Honestly I am not sure is it a red flag for them to say that about one of their better players last season. I hope it's just one of those "my team got relegated, so I'm blaming the players" situation. I think we would be the same if we were in their position.
Not sure if we would go for him but I think he's one of the cheaper options available and at 24, it could be a decent move but I don't think he could replace Richarlison's tenacity. But if he bang in at least 10 goals for us, doesn't really matter does it.