Justice
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Glad your not running the club Pascal near the £40m mark Clucas cost £16m and he's not fit to clean his boots.
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[Albion] Which of our players are most likely to be targets of other clubs?
- Thread starter larus
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Glad your not running the club Pascal near the £40m mark Clucas cost £16m and he's not fit to clean his boots.
He seemed pretty happy in the Sky interview that was posted on here yesterday.
martin tyler
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- Jan 25, 2013
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Agree but the scouting network has already done a great job in identifying Connor Goldson. Personally I think he has all the attributes of another outstanding CB at this level
warmleyseagull
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There are plenty looking already. TB openly said at Fan Forum that he regularly receives expressions of interest but not interested in selling
Dunk is the one I'm most worried about losing, however he is also the one we are best equipped to replace given that we have Goldson waiting around who has shown he can compete at this level, and is also a ball playing defender, plus we have Ben White who I am convinced will eventually be a Premier League defender whether that's with us or someone else. I'd say Dunk's 50/50 on staying or going in the summer, he's tied down with us on a decent contract but an offer from the likes of Arsenal may be a difficult one to refuse for both club and him. Who knows, we could have a Burnley situation on our hands where our best defender goes and the replacement already at the club ends up doing an even better job.
I'm less concerned about the likes of Izquierdo, Ryan and Gross however they are also all likely to attract interest. Ryan is good enough for a Top 6 club imo but his interview I read the other week about his fondness for our club and town was a great insight, he's enjoying his football here and with his past experiences at Valencia, he'd know very well that he'd need to carefully contemplate any move. We love him, he loves us, he's in no hurry to leave and I'd be surprised if he did in the near future. Izquierdo has to be our most talented player, we haven't seen the best of him yet which he himself knows, and for that reason I think he'll stay for at least another season to fulfil his potential here. With him now being settled and accustomed to the league, I'm convinced he will cause some serious damage next season should we stay up. There's a few other ones such as Duffy that may be sniffed at a bit, but I'm confident of us being able to keep them, and would be shocked to see us fire selling all of our talent like Southampton have done previously. One or two at most, Chris and Tony know all too well about how important keeping the squad together is, we've seen ruthlessness with the Stephens situation in 16-17 where we could have accepted defeat.
I'd probably be more concerned about the amount of out of contract players that could potentially end up walking away, our HGP numbers will be significantly under what's needed for a full 25 man squad should they all be let go. Rosenior, Krul, and Sidwell surely going puts us on just 5 HGP's and removes a lot of the experience from our squad, and that's assuming Baldock's happy to remain in our reserves for the rest of his contract, plus Goldson will likely either be sold or loaned out if Dunk stays. Could be left with just 3 HGP's when we need 8 for a squad with enough depth, we will not get by next season with a 20-22 man squad. With the potential loss of El Capitan as well, we're looking at a new era for the club and a significant overhaul in the window - need quite a few English players.
I'm less concerned about the likes of Izquierdo, Ryan and Gross however they are also all likely to attract interest. Ryan is good enough for a Top 6 club imo but his interview I read the other week about his fondness for our club and town was a great insight, he's enjoying his football here and with his past experiences at Valencia, he'd know very well that he'd need to carefully contemplate any move. We love him, he loves us, he's in no hurry to leave and I'd be surprised if he did in the near future. Izquierdo has to be our most talented player, we haven't seen the best of him yet which he himself knows, and for that reason I think he'll stay for at least another season to fulfil his potential here. With him now being settled and accustomed to the league, I'm convinced he will cause some serious damage next season should we stay up. There's a few other ones such as Duffy that may be sniffed at a bit, but I'm confident of us being able to keep them, and would be shocked to see us fire selling all of our talent like Southampton have done previously. One or two at most, Chris and Tony know all too well about how important keeping the squad together is, we've seen ruthlessness with the Stephens situation in 16-17 where we could have accepted defeat.
I'd probably be more concerned about the amount of out of contract players that could potentially end up walking away, our HGP numbers will be significantly under what's needed for a full 25 man squad should they all be let go. Rosenior, Krul, and Sidwell surely going puts us on just 5 HGP's and removes a lot of the experience from our squad, and that's assuming Baldock's happy to remain in our reserves for the rest of his contract, plus Goldson will likely either be sold or loaned out if Dunk stays. Could be left with just 3 HGP's when we need 8 for a squad with enough depth, we will not get by next season with a 20-22 man squad. With the potential loss of El Capitan as well, we're looking at a new era for the club and a significant overhaul in the window - need quite a few English players.
StonehamPark
#Brighton-Nil
Interesting point of view. Definitley agree he had lots of variety vs Swansea, today however I thought he cut in every time!
portslade seagull
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Can't see anybody leaving apart from squad player's. Dunk and the like would only go if the club wanted them to
The longer the season goes on the more I think any team wanting to buy Dunk has to buy Duffy too.
Hanson & Lawrenson, Pallister & Bruce, Adams & Bould don't come round too often.
The fact that they are both only 26 and have a good 10 years ahead of them, is even more staggering.
Hanson & Lawrenson, Pallister & Bruce, Adams & Bould don't come round too often.
The fact that they are both only 26 and have a good 10 years ahead of them, is even more staggering.
To add to this, can also then sell the club to potential signings that we will allow players to furfill their potential to play at the highest level, rather than stem their growth like Southampton attempted with Van Dijk.
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warmleyseagull
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Question is where targets would go. Top 6 obviously (and yes, I would include Arsenal) so you have to ask which of our players would fit in with any of those. Don't mean NSC thinks they would, but whether realistically the management of those clubs thinks so. I am just not sure that even Dunk is quite proven enough to be SEEN as a Champions League defender. We would say he is, but we don't buy players for top 6. At this stage, I can't think of any who are likely to attract attention; maybe in a season's time but not now.
Overseas is very unlikely so only other realistic source of interest is the more established teams outside top 6: Everton and, er,er, can't think of anyone else. Guess players' agents might get tempted by better wages anywhere (Albion are 2nd lowest wage players in PL) but that is rectifiable where they are now unless TB gets very hung up on salary cap.
Overseas is very unlikely so only other realistic source of interest is the more established teams outside top 6: Everton and, er,er, can't think of anyone else. Guess players' agents might get tempted by better wages anywhere (Albion are 2nd lowest wage players in PL) but that is rectifiable where they are now unless TB gets very hung up on salary cap.
Dunk is terrible I tell you. Don't people remember those reckless challenges that would get him sent off in crucial games in previous years. As for the amount of own goals this season? At last Lewis realised today which goal he should be aiming for. Ewe is just waiting for his chance. No chance a big club will be in for him any time soon.
BUTTERBALL
East Stand Brighton Boyz
At this rate it would probably be easier to name the players that WON'T be targets.
Lewis Dunk would have to be top of the list of prized assets. Arsenal should definitely be looking for someone of his quality.
Lewis Dunk would have to be top of the list of prized assets. Arsenal should definitely be looking for someone of his quality.
GT49er
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Dunk and Van Dyck could seem a pretty attractive proposition to some, too.
BensGrandad
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I think that Arsenal will come knocking with an offer for either Dunk or Duffy as regards the rest I do not envisage any offers. Should somebody come in for Stephens or Gross would Wilshire be available to replace them.
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HellBilly
Did I read or hear that Arsenal have offered him a contract allegedly for less than he is on now, and he has obviously rejected it.
I can see him here actually.