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

[Whitechapel]

Myself and @dazzer6666 have been onto his bullshit for a while - sad to out so much time into making stuff up to our fanbase - some of whom are gullible enough to believe it!

He’s been called out a fair times and still got a few bits of completely wrong stuff up. It’s a shame people believe he is some ITK

To be fair to them, they called a couple of squads correct early on, the most notable being Duffus in the squad.

It was either a hugely lucky shot in the dark, an incredibly smart educated guess or they had some very limited insider knowledge (they know Duffus who let it slip for example). I can understand people thinking he had some level of information about squads, but when it becomes transfers/injuries too? Laughable.

That’s the main problem with all these ITK accounts (apart from them being massive losers) - they get too big for their own boots and instantly overreach. Milfhunter was a prime example. He “broke” Mwepu signing for us, apparently because he had contacts in Red Bull. Mwepu signs for us and the next thing you know he’s claiming we’re signing Luis Diaz from Porto. How would you know you twat?

It’s like a psychic guessing your dead nans name right and then using that as a basis to tell you next weeks lottery numbers.

 

[Uh_huh_him]

I totally get all of that. He seems to be advised well and I think he'll get him.

I'm just saying I'm surprised we haven't heard more teams linked to him, is all. If he's half as good as it seems he is, £10m is an utter steal.

One of the SA journos is saying his ceiling is higher than all of the other SA players we've picked up (ie Caicedo, Enciso, Estupinan, Mac Allister) - that's a big statement.

But it is pretty easy to hype up young talent.
We do it all the time.
Many more youngsters have the potential to be a great player, than actually become one.

Caicedo, Mac Allister and Buananotte were all hyped up, but needed significant time to adjust to Europe/Premier League.
Whereas Enciso was considered to be a lesser prospect, but needed much less time to adapt.

I'm sure Barco is an exceptional prospect, but there are no guarantees.

 

[bluenitsuj]

This is dragging on now.

 

[peterward]

This is dragging on now.

This is nothing. Enciso took a couple of windows, Jonathan Calleri is still ongoing for 8 years!

 

[FatSuperman]

This is dragging on now.

Bit like Dry January tbh.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

This is nothing. Enciso took a couple of windows, Jonathan Calleri is still ongoing for 8 years!

I'm starting to think we'll never win his signature!

 

[hans kraay fan club]

This is dragging on now.

The seemingly reasonable narrative from Saturday, was that we'd made our final offer (of $10.5m plus 10%) and that Barco's camp have told Boca that they want the move, and they have until Tuesday to accept the offer, or they will activate the release mechanism.

If we get no news tomorrow, then you can start to get twitchy...

 

[schmunk]

I'm starting to think we'll never win his signature!

He's apparently holding out until we confirm Kanchelskis.

 

[Flounce]

He's apparently holding out until we confirm Kanchelskis.

And Owen leaves the Grand

 

[A1X]

for those following a certain Mr Lion and their predictions.

- The deal isn't done
- Not sure why anybody will be going to Brighton - given the players, club and manager will be in Dubai on their mid season break.
- Barco anyway almost certainly will be on international duty in the pre Olympic u23 tournament in Venezuela so not available until mid February so even if the deal goes through will not necessarily be headed to the south coast. "in the next few days".

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Barco walking into Lancing next week

 

[ConfusedGloryHunter]

Whilst I do enjoy the excitement of transfer rumours, it does lead to some epic theorising on here if the player doesn't sign within a day or two!

I blame 24 hour news channels.

It is a multi million pound deal being negotiated by professionals. It takes time. It isnt Barry Fry on the blower any more.

 

[AstroSloth]

The seemingly reasonable narrative from Saturday, was that we'd made our final offer (of $10.5m plus 10%) and that Barco's camp have told Boca that they want the move, and they have until Tuesday to accept the offer, or they will activate the release mechanism.

If we get no news tomorrow, then you can start to get twitchy...

Following on, the reason it's set at Tuesday is his release clause has a further clause that in the last 20 days of the window it becomes $14m instead.

 

[lawros left foot]

This is nothing. Enciso took a couple of windows, Jonathan Calleri is still ongoing for 8 years!

#holdthenerve

 

[Eeyore]

This is dragging on now.

It really isn't. Transfers only drag on because folk look at the threads too much

 

[Seasider78]

I totally get all of that. He seems to be advised well and I think he'll get him.

I'm just saying I'm surprised we haven't heard more teams linked to him, is all. If he's half as good as it seems he is, £10m is an utter steal.

One of the SA journos is saying his ceiling is higher than all of the other SA players we've picked up (ie Caicedo, Enciso, Estupinan, Mac Allister) - that's a big statement.

Looks like an incredible deal and one you can’t really lose on. I am sure there have been approaches but if the player insisted on first team football in PL then we are probably one of only ones who can credibly offer that. I also suspect pervis is going to be the summers must have Brighton player which makes it great timing for him to be joining

 

[Questions]

Kind of agree. I've been 'Ginge' at just about every football and cricket team I've played for in the last 40 years. When it is not meant as a slight, then its not a slight - as far as I'm concerned, at least.

I was a copperknob as a kid. That’s what my mum called me. Never bothered me at all.

 

[Questions]

He’s going to be shocked by our amazing atmosphere compared to to the morgue that’s Boca.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

They can’t hold us to ransom as he has a release clause.
However, I think we have previously offered something like $9m in two instalments and a 10% sell on.
However, it seems like they want the $10m all upfront.
Comes across as a bit short sighted from their perspective unless they have a cash flow issue.
10% of a potential sell on of say $40m would make our offer far better. They seem to want the money now which is possibly to sign a replacement asap.
Looks like he’s ours anyway.
Reported that personal terms already done.

Think we’ve done them a favour by giving them the two options.
I read somewhere that we would need to sell him on for £48m for Boca to benefit in the long term.

Maybe they are skint and need it now or not willing to take the risk? Fine, we’ve given them the option, instigate the release clause tonight and it’s done

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Has he sung yet?

 

[Swegulls]

Let’s just trust Boca! They got their team colors from the Swedish flag, what can go wrong?!