Oliver Burke

[Paris]

12 million euros , 5 year deal apparently.

Odd move. Saw on Twitter a few days ago that Bayern MUNCHEN were interested .

Thought it was a hoax when I first read he's gone to Leipzig


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Some Forest fans seem to think owner Fawaz is asset stripping. Worth a cheeky bid for Assombalonga me thinks.

 

[The Sock of Poskett]

Given that Forest have nutured him from a young age, and the lad has been pivotal in their free-scoring start to the season, I'd imagine Forest fans are seriously LIVID

 

[Bakero]

Brave move. Good luck to him.

 

[Stat Brother]

Brave move. Good luck to him.

Great to see.

We might not be so bloody shitehouse at international level, if our stars actually learned their trade across the continent.

 

[Paris]

He's a Scot.

 

[edna krabappel]

Great to see.

We might not be so bloody shitehouse at international level, if our stars actually learned their trade across the continent.

Agreed. I suspect there's probably a lot to do with money in this move, as it sounds like RB Leipzig are going all in thanks to the money from their sponsors. That said, it could be fantastic for his development (as a person as well as a footballer) to experience a different culture, language and game. Slight pity that he's Scottish, as he's looked rather good when I've seen him.

I wish him well. Which I'm sure he'll be delighted to hear

 

[Jim in the West]

Agreed. I suspect there's probably a lot to do with money in this move, as it sounds like RB Leipzig are going all in thanks to the money from their sponsors. That said, it could be fantastic for his development (as a person as well as a footballer) to experience a different culture, language and game. Slight pity that he's Scottish, as he's looked rather good when I've seen him.

I wish him well. Which I'm sure he'll be delighted to hear

Agreed - guy has a great future ahead of him. Wish more British players would take a risk and play abroad.

 

[BensGrandad]

Scottish press say the fee is £15m.

 

[brighton rock]

Lived up to his name

 

[Bakero]

Lived up to his name

In what way?

 

[brighton rock]

Should have stayed on England

 

[Ernest]

Just been promoted to the Bundesliga, it's like a TOP German youngster SINGING for Burnley

 

[sussex_guy2k2]

Fair play to the lad. It's good to see British players going abroad.

Forest fans must be livid though.

 

[brighton rock]

We want to see the best youngster playing in this country not going to a poor part of Germany

 

[Ernest]

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/28/sports/soccer/bundesliga-rb-leipzig-red-bull.html?_r=0

 

[Bakero]

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/28/sports/soccer/bundesliga-rb-leipzig-red-bull.html?_r=0

Interesting read.

 

[saafend_seagull]

£13m, insane. Knockaert definitely worth £15m.


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[seagulls99]

Interesting read.

Also interesting how their manager/sporting director Ralf Rangnick has a Sussex connection- he used to play for Southwick, also went to Sussex uni.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralf_Rangnick

 

[perseus]

In 50 years of watching the Albion I have only see two players I thought sign him quick before somebody else does that.

One was Gary Williams (Preston NE) and the other Oliver Burke.

Even with a sure fire star there is always a risk that injury could disrupt his career. Could have been a scoop signing like Lawrenson and he equivalent transfer fee was about he same.

I think we could use a speed merchant (not made of glass, stronger like Burke). Can stretch the opposing defences in game like Newcastle, when the opposition has strong starts.

Newcastle game for them was like our start against Wednesday, when we got burned out a bit in the second half. If we had fluked an equaliser up there it could have been a 1-1 (majority prediction).

Well that's number one on my wish list gone already. Number two Lookman is not nearly so promising.

 

[GT49er]

Scottish press say the fee is £15m.

They've bought Scotland?