RUMOUR - Björn Bergmann Sigurdarson

[urz13]

Sigurdarson scored today.

In a league which has become poorer in the last few years as the standard of football is a bit shocking at the best of times e.g. some of the defensive errors are on a par with school football. For example, the Rosenborg - Stabæk game last Friday was like watching a practice match at times, as Rosenborg were stuck in third gear for most of it against an extremely poor Stabæk team.

I am not saying Sigurdarson is a bad player, but considering the up and down nature of all teams (apart from Rosenborg most seasons) in the Norwegian Prem', it is very difficult to gauge just how good a player he really is considering the pace of the game is slower here and the standrad at the moment not so great. So to jump straight to the English Premiership might be a step too far. Men kanskje han kan gjøre det?

6 appearances and 3 goals for Iceland U-21's, if that helps you at all

[Royal Ginger]

Sigurdarson scored today.

In a league which has become poorer in the last few years as the standard of football is a bit shocking at the best of times e.g. some of the defensive errors are on a par with school football. For example, the Rosenborg - Stabæk game last Friday was like watching a practice match at times, as Rosenborg were stuck in third gear for most of it against an extremely poor Stabæk team.

I am not saying Sigurdarson is a bad player, but considering the up and down nature of all teams (apart from Rosenborg most seasons) in the Norwegian Prem', it is very difficult to gauge just how good a player he really is considering the pace of the game is slower here and the standrad at the moment not so great. So to jump straight to the English Premiership might be a step too far. Men kanskje han kan gjøre det?

It's a fair point, other threads on here are suggesting that we should ditch Antonio because he's only proved in league 1. Is the Norwigian Premiership really that much better?

[Big Ern]

I don't understand why some are concerned at the prospect of signing this player. I doubt anyone on here has even seen him play and are doubting the judgement of arguably the best manager we have ever had and a man responsible for scouting players in our most successful 10 years and unearthing gems like Doyle and Long. Even if he does not play in the best league in the world, if McD thinks he is good enough then that should be good enough for all of us.

[Royal Ginger]

You miss my point. I agree that firstly, in Brian we trust, and secondly this player may well be worth a punt. The point i'm trying to make is that this thread is full of people saying we should sign him etc etc, when there are threads about one of our own players in League 1 (Antonio) not being good enough because he doesn't play at a high enough level. I agree that just becuase a player is playing in a "lesser" league doesn't necessarily mean that they're not good enough.

[Super Kevin Bremner!]

You miss my point. I agree that firstly, in Brian we trust, and secondly this player may well be worth a punt. The point i'm trying to make is that this thread is full of people saying we should sign him etc etc, when there are threads about one of our own players in League 1 (Antonio) not being good enough because he doesn't play at a high enough level. I agree that just becuase a player is playing in a "lesser" league doesn't necessarily mean that they're not good enough.

How can you say though that just because the Norwegian League isn't as good as ours, that BBS wouldn't be good enough?

[Royal Ginger]

You miss my point. I agree that firstly, in Brian we trust, and secondly this player may well be worth a punt. The point i'm trying to make is that this thread is full of people saying we should sign him etc etc, when there are threads about one of our own players in League 1 (Antonio) not being good enough because he doesn't play at a high enough level. I agree that just becuase a player is playing in a "lesser" league doesn't necessarily mean that they're not good enough.

How can you say though that just because the Norwegian League isn't as good as ours, that BBS wouldn't be good enough?

Try re-reading. You're utterly misinterpreting. I'm not saying he's not good enough, i'm pointing out the dual logic across this forum regarding lower leagues. He may well be good enough, as might a league 1 player. My point is that some people are using the fact that a player has only performed at league 1 level as a reason to pass on him, and then supporting this deal. Theres a duality there.

[IcelandicStokie]

Reading willing to pay 1 million plus add ons - Lilleström want 3.5m upfront. They will probably meet halfway and the price will be near 2 million plus add ons. When Sigurdarson played against Haugesund and scored on sunday there were scouts from a number of clubs looking at him.

[winchester_royal]

Reading willing to pay 1 million plus add ons - Lilleström want 3.5m upfront.

That's quite a steep price. Will probably be able to settle at around 2mil hopefully.

Time for Nicky to go to work.

[IcelandicStokie]

Reading willing to pay 1 million plus add ons - Lilleström want 3.5m upfront.

That's quite a steep price. Will probably be able to settle at around 2mil hopefully.

Time for Nicky to go to work.

Quite right sir. Quick reply from you and youre right about the 2 mill if you see my post edited.

[Friday's Legacy]

It seems that Lilleström has received an offer - dont know from who yet though.

Believed to be £1m from ourselves.

Reading willing to pay 1 million plus add ons - Lilleström want 3.5m upfront. They will probably meet halfway and the price will be near 2 million plus add ons. When Sigurdarson played against Haugesund and scored on sunday there were scouts from a number of clubs looking at him.

Agreed, with a sizeable sell-on clause. £1m always felt a little cheeky.

[winchester_royal]

Great minds. Sounds like we need to move quickly on this one. Lillestrom do have the bargaining power here though. Is it fair to say that he might prefer to come to us over other clubs because of our Icelandic links Stokie?

[IcelandicStokie]

It seems that Lilleström has received an offer - dont know from who yet though.

Believed to be £1m from ourselves.

Reading willing to pay 1 million plus add ons - Lilleström want 3.5m upfront. They will probably meet halfway and the price will be near 2 million plus add ons. When Sigurdarson played against Haugesund and scored on sunday there were scouts from a number of clubs looking at him.

Agreed, with a sizeable sell-on clause. £1m always felt a little cheeky.

Yes, its just a question of how much of a risk the club is willing to take on him. Imo its a win win situation because if Reading sign him and he develops like he should, the profit made on him will be greater than that of one Gylfi Sigurdsson.

[Mike Hunt]

Believed to be £1m from ourselves.

Reading willing to pay 1 million plus add ons - Lilleström want 3.5m upfront. They will probably meet halfway and the price will be near 2 million plus add ons. When Sigurdarson played against Haugesund and scored on sunday there were scouts from a number of clubs looking at him.

Agreed, with a sizeable sell-on clause. £1m always felt a little cheeky.

Yes, its just a question of how much of a risk the club is willing to take on him. Imo its a win win situation because if Reading sign him and he develops like he should, the profit made on him will be greater than that of one Gylfi Sigurdsson.

[melonhead]

Imo its a win win situation because if Reading sign him and he develops like he should, the profit made on him will be greater than that of one Gylfi Sigurdsson.

actually its win/lose, cos he might not develope as he should/or be as good as you think.
also how would the profit be more than sig?


not that im having a go or anything

[FiNeRaIn]

Yeah lets spend a boat load on one player, if hes good then we win...if he's shit then we..uh...win.

definitely win win.

[Ian Royal]

Imo its a win win situation because if Reading sign him and he develops like he should, the profit made on him will be greater than that of one Gylfi Sigurdsson.

actually its win/lose, cos he might not develope as he should/or be as good as you think.
also how would the profit be more than sig?


not that im having a go or anything

At a guess Brenders, I'd say it's a safe bet to say if we sold him for £14m, the profit would be higher than on Gylfi. So, the suggestion is obvioulsy that his value will be enourmous if he meets his potential as the next Ibrahimovic...

[IcelandicStokie]

Great minds. Sounds like we need to move quickly on this one. Lillestrom do have the bargaining power here though. Is it fair to say that he might prefer to come to us over other clubs because of our Icelandic links Stokie?

Yes and his dream is to play in England. Without a doubt the most natural gifted player to come out of Iceland since Eidur Gudjohnsen and he will most likely surpass him.

[loyalroyal4life]

Great minds. Sounds like we need to move quickly on this one. Lillestrom do have the bargaining power here though. Is it fair to say that he might prefer to come to us over other clubs because of our Icelandic links Stokie?

Yes and his dream is to play in England. Without a doubt the most natural gifted player to come out of Iceland since Eidur Gudjohnsen and he will most likely surpass him.

That will do for me, sign him up Anton!

[Friday's Legacy]

Apparently the LSK Sports Director "is a hard man to crack" and will do his utmost to hold out for the reported £3m-3.5m. Nothing new there, as we would all expect to hear that. I still believe something like £2m up front and a decent sell-on clause would do it but locals believe the club do not need to sell and may hold firm. They also warn he isn't a big goalscorer but much more a provider, playing very much in the Gylfi role and with someone like Roberts up front with him would work well for him.

[urz13]

Apparently the LSK Sports Director "is a hard man to crack" and will do his utmost to hold out for the reported £3m-3.5m. Nothing new there, as we would all expect to hear that. I still believe something like £2m up front and a decent sell-on clause would do it but locals believe the club do not need to sell and may hold firm. They also warn he isn't a big goalscorer but much more a provider, playing very much in the Gylfi role and with someone like Roberts up front with him would work well for him.

What they evidently don't realise, however, is how good Hammond is. The man could sell ice to an Eskimo.