[Albion] Davide Frattesi

[abc]

Jimmy Case was a huge signing at the time, softened the blow of losing one of the best defensive/midfield players in the world.

Frank Worthington too

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

Frank Worthington too

Worthington was an incredible player but well past his best, he could hardly walk let alone run! But he was still a joy to watch. Jimmy Case was 27 iirc and in his prime.

 

[Nicks]

It was worth paying the entrance fee alone to watch Frank Worthington warm up .

 

[Hiheidi]

 

[dwayne]

Don't have a great feeling about this one. Feels like player wants to stay in Italy and our bid is being used to bump up the Italian bids. We've seen this before with other players we've been in for.

 

[Albion Robster]

Have a feeling Man United might be in for this lad.

 

[Oh_aye]

I only heard his name for the first time yesterday and I'm now convinced that if we don't get him I'm giving up on football.

Does seem to have all the hallmarks of 'owner driving up the fee' for a known buyer though.

 

[Napper]

is he any good ?

 

[warmleyseagull]

Surely our esteemed head coach is on the case? Can’t believe he won’t do a good selling job.

 

[Oh_aye]

Surely our esteemed head coach is on the case? Can’t believe he won’t do a good selling job.

I wonder whether at 23 and having Juve Milan and Utd trailing him whether he or is agent really thinks he needs a 'showcase' Club like us at this stage.

 

[sydney]

Would kante be a suitable replacement for Caicedo for a season or 2?

my thoughts exactly

 

[The Fits]

Interesting that Naylor is running with this..a huge signing if we pull this one off.

 

[Pevenseagull]

Whatever happens I've got my 'big club buzz' from the Man U, Inter Milan, Juventus and Brighton thing.

 

[southstandandy]

Now that other clubs are watching us to see who we are going for, I suggest a bit of subterfuge.

We start saying that we're looking to re-sign Jurgen Locadia, and all of a sudden a bun fight breaks out between Chelsea, Liverpool, and Man Utd to try to get one up on us. They pay £100m odd for a dud and we carry on quietly about our business!

 

[Mr Bridger]

Now that other clubs are watching us to see who we are going for, I suggest a bit of subterfuge.

We start saying that we're looking to re-sign Jurgen Locadia, and all of a sudden a bun fight breaks out between Chelsea, Liverpool, and Man Utd to try to get one up on us. They pay £100m odd for a dud and we carry on quietly about our business!

Exactly. The lad Bamford looks good, plays in the Championship if I’m not mistaken.

 

[JBizzle]

Don't have a great feeling about this one. Feels like player wants to stay in Italy and our bid is being used to bump up the Italian bids. We've seen this before with other players we've been in for.

You could be right, but I think it's more about drumming up interest abroad. The Milan CEO said last week that they're regularly blown out of the water by mid-tier English clubs, so I'd be surprised if many in Italy have the budget to compete if there's serious Premier League interest

 

[Hiheidi]

Looks like it's a no ...

 

[Hugo Rune]

Looks like it's a no ...

No surprise really.

With Mac Allister leaving, we’ll have Mahmoud Dahoud, Gilmour, Groß, Moder and Alzate available to play in the pivot role next to a destroyer like Caicedo. But if Moises goes, who do we have?

I was actually impressed with Stain’s teen Roméo Lavia. Despite his awful attempt to stop Mitoma, I thought he broke a lot of our play down with one of his interceptions leading to Walcott’s offside goal. He is exactly what we need.

 

[redoubtable seagull]

No surprise really.

With Mac Allister leaving, we’ll have Mahmoud Dahoud, Gilmour, Groß, Moder and Alzate available to play in the pivot role next to a destroyer like Caicedo. But if Moises goes, who do we have?

I was actually impressed with Stain’s teen Roméo Lavia. Despite his awful attempt to stop Mitoma, I thought he broke a lot of our play down with one of his interceptions leading to Walcott’s offside goal. He is exactly what we need.

I would agree with that. He looked a prospect.

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

Lavia is definitely a player. Think City have a buy back clause, wouldn’t be surprised if they took that up.