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[Albion] Darwin Núñez



SeagullCrow

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May 9, 2008
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Very interesting:

https://twitter.com/InfiniteMadrid/status/1299256431603077120?s=19

Multiple sources reporting that Benfica have now reached an agreement with Real Madrid for the transfer of their striker Mariano Diaz. Not sure exactly how this impacts Nunez, but Mariano was described as one of their alternatives to Nunez earlier this week.

Really interesting, but it is a loan with an option to buy. It means they'll still have money in the coffers to spend on Nunez if they want both
 






Bakero

Languidly clinical
Oct 9, 2010
14,915
Almería
Really interesting, but it is a loan with an option to buy. It means they'll still have money in the coffers to spend on Nunez if they want both

They've already spent 53 million on 3 attacking players this summer, one of whom is a centre forward. Would they want to add another 2 forwards? Even if Mariano is a loan this year, you still have to factor in the wages. They also brought in Vertonghen this month, who will represent another hefty addition to their wage bill.

Another thing to consider is Núñez's chance of making the first 11. Will Benfica be such an attractive proposition with both Mariano and Waldschmidt potentially blocking his pathway?
 




rogersix

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Jan 18, 2014
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I was thinking LWB as I still think Burn will be first choice LB. With Veltman at RB in a back four, I’m hoping we’ll tighten up against the top six whilst playing wing backs against most other teams and gunning forward with Lamptey and a similar flair LWB on the left.

Agree with all of this, as long as arsenal aren't included in your top 6 :D
 




peterward

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Nov 11, 2009
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They've already spent 53 million on 3 attacking players this summer, one of whom is a centre forward. Would they want to add another 2 forwards? Even if Mariano is a loan this year, you still have to factor in the wages. They also brought in Vertonghen this month, who will represent another hefty addition to their wage bill.

Another thing to consider is Núñez's chance of making the first 11. Will Benfica be such an attractive proposition with both Mariano and Waldschmidt potentially blocking his pathway?

Great points.......If only you could speak Spanish and had his agents mobile number!
 




















vagabond

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May 17, 2019
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Brighton
Question: why is Benfica an attractive destination for an ambitious young footballer anyway?

And the guy going from Real Madrid to Benfica. Wow.

I get it if it’s your last pay day.
Or no other offers.

But to choose Benfica over the Premier League? I don’t get that. Ok, I guess they play in Europe. But so do Rangers.
 




macbeth

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Jan 3, 2018
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Question: why is Benfica an attractive destination for an ambitious young footballer?

I get it if it’s your last pay day.
Or no other offers.

But to choose Benfica over the Premier League? I don’t get that. Ok, I guess they play in Europe. But so do Rangers.

I can totally see why they would, they're one of the biggest clubs in Europe in one of Europe's big cities.

That aside, some of the biggest names in football have come through the Portuguese league, Ronaldo aside. João Felix, Diego Costa, James Rodriguez, Bernardo Silva, Axel Witsel, Bruno Fernandes just to name a few
 


Sarisbury Seagull

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Nov 22, 2007
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Sarisbury Green, Southampton
Question: why is Benfica an attractive destination for an ambitious young footballer anyway?

And the guy going from Real Madrid to Benfica. Wow.

I get it if it’s your last pay day.
Or no other offers.

But to choose Benfica over the Premier League? I don’t get that. Ok, I guess they play in Europe. But so do Rangers.

Because they're Benfica.

Come out of the over-hyped Premier League bubble for a minute.
 


peterward

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Nov 11, 2009
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This sounds pretty conclusive for Benfica.

https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2020-08-28/benfica-agente-de-darwin-nunez-vem-a-lisboa-para-avancar-negociacoes/858669

DARWIN NÚÑEZ AGENT COMES TO LISBON TO «ADVANCE NEGOTIATIONS»
BENFICA 12:57
By
Writing
Edgardo Lasalvia, representative of Darwin Núñez, has planned to travel to Lisbon this weekend in order to arrange with Benfica the possible transfer of the Uruguayan striker to Luz.

Says the La Voz de Almería that the agent will move to the Portuguese capital 'with the intention of advancing negotiations "aimed at the entry of 21 - years in eagles.

«Benfica returned to the charge by the Uruguayan scorer and everything points out that the Portuguese team is the destiny of the footballer», it can be read.
 


Deportivo Seagull

I should coco
Jul 22, 2003
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Mid Sussex
Question: why is Benfica an attractive destination for an ambitious young footballer anyway?

And the guy going from Real Madrid to Benfica. Wow.

I get it if it’s your last pay day.
Or no other offers.

But to choose Benfica over the Premier League? I don’t get that. Ok, I guess they play in Europe. But so do Rangers.

Now that is deluded.
Benfica or Brighton .... no contest.


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brighton_tom

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Jul 23, 2008
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This guy for £25million... or Brewster on season loan & the money spent on a left back and another midfield upgrade.
 




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