[Albion] Wesley - 19yo right back from Flamengo

[pigmanovich]

 

[Mackenzie]

It’s all happening!

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Chelsea have asked Flamengo to stop talking to Brighton while they think about making an offer for full back Wesley.

 

[brighton_tom]

Chelsea have asked Flamengo to stop talking to Brighton while they think about making an offer for full back Wesley.

Crazy thing is, you know they've at least had a look at him if its public knowledge we're bidding.

 

[The Wookiee]

Is this a new offer of 4 million or have Flamengo only just told us the offer we made in March has been rejected

 

[Rowdey]

Is this a new offer of 4 million or have Flamengo only just told us the offer we made in March has been rejected

I'm sure Tim Vickery said months ago he was in UK being actively touted around with his manager/agent to sell on, and we were in pole position for his sig.

 

[Gabbiano]

The big Brazilian clubs are no mugs selling to Europe. Clubs like Flamengo and Palmeiras have made a lot of money in recent years, it's not like dealing with Rosario Central, Independiente del Valle or Libertad. €4m for one of their young stars will be laughed at.

 

[Han Solo]

Why would we pay in euros?

The big Brazilian clubs are no mugs selling to Europe. Clubs like Flamengo and Palmeiras have made a lot of money in recent years, it's not like dealing with Rosario Central, Independiente del Valle or Libertad. €4m for one of their young stars will be laughed at.

Yup.

I even ignore Brazil entirely when I look at what we're looking to sign. Wesley is one of the five most suitable players for us in South America. Too expensive, too much competition and too complicated. Many players are tied to agents who are tied to different clubs.

In smaller South American leagues you can find 1-3 players that looks "oh he'll be in a big league one day". In Argentina maybe 10-15, but right now the Argentinian clubs are VERY eager to sell abroad, because - as usual - Argentina is in hyperinflation. People don't move from Belgrano or Argentinos Juniors to Boca or River, its straight to Europe or MLS.

Brazil is different because you have 100+ players who can walk into a Premier League team and make a difference today. The Brazilian Serie A is as good/nearly as good as the Bundesliga/Serie A/Ligue 1. Going for Wesley is a little bit like going for Fiorentinas Michael Kayode: it makes perfect sense, but the problem is that probably 10+ other clubs feel the same way.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

My mates sitting in seat 56 on a flight from Rio and reckons Wesley is sitting next to him

 

[S'hampton Seagull]

My mates sitting in seat 56 on a flight from Rio and reckons Wesley is sitting next to him

So that would make him passenger 57 then? Bravo

 

[maltaseagull]

My mates sitting in seat 56 on a flight from Rio and reckons Wesley is sitting next to him

The burning question of the day is:
How many of your mates are in seat 56?

 

[MTSeagulls]

Going to Atalanta apparently for €16m

 

[HastingsSeagull]

Much more realistic price than 4M