Gianluca Lapadula.- AC Milan Striker

[Napper]

from all the rumours this one gets the juices flowing.

The sort of calibre player we NEED (x5)to have a chance of staying up

 

[Insel affe]

This is a complete non starter with absolutely zero chance of us paying 20 million

 

[hans kraay fan club]

As an aside, what was the POINT of Italy organising a friendly against San Marino?

The Italian FA have (understandable) strong links with the San Marino FA, and San Marino's one pro club (controlled by their FA) plays in the Italian league. Maybe the friendly is just intended as a fund-raiser for the plucky minnows (akin to the Albion benevolence in affording Worthing friendly fixtures in years past).

 

[BBassic]

This is a complete non starter with absolutely zero chance of us paying 20 million

Probably not up-front, no, but with add-on's for appearances / survival or whatever it could be done.

And, you never know, this could be the big marquee signing.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

This is a complete non starter with absolutely zero chance of us paying 20 million

I'm not suggesting that THIS transfer will happen, but that statement is a rash one.

We would be the first club recently promoted to the Prem, to NOT pay BIG money for a decent attacking player, if we failed to do so.

 

[Nixonator]

This is a complete non starter with absolutely zero chance of us paying 20 million

How so? It's 20M euros which is about 17M. There were many reports of us spending 7-8M in the Championship.

What clubs haven't spent big when gaining promotion? We need a (good) striker which is going to demand a high transfer fee.

 

[Simster]

I'm not suggesting that THIS transfer will happen, but that statement is a rash one.

We would be the first club recently promoted to the Prem, to NOT pay BIG money for a decent attacking player, if we failed to do so.

Absolute nonsense - plucky Bournemouth have hardly spent a BEAN.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

After talk of shite like George Boyd, this rumour definitely isn't underwhelming. More latin love-in for our north stand Rossoneri.

 

[seagull_special]

But realistically even if we were prepared to spend that sort of cash why would he come to Brighton, it would be like Birmingham City signing David Stockdale.

 

[brightn'ove]

That's his song sorted

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Absolute nonsense - plucky Bournemouth have hardly spent a BEAN.

15/16
Tyrone Mings £8m
Lewis Cook £7m
Lewis Grabban £7m
Benik Afobe £10m
Lyss Mousset £5m
Glenn Murray £4m
Lee Tomlin £3.5m

16/17
Brad Smith £3m
Jordan Ibe £15m

17/18
Aasmir Begovic £10m

#Eddie'sMiracle

 

[Yoda]

Just asked my Italian, Parma based colleague* about him. He came back with this:

"Perfect for your second league or below. All heart poor skills."

*He supports Juve but I think he knows his stuff

Unfortunately, those two things don't go together all that often.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

But realistically even if we were prepared to spend that sort of cash why would he come to Brighton, it would be like Birmingham City signing David Stockdale.

Would it? Is Serie A better than the Prem? I don't think there is even an ounce of comparability.

 

[Insel affe]

I'm not suggesting that THIS transfer will happen, but that statement is a rash one.

We would be the first club recently promoted to the Prem, to NOT pay BIG money for a decent attacking player, if we failed to do so.

Points taken, however
1: This is only being reported on one web site and no other than NSC.
2: Other more established teams are linked to him
3: Palace think he is too expensive.
4: A very big gamble at that price, and given our Tony and gambling he is risk adverse.
5: Add all the above together = Bollox

 

[BBassic]

Points taken, however
1: This is only being reported on one web site and no other than NSC.
2: Other more established teams are linked to him
3: Palace think he is too expensive.
4: A very big gamble at that price, and given our Tony and gambling he is risk adverse.
5: Add all the above together = Bollox

Ah but Palace also think paying back their debts is too expensive so....

 

[NooBHA]

Never heard of him so watched the videos on here for the first time. Reminds me of Robbie Keane the way he drops deep to link midfield with attack. That's good

Down side - Seems to have a knack of using his arms and elbows. Potential few sending offs and suspensions, which wouldn't be so good

 

[Icy Gull]

I'm not suggesting that THIS transfer will happen, but that statement is a rash one.

We would be the first club recently promoted to the Prem, to NOT pay BIG money for a decent attacking player, if we failed to do so.

Can you really see Albion spending 20 million Euros on a player? I doubt we'll come close to 10 million personally, and that is not a complaint btw.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Can you really see Albion spending 20 million Euros on a player? I doubt we'll come close to 10 million personally, and that is not a complaint btw.

Yes, I can.

 

[Icy Gull]

Yes, I can.

:

I wait with bated breath hoping to be able to bounce your post with a

It's not going to happen though

 

[Sussex Nomad]

I wait with bated breath hoping not to be able to bounce your post.

You asked if we could really see this happening, I replied that I can, I didn't say we will. But please feel free...