Mats Hummels

[dwayne]

Would be a useful player for a team like man u or Liverpool. Can't see him bothering with a mid table battle.

 

[Marshy]

I just dont see where we play him ?

 

[jcdenton08]

What would be really useful would be insight from someone who has actually seen him play recently… have his legs gone?

 

[HCxUK]

Won't let myself get too excited but this would be a huge coup.

He was Dortmund's stand out defender last season and by all accounts should have been in the Germany squad for the Euros, Nagelsmann didn't bring him as he was worried he'd be a 'bad traveller', i.e not great for the squad if not the XI..

He played every minute of their CL campaign, scored in the semi against PSG. If this happens, he's straight into our best eleven - anyone suggesting otherwise needs their head checking

 

[Han Solo]

He is looking not for money and not even glory as I understand it, just wants to play abroad and probably play as much as he can.
Like I said earlier in the thread, this can't be ruled out. It would probably a great signing, he was very good last season and people were surprised he didn't go to the Euros.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

Won't let myself get too excited but this would be a huge coup.

He was Dortmund's stand out defender last season and by all accounts should have been in the Germany squad for the Euros, Nagelsmann didn't bring him as he was worried he'd be a 'bad traveller', i.e not great for the squad if not the XI..

But this might be the case here mightn't it?

He played every minute of their CL campaign, scored in the semi against PSG. If this happens, he's straight into out best eleven - anyone suggesting otherwise needs their head checking

Presumably at the expense of Van Hecke? But it could be Dunk

 

[S'hampton Seagull]

I just dont see where we play him ?

At centre back?

 

[Marshy]

What would be really useful would be insight from someone who has actually seen him play recently… have his legs gone?

he's never had legs. He took a side to the champions league final last year...

 

[Marshy]

At centre back?

Go on ... who you leaving out ? because he will expect to start.

 

[brighton_tom]

Fab might want/need another centre back, and there was talk of another 'experienced pro' coming in. This could answer both of those. Although its not the profile of centre back I thought we'd go for.

Some reports that he's rejected a move to Bologna in the last few days.

Free agent Hummels finally rejects patient Bologna after proposal for 2024-25

Veteran Germany international defender Mats Hummels has thanked Bologna for their interest, but will not be joining as a free agent.

football-italia.net

 

[Machiavelli]

Well, I'm glad that people are asking the relevant question: which one of Dunk or Van Hecke would you leave out to accommodate Hummels? Because:
1, he will expect to play every minute
2, can't see FH playing three at the back (although I might be proved wrong on it, but still doubt it'll be the case)

 

[Jim in the West]

Well, I'm glad that people are asking the relevant question: which one of Dunk or Van Hecke would you leave out to accommodate Hummels? Because:
1, he will expect to play every minute
2, can't see FH playing three at the back (although I might be proved wrong on it, but still doubt it'll be the case)

Recent examples of Man City (and now Arsenal) show that playing four centre backs in defence can work! Maybe it solves our right back issue if Van Hecke moves across a bit....?

 

[Shins]

Go on ... who you leaving out ? because he will expect to start.

Anyone. He'd be our best defender?

 

[S'hampton Seagull]

Go on ... who you leaving out ? because he will expect to start.

We might play 3 CBs and I fancy Igor will leave if this signing happens. I agree it seems unlikely you are benching Dunk or Van Hecke but you can't rule it out. Hummels is top class and if have the chance to sign him you have to take it IMO.

 

[Munchkin]

This to me would suggest the boss wants to play 3 at the back. Hummels would be a quality addition and allow us to do that.

We don’t have 3 outstading centre half’s at the moment to allow us to play that formation with any confidence IMO.

Igor and Webster are not good enough I’m afraid.

 

[Marshy]

Anyone. He'd be our best defender?

answer the question.... hes clearly not going to leave Dunk out... who is our best defender.

And if he were to partner him with Dunk I am not sure that works, but what do i know.

Even in a 3 Hummels would have to play central of those i would imagine, and Dunk cannot play IMO left or right side of a 3

 

[chaileyjem]

Well, I'm glad that people are asking the relevant question: which one of Dunk or Van Hecke would you leave out to accommodate Hummels? Because:
1, he will expect to play every minute
2, can't see FH playing three at the back (although I might be proved wrong on it, but still doubt it'll be the case)

We need an extra CB - it’s a long season, injuries, giving Fab options. Nice problem to have. Issue is does he want to retire or do one or two more season working in the PL with a coach like Hurzeler. Maybe…

 

[mejonaNO12 aka riskit]

Imagine being Brighton and being linked to world cup winning, CL finalist Mats Hummels and not being sure you'd want him.

I got excited when we signed James Tunnicliffe

 

[jackalbion]

Doesn't matter what Schira says, there is something in it.

ITK again

 

[Vicar!]

With a new, exciting, German coach and an existing relationship with Dortmund, this makes an interesting possibility.