[Albion] Nicolás González

[rogersix]

Isn't everybody's hit and miss? Before signing for us Trossard, Webster, Maupay, Bissouma, Ryan, Gross, Mac Allister, Veltman, Moder and Propper didn't have Premier League experience. Yes, we've had some poor signings but I'd say our recruitment is improving every season.

and the more our team is more attractive to play for, the better the recruitment team gets

 

[Stat Brother]

Genuinely very surprised by some of the comments on this thread today. This chap has scored twice and has one assist in 3 World Cup qualifiers for Argentina, playing up front alongside Lionel Messi....

I mean, seriously, what more do some of you good folk want

Lionel Messi?

(Although he's a bit shite now, so Lionel Messi and a time machine)

 

[GT49er]

Genuinely very surprised by some of the comments on this thread today. This chap has scored twice and has one assist in 3 World Cup qualifiers for Argentina, playing up front alongside Lionel Messi....

I mean, seriously, what more do some of you good folk want

Why are we ****in' around with the fella that plays alongside Lionel Messi when for a few (OK, maybe quite a lot) million more ..................................

 

[Mancgull]

Messi?

Past his best !

 

[Machiavelli]

Messi?

Too old.
Too small.
Not a number 9.

 

[ShandyH]

Exactly. Speed is the prized physical quality in today's game.

Thierry Henry wasn’t a very good finisher when he joined Arsenal as a winger with pace. He turned into a world class striker. It can be coached.

Plus pace up front gives our midfield more space to create.

That’s why.


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[ShandyH]

Gonzalez is listed as 1.8m Murray 1.83m. An inch difference. Or are you worried he's too quick?

Did I take the word 'smallish' too literally?

edit: Welbeck is 1.85m.

Murray must have been 188+


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[rogersix]

So, bear with me here.

If we do sing Speedy Gonzalez, is he the kind of striker we need?
I’m not disputing that he looks good and will be a good addition to the squad, I’m more interested in the fact we have agreed a club record ( reportedly) for a player who isn’t exactly what we need. If we do , in fact need a Murray type replacement, why splurge £20 million plus sizeable wages on a player who looks like a smallish upgrade on what we have, Trossard, MacAllister, and why do it so early in the window?

Unless, of course Uncle Tony is really going for top ten next season, and we have another incoming striker of the Murray kind in the pipeline.

I have had a feeling that we are going for it in a big way this window, and this could be just the start.

Alan Velasco next?

i am over-excited. i tink uncle tony is thinking this transfer window is the time to "invest", and that's why he's gone bold as brass, top 10

i could easy be wrong

 

[lawros left foot]

i am over-excited. i tink uncle tony is thinking this transfer window is the time to "invest", and that's why he's gone bold as brass, top 10

i could easy be wrong

I think you’re right. Uncle Tony does things his way.

 

[Albion Dan]

i am over-excited. i tink uncle tony is thinking this transfer window is the time to "invest", and that's why he's gone bold as brass, top 10

i could easy be wrong

In terms of value for money it probably is. European clubs are broke and having to sell. Typical Tony to take advantage if he thinks value is over indexing.

 

[White Fan man]

Good luck with trying to buy isak for £25m without bigger clubs getting there first. Patson daka and Edouard are also going for under £20m,. When clubs like Liverpool and Leicester are interested we don’t stand a chance.

Ah just noticed you are a dirty Leeds fan, what do you care if there are better players out there for us at £25m. Is it because Leeds were hoping to buy him?

Leeds were linked with him last season. After different targets this summer. I watch loads of football and there are plenty bargains to be had out there.

 

[vagabond]

Leeds were linked with him last season. After different targets this summer. I watch loads of football and there are plenty bargains to be had out there.

Yes, I’m sure Tony Bloom, Dam Ashworth and our entire recruitment team are aware of that. They have an incredible track record of signing young talent.

 

[Sid in the Sharknado]

Leeds were linked with him last season. After different targets this summer. I watch loads of football and there are plenty bargains to be had out there.

Sheep eat lots of grass but they can't tell you anything about farming.

 

[rogersix]

I think you’re right. Uncle Tony does things his way.

the long game

 

[rogersix]

Sheep eat lots of grass but they can't tell you anything about farming.

oooooooo

there's no come back from there

 

[vagabond]

Leeds were linked with him last season. After different targets this summer. I watch loads of football and there are plenty bargains to be had out there.

Do you still think Brighton made a mistake not selling Ben White to you for £25m? I’m sure you and another Leeds fan on here were making that claim earlier in the season.

 

[ShandyH]

Leeds were linked with him last season. After different targets this summer. I watch loads of football and there are plenty bargains to be had out there.

What pleasure do you gain by going on another forum and saying “he’s not very good, you shouldn’t be buying him. We tried to buy him last season.” Slight mixed messages.

Grow up. There are better ways to spend your time. Read a book.


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[NorthstandRacoon]

Would be a great signing. If he's rough round the edges, I'm sure we'll coach him and perfect him, just look at Welbeck after a poor season with Watford and with Bissouma being coached. Gonzalez looks excellent.

 

[SeagullinExile]

Messi?

Nah. He'd get the shit kicked out of him in the Prem. Besides, I don't think he'd leave his La Liga comfort zone....except when he's ready to join the MLS for a lorry load of cash that is.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

This type of uninformed view gets shared by far too many people who don't check the facts.
Dan Burn wins more headers than any other player we have.

BDB is an absolute legend. Forget Gross, Biss and White.

Big Dan Burn is where it is!

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The impression I have of BDB is that he is good in the air in our box, but rarely competes well in the opposition box. I'm sorry if my impression is wrong (or perhaps not) but that's football. Btw do your well informed stats tell you how many headed goals he has scored for the Albion? He's one of the biggest players in the league, is always up there for set pieces, how effective is he?