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Moussa Dembele - Reported Interest


Mwncisee Flag Middlesbrough 15 May 23 4.38pm

I have a feeling this one has legs.

We had scouted and were keen on Dembele when he was at Fulham and then Celtic and we have previous for signing players we were tracking in previous years. Plus, it seems we may be using the finances from Wilf's wages partially to pay him. And finally signing a player like him o a free seems like appealing business.

It's been reported by the BBC via Football Insider so has some legitimacy to it:

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Uphill Flag Bedford 15 May 23 5.20pm

Personally I'd rather keep Wilf for another year even if it costs £200,000 a week in wages.

 
PJEagle Flag London 15 May 23 11.29pm

Originally posted by Uphill

Personally I'd rather keep Wilf for another year even if it costs £200,000 a week in wages.

From what I can see Dembele is a top striker, and would cost the earth. Can't see Palace going for him

 
Mwncisee Flag Middlesbrough 16 May 23 7.40am

Originally posted by PJEagle

From what I can see Dembele is a top striker, and would cost the earth. Can't see Palace going for him

Won't cost `the earth` he will be out of contract in the summer. Granted wages and signing on free but no transfer fee.

 
PJEagle Flag London 16 May 23 8.00am

Originally posted by Mwncisee

Won't cost `the earth` he will be out of contract in the summer. Granted wages and signing on free but no transfer fee.

Thanks I didn't know that.in which case he'd be a great acquisition

 
YT Flag Oxford 16 May 23 8.09am

3 goals in 27 appearances this season in a lesser league than the Prem. Just saying.

 

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Nicholas91 Flag The Democratic Republic of Kent 16 May 23 8.48am

Originally posted by YT

3 goals in 27 appearances this season in a lesser league than the Prem. Just saying.

That's interesting.

I remember once thinking the general opinion of him was that he'd go 'all the way'. I thought his transfer to France was just a stepping stone for him on this path.

The assumption would therefore be that he is still a top player however I am unaware of any evidence to back this asides from previous form/commentary. For balance, I'm equally unaware of any evidence to say he's dropped off massively barring the stat you've provided YT... though that could be indicative.

 

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PJEagle Flag London 16 May 23 11.02am

Originally posted by Nicholas91

That's interesting.

I remember once thinking the general opinion of him was that he'd go 'all the way'. I thought his transfer to France was just a stepping stone for him on this path.

The assumption would therefore be that he is still a top player however I am unaware of any evidence to back this asides from previous form/commentary. For balance, I'm equally unaware of any evidence to say he's dropped off massively barring the stat you've provided YT... though that could be indicative.

For sure Palace are looking for a dynamic young experienced striker who is PL ready. Whether Dembele is their ultimate choice, who knows?

 
palace99 Flag New Mills 16 May 23 11.05am

Originally posted by Nicholas91

That's interesting.

I remember once thinking the general opinion of him was that he'd go 'all the way'. I thought his transfer to France was just a stepping stone for him on this path.

The assumption would therefore be that he is still a top player however I am unaware of any evidence to back this asides from previous form/commentary. For balance, I'm equally unaware of any evidence to say he's dropped off massively barring the stat you've provided YT... though that could be indicative.

did well for Celtic, but has done less well in a tougher league - who does that remind you of? Maybe best to leave alone

 
PJEagle Flag London 16 May 23 11.07am

Originally posted by palace99

did well for Celtic, but has done less well in a tougher league - who does that remind you of? Maybe best to leave alone

In Dougie we trust

 
Nicholas91 Flag The Democratic Republic of Kent 16 May 23 11.17am

Originally posted by palace99

did well for Celtic, but has done less well in a tougher league - who does that remind you of? Maybe best to leave alone

I tried to avoid that so not to sound bitter 99 however.... yes

 

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!
MrRobbo Flag Chaldon 16 May 23 12.40pm

Cant pretend this one is exciting, looks like its been a bit of a tricky season for him

 
Hootie121082 Flag Vrysoulles 04 Jun 23 11.33pm

This post has been merged from a topic called 'Moussa Dembele (Rumour)' by becky

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Allegedly eyeing up a move for Dembele from Lyon. With our association with Lyon this could be on the cards. Hasn't had the greatest of seasons but going by previous campaigns I would be happy with this.

 

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Mwncisee Flag Middlesbrough 05 Jun 23 7.31am

This post has been merged from a topic called 'Moussa Dembele (Rumour)' by becky

Already a thread on this

 
Hootie121082 Flag Vrysoulles 14 Jul 23 12.43pm

Why is there not more talk on this? He is free and would be one hell of an upgrade on Edouard and Mateta. Surely his wages wouldn't break the bank. Get this done!

 

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ASCPFC Flag Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 14 Jul 23 12.48pm

He's free, so knew we would be linked.

 

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Badger11 Flag Beckenham 14 Jul 23 12.51pm

Doesn't sound like Lyon are busting a gut to keep him.

 

One more point
ambrose7 Flag Croydon 14 Jul 23 1.56pm

Originally posted by Hootie121082

Why is there not more talk on this? He is free and would be one hell of an upgrade on Edouard and Mateta. Surely his wages wouldn't break the bank. Get this done!

Dembele got 26 in 55 for Celtic (aged 20-22 - 0.47 goals/game), Edouard had 66 in 116 (aged 20-23 - 0.56 goals/game).

Plus point is that he's free. There's no such thing as a guaranteed upgrade on Edouard and Mateta in the PL without spending £50m+. We could get a tune out of him and he had some good times in France. He's a viable option.

Downside is that he didn't have a great season last year, nor 2 years prior, and needs some form reversing. He's far from an obvious upgrade on Edouard - on paper he's near identical.

 

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Palacesince64 Flag Edinburgh 14 Jul 23 5.47pm

Originally posted by ambrose7

Dembele got 26 in 55 for Celtic (aged 20-22 - 0.47 goals/game), Edouard had 66 in 116 (aged 20-23 - 0.56 goals/game).

Plus point is that he's free. There's no such thing as a guaranteed upgrade on Edouard and Mateta in the PL without spending £50m+. We could get a tune out of him and he had some good times in France. He's a viable option.

Downside is that he didn't have a great season last year, nor 2 years prior, and needs some form reversing. He's far from an obvious upgrade on Edouard - on paper he's near identical.

From Celtic’s point of view they were pretty much identical. Celtic were happy to take the money for Dembele knowing that Edouard could do the same job. The difference is that Dembele has shown he can do it in a more competitive league against better defenders while so far Edouard has not lived up to expectations. Having said that Dembele has lost form recently and it’s just possible Edouard might find his form under Roy. He is lazy and PV’s odd coaching system didn’t encourage him to work is backside off. I’d give him another season rather than go for Dembele.

 

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