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[Albion] Carlos Baleba SINGS a 5-year deal
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De Zerbi speaks of two attacking players ,maybe the Baleba deal is almost over the line.
Apparently, he said a left back too according to the Athletic.
Can never have to much cover for positions. Especially with Europe beckoning.
Price, not value.
A player's either worth X amount or they aren't.
If somebody's willing to pay whatever then good for them, but there's no point us paying over the odds for somebody who's not worth it.
That’s pretty much how it works. I agree.
When clubs come after our players and rival fans moan about the high prices, we give them pelters because we don't need to sell etc. But when we are after someone, we moan that they are hiking the price up. It works both ways. Other clubs will be watching how we operate and do similar.
Whitechapel
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Our transfers flying to Biggin Hill has been discussed and confirmed for a number of years hasn’t it? Most notably with Ali J, when people were waiting to see if he was signing for us or Leicester.
um bongo molongo
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It’s an interesting dynamic now we have de Zerbi. Obviously the club don’t want to declare their hand publically but RDZ i think is using these pressers to apply some pressure. As he should - it’s right that the manager pushes for what he needs but that the club pushes to get only the right players and the right prices. It’s a healthy tension (that could of course become unhealthy if we get no one over the line…).
The fact he mentioned an attacker I think means he doesn’t see Buonanotte as ready to step in. Fingers crossed Palmer is pushing for a move - he’s played 10 mins in the PL this season and they’ve since signed Doku. At 21 he may feel he needs to play…
The fact he mentioned an attacker I think means he doesn’t see Buonanotte as ready to step in. Fingers crossed Palmer is pushing for a move - he’s played 10 mins in the PL this season and they’ve since signed Doku. At 21 he may feel he needs to play…
nwgull
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Definitely the first time I’ve noticed it, and I’ve followed near enough every transfer window for the last 10-11 seasons!,
Deadly Danson
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My favourite day on NSC. Watching that plane head north and suddenly turn left towards Biggin Hill was great fun. Shame Ali J was a little bit of a dud.
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You better Baleba it
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Ask Chelsea.
willalbion
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So it means it’s either happening or it’s not?
Green Cross Code Man
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please do a deep dive on carlos baleba's proposed move to brighton, describing the attributes he will bring and how brighton's manager will use him
Haha, I asked Bard:
And the response I got was remarkably similar in style although at least Bard got the manager right!
Carlos Baleba is a 19-year-old midfielder who has been playing for Lille in Ligue 1 since 2021. He is a highly rated young player who has been linked with a move to a number of top clubs, including Brighton.
Baleba is a versatile midfielder who can play in a number of positions, including as a central midfielder, defensive midfielder, and left midfielder. He is strong in possession and has a good passing range. He is also a good tackler and is not afraid to put in a hard shift.
Baleba's proposed move to Brighton would be a good fit for both the club and the player. Brighton are looking for a young, talented midfielder to replace Moises Caicedo, who has moved to Chelsea. Baleba would be a good fit for Brighton's style of play, which is based on possession and attacking football.
Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi is likely to use Baleba as a central midfielder in his 4-3-3 formation. Baleba would be tasked with providing cover for the back four and helping to control possession in midfield. He would also be expected to make forward runs and contribute to the attack.
Baleba's arrival at Brighton would be a major coup for the club. He is a highly rated young player who has the potential to be a star in the Premier League. If he can adapt to the English game, he could be a key player for Brighton for many years to come.
Here is a more detailed look at Baleba's strengths and weaknesses:
Strengths:
- Strong in possession
- Good passing range
- Good tackler
- Not afraid to put in a hard shift
- Versatile
- Can be caught out of position sometimes
- Not the quickest player
- Needs to improve his decision-making in the final third
Justice
Dangerous Idiot
Key player for many years to come 
one good season and the lockers being cleaned out.
one good season and the lockers being cleaned out.Chelsea's recruitment reminds me of the scene from Planet of The Apes where the apes on horseback round up the human's with nets. Maybe someone on NSC can replicate that scene with the apes in Chelsea shirts, could be amusing.