[Albion] Valentín Barco **Signed 20/01/24**

[Bakero]

 

[Hugo Rune]

I am filing this under “not coming to the Albion”

Greed will be the decider and we are not the Golden Goose. Playing time and a pathway to the first team almost certainly not a top priority. Agent will swing this imo

It was still on as of yesterday.

Entra Barco, sale De la Cruz: el cambio que miran todos los hinchas de Boca - TyC Sports

El juvenil del Xeneize pasará a ser el jugador con la ficha más alta del país tras la partida del uruguayo al Flamengo.

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We have quite the reputation for enhancing the careers of SA talent. If the agent wants a reasonable pay day (Barco is rumoured to be on a buyout clause) followed by, potentially, a huge sum going his way (Caicedo style), we are a great option.

 

[GT49er]

I am filing this under “not coming to the Albion”

Greed will be the decider and we are not the Golden Goose. Playing time and a pathway to the first team almost certainly not a top priority. Agent will swing this imo

Perhaps another case of being 'found out' - we seem to be experiencing it on the pitch, and maybe it's happening off the pitch too - bigger clubs look to see who we are interested in and come in with a higher offer (but a lot less than they might pay us after a year playing for us) - see Nunez, Kudus - now maybe Barco too?

 

[Stumpy Tim]

Perhaps another case of being 'found out' - we seem to be experiencing it on the pitch, and maybe it's happening off the pitch too - bigger clubs look to see who we are interested in and come in with a higher offer (but a lot less than they might pay us after a year playing for us) - see Nunez, Kudus - now maybe Barco too?

Biggest myth going around is that clubs buy players just because we're interested in them. Man City have been tracking this guy longer than us for example. If it was true, all an agent would have to do is put out a false rumour we're interested and it's a pay day. It's nonsense

 

[GT49er]

Biggest myth going around is that clubs buy players just because we're interested in them. Man City have been tracking this guy longer than us for example. If it was true, all an agent would have to do is put out a false rumour we're interested and it's a pay day. It's nonsense

...... and agents don't do that?

 

[Rookie]

I am filing this under “not coming to the Albion”

Greed will be the decider and we are not the Golden Goose. Playing time and a pathway to the first team almost certainly not a top priority. Agent will swing this imo

Wouldn’t be so sure

 

[Flounce]

Wouldn’t be so sure

I like having a glass half empty approach to transfer targets, expect the worst to avoid disappointment and love it when I’m wrong

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

...... and agents don't do that?

Yes agents do put stories out there but the whole notion that all an agent has to do is say we are interested in their player and it will have Man Utd, Liverpool, Chelsea and Man City sticking in bids in nonsense. These clubs will already be well aware of any player we are interested in through their own scouting networks anyway. They'll have already looked at the player and considered if he'd fit in etc, if they are interested they are interested. They might be promoted to move quicker if another club comes in for him but they aren't suddenly going to go "here Brighton are interested in this lad, lets buy him" just because our name is mentioned like they've never heard of him before.

 

[peterward]

of interest to strasbourg, which basically means chelsea



winstanley re-using his old notes again it would seem

Chelsea transfer policy algorithm

Just copy Brighton

 

[Hugo Rune]

The seagulls social boys seem to think that Facu is do a lot of tapping up at the moment.

 

[Bakero]

Translation?!

Some people/person that runs a social media account called Seagulls Social are claiming that Buonanotte is spreading the good word about the Albion (I presume)

 

[Billy the Fish]

Translation?!

*doing

 

[Bakero]

I suspect MacAllister and his brother have played up as have our scouts and I’m sure Facu would love some compatriots but surely we are in no position to get into a bidding war with Citeh or Chelsea?

As far as the fee is concerned, it's just a matter of meeting the release clause. We won't beat them on wages but the player might see that he has a better chance of getting game time with us and his agent must see the possibility of a second pay day if he signs for us.

 

[Zeberdi]

As far as the fee is concerned, it's just a matter of meeting the release clause. We won't beat them on wages but the player might see that he has a better chance of getting game time with us and his agent must see the possibility of a second pay day if he signs for us.

It would be a real coup but then no one would beleive Fati chose to come to Brighton either.

What works in our favour is that Citeh are not likely to put him into the squad but send him directly out on loan to another club (leicester?) so I completely agree, as far as Citeh are concerned we’d be the more attractive option in terms of game time - but they aren’t the only ones. We are obviously serious because we’ve been looking at him for months but I don’t even think we’ve made any offers yet or got into any serious negotiations have we or know if Barco is signing a new contract (which would make him much more expensive).

 

[BRIGHT ON Q]

Apparently Facu has told him the weather is shit over here

 

[Bakero]

It would be a real coup but then no one would beleive Fati chose to come to Brighton either.

What works in our favour is that Citeh are not likely to put him into the squad but send him directly out on loan to another club (leicester?) so I completely agree, as far as Citeh are concerned we’d be the more attractive option in terms of game time - but they aren’t the only ones. We are obviously serious because we’ve been looking at him for months but I don’t even think we’ve made any offers yet or got into any serious negotiations have we or know if Barco is signing a new contract (which would make him much more expensive).

Reports from Argentina say we haven't made an offer yet. Also, no suggestions that he's going to sign a new contract with Boca.

 

[GingerBeerMan]

Perhaps another case of being 'found out' - we seem to be experiencing it on the pitch, and maybe it's happening off the pitch too - bigger clubs look to see who we are interested in and come in with a higher offer (but a lot less than they might pay us after a year playing for us) - see Nunez, Kudus - now maybe Barco too?

Highest rated young fullback in the world, I think Man City knew about him already.

 

[Stumpy Tim]

...... and agents don't do that?

Probably, which is why other clubs don't just buy players because we're allegedly interested in them. You've proven my point

 

[Hugo Rune]

Chelsea transfer policy algorithm

Just copy Brighton

Hopefully, the FA/Premier League catch up with these cheats (Citeh also) ASAP. A transfer ban for them both in January would be sweet.

Chelsea FFP investigation latest as Man City and Arsenal await outcome

Financial rules have been at the forefront of the Premier League in recent weeks and Chelsea are now awaiting an investigation into past allegations

www.football.london

 

[GT49er]

I posted this above - perhaps you didn’t see it? Nothing to do with being ‘found out’.

Chelsea step up pursuit of Man City target Valentin Barco

Chelsea plan to rival Man City to the signing of Boca Juniors defender Valentin Barco.

www.90min.com

Yes I did see it. October 27th.

I also saw this: https://www.northstandchat.com/threads/valentin-barco.402906/#post-10782056
(August 15th.)

I rest my case.