, gutted by this but wish him all the best. Won't surprise me when he turns out to be a proper goalscorer elsewhere.

 

[Springal]

Nakhi Wells as a replacement? Reckon got to be worth a punt.

Also going to Burnley

 

[Skaville]

its all done and dusted. Just that it's announced tomorrow.

Again, gutted by this but wish him all the best. Won't surprise me when he turns out to be a proper goalscorer elsewhere.

It's all about his runs for me. He has the workrate, but he needs to do more to make space. When you watch ulloa, the difference is he darts to the near post, drops off the centre half etc. Ashley is just static far too often. I'm surprised that was never coached out of him.

 

[JCL - the new kid in town]

The only problem is after 5 years it might only be worth £350k tops whereas a £300k apartment in Brighton will be worth £450k in the same time period.

I'm not convinced it would increase by 10% per year?

 

[Seagull on the wing]

I'm hoping this news is true. In my opinion Barnes is the most over rated Albion player in the last 30 years. I do not enjoy his performances. Too much arguing with the ref , diving and lacks the quality in front of goal....once again in my opinion.

We need another striker now, but in my opinion we have needed another striker all season.

If true, I wish him all the best at Burnley.

Yes he was a diver and arguing with the ref....in his first year,but he has matured and learnt from past mistakes,he is now a workaholic and an important member of the team....will be sad to see him go..

 

[Insel affe]

apparently he's sleeping on it...according to some source

Spending a night in burnley won't help their cause, that should put him off joining them. Dismal town with grim down trodden people.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

apparently he's sleeping on it...according to some source

Does that mean we've given him a last minute contract improvement to stay ?

 

[tinycowboy]

Burnley on a school night in January? I bet they won't miss him that much!

Correct!!

 

[martin tyler]

Also going to Burnley

Well its a deal we should hijack if we can. The barnes money would be well spent.

 

[imbrightontillidie]

Would love to see us get nahki wells, looks set for Huddersfield.surprised really, think he's better than that

 

[Lindfield by the Pond]

Can't believe we will get seven fifty for him. Outrageous - I'd settle on a tenner.

 

[portslade seagull]

Can't believe we will get seven fifty for him. Outrageous - I'd settle on a tenner.

Just shows how much other teams rate him

 

[Bladders]

Ashley Barnes, The Latest: Medical and Meeting with Burnley

He also says Ronaldinho has signed for Leeds

Edit: wrong thread, stupid phone!!

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Can't believe we will get seven fifty for him. Outrageous - I'd settle on a tenner.

Aye, a million would have been fair, but Burnley knew they could get him for free in 6.