[Albion] Lewis Dunk to Chelsea? EDIT: New 5 Year Deal Signed

[GT49er]

Hard disagree on that. Abraham has huge potential and could have massive resale value, Giroud’s days of big money transfers are gone, I also couldn’t see the Albion investing in another veteran target man. I could very well be wrong, but I’m not sure that Potter shares the fans obsession in having a target man, surely Murray would have got more minutes if that was the case?

Fairy nuff. You disagree.. I don't necessarily see Giroud as just a 'target man' - just a very good striker. One who could do for our strikers what we hope Lallana will do for our midfield; a marquee signing.
My view - not yours it seems. Well, that's about as far as the argument can go, I guess, isn't it.

 

[Insel affe]

I would be very sad to see Lewis go, but you can’t stand in a players way, and we have done well to hold on to him as long as we have.
He has been nothing short of a model professional in all his time here, a true legend a terrific leader and servant to the Albion.
I have nothing but gratitude and admiration for him and wish him well if he does depart.


Makes me wonder if first dibs weren’t agreed in December and Lamptey was possibly part of the agreement.

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

Interesting TB quotes that we have good players of which some will not be here come the new season. If a deal is forthcoming for Dunk I can see it as the beginning of the end of the old members. The days could be numbered for Duffy, Stephens, Gross, Propper, March etc.

Should add I can see us going for a few more experienced PL old guard the likes of Lallana blended with cheaper youngster, allowing us to offer the salary to the experienced while holding back on the youth wages.

 

[Hugo Rune]

Interesting TB quotes that we have good players of which some will not be here come the new season. If a deal is forthcoming for Dunk I can see it as the beginning of the end of the old members. The days could be numbered for Duffy, Stephens, Gross, Propper, March etc.

The Great Potter Revolution Is Here
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[PILTDOWN MAN]

The Great Potter Revolution Is Here
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Yes I agree.

If and it is an if those itk have often posted that a number of the old guard have written in their contracts that their wages increase with in line with any others that get better deals, then that could now be holding us back and time for a clear out. I would sooner see us pay higher wages but less transfer fees for top seasoned pros blended with our youth and perhaps a top earning quality frontman or offensive midfielder.

 

[SeagullCrow]

I would be very sad to see Lewis go, but you can’t stand in a players way, and we have done well to hold on to him as long as we have.
He has been nothing short of a model professional in all his time here, a true legend a terrific leader and servant to the Albion.
I have nothing but gratitude and admiration for him and wish him well if he does depart.



Makes me wonder if first dibs weren’t agreed in December and Lamptey was possibly part of the agreement.

I have seen this suggested elsewhere, but I simply don't believe it. Lamptey only had 6 months left on his contract, and reports suggested that Chelsea did everything in their power to try to hold onto him. There would have been compensation due when his contract expired, but I'm sure that was factored into the price that we paid for him (with a premium on top).

It would have been bad business on the part of the Albion to relent on our most valuable asset for what was (at that time at least) an untested player in the Premier League.

 

[Swansman]

Which forward do you think the club would favour out of Giroud or Abraham?

None of them will happen

 

[London Irish]

We rightly stood in his way when he wanted to go to Fulham, don’t think he’d forgive us if we did it to a champions league team

I get that but when do contracts get broken because players demand it?

Are we really that relaxed about a deal that would see us not get half of what Leicester negotiated for Maguire? Or would we be seen as the soft touch mugs of the EPL? Chelsea are a loaded club, they pay the appropriate price for by far our best player or GTFO

 

[Insel affe]

I have seen this suggested elsewhere, but I simply don't believe it. Lamptey only had 6 months left on his contract, and reports suggested that Chelsea did everything in their power to try to hold onto him. There would have been compensation due when his contract expired, but I'm sure that was factored into the price that we paid for him (with a premium on top).

It would have been bad business on the part of the Albion to relent on our most valuable asset for what was (at that time at least) an untested player in the Premier League.

Agreed in principle, however it could be looked on as a you scratch my back kinda deal.

We did get a cracking deal with Lamptey no question.

 

[spence]

Agreed in principle, however it could be looked on as a you scratch my back kinda deal.

We did get a cracking deal with Lamptey no question.

No it doesn't at all. He refused a new deal as he was 3rd choice.

 

[Insel affe]

No it doesn't at all. He refused a new deal as he was 3rd choice.

Ok, but we still got a cracking deal based on what I’ve seen.

 

[symyjym]

No brainer really. players are fluid and you just have to appreciate them when they are here and sell them if their stock value is high. No point being too sentimental about them.

Lampty was a good deal, and they may give us a good loan of another next season. I think with Potter and our set up we are quite an attract club to trade with. Next season will be the real test for it though.

 

[BBassic]

It'll be sad but a wholly deserved move if he goes.

Not only will we be losing a captain, legend and a local we'll also be losing a cracking chant.

He's earned it. Good luck to him.

 

[Supadupahands]

https://metro.co.uk/2020/08/03/chel...ale-13075212/?ito=article.amp.share.top.email

Metro suggesting that Chelsea would have to sell first.

"The report also claims that Chelsea are looking to overhaul their defensive options and the club are willing to listen to offers for Kurt Zouma, Andreas Christensen, Emerson Palmieri and Marcos Alonso"

 

[Hugo Rune]

Lewis Dunk to Chelsea ...............

I have seen this suggested elsewhere, but I simply don't believe it. Lamptey only had 6 months left on his contract, and reports suggested that Chelsea did everything in their power to try to hold onto him. There would have been compensation due when his contract expired, but I'm sure that was factored into the price that we paid for him (with a premium on top).

It would have been bad business on the part of the Albion to relent on our most valuable asset for what was (at that time at least) an untested player in the Premier League.

The Lamptey conspiracy theory is as follows:

1. Lamptey was determined to leave Chelsea.
2. A number of clubs met Chelsea’s valuation.
3. Chelsea only accepted only one bid (ours)
4. In return, there was an understanding put in place that if Chelsea met our valuation on Dunk in the Summer and if he wanted to leave, we’d accept their bid for him and no one else’s (I suspect the amount we want was mooted in January so there will be no bidding war, Chelsea know what they need to pay).

 

[Goldstone1976]

If Lewis goes to a top 6 club, I can only congratulate him and thank him for his astonishingly long and successful service to the Albion. I’d prefer him to stay, but if he has the chance of CL football and a good chance of domestic silverware, it would be entirely sensible to take that chance.

Perhaps Chelsea could buy Hazard back and we could do a straight swap. Hell, I’d even waive the top-up fee.

 

[dazzer6666]

Outstanding club servant who deserves a shot at a top club and all that goes with that including a much better chance of more England caps. Can’t begrudge him the move at all if it does happen and will wish him well........no doubt it would mean an initial weakening of our defence but we seem to have an endless supply of CB talent so we’ll cope. The fee will be top dollar (can’t be less than Ake at £41m for starters) and hopefully used wisely. As for leaders, Lallana and Veltman seem to fit the bill pretty well.

 

[Mancgull]

https://metro.co.uk/2020/08/03/chel...ale-13075212/?ito=article.amp.share.top.email

Metro suggesting that Chelsea would have to sell first.

"The report also claims that Chelsea are looking to overhaul their defensive options and the club are willing to listen to offers for Kurt Zouma, Andreas Christensen, Emerson Palmieri and Marcos Alonso"

And even then the proceeds would first have to fund the purchase of Chilwell for £70/£80m, and then a goalkeeper (Pope) for c £40m. Expect that Lewis is third on the list. In the current climate this may not happen.

 

[Live by the sea]

Dunk is unlikely to go to Chelsea in the current climate . Period .

 

[Hugo Rune]

As for leaders, Lallana and Veltman seem to fit the bill pretty well.

People fail to mention Murray when talking about plugging the Dunk leadership hole.

He is contracted next year and his leadership qualities from the bench, in the dressing room and in training are absolutely key to this. He could well be club captain if Dunk leaves with a deputy (such as the pair you mention) starting with the armband in most matches.