Mackenzie
Old Brightonian
Can he play left back?
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[Albion] Paul Onuachu
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Live by the sea
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- Oct 21, 2016
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Looks decent but £30m is very steep for a player we have no idea whether he can cut it in the PL . Belgium league is not as physical or fast and he’s playing in a team creating lots of chances every game . £20m worth a risk .
blue'n'white
Well-known member
Thirty million euros is just under £26Mso less than £30M by a fair way though I'd be the first to state that it's not my money I'm risking
seagull 1979
Praying for points
Just seen him blocking the door of The Grand Hotel so Michael Owen couldn't get in...
Justice
Dangerous Idiot
If we spend €30 on this one season wonder someone sack the the head of recruitment. Surely the way we play screams for a pacy quick footed forward like NG and not a 6ft 7 donkey.
mashman156
Well-known member
I hope I've missed some obvious sarcasm?
This guy scores goals. 1 in 2 every season since 15/16. Can finish first time with both feet and scores headers from crosses, something none of our forwards do. Also holds the ball well, has pace and bring others in to play.
I have no expectation that we will sign him, but I think he is the absolutely perfect signing for us.
Pavilionaire
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- Jul 7, 2003
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It will be interesting to see how flexible Genk are with this €30 mill price tag.
It is a lot for a 27 year old in one of Europe's mid ranking leagues. His stock will never be this high again. That said, he has scored a lot more than the likes of Wesley and Samatta did in Belgium before they joined Villa.
If we were to bid for the guy and he flops we would take a massive hit - a younger player could be loaned out to Turkey and you might get half your money back.
Imagine him lining up for a corner with Dunk, Burn and Webster. I fancy he would be a fun player to watch.
It is a lot for a 27 year old in one of Europe's mid ranking leagues. His stock will never be this high again. That said, he has scored a lot more than the likes of Wesley and Samatta did in Belgium before they joined Villa.
If we were to bid for the guy and he flops we would take a massive hit - a younger player could be loaned out to Turkey and you might get half your money back.
Imagine him lining up for a corner with Dunk, Burn and Webster. I fancy he would be a fun player to watch.
Should be good for five years that’s just £5 million a year a bargain
Justice
Dangerous Idiot
In a Hughton team I would agree with you.
I think you've missed 'a brick' out of that, just before shitehouse ............................
The Wookiee
Back From The Dead
Was he at Genk with Trossard ?
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
I don't think Welbeck will be back. His contract expires in 12 days and that will be that.
um bongo molongo
Well-known member
I’ve never seen this guy play, but it looks like he’s had one good season at the age of 27, in a league of questionable quality. And yet people want him more than Eduoard, who’s younger and scored a lot of goals every season of his career. What am I missing?
redoubtable seagull
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- Oct 27, 2004
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Looking at his stats, he’s had one very good season last year and three previous seasons of pretty good returns (roughly 1 in every 2).
But get the point about questionable league quality - Denmark and Belgium not the best.
Icy Gull
Back on the rollercoaster
- Jul 5, 2003
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He'd be coming to a team that create lots of chances every game......
southstandandy
WEST STAND ANDY
- Jul 9, 2003
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I just think with his experience we know what he can offer (regardless of niggling injuries) whereas most of these names being touted about (just like Nunez last summer) are really expensive gambles whereas as with Welbeck, less so.
Also I'm concerned that no one seems worried about the near £70m loss from the season before last (which apparently is likely to be higher for the season just gone) and we have to reduce our losses. Yes, we all want new faces to come in but it wouldn't surprise me if this summer replicates last summer with the exception of a few player sales going out of the club.
Agree with you.
I think the issue is for whatever reason we can’t get Eduoard. This guy is the market we’re in.
I do question if this report is BS though, he doesn’t fit our model at all.
B-right-on
Living the dream
Doesn't fit with DAs comments recently of our recruitment pool imo.
Got a bit of the AJ and DJ Strollabout for me.
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www....ub-moder-transfer-summer-brighton-5533982.amp
Got a bit of the AJ and DJ Strollabout for me.
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www....ub-moder-transfer-summer-brighton-5533982.amp