Thomas Delaney

[Stumpy Tim]

Naylor very rarely prints something if it's very real. Wouldn't be surprised to see this one happening in the short-term

 

[heathgate]

Nothing in that article makes me think this will happen soon if at all. Bremen have only had him 5mins so will be able to resist anything but silly money IMHO.

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...and Koeman bid 4.5m for him last year, so assume that others will be sniffing around if Everton were interested.

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[severnside gull]

They paid £5m for him in January. As it stands he will probably only move if he says he wants to and the price is likely to be over £10m with possible add one to take it as high as £15m.

Now I would say in the current market he may well be worth all of that but it certainly qualifies as silly money!

 

[The Birdman]

I trust CH to build a team to survive first and build from the back as its no good having good strikers if we can't defend or create chances.
We must have patience. I been watching the Albion since 1963 so no rush the

 

[chaileyjem]

here's that Sun article from last night.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/foot...1m-bid-and-saying-midfielder-is-not-for-sale/

"Chris Hughton wants to boost his central midfield area and has been a long-term admirer of Delaney.
The Brighton boss was keen to bring the 25-year-old to the Amex in January while he was still at FC Copenhagen.
Watford were also interested in signing him then but Delaney ended up joining Bremen in the Bundesliga.
But SunSport understands the Frederiksberg-born ace was very impressed with the project down on the South Coast.
And now Albion are in the top flight, he would be eager to swap life in Germany for the Premier League."

If it happens then there's every chance it could be the most expensive Danish player ever . Erikssen was c13.5m Euros when he moved to Spurs in 2013.

 

[drew]

I trust CH to build a team to survive first and build from the back as its no good having good strikers if we can't defend or create chances.
We must have patience. I been watching the Albion since 1963 so no rush the

Well that worked for Boro!

 

[Hugo Rune]

Frederiksberg-born ace was very impressed with the project down on the South Coast.

My assumption is that he has already seen the Amex, Lancing and City but was put off previously by a lack of Premier League status. The lad has obviously fallen for us and hopefully, it won't be too long before he is posing in the stripes to Hazlewood & his camera. With Mooy & Hughes out the picture, this one needs to go through.

 

[forumwayseagull]

My assumption is that he has already seen the Amex, Lancing and City but was put off previously by a lack of Premier League status. The lad has obviously fallen for us and hopefully, it won't be too long before he is posing in the stripes to Hazlewood & his camera. With Mooy & Hughes out the picture, this one needs to go through.

That's kind of how I read it as well. With Gross there as well saying how much he loves it, this will certainly help. AN rarely prints stuff that speculates as they like to say as the Argus said previously when the signing happens! He appears to be a top target, Mooybhas gone to uddersfield so expect this to be forced through....I'd imagine Suttner will suddenly sign soon too following change of heart from both clubs re fees.

 

[whitelion]

With Hunemeier and Groß and potentially Delaney and Suttner to follow our incursion into the Bundesliga looks to be reaping rewards.

Hope the latter two follow and who knows what other potential gems there are to be signed from German football.

I'm sure it must help new signings if there are already German-based players already here - who knows what influence they have.

Reminds me a little of the Spanish players we signed under Poyet etc.

 

[martin tyler]

I trust CH to build a team to survive first and build from the back as its no good having good strikers if we can't defend or create chances.
We must have patience. I been watching the Albion since 1963 so no rush the

I agree we need to be solid, but I'd also say the 3 lowest scorers in the league last year were all relegated. A goal scorer is a must

 

[Conelli98]

Slightly off topic...Why has no club reportedly gone in for Cairney, head and shoulders better than Mooy and imo just ahead of Stephens! Newcastle apparently bid last season with £20m.

 

[DIFFBROOK]

Possibly answered your own question? Cairney fee and wages far in excess if overseas players. 2 Mooy for 1 Cairney, is he that much better?

Slightly off topic...Why has no club reportedly gone in for Cairney, head and shoulders better than Mooy and imo just ahead of Stephens! Newcastle apparently bid last season with £20m.

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[Motogull]

Exciting times. Great to be involved in this type of link, even if it doesn't come off.

Is any pratt gonna maintain a 'hold the nerve' stance on this one?

 

[lawros left foot]

Last season Duffy was identified as a target of ours quite early in the window, then it went very quiet, and we eventually signed him at the end of August,with a bit of forcing the issue from him.
This maybe the same scenario, usually, if a player wants to go, they go,(unless their name is Stephens)

 

[severnside gull]

The thing being that " that much" better is irrelevant other than in relation to VFM and budgets.
Just "better" is all that matters on the pitch.

It's why the top few clubs are prepared to spend silly money to hoover in the very best.

 

[DIFFBROOK]

The thing being that " that much" better is irrelevant other than in relation to VFM and budgets.
Just "better" is all that matters on the pitch.

It's why the top few clubs are prepared to spend silly money to hoover in the very best.

The " top few clubs" can afford to spend silly money. Albion or Huddeersfield have a budget that is tiny, even compared to Bournemouths. That is why spending £10m on Mooy or Delaney makes much more sense than £20m on Cainey. Although he maybe the better player is he twice the player? Simply frees up another £10m for a further player.

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[sparkie]

Really hope we get this deal signed.

Our 2 premium signings are another central midfielder and 1 of the incoming strikers, and it would be so good to tick 1 off the list.

 

[Albion in the north]

The thing being that " that much" better is irrelevant other than in relation to VFM and budgets.
Just "better" is all that matters on the pitch.

It's why the top few clubs are prepared to spend silly money to hoover in the very best.

Exactly. A £20m pound player shouldnt be twice as good as a £10m player, he should just be better. Paul Pogba ?

 

[severnside gull]

The " top few clubs" can afford to spend silly money. Albion or Huddeersfield have a budget that is tiny, even compared to Bournemouths. That is why spending £10m on Mooy or Delaney makes much more sense than £20m on Cainey. Although he maybe the better player is he twice the player? Simply frees up another £10m for a further player.

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You miss the point.
"Twice the player?" has no relevance whatsoever.
"Not as good/as good/better" are what count.
"What we can afford?" is a separate question.

 

[durrington gull]

Really hope we get this deal signed.

Our 2 premium signings are another central midfielder and 1 of the incoming strikers, and it would be so good to tick 1 off the list.

Really need strikers not more midfielders