[Football] Roberto Firmino on a free?

[Shooting Star]

Would Uncle Tony's arse twitch like a haddock just pulled from the sea at this thought? Yes.

There'll be a fair few of those on March 19th...

 

[dazzer6666]

Could he do it on a cold Tuesday night in Stoke ?

 

[Hugo Rune]

This sort of signing has to be a possibility if we lose Welbz this summer. With so many young players in the squad, I really thinks we should be replacing experienced pros like Lallana and Welbz with other (slightly younger) experienced pros.

If we’re also signing the Johnny Brazilian and the Otávio Brazilian, this signing could really make sense to form a lovely, neatly trimmed, threesome.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

If I understand it right he turned down an extension. Not the same as for Welbeck/Lallana in other words... this bloke most likely wants to go to Saudi Arabia or something and get a fat last contract. Not going to get that in Brighton.

Yep he will be looking for one last fat payday. The complete antipathy of the sort of player that we will be interested in.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

This sort of signing has to be a possibility if we lose Welbz this summer. With so many young players in the squad, I really thinks we should be replacing experienced pros like Lallana and Welbz with other (slightly younger) experienced pros.

If we’re also signing the Johnny Brazilian and the Otávio Brazilian, this signing could really make sense to form a lovely, neatly trimmed, threesome.

Dream on.

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

Obviously he won't come here but if you allow your mind to dream...what a ridiculous signing that would be. Out of this world.

 

[South Oz Seagull]

On the Football Daily Radio 5 Live podcast they paint a very rosy picture. The say he's much loved at Liverpool, he's not up himself like a lot of his contemporaries and there will be numerous clubs lining up to get the 31 year old in England and overseas. Of course he won't come cheap though.

 

[5Ways Gull]

I know a few very knowledgable Liverpool fans who reckoned Firmino was the absolute engine behind their success. They absolutely loved him, and still do.

Could he come to Brighton and do a job? Yes.

Could he make every player in the dressing room ask for a pay rise after seeing what he's on? Yes.

Would Uncle Tony's arse twitch like a haddock just pulled from the sea at this thought? Yes.

I have no answers.

I would dispute your last point. I don't think Uncle Tony has those sorts of thoughts. If there was no chance of it happening he wouldn't waste the time.

 

[Motogull]

Normally I'd say 'it has got Everton and West Ham written all over it' but swapping red for blue might be a problem. This will get Beaky exited as a possible Dibley replacement in his quest to secure investment.

 

[WhingForPresident]

Reports he is being offered out to PL clubs with Fulham and Sheff U mentioned. CF/ST obviously isn't one of our priorities for strengthening and he's no spring chicken at 32, but I think he'd definitely be a worthwhile addition to our squad. A really intelligent player who should pick up De Zerbi's style easily and would be a great influence on Joao Pedro and Fergie. Two former teammates already here as well. I'd love to see him turn out for the Albion, even if only a deal until the end of the season.

 

[DJ NOBO]

Reports he is being offered out to PL clubs with Fulham and Sheff U mentioned. CF/ST obviously isn't one of our priorities for strengthening and he's no spring chicken at 32, but I think he'd definitely be a worthwhile addition to our squad. A really intelligent player who should pick up De Zerbi's style easily and would be a great influence on Joao Pedro and Fergie. Two former teammates already here as well. I'd love to see him turn out for the Albion, even if only a deal until the end of the season.

No thanks.
It would likely take him til the end of the season to get up to speed.
He was never that good in the first place - his stats were flattered by playing in a good team.
And it would be one too many 30 something ex-big team stars

 

[Johnny RoastBeef]

No thanks.
It would likely take him til the end of the season to get up to speed.
He was never that good in the first place - his stats were flattered by playing in a good team.
And it would be one too many 30 something ex-big team stars

I guess you've never taken the time to really watch him play if you think he was never that good. Have a look at this lot.

 

[willalbion]

Reports he is being offered out to PL clubs with Fulham and Sheff U mentioned. CF/ST obviously isn't one of our priorities for strengthening and he's no spring chicken at 32, but I think he'd definitely be a worthwhile addition to our squad. A really intelligent player who should pick up De Zerbi's style easily and would be a great influence on Joao Pedro and Fergie. Two former teammates already here as well. I'd love to see him turn out for the Albion, even if only a deal until the end of the season.

His teeth are wayyyy too white.

 

[MJsGhost]

Could he do it on a cold Saturday afternoon in Stoke ?

Probably, yes.

Getting the paperwork done in time might be tricky though.

 

[Mellotron]

Purely based on how enjoyable his technique is to watch, I'd LOVE to see him here. Absolute silk.

 

[schmunk]

His teeth are wayyyy too white.

#teamklopp

 

[beorhthelm]

No thanks.
It would likely take him til the end of the season to get up to speed.
He was never that good in the first place - his stats were flattered by playing in a good team.
And it would be one too many 30 something ex-big team stars

are you saying coming to Brighton would not be playing in a good team

 

[veuve]

Yes please
Wages

 

[Coldeanseagull]

Yes, it's nice to have a team of youngsters running around, but you can't beat experience. A job share with Welbeck would really bring on our up and comings

 

[peterward]

#teamklopp

That is the food chain.

We get Liverpools hand me downs and Chelsea get ours.