It's Quiet 18 - Wanna ring the bell?

[Coatigan]

Enciso isn't even a winger. He's a 10/second striker, and that's where he's played the majority of his football. So I'm not sure why we would sign him when we already have Alvarez who is a far better player and still can't quite fit into the current system.

I agree, but as a hypothetical, between him and Mitoma, his profile fits our type of signing more.

 

[foggy1974]

Enciso isn't even a winger. He's a 10/second striker, and that's where he's played the majority of his football. So I'm not sure why we would sign him when we already have Alvarez who is a far better player and still can't quite fit into the current system.

Would he be Kevs successor

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Would he be Kevs successor

No chance.

Like I said, at the moment, he's a poor man's Alvarez.

 

[Willtaylor]

Enciso isn't even a winger. He's a 10/second striker, and that's where he's played the majority of his football. So I'm not sure why we would sign him when we already have Alvarez who is a far better player and still can't quite fit into the current system.

Played on the right numerous times in his career, definitely comfortable and good enough to play on the right

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Played on the right numerous times in his career, definitely comfortable and good enough to play on the right

8. He's played on the right 8 times in his career. 7 of those were in Paraguay.

 

[Stoned Rose]

Grealish is a great wide player, but he not what I would describe as a winger

We’ve had this Grealish argument 6 million times on here mate.

You’re right, but there are hundreds on here who’ll say you’re not.

 

[nmc]

tolmie has liked tweets about mitoma and caicedo

@tolmie's hairdoo liked my tweet about Billy Gilmour !

 

[nmc]

That's a tough one. I think Tolmie suggested it would be a bit of a swap deal. Essentially, we give them Palmer + money for one of their players. I don't know what is Palmer worth, though. 30m quid?

Palmer to Chelsea for £100m next summer!

 

[Ajm1985]

Stating 'my' price is as meaningless as you stating your price. And of course 2 years left matters, particularly in the context of everything else I said. I am willing to fucking bet we don't sign Mitoma for 50m, that's how strongly I feel about that overblown sudden desperation for a new signing. He would be a decent addition to the team, just in case it reads like I am shitting on the player. I am not. I am shitting on the mooted price.

I reiterated the price in the article, whereas you have plucked a value out that seemingly ignores the fact that Mitoma is a Brighton player. What about how they sold White for £50m, Cucurella for £60m + and have rebuffed bids of up to £80m for Caicedo, makes you think they would value Mitoma at £25m? They wouldn't, it's your valuation and however accurate you feel it is, it makes no difference. The fact that he's not in the final year of his contract, means that Brighton aren't in a situation where they are desperate to sell (if he doesn't sign a new contract).

I don't think City will sign Mitoma and barring a clause like MacAllister had, I doubt any club will sign him for £50m. But, considering what Brighton are like, if City wanted to buy him, £50m would be surprising.

 

[not my fault!]

Palmer to Chelsea for £100m next summer!

With a £10m buy back no doubt lol.

 

[Coatigan]

I reiterated the price in the article, whereas you have plucked a value out that seemingly ignores the fact that Mitoma is a Brighton player. What about how they sold White for £50m, Cucurella for £60m + and have rebuffed bids of up to £80m for Caicedo, makes you think they would value Mitoma at £25m? They wouldn't, it's your valuation and however accurate you feel it is, it makes no difference. The fact that he's not in the final year of his contract, means that Brighton aren't in a situation where they are desperate to sell (if he doesn't sign a new contract).

I don't think City will sign Mitoma and barring a clause like MacAllister had, I doubt any club will sign him for £50m. But, considering what Brighton are like, if City wanted to buy him, £50m would be surprising.

That's fair. Cucurella was a Barcelona academy player they paid over 20m for. White has the English premium. Caicedo I agree is crazy money, but they know it is Bohely paying it. Mitoma is different, a 2.5m punt back from a loan to Belgium, with a purple patch under a new manager that got a team clicking.

 

[Ajm1985]

That's fair. Cucurella was a Barcelona academy player they paid over 20m for. White has the English premium. Caicedo I agree is crazy money, but they know it is Bohely paying it. Mitoma is different, a 2.5m punt back from a loan to Belgium, with a purple patch under a new manager that got a team clicking.

True! It would be more prudent to see how he plays for another year, but by that stage he'd more than likely have signed a new contract etc. By the names that are being mentioned (Olise, Doku, Mitoma) it does seem like City are trying to see if there is any value in the market.

 

[Keeper!]

We’ve had this Grealish argument 6 million times on here mate.

You’re right, but there are hundreds on here who’ll say you’re not.

We simply no longer play with wingers.

Peak Sterling and Sane were old fashioned wingers, Grealish and to an extend Mahrez simply are not.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Maybe but is Doyle not a little too "industrial" for their style?

I like Doyle, great attitude, just not sure he is good enough at a high PL level and Brighton are at a very high technical level.

He completely bossed a Spurs midfield last season and looked a cut above in a promotion winning Blades team.He is superb on the ball,his passing and set pieces are his strength,he may not be a starter,but he'd be a very useful player for them.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

We simply no longer play with wingers.

Peak Sterling and Sane were old fashioned wingers, Grealish and to an extend Mahrez simply are not.

In what world is Mahrez not a winger?

That's like saying Aguero wasn't a striker because he wasn't a target man.

 

[TonyColemansbagofapples]

I think Brighton wants him on a permanent deal, but we can insert a buy-back option.

Brighton would have to agree to that buy back option.

 

[Stoned Rose]

We simply no longer play with wingers.

Peak Sterling and Sane were old fashioned wingers, Grealish and to an extend Mahrez simply are not.

Mahrez is about as winger as it gets mate.

But I agree re Grealish.

 

[Cobwebcat]

Ha! Just that there might be some rumours out soon! Not another nailed on signing or anything

Today? I need distracting from penalties!

 

[Brewster's millions]

Quick question then, both to play devil’s advocate a bit and also to distract from those stuffy bastards winning today.

If we were to sell Laporte, Bernado and Phillips over the remainder of the window, and bring in Caicedo, Sane and Wirtz (or players in their positions of similar calibre), would the squad be better or worse off?

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

Where's that two sips guy still no flipping transfer news!:))