Spotted at the Lille - Montpellier game today.

Any guesses who he’s watching?

No idea unfortunately. Hopefully pulling out another gem for a decent price

honestly, the CIA could benefit from this board’s spy network

NRC wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 16, 2023 4:28 pm

honestly, the CIA could benefit from this board’s spy network

*saw it on twitter

Boubakar Kouyate who we tried to sign from Metz plays for Montpellier now (signed for them in January). Would only be him I suppose if not able to sign Beyer and/or THB.

Remy Cabella from Lille, or Wahi from Montpellier?

Im voting for the lille keeper lucas chevalier. 21 year old, plays out from the back and plays for france under 21s and fits the profile of player we would look at. Pure guess may i add

Is that our goalkeeping coach too or just somebody who looks a bit like him?

I thought maybe Timothy Weah?

American born son of legendary George Weah!

Plays as an attacking right back for Lille but can play winger as well.

Andym26 wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 16, 2023 4:43 pm

Im voting for the lille keeper lucas chevalier. 21 year old, plays out from the back and plays for france under 21s and fits the profile of player we would look at. Pure guess may i add

I though too, but then got drawn to the forwards

Swizzlestick wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 16, 2023 4:46 pm

Is that our goalkeeping coach too or just somebody who looks a bit like him?

Can’t see the GK coach, but Bellamy appears to be to his left - only half in that photo.

I still get blown away he's our manager and we have a scouting team all over the world, amazing time to be a claret

agreenwood wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 16, 2023 4:49 pm

Can’t see the GK coach, but Bellamy appears to be to his left - only half in that photo.

Good spot re Bellamy, that makes you feel it’s an attacker just like they both went to watch foster and tresor

Chalk and cheese to previous way Burnley did things. You get the feeling we'd still be looking at Joe Allen this summer.

CoolClaret wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 16, 2023 4:47 pm

I thought maybe Timothy Weah?

American born son of legendary George Weah!

Plays as an attacking right back for Lille but can play winger as well.

Hopefully his son and not one of his other "relatives".

Pickles wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 16, 2023 5:06 pm

Chalk and cheese to previous way Burnley did things. You get the feeling we'd still be looking at Joe Allen this summer.

or Henri Lansbury!!!!

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 16, 2023 4:53 pm

I still get blown away he's our manager and we have a scouting team all over the world, amazing time to be a claret

We need to cherish each day he remains as manager at Turf Moor.......He's clearly destined for bigger and better things, but for now he's manager of OUR club......make the most of it.

TheFamilyCat wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 16, 2023 5:11 pm

Hopefully his son and not one of his other "relatives".

He’s established in the USA team, isn’t he?

Nah.......Lampard is doing such a fine job.

me thinks its the CF Jonathan David will know him from when he was in Belgium as he played for Gent ....but seems a high price player as arsenal were due to pay £60m for him

NRC wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 16, 2023 5:22 pm

He’s established in the USA team, isn’t he?

I think they're referring to Ali Dia, Southampton lad who claimed to be George Weah's cousin

CoolClaret wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 16, 2023 4:47 pm

I thought maybe Timothy Weah?

American born son of legendary George Weah!

Plays as an attacking right back for Lille but can play winger as well.

Would definitely boost our profile in the USA.

Have Lille been thinking about sacking their manager ... he's linked with every other club why not Lille

NRC wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 16, 2023 4:28 pm

honestly, the CIA could benefit from this board’s spy network

Who's to say they don't theres a huge american connection on here

Tim Weah has one year left on his deal so there could be something in that.

Bamba’s contract runs out in the summer (I think) but is a little older than what we have currently been recruiting .

Also Mavididi of Montpellier is another who has one year left on his deal, left winger who used to be part of Arsenals youth set up. 24 years old now .

A few possibles. Seems we're looking for another keeper so Chevalier at Lille is a possibility as suggested by Andym. We could also be looking for a left back if Maatsen isn't possible, so maybe Gabriel Gudmundsson of Lille. We never really got the number 10 VK wanted, so maybe Angel Gomes, also of Lille.

Another attacker is also possible, with potentially Barnes, Jay and Tella going. Jonathan David can easily be ruled out, he's bound for Champions League sides. Elye Wahi of Montpellier maybe, but again would imagine he's looking at a level above us and the fee would reportedly be around £25m, though maybe we could offer more opportunity to play than he'd get if he took a bigger step.

But if I was a betting man I'd put my money on Stephy Mavididi. English and apparently wants a move to the PL. Very similar profile to Tella in that he's a pacy, tricky, goalscoring wide forward and with only one year left on his contract he'd be more affordable. Could be a contingency option.

Hedontplayforyou wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:37 pm

Also Mavididi of Montpellier is another who has one year left on his deal, left winger who used to be part of Arsenals youth set up. 24 years old now .

Beat me to it by a minute

Mattster wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:39 pm

Beat me to it by a minute

Mavididi plays off the left mainly doesn’t he? While Tella’s best stuff has been off the right. Not sure I see the replacement like for like suggestion (other than the profile of player).

Bosscat wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:14 pm

Who's to say they don't theres a huge american connection on here

we cannot confirm nor deny that

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 16, 2023 8:04 pm

we cannot confirm nor deny that

No comment (for once).

RVclaret wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:55 pm

Mavididi plays off the left mainly doesn’t he? While Tella’s best stuff has been off the right. Not sure I see the replacement like for like suggestion (other than the profile of player).

Prior to joining us Tella played mostly off the left at Southampton. The role he plays for us is as much central as it is the right too.

Just think they're stylistically very similar players and of all the players involved in today's game he's the one who seems the most likely.

This leaves us in no doubt that VK and Co are not only fully committed to next season and possibly beyond but also planning thoroughly for it.

evensteadiereddie wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 16, 2023 9:35 pm

This leaves us in no doubt that VK and Co are not only fully committed to next season and possibly beyond but also planning thoroughly for it.

Unless they're doing some scouting for the Spurs squad
Sorry couldn't resist

Or Southampton, Forest, Palace, West Ham or any other PL club likely to be without a manager over the next three months....

Company really does earn his crust. He is totally obsessed with his job....even doing his own scouting!
Alan Pace must be wincing a bit at the war chest needed for the Prem.
How much ££ do we get on promotion as champions??

It Is What It Is wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 17, 2023 12:25 am

Company really does earn his crust. He is totally obsessed with his job....even doing his own scouting!
Alan Pace must be wincing a bit at the war chest needed for the Prem.
How much ££ do we get on promotion as champions??

Think I read it’s £1m. £500k for 2nd place.

evensteadiereddie wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 16, 2023 9:35 pm

This leaves us in no doubt that VK and Co are not only fully committed to next season and possibly beyond but also planning thoroughly for it.

Just what I thought when I saw this photo/thread, evensteadiereddie.

Is that Paddy McGuiness’ head?

RVclaret wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:55 pm

Mavididi plays off the left mainly doesn’t he? While Tella’s best stuff has been off the right. Not sure I see the replacement like for like suggestion (other than the profile of player).

He looks some player. Big, strong, quick with a great touch and shot. Get him Vinny!!

A different spin on “Lille old Burnley”

NewClaret wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 17, 2023 2:20 am

Think I read it’s £1m. £500k for 2nd place.

I wasnt aware there was any prize money as such in the Championship

randomclaret2 wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 17, 2023 6:35 pm

I wasnt aware there was any prize money as such in the Championship

Reported as around £100k for the Championship winners, £50k for second and around £7k for finishing in last place. Peanuts compared to the PL. Championship Final is referred to as “the richest game in world football “ but not because of any prize money on offer.

kentonclaret wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 17, 2023 6:54 pm

Reported as around £100k for the Championship winners, £50k for second and around £7k for finishing in last place. Peanuts compared to the PL. Championship P/O Final is referred to as “the richest game in world football “ but not because of any prize money on offer.

1st Prize is promotion and PL earnings ... Gate money to Runners-up

randomclaret2 wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 17, 2023 6:35 pm

I wasnt aware there was any prize money as such in the Championship

I might be wrong, just thought I’d read that. Might even have been £500k for Champions. It’s a relative pittance anyway, the prize is PL TV money.

Edit: missed post above.

Suggestion of who VK was looking at