[Albion] Would you sell Lewis Dunk for £5m?

[leigull]

As mentioned a few times before, to get Hune and Goldson in as Dunk replacements, plus a good few million quid on top of that, is great business. Shame to lose another local lad but it could fund a large part of our transfer window spend in one swoop.#

Article up on the official site about Goldson leaving Wolves when he was younger as he was depressed at the lack of first team action. Would he have joined us knowing he's 4th choice? I am sure Dunk is off, just down to how much the club can get for him.

 

[brakespear]

The club have reportedly turned down £5M so the answer must be no.

To be fair they didn't ask me first. And the answer to the question is yes, I would

 

[Iamapen15]

In the absence of an option of.. 'No to a Championship team, but Yes to a Premier League team', I voted NO.

 

[GT49er]

Why the two separate categories for 'Yes?' - wasn't really necessary was it?

I voted for 'Yes' - don't want to lose Dunk, but every player has a price, and I think £5M is the price for Dunk.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

In the absence of an option of.. 'No to a Championship team, but Yes to a Premier League team', I voted NO.

That is my thinking.

 

[Stato]

Would you?

You'll need to provide me with some background information:

Does the club need £5M to either (a) sign another player who would improve the first team squad, or (b) pay for the players already signed whilst continuing within the allowable budget framed by the chairman?

Does Dunk want to leave?

If he wants to stay, but wants an improved deal, can the club afford this? Do his demands fit within the club's wage structure?

Where would he be going?

If to a Championship rival, would it be considered that strengthening them would jeopardise Brighton's chance of success this season?

How is the £5M to be paid?

Are there any potential add ons?

And, most importantly:

Am I allowed to spend a percentage of the fee gained on pies and cake?

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

It's all about the sell-on fee, as we'd be gutted if he moved on for 8-10 million in 2 or 3 years.

50% sell-on, no less.

 

[pasty]

Not to Fulham. 5M to Newcastle, yes.

This. Would not like to see him go to another Championship club. But if he wants to take the next step up and try his luck in the prem, then good luck to the fella.

 

[jameswestport]

Surely we should do our very best to keep him as his value will only go up!

 

[No. 25]

No.

I don't believe that we would be able to sign anybody as good to replace him.

And whilst £5m is obviously a lot money, as we've seen from the sales from the previous couple of seasons, only a fraction of that would be reinvested into the squad.

 

[symyjym]

Not if I knew I could get £7m for him.