17 Dec 2017 12:07:52
Seen a lot of MSSM commenting on the Mousse being sold in January. I completely understand the big guy wanting to move onto bigger challenges, making a bigger salary and getting his name across world football. He's used us for the platform he needs and so far has done us well. But to be linked to average teams like Brighton for £18 million. Is shooting himself down and I'd tell Brighton to gtf anything less than £25 million with 20% sell on; if they don't want sell on I'd say £30 million and we've got a deal. Money could be reinvested for 2/ 3 key players to the squad.

{Ed007's Note - Even if there was any truth in the story I can't see Dembele being interested in joining Brighton.}

1.) 17 Dec 2017
17 Dec 2017 12:20:05
I'd hope not. In terms of club stance moving to the likes of Brighton is a step down. Yeah he'd be in the PL (as over rated as it is) playing for a team that's aim is to avoid relegation isn't going to provide him with the goalscoring opportunities that will get him known. Plus if they're relegated he's back to where he started in the championship. He should wait for a top 8 standard English team. Or even a decent Spanish, french, Italian or German team. I'm sick of substandard English teams being able to attract players solely based on money when they have no ambition.

2.) 17 Dec 2017
17 Dec 2017 13:33:26
I think Dembele has already proven he isn't a money chaser and want's to bide his time for something better than Brighton and with the money splashed around down south why would we accept a piss poor offer like that if it has any substance to it.

3.) 17 Dec 2017
17 Dec 2017 14:38:44
if he is to move in Jan; I would hope it was to the continent and not to a struggling EPL team. Unfortunately, I think maybe the valuation and reputation built last season, may have decreased due to his injuries and lack of impact this term.