January 2023 Transfer Rumours, Discussions and Done Deals Thread

[Drummond]

Surprised there's nothing on here about Alberto Moreno today. It sounded like things were quite far along last night from what I was reading.

29, so bit of a strange signing strategically.

Aye, very strange signing if there is anything in it.

Moreno is only 19 isn't he? So one for the future.

There's been talk that Augustinsson isn't happy at his lack of game time, so let him go back and get in another LB.

We played Cash and Young on the right on Wednesday, maybe we'll play Moreno and Digne on the left!

[Dave P]

Surprised there's nothing on here about Alberto Moreno today. It sounded like things were quite far along last night from what I was reading.

Percy from the Torygraph seems to think it's close. Digne not rated perhaps? 29, so bit of a strange signing strategically.

Our only cover for Digne is a loan player so it does make some sense, especially when Digne can put in a minging performance like he did on Wednesday.  We are also in an age where we can change 50% of the outfield players during a game so a strong squad is even more necessary.

[eamonn]

Surprised there's nothing on here about Alberto Moreno today. It sounded like things were quite far along last night from what I was reading.

29, so bit of a strange signing strategically.

Aye, very strange signing if there is anything in it.

Moreno is only 19 isn't he? So one for the future.

There's been talk that Augustinsson isn't happy at his lack of game time, so let him go back and get in another LB.

We played Cash and Young on the right on Wednesday, maybe we'll play Moreno and Digne on the left!

No, he's 29 and nearly joined Forest in the summer so don't get too excited.

[Dave P]

Surprised there's nothing on here about Alberto Moreno today. It sounded like things were quite far along last night from what I was reading.

29, so bit of a strange signing strategically.

Aye, very strange signing if there is anything in it.

Moreno is only 19 isn't he? So one for the future.

There's been talk that Augustinsson isn't happy at his lack of game time, so let him go back and get in another LB.

We played Cash and Young on the right on Wednesday, maybe we'll play Moreno and Digne on the left!

No, he's 29 and nearly joined Forest in the summer so don't get too excited.

25% of the European population nearly joined Forest in the summer.  2% actually did.

[Drummond]

Surprised there's nothing on here about Alberto Moreno today. It sounded like things were quite far along last night from what I was reading.

29, so bit of a strange signing strategically.

Aye, very strange signing if there is anything in it.

Moreno is only 19 isn't he? So one for the future.

There's been talk that Augustinsson isn't happy at his lack of game time, so let him go back and get in another LB.

We played Cash and Young on the right on Wednesday, maybe we'll play Moreno and Digne on the left!

No, he's 29 and nearly joined Forest in the summer so don't get too excited.

Hmmm, so he is... I must have been thinking of someone else.

Anyway, he plays as either left back or left wing, so i guess that's the reason we'll go for him as he'll add some width.

[OCD]

Only reason why he backed out of going to Forest was because the Real Betis fans begged him to stay.

I did some cursory research last night and saw him described as a marauding full-back and he's got 5 goals and 8 assists this season. Described as Spain's best non-capped full-back.

It all sounded pretty positive. Emery's not given me any reason to doubt his judgment so far.

[nigel]

Juventus and Borussia Dortmund are monitoring Aston Villa's 19-year-old English midfielder Tim Iroegbunam, who is on loan at Queens Park Rangers. (Teamtalk

[Billy Walker]

The fans on the Betis forum I've just been reading seem to rate  Moreno highly (one even referring to him as the best player in his position in La Liga). The general mood seems to be one of disappointment that he might be leaving and further disappointment that it could be for such a low fee.

As far as age is concerned, he is about the same age Kieran Trippier was when he sign for Atletico Madrid.  Having watched the World Cup and the performances of some players in their mid-thirties, I think 29 years isn't the "old" age that it used to be in football terms - we need only look at Ashley Young for proof of that.  If the player is good enough for Unai Emery, he's good enough for me.

[Steve67]

Older players might add a bit more leadership too, which I think we still lack.

[Ger Regan]

Surprised there's nothing on here about Alberto Moreno today. It sounded like things were quite far along last night from what I was reading.

29, so bit of a strange signing strategically.

Aye, very strange signing if there is anything in it.

Moreno is only 19 isn't he? So one for the future.

There's been talk that Augustinsson isn't happy at his lack of game time, so let him go back and get in another LB.

We played Cash and Young on the right on Wednesday, maybe we'll play Moreno and Digne on the left!

No, he's 29 and nearly joined Forest in the summer so don't get too excited.

Hmmm, so he is... I must have been thinking of someone else.

Anyway, he plays as either left back or left wing, so i guess that's the reason we'll go for him as he'll add some width.

Mixing him up with the Alberto Moleiro from Las Palmas who is 19, who was mentioned a few posts previously?

[Brend'Watkins]

The fans on the Betis forum I've just been reading seem to rate  Moreno highly (one even referring to him as the best player in his position in La Liga). The general mood seems to be one of disappointment that he might be leaving and further disappointment that it could be for such a low fee.

As far as age is concerned, he is about the same age Kieran Trippier was when he sign for Atletico Madrid.  Having watched the World Cup and the performances of some players in their mid-thirties, I think 29 years isn't the "old" age that it used to be in football terms - we need only look at Ashley Young for proof of that.  If the player is good enough for Unai Emery, he's good enough for me.

I think the European mindset of looking after your body and mind has crept into English football for those players who want to prolong their playing careers at the highest level.  Young and Milner are testament to that, there are others for sure but they stick out for me. It helps that they are defensive/midfield types. Mid thirties is pushing it for forwards I feel. 

[Drummond]

Hmmm, so he is... I must have been thinking of someone else.

Anyway, he plays as either left back or left wing, so i guess that's the reason we'll go for him as he'll add some width.

Mixing him up with the Alberto Moleiro from Las Palmas who is 19, who was mentioned a few posts previously?

Ah yes, that's the one.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

The fans on the Betis forum I've just been reading seem to rate  Moreno highly (one even referring to him as the best player in his position in La Liga). The general mood seems to be one of disappointment that he might be leaving and further disappointment that it could be for such a low fee.

As far as age is concerned, he is about the same age Kieran Trippier was when he sign for Atletico Madrid.  Having watched the World Cup and the performances of some players in their mid-thirties, I think 29 years isn't the "old" age that it used to be in football terms - we need only look at Ashley Young for proof of that.  If the player is good enough for Unai Emery, he's good enough for me.

I think the European mindset of looking after your body and mind has crept into English football for those players who want to prolong their playing careers at the highest level.  Young and Milner are testament to that, there are others for sure but they stick out for me. It helps that they are defensive/midfield types. Mid thirties is pushing it for forwards I feel. 

Agreed with the exception being for players that have suffered serious injuries during their careers.

[john e]

imo he’ll be competing for that first-team place from the off if he comes, I don’t see him as a back up more a replacement

I don’t think Emery rates Digne that much and in fairness, plenty on here including me haven’t been that impressed either

[Brazilian Villain]

Moreno is only 19 isn't he? So one for the future.

There's been talk that Augustinsson isn't happy at his lack of game time, so let him go back and get in another LB.

We played Cash and Young on the right on Wednesday, maybe we'll play Moreno and Digne on the left!

No, he's 29 and nearly joined Forest in the summer so don't get too excited.

I've always preferred Morenas anyway.