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The Mongols are going to come feck us up anyway?
If we did get Sterling, Conte would have to train him to stay upright..!I'm not convinced on Spence either, I think he's a good player but he's had one good season for Forest in the championship. Can't really see him being a Conte signing and someone who is going to improve us to compete in the Champions League.
RWB - Not really sure on this position who I'd want. Why do I think we'll be back for Adama...
Kostic would be good at LWB. Perisic would be a dream though.
CB - Bastoni. This one seems to tick all the boxes, statement signing for Conte, 2 years left on contract, young, price not too bad. Davies has been great but this is an area we need to improve.
CM - Eriksen mainly due to being available on a free otherwise I wouldn't go near.
CM - tielemans mainly based on the fact he's definitely leaving and is proven in the Premier League. Wouldn't cost loads either.
Forward - no idea realistically but I really wouldn't mind Sterling even though he has his critics. Prefer him to Jesus.
I still don't think it's an impossibility for Conte to eventually get through to him. He's an enormous talent and I think one full season under the maestro might possibly open a few eyes....
I think he's already been charged....you mean convicted don't you?The obvious thing to fo with Bissouma is sign him on loan with an option to buy. It protects us if he gets charged and means we can check his attitude is good as well. If all that works out then we buy him for a large sum so B&HA win too. If he gets charged or has a bad attitude he remains their problem.
Jurrien N'TimberlakeWe know what everyone will shout if he goes down easily........![]()
I don’t even think a Saudi regime could fix his attitude.Ndombele is a real headache. His wages are so bloody enormous another loan might be our best option. Would Poch take him at Paris? anyone buying him wont pay more than 20M
Who'd be stupid to buy him?
Newcastle?
Thanks, now I got the song stuck in my head.Tottenham want Moussa Dembélé, with Foot Mercato reporting that Woolwich also have the Lyon striker on their wishlist this summer.
Dembele has just enjoyed the best league campaign of his career this past season. The 25-year-old has scored 21 times in Ligue 1, with another goal coming in the Europa League
Dembele is not pushing to leave Les Gones. But there is plenty of interest. Previous reports claimed that Woolwich want the former Celtic forward. Of course, Mikel Arteta is on the lookout for a marquee goalscorer in this window.
But they face competition. Foot Mercato is now suggesting that Tottenham also want Dembele.
Tottenham’s need to sign a star striker is not as great as Woolwich’s. However, Antonio Conte would surely love to have someone to rival Harry Kane.
And with Champions League football on its way to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Italian may feel that it is important that another forward comes in.
Tottenham want Moussa Dembele
Dembele could be a really exciting signing for either Tottenham or Woolwich this summer. Barring a poor 2020/21 campaign, the former France under-21 international has been prolific throughout his career.
He shone with Fulham while in the Championship. And he helped Celtic remain the powerhouse in Scottish football during his time at Parkhead. He was labelled a ‘brilliant‘ player by Kieran Tierney while playing for the Hoops. Chris Suttom meanwhile, compared Dembele with Didier Drogba.
Dembele is not far away from averaging a goal every other game in France. And he averages a goal every four games in European competition.
He is someone with a lot of potential. So it may not be a huge surprise if Spurs or Woolwich decide to make a bid in the coming months.
Nah I just want the donut munching cunt to fuck off tbhI still don't think it's an impossibility for Conte to eventually get through to him. He's an enormous talent and I think one full season under the maestro might possibly open a few eyes....
I still don't think it's an impossibility for Conte to eventually get through to him. He's an enormous talent and I think one full season under the maestro might possibly open a few eyes....
Kulu is much better than NkunkuLlorisForster
Romero - Dier - Bastoni
Perisic ------------------------ Kostic
Bentancur --- Milenkovic-Savic
Nkunku -- Kane --- Son
Davies
Sanchez
Sess
Spence
Skipp
PEH
Eriksen
Kulusevski
Lucas
Perisic - Free
Eriksen - Free
Kostic - 12m
Spence - 15m
Bastoni - 60m
SMS - 70m
Nkunku - 65m
Total spend: 222m
Sales:
Gio - 25
Reg - 25
Emerson - 20
Doc - 10
Winks - 10
Berg - 25
Rodon - 15
CCV - 7
Total sales: 137m
Net Spend: 85m
DONE
Why should we hope he's guilty?It's hard to find any info about what exactly he's charged for and the eventual penalty for it. Let's hope that he is guilty whether he joins Spurs or not.
Premier League star bailed after being arrested in bar after 2am drama
PREMIER League footy star Yves Bissouma has been bailed after being arrested and marched out of a nightclub in the early hours of Wednesday.
The in-form Brighton midfielder, 25, spent the day in custody after getting arrested in the South Coast city.
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Highly rated Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma, 25, was publicly arrested in the city
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Clips filmed by onlookers show Bissouma being led from The Arch bar in handcuffs at around 2am
Shocked revellers told how they saw Bissouma being marched out of a packed nightclub in handcuffs by police officers.
Sussex Police today confirmed a man in his 20s and a man in his 40s had been released after the arrest on October 6.
A spokesperson said: "A man in his 40s and a man in his 20s, both from Brighton, were arrested and have been released on conditional bail until November 3 while enquiries continue."
The Brighton midfielder — who has been linked with a number of big clubs including Liverpool, Manchester United and Woolwich — had been partying with a pal in the early hours of Wednesday when cops were called.
Bissouma, a likely big-money target in the upcoming January transfer window, was then detained by officers at popular city venue The Arch before being led away in handcuffs at around 2am.
An insider said: “The club was packed — it was a popular student night, especially with freshers in town.
“People were starstruck to see Bissouma in the club — he’s Brighton’s best player at the moment, so he definitely caught some eyes.
“They were even more shocked to see him later being led away in handcuffs outside the club.”
'People were absolutely stunned'
Bissouma, wearing a check shirt-style hoodie, was filmed by onlookers on the Brighton seafront being led away by two police officers.
His friend, who is in his 40s, was also arrested.
The insider went on: “People were absolutely stunned by what was going on. The next thing we knew, two police officers were taking him away in cuffs. I couldn’t believe it.”
Sussex Police confirmed on Wednesday that a man in his 20s and another in his 40s had been arrested “in the early hours”.
At that time they were still in custody being quizzed by police.
Witnesses say they had been at The Arch for “a couple of hours” before an alleged incident at around 1.30am.
Last month he declared his aim to be the best in the top flight.
Asked who was the Premier League’s top midfielder, he told BBC One’s Football Focus: “I don’t want to be arrogant, but it’s me because in my head I am working to be the best. So I cannot say another name.
"I know in the Premier League there are so many good midfielders, but for me, it’s me because that gives me the confidence and the energy to work hard to show people I am here and I am Bissouma.”
The player — born in the Ivory Coast but now a Mali international — signed for the Seagulls from French side Lille in 2018 for a reported £15million.
He scored his first goal for the club against Bournemouth in the FA Cup third round in 2019. Bissouma has since attracted the attentions of a clutch of Big Six clubs with a string of impressive performances.
One against Everton last season had Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher raving he was “the best player by a mile on the pitch”. He added: “You looked at him and he really does look like a top-quality player.”
'Exceptional footballer'
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker has called him an “exceptional footballer”.
Among his highlights was a 30-yard strike he netted against Everton in October 2020, which won him the club’s Goal of the Month award.
Brighton had to fight tooth and nail to keep him over the summer amid fierce interest, and he started this season equally strongly before picking up a knee injury.
It kept him out of the 0-0 stalemate at home to Woolwich last Saturday evening.
He also missed the 1-1 draw at fierce rivals Crystal Palace on the Monday night before. He has been tipped to leave the club when the January transfer window opens.
Brighton manager Graham Potter has branded his 6ft star “unique”, saying he “does not have a direct replacement” for him.
Bissouma also previously told of his pain at leaving his parents in the Ivory Coast when he was 13 to go to a football academy in Mali.
He told The Guardian: “It was hard to leave my parents because I’ve always been very devoted to them.
"But I said to myself, ‘Maman and Papa have done their best for me, now I have to show I am a man and fight to achieve’.”
A club spokesman said: “Brighton & Hove Albion are aware that one of its players is assisting police with the investigation of an alleged offence.
"The matter is subject to a legal process and the club is therefore unable to make further comment at this time.”
The Arch did not respond to a request for comment.
Embarrassing disappointment.Ndombele is a real headache. His wages are so bloody enormous another loan might be our best option. Would Poch take him at Paris? anyone buying him wont pay more than 20M
Who'd be stupid to buy him?
Newcastle?