[Albion] Where is Moises going? (Chelsea - 14/08/2023)

[dadams2k11]

We've given him the weekend off to get ready for the new season according to SSN, and fully expect him to be with us next season.

 

[Mr Bridger]

Barber confirmed on SSN that he has a tight owner. He said he fully expects him to be with us for the season.

Edit:

 

[dwayne]

 

[SweatyMexican]

If someone had matched our asking price, it would be plastered all over Twitter through the usual suspects within about 5 seconds.

Probably just got a niggle.

 

[dadams2k11]

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

We've given him the weekend off to get ready for the new season according to SSN, and fully expect him to be with us next season.

I think a lot of people outside the club see this as some sort of bargaining tool but I’m not sure that’s how we conduct negotiations. I’m beginning to get the sense that Chelsea had their chance or maybe that Caicedo wanted European football this season. Maybe both.

 

[ChickenBaltiPie]

Barber said he fully expects him to be with us for the season.

The key word in that sentence is ‘expects’ …I fully expect to have a threesome with Gal Gadot and Emma Watson this season.

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Oh look he’s done it again, can claim he is right no matter what happens. Moises goes “I was right they were pushing for the move all summer.” Or if he stays “I was right Brighton wouldn’t do the deal as no one matched what they want.” Stealing a living.

 

[Springal]

the real test will be - is Moises at the match with the squad / in the stands - or not there at all?

 

[aolstudios]

FR is so full of shit
(Stating the bleeding obvious, I know)

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

FR is so full of shit
(Stating the bleeding obvious, I know)

The plastic Chelsea fans will love it though, so he’s pushing on an open door of stupidity.

 

[BrickTamland]

Anyone got a clip or can confirm Barber said he expects him to be here?

Would be a strong claim to make

 

[Clive Walker]

Kalvin Philips will be earning 200k a week. No way is he coming to Brighton. Stop this nonsense.

 

[Mancgull]

But what this does indicate is that Chelsea haven’t improved their bid. So we are still in limbo with the obvious impact on Moises. He obviously wants the move but we won’t budge from our position.
If he stays then we’ll have to manage him carefully.
We should have left the point about the right hamstring out of the communication. Everyone knows the situation.

On a wider scenario, the transfer window really should shut before the season starts.

 

[Springal]

Kalvin Philips will be earning 200k a week. No way is he coming to Brighton. Stop this nonsense.

But he’s not playing, and can’t imagine he’d have any suitors willing to pay that.

Could be a season loan perhaps

 

[Zebedee]

We've given him the weekend off to get ready for the new season according to SSN, and fully expect him to be with us next season.

Of course we do........ . Do the club think we're all stupid?

 

[Colonel Mustard]

The hamstring excuse is bothersome because it's such an obvious lie, why do clubs do this?

They have to. If a deal has been done then there will be agreed timelines for press announcements and other PR stuff. And if a deal is advanced but incomplete, you can’t announce that "we’re likely to sell him so we’ve left him out of the squad" as that would undermine final negotiations.

Seriously, what would be a better lie to come out with? At least the 'slight knock' excuse is taken as code for "we’ve been asked not to play him as a deal is close" without the awkwardness of actually having to spell it out.

 

[The Fits]

Thing about Romano is he does know stuff, sadly. He's been on the Kudus tip for months and even lately said 'interest from Chelsea and Arsenal but watch out for Brighton'.
As does the Ecuadorian. Moises is off.

 

[Colonel Mustard]

I don’t understand this line of thinking. He was given a complete rest in January when we were here last. That was during the PL season. He may or may not be leaving (depends whether Chelsea pay up) but his appearance in a meaningless friendly is irrelevant.

Fair point, thanks for the perspective. Must admit I’ve gone 100% overboard on the idea that his absence means he’s definitely going. You’re quite right. They asked him not to attend training in January as his head was a bit messed up after we refused Arsenal's offer. It’s possible we are doing the same now because he’s upset at us not accepting Chelsea’s offer. Perhaps unlikely but absolutely possible.

 

[Cheggers]

Very interesting comnents from PBOBE just now.