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

[larus]

I’d been resigned to him going and I would not have begrudged him a move to Chelsea.

However, I love the thought of Dunk, White and Webster as a back 3, with Lamptey and Burn, plus the Dutch guy.

So much more positive for next season - imagine if we were in Leeds position with their squad.

We have a young squad now, with a few senior, excellent players for the experience. I can see mid table next season (just need to cut out some of the stupid moments we had this season). The quality of play has improved over the season, and post the Covid break, you could see a step-up in level (IMHO).

 

[blue-shifted]

What would be great is if we managed to change the tone on this board to celebrate the fantastic business the club is doing over the summer rather than stressing about situations which may or may not happen.

We have signed Lallana
We have signed Veltman
We have renewed Dunk's contract.

There is no prospect of us going into next season weaker (or even just equally as strong) as we were last season. We're going to be much have a much better squad.

So try and keep that in mind and keep some perspective next time there's a conversation about a striker or LWB we may or not sign or a conversation about interest in another young centre back on our books.

Considering we've had to pay back money to Sky, considering we've refunded season tickets, considering our projection for future earnings has dropped hugely, Tony has dug seriously deep. Whatever else happens now, enjoy the late summer and don't let other sets of fans bait you.

 

[portslade seagull]

Absolutely fantastic news, one club player and legend for BHA

 

[NorthstandRacoon]

Genuinely made my weekend this has. Bloody love the bloke, like it even more that he'll be playing for us again against Palace so they can chant that shit song at him and it'll make for an interesting occassion as per.

He has shown what a class act he is by signing this contract and it's massive that he has signed a new deal with us. Huge statement of intent indeed.

 

[Eeyore]

I love the Chelsea fan in Twitter who has suggested they go for Ben White and @ a random bloke's account with Ben's name.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Tremendous news

 

[Motogull]

Could this signal a potential change of heart re selling Ben White?

I'd have thought the opposite. BHA wanting to nail down the tough guys at the back.

 

[BUTTERBALL]

Fantastic news, hopefully he'll be a one club man. Can see Dunky and Ben White forming a formidable partnership.

 

[AZ Gull]

Confirmed that Chelsea made an enquiry that the club rejected as well

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The tweet doesn't imply what you've said at all, in my opinion. An "enquiry" is far different from a firm bid, and without a firm bid there is nothing for Albion to reject.

 

[spence]

Fantastic news, hopefully he'll be a one club man. Can see Dunky and Ben White forming a formidable partnership.

Played for Bristol City

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Played for Bristol City

Contrary to what Leeds fans think, loans don't count. He was a Brighton player.

 

[Jolly Red Giant]

This is a very positive development - teams that want to progress do not sell their best players

 

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Cult hero Dunk signs new deal

Cult hero Zaha wants out


Rejoice

 

[Sheebo]

Played for Bristol City

Don’t think a loan counts

 

[Sheebo]

I know people often pass on info they’ve heard, others like to try look like they’re in the know etc. But all through this thread is littered with absolute bullshit ‘ITK claims’ now you look back! Thanks Dunky - here for good now (well at his prime)

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Cult hero Dunk signs new deal

Cult hero Zaha wants out


Rejoice

All you need to do now is remove the cult in your emoji.

I may have made a spelling error, somewhere, in that....

 

[Beanstalk]

The tweet doesn't imply what you've said at all, in my opinion. An "enquiry" is far different from a firm bid, and without a firm bid there is nothing for Albion to reject.

Christ talk about pedantic. Rebuffed instead of rejected? We said we weren’t willing to engage in an enquiry about his availability?

Semantically, you can very much reject an enquiry. For example, We are interested in Lewis Dunk, is he available for sale? No (this is a rejection as in “the dismissing or refusing of a proposal”)

 

[AZ Gull]

Christ talk about pedantic. Rebuffed instead of rejected? We said we weren’t willing to engage in an enquiry about his availability?

Semantically, you can very much reject an enquiry. For example, We are interested in Lewis Dunk, is he available for sale? No (this is a rejection as in “the dismissing or refusing of a proposal”)

Doesn't sound to me like Chelsea made a bid.

You, of course, can interpret the situation however you so choose.

 

[Jimmy Grimble]

Captain for life now.

Happy to be to slated, but all the time he is at the heart of our defence we will not get relegated.

We are so lucky people outside of BHA don’t realise how good he is.

 

[jessiejames]

Just think how good he would be if we had Sent him on loan to Leeds and Bielsa had worked his magic.