Devil-Dick Willie 3,253 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 5 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Still think it's weird they're now saying "we don't want to pay over the odds on a player" a year after spending an insane amount on Grealish. Especially because I think Cucurella would actually fit in at City, unlike Grealish, and they'd only have to pay a bit more than what they'd already bid... as opposed to going way over what they initially bid on Grealish to land him. Nah that's simple. You MUST play a certain number of Englishmen. English players aren't exactly the ones lighting up the league, so the ones that go into your team without making it worse are ironically the most expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander 166 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Pleaded with this based on what I saw last season and also suggests Chilwell's recovery is not straightforward. Really surprised City did not raise their offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Blue 1,901 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 3 hours ago, Waylander said: Pleaded with this based on what I saw last season and also suggests Chilwell's recovery is not straightforward. Really surprised City did not raise their offer. We value him at £30million, he was only ever going to be backup for Cancelo so probably why we have walked away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,267 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 4 minutes ago, Happy Blue said: We value him at £30million, he was only ever going to be backup for Cancelo so probably why we have walked away Who's plan B? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Blue 1,901 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 30 minutes ago, Cicero said: Who's plan B? Nothing concreate yet but we have Wison-Esbrand a very promising academy player and Ake who can cover LB too, really we don't need to buy cover, if we are going to splash big money at that position we are better off getting a player like Davies or Gosens etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil 1,179 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 6 hours ago, Happy Blue said: 1 goal and 1 assist, he might be good in defence but just not worth that kind of money to us when he'd just be cover too. Hopefully we find a player that's good in attack too Honestly if he'd signed he'd be the best prospect in world football. He's an absolute flyer, up and down and whilst he may not have that many assists I wonder how many of Brighton's goals came from hard work and endeavour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,267 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Behind only TAA and Robertson in progressive passes from a full/wing back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Blue 1,901 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 30 minutes ago, Devil said: Honestly if he'd signed he'd be the best prospect in world football. He's an absolute flyer, up and down and whilst he may not have that many assists I wonder how many of Brighton's goals came from hard work and endeavour. I've not taken much interest in him tbh so just going off he's stats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Blue 1,901 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 24 minutes ago, Cicero said: Behind only TAA and Robertson in progressive passes from a full/wing back. Do you think he will start for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,267 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Just now, Happy Blue said: Do you think he will start for you? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,189 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 6 hours ago, Devil-Dick Willie said: Nah that's simple. You MUST play a certain number of Englishmen. English players aren't exactly the ones lighting up the league, so the ones that go into your team without making it worse are ironically the most expensive. I guess that’s a serious problem for sides that don’t use their academies. Which tbf City does sometimes… so I still think it’s weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Blue 1,901 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Cicero said: Yes. He might be worth the money for you lot then, if we bought him Walker & Cancelo would still be first choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Blue 971 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Screams panic buy, but if he does sign i wish him well and i hope he can repay the fee in good games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,267 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Wouldn't consider him a panic buy. Cucurella has spent a season shining in probably the most similar system to ours stylistically (back 3, fluid, pressing, creates a decent amount) so he's quite a clear fit I think our system is very dependent on our wingbacks so its assuring to know we have adequate depth in fear of another injury crises like last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Blue 971 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 6 minutes ago, Cicero said: Wouldn't consider him a panic buy. Cucurella has spent a season shining in probably the most similar system to ours stylistically (back 3, fluid, pressing, creates a decent amount) so he's quite a clear fit I think our system is very dependent on our wingbacks so its assuring to know we have adequate depth in fear of another injury crises like last season. Not a panic buy in terms of quality or depth he could provide us with. It has to do with the price 50 mill is way too much for one good season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,267 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 5 minutes ago, True Blue said: Not a panic buy in terms of quality or depth he could provide us with. It has to do with the price 50 mill is way too much for one good season. Oh I agree, but not much of a choice given the state we are in. Also, I say its worth it if we don't have to see either Alonso or Emerson ever again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas 3,827 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Plus point to signing Cucurella is he has been used to playing in a back 3 for Brighton so offers that versatility of filling in as a centre back, much like Reece James and Azpilicueta can do assuming Chelsea go with a back three. I also wonder if there is scope to use a system where they could potentially push Chilwell further forward with Cucurella behind. But mayve one of the biggest plusses of signing him will mean Tuchel will feel there is less need to put James in the back three when he clearly is nore dynamic as a wing back with licence to attack. That was always the odd one to me last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Blue 971 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Cicero said: Oh I agree, but not much of a choice given the state we are in. Also, I say its worth it if we don't have to see either Alonso or Emerson ever again. I actually don't think Alonso or Emerson are that bad especially Alonso. However both should have move a couple of seasons ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,267 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 7 minutes ago, True Blue said: I actually don't think Alonso or Emerson are that bad especially Alonso. However both should have move a couple of seasons ago. You know what you are going to get with them, and for a club competing for top honors neither are good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dr. Gonzo 8,189 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 He looks like Shakespeare with the collar on that kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Administrator Stan 18,386 Posted August 3, 2022 Administrator Share Posted August 3, 2022 @Tommy it's Alpine and Piastri all over again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Administrator Stan 18,386 Posted August 3, 2022 Administrator Share Posted August 3, 2022 Good on Brighton. Putting some journos to shame, especially Romano. Might get done eventually, but as of right now Brighton will know if he's their player still or not. Would rather trust them than a journo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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