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It’s worth remembering that prices for players are based on the potential value of the player, the length of contract remaining and also the finances of the selling club as well as the desperation of the buying club. In that context it’s hard to compare the differences between what players go for. Carillo was obviously over priced but we bought him in January when we were staring at relegation. Basically Monaco saw us coming and Les Read got mugged off. I would say using Carillo as a comparison for any other transfer is flawed.

West Ham played Chelsea brilliantly. They managed to use Broja to get a decent deal on Scamacca and now Chelsea are left hanging. Chelsea are obviously open to selling Broja otherwise they wouldn’t have let him fly back from the pre season tour, and despite what Tuchel might say, they view Broja as a saleable asset. Way I see it is Chelsea now have to re-evaluate their asking price cos I don’t see anyone matching the West Ham bid unless Newcastle step in (which I think they would have done if they were serious). All slightly more positive for us I reckon.

He does. Looks like the player you hope Broja becomes.

Yeah, would depend on the price and I don’t think it’ll happen but, playing devils advocate, I wonder if Villa still owe us money on him. I guess possibly do a deal around that but honestly can’t see it.

No, but we do have a thread discussing Forest and Lingard. Maybe try that instead?

We also need a fullback. I know it's completely irrelevant to the discussion but you started it.

He's been on his way for the last week but is stuck in Dover. Club is hopeful he'll make it for start of the season.

Athletic reporting that James McAtee could be allowed to leave on loan. We're one of a few clubs said to be interested.

That seems a bit harsh on a lad who was only just 18 when the season started last year. I'd be concerned if he was all we brought in up front but doesn't sound like that's the case. Arguably he's got better stats than Liam Delap and at least equivalent to Sesko, both of which have been mooted as decent signings.

When Smallbone first made his debut I had my doubts - looked a little lightweight but he seems to have improved in that regard and shows a good deal of talent and vision. Definitely needs to be playing regularly so I think a loan to the right club would be a good thing. Really hope it works out cos the lad hasn't had it easy over the last couple of years and think he could be a decent player for us.

Fuck me! This is a load of old guff about Forest and Lingard. I really couldn’t give a shit.

Don't know anything about the lad but if it's alongside another new striker then seems like it could be a decent bit of business. His stats are very similar to Sesko, who seems to be quite highly rated. Pretty similar goal return per minutes played plus he's in a harder league than the Austrian one and for a team that doesn't piss all over the opposition.

I would build a new house in an Art Deco cinema style and get the build filmed for Grand Designs. It would be the most boring episode ever. Kevin Bloody McCloud would whine and lament every potential problem and I would spew money at it like a 16 year old vomits after 5 pints of cider and black. Take that you miserable, pretentious prick!

Sometimes you just have to applaud a post so direct and to the point.

Ah, ok. To be honest I hadn’t heard of him till tonight. He seems alright but big gamble for that price

Here’s a fantasy type poser, Cornet or Karlsson? Cornet probably slightly more expensive and definitely more in wages but offers more in versatility and can definitely score goals in the premier league. Karlsson cheaper and more of a risk but being very right footed means he would fit into that left number 10 role better than Cornet. Personally I’d edge towards Cornet but I think the club would see Karlsson as fitting into the system better.

Agree that it’s not something we’ll be interested in but the whole attitude thing narks me off. No one has a clue what these players are like in real life. Wouldn’t really be bothered about the alleged attitude upsetting the squad dynamics either, it’s not a dynamic that works most of the time and is one of the things that needs to be fixed.

Ralph Rangnik compared him to Kevin de Bruyne less than a year ago. His problems have been injury related and that’s knocked him back a bit

Bloke at work is a Palace fan and he reckons they might go 3 at the back next season.

Tend to agree. He doesn’t appear to have that strikers instinct. Neither does Che but at least compensates in other areas and does chip in with a few goals. Adam Armstrong doesn’t really contribute much at all. Shame as I thought Armstrong might do well this season as well but I doubt it now.

Cornet Baumgartner Kalajdzic Issa Kaboure Colwill Cornet mainly out wide but can play up front and wingback so good versatility and pace there. Baumgartner is another wide option and mainly plays on the left. Got a good goal scoring record too. Kalajdzic again has a good goal return and his height gives us more options. Kaboure looks a decent option at right back, pace and good defensively too. Colwill looks quality and would give us a bit of composure at the back and good range of passing. Would have had either Broja or Delap but think both ships have sailed.

No, I did some YouTube scouting last night and wasn’t overly impressed.

I don't think so because I believe, and I could be wrong on this, that you can't actually be relegated before the season starts.

And wingback, and up front. Proper upgrade on Redmond and Djenepo, gives us some versatility and can definitely score goals. What's not to like?

I'll agree that there's a correlation between where you finish and the amount you spend generally, however, your original point was concerning record transfers and that's not the same thing. Brighton and Palace have both done really well recently and haven't chosen to spend massively on individual players but instead have improved the squad. For example, it's better to spend 20 million each on two players than 40 million on one player. That's the point I was making - that there's better value in looking at younger, cheaper players with potential than to look at more experienced and more expensive players (which in most cases the player doesn't want to join anyway because they have better options).