Luciano Becchio available

[dingobruce]

Could he be one Gus is looking at?

Luciano Becchio set for Elland Road exit as Leeds pull out of contract negotiations | Mail Online

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

now that would be a good signing - and worth splashing the cash. Get Tarrico on the blower!

 

[byf]

Yep, that would do nicely...but one does fear with the lack of decent freebies around and no doubt clubs pricing strikers way above what they are worth, that every club in league 1 and championship would be interested.

Mr Pardew, another striker maybe!

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Would be absolutely amazing with the Argenitinian connection and all. We can only hope.

 

[Frutos]

Yup, he'd be brilliant.

 

[Mendoza]

not a 25 goal a season striker though...

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Good enough to play in the Championship alas. l've heard Paulo Sousa at Leicester is interested.

 

[byf]

not a 25 goal a season striker though...

What makes you say that?

He scored 36 in 2 seasons at leeds. I know that doesnt work out at 25 per season, but a very good striker who's adapted well to the league, I'd be confident with that scoring record and certainly has to be the best freebie realistic option available.

 

[bhaexpress]

Would be pretty pricey wage wise but the Argie connection and a manager and his assistant speaking his native tongue would help.

 

[BensGrandad]

That is the best option for a striker that has been posted on here all summer, but think that he may go to a championship club.

 

[Foolg]

Bechio, Murray and Barnes all capable of getting 15 goals + each, would be a great top 3, as it appears we are being priced out of 25 goal strikers which is fair enough. Get on the phone Gus!
Leeds were linked with Murray a couple of times, wouldnt be suprised if they were to want a swap deal.

 

[byf]

Dont believe everything you read in the papers, the chief executive has come out and said they are still in negotiations.

Leeds rubbish Becchio 'no new contract' claims - Yorkshire Evening Post

 

[Southstandseagullsfan]

bechio and bennet would be good with poss lua lua on the otherside, that would be attractive football
:albion1:

 

[Gritt23]

Alas, I think he'll get an offer from a Championship club.

 

[Mendoza]

What makes you say that?

He scored 36 in 2 seasons at leeds. I know that doesnt work out at 25 per season, but a very good striker who's adapted well to the league, I'd be confident with that scoring record and certainly has to be the best freebie realistic option available.

I said it because he has never scored 25 goals in a season in England

I didnt say he is not any good, as he is clearly a good player at this level. Has a similar goal scoring ratio to Murray and I would be very happy if he came to Brighton

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

not a 25 goal a season striker though...

We don't need one ... see all the math on the thread about Glenn Murray. We need someone getting 15 a season when they come off the bench or get starts when the other strikers are out of form/suspended/injured.

And of course if we sign a cracking striker who is a 20 a year man, then Barnes becomes that player.

 

[Marc1901]

Of course he would be a good signing but lets be realistic here.

 

[byf]

I said it because he has never scored 25 goals in a season in England

I didnt say he is not any good, as he is clearly a good player at this level. Has a similar goal scoring ratio to Murray and I would be very happy if he came to Brighton

All about opinions I suppose.

Mine is I think he could score 25 goals as he's shown a good scoring pedegree in league one for 2 years.

 

[Marc1901]

Leeds United have moved quickly to deny reports that striker Luciano Becchio will not be offered a new contract.

Reports on Wednesday morning intimated Leeds were not prepared to extend the popular 26-year-old's Elland Road deal.

The Argentine hit-man has just 12 months left on his Whites contract and it had been thought the club would be willing to let him leave next summer.

However, chief executive Shaun Harvey insists there is nothing in the reports and that Leeds remain committed to retaining Becchio.

The Boca Juniors youth product has scored 36 goals in two seasons since arriving from Spanish club Merida and is a firm fans' favourite.

"The story's completely untrue," Harvey told the Yorkshire Evening Post. "We're committed to trying to keep him at the club."

Sky Sports | Football | Transfer Centre | Speculation | Whites deny Becchio reports

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Whelp that's that then