[Albion] Would YOU take £50m for Ben White?

[JamesAndTheGiantHead]

The question is essentially ‘would you weaken the position you’re strongest in to strengthen the position you’re weakest in’.

So yes.

 

[Mellotron]

Shit yeah. Financial security for me and my family for life. Of course I would.

 

[Dickie1965]

If you're going to be a spelling policeman, best to get Panini correct.

 

[papajaff]

If you're still worrying about Panini (Pannini, Paninni, whatever) stickers, perhaps you're not quite ready for t'internet!

Just a bit of a fun observation, no harm meant. A full apology offered.

 

[GT49er]

Just a bit of a fun observation, no harm meant. A full apology offered.

Ditto.

 

[halbpro]

£50m is a great fee for him. Shame he didn't play at the Euros, we could possibly have wrung out another £5m or so. I think it's probably around the right price, and we can easily invest it into other areas. I would be very slightly concerned about who picks up his starting spot as things stand, but we could see Burn move back into the middle or maybe even a space re-opening for Duffy.

 

[HastingsSeagull]

If he wants to go which is understandable to earn much more and for a club historically on another level (if not right now) then yes at 50 but f-no at any of the other stupid offers. This hit his price tag so fine.

Shows to other young players especially English/British ones that we are a good move for them plus made the club a lot of money. If he does well there also adds prestige. Would love to have a couple more stories like this to add over the next few years.

He's also at a position we have 2 better players (right now though agree B.W. MIGHT turn out better by their age) and insane depth at.

Good deal, but would have happily turned it down for now if he wanted to stay instead and if was a small club like leeds offering the 50M.

 

[HastingsSeagull]

Also shows other Prem clubs we'll hold out for our asking price. Which is very important.

 

[nwgull]

£50m is a great fee for him. Shame he didn't play at the Euros, we could possibly have wrung out another £5m or so. I think it's probably around the right price, and we can easily invest it into other areas. I would be very slightly concerned about who picks up his starting spot as things stand, but we could see Burn move back into the middle or maybe even a space re-opening for Duffy.

It’ll be Veltman, surely? I can’t see Duffy getting anywhere near a Potter starting 11 again.

 

[Thompson720]

With a heavy heart, I'm gutted to see him go, but £50m is an unreal amount for any club! How much did it cost to build the AMEX, near the 100m region to start with? Mental.

I just hope if we are to reinvest in say a striker, clubs won't have us over a barrel cos we're now 50m better off...

 

[Stat Brother]

I'd have taken £5m cash with the rest of the deal being made up by Tangtastics.

 

[Perkino]

I would be trying to convince him that moving now means he would be fighting for a place in an Arsenal side who are likely to be challenging for a top 10 finish, whereas he could stay and leave with 2/3 years experience and be a certain starter for Liverpool, Man United, Chelsea, Spurs for many years to come. However we should allow him to public ally follow either route to demonstrate to others that the path to the top exists as Brighton, what we cannot afford to do is hold onto him against his will

 

[Icy Gull]

Not if he wanted to stay but I guess he is desperate to move to a bigger club and the wage rise will be nice and transfers like this are what the club has been working towards.

 

[darkwolf666]

I’m a little concerned, that if this deal goes through, that many Brighton fans are expecting us to splash the cash (on a striker/sticker).

For me, I’m not so convinced we will and think we are more likely to largely make do with what we’ve got and hope/trust the recruitment team can find a gem or two at the cheaper end of the market...!

 

[Eeyore]

I would definitely take £50m for Ben White.

I'm not sure what I would do with it though. I'd probably give a lot to charity and maybe go on holiday.

 

[Insel affe]

I would definitely take £50m for Ben White.

I'm not sure what I would do with it though. I'd probably give a lot to charity and maybe go on holiday.

To where, at the moment Wales ?

 

[portslade seagull]

I'll wait until the club confirm it

 

[Eeyore]

To where, at the moment Wales ?

Isle of Wight, perhaps. Or maybe Paignton.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

No - I honestly think we should hold out for more - £10m short for me. £60m up front plus add-ons

Current England international with massive potential.

A different time but is Wann-Bissaka really better than White, arguably a less key position as well.


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[bluenitsuj]

Not if it is Arsenal. I would push for 60 just because they are such a joke club.

Other clubs I would take 50. Ben has only played in our first team for a year so no great loss and we have Veltman to slot straight in.