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Richard Kone from Wycombe Wanderers I really like prospect of him. 18 goals in League One is very impressive in first full season there (contracted until 2026). Here's structure of a deal we could do with them: Upfront Fee: £6–6.5 million Purpose: Increases Wycombe's short-term liquidity and reflects Kone’s rapid rise. Rationale: Signals serious intent while keeping financial risk controlled for Leicester. Performance-Based Add-Ons: £1.5–2 million Unlockable by Kone’s success at Leicester: +£500k after 15 first-team appearances. +£500k if Leicester achieve promotion to Premier League within 2 years. +£500k if Kone scores 10 goals in a single season. +£500k if he earns a senior international call-up (optional but motivational). Sell-On Clause: 15–20% of Future Profit Mechanism: If Leicester sell Kone for £25M in future, Wycombe gets 15–20% of profit above original fee (i.e. profit = £25M - £6.5M = £18.5M → ~£2.8–3.7M). Why it matters: For a League One club, long-term upside is often as valuable as cash now. Negotiation Tactics Emphasize the platform: Frame Leicester as a “next-level development club” for Kone—a model Wycombe can proudly cite for future talents. Show Vardy succession plan: Outline the clear path Kone has into first-team relevance. Offer friendly terms: Consider paying the upfront portion in 2–3 instalments to smooth Wycombe’s cash flow and incentivize agreement. Add PR value: Suggest joint press release to celebrate Wycombe's role in developing a future Premier League striker.

A structure of a deal if Monaco reignite their interest in Soumare which I believe they will: Transfer fee breakdown Base fee - £8.6 million Add-Ons: Up to £5.2 million based on incentives Total Potential Package: £13.8 million Payment structure £6.6 million due in July 2025 (immediate cash for Leicester) £2 million due in January 2026 (within same financial year) Performance based add-ons +£1.7m if Soumare makes 30+ appearances (2025–26 season) +£1.7m if Monaco qualifies for UEFA competition (2025–26) +£1.7m if Monaco sells him for over £12.9m by June 2028 Sell-on clause 20% of profit on any future resale (e.g., Monaco sells for £17m → Leicester earns ~£1.68m) Wages & Transition Support Proposed Monaco Wage: ~£56,000 per week Leicester to either: Pay a £1.7m severance bonus to cancel final contract year Or provide a £24,000/week subsidy for 12 months (total ~£1.25m) Transfer deadline Agreement Signed: By June 30, 2025 Transfer Registered: By July 15, 2025 (preseason integration) https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-city-midfielder-real-market-10127208

Outside of the box here. Bo Svensson who is available. Philosophy - Direct pressing, intense vertical play, with well-coordinated compact blocks. Sets up with 3-4-2-1 formation. His Mainz side was one of the Bundesliga’s most tenacious pressing units. Svensson also comes from the Red Bull coaching tree, like Marco Rose and Jesse Marsch. His stint ended poorly, but the foundations were strong. A proper sporting director that we urgently need could reignite his career.

Mehmet Ali, currently head coach of Arsenal Under 21s definitely should be on the watchlist to be our head coach. Sets up with a fluid attacking 4-3-3 formation just like Arteta does with first team. Developed likes of Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly who now part of Arsenal's first team. Rather have someone leftfield as a footpath to be one of best as the project instead of known names without due diligence that don't really fit like panic appointments of Cooper and Van Nistelrooy were. Mehmet Ali opens up on vision for Arsenal academy after clear message from Mikel Arteta - football.london

About style of play, I'd prefer someone who sets up with high energy, direct and physical approach by going man-to-man and press the opposition like Thomas Frank sets up at Brentford. Not saying get him but its that style of football I like to see us go for. On the ball, possession based attacking minded with high defensive line with positional discipline.

Available on free transfer this summer from Standard Liege. Could be worth a snip without paying a transfer fee for this bright 19 year old Belgian centre back prospect. Has plenty of pace to burn which we currently severely lack in our central defence against speedy forwards. Lucas Noubi - Another Belgian star in the making? by Vishwa - Football Talent Scout

Possible James Justin replacement: Kiliann Sildillia: Scouting Report by Nene Afadzinu - Football Talent Scout Kiliann Sildillia from SC Freiburg, 1 year left on his contract there. Has good long throw on him, mainly a right full back in a back four system but can also operate as right sided centre back in back three system. Also tends to mark his man instead of zonal. I think it may cost just under £12m to lure him.

Great shout, a solid player that gives some good leadership. Also a very energetic box-to-box type midfield player. Has two years left on his contract at Bristol City. On £15,000 a week there, and I think an offer of between £7m-£12m may persuade them to sell.

Another option we could target, striker Nicolo Tresoldi from Hannover 96. Can offer around £8m-£9m and place on decent wage, as he has only 1 year left on his contract and is on near to £5,000 a week there. There are small weaknesses as expected but mainly part of development for young players that need opportunities. Worth a punt as one of possible striker scouting options. https://footballtalentscout.net/home/nicolo-tresoldi-dual-national-striker-on-the-rise-in-germanys-2-bundesliga-by-yonni-kaknaev/

A very young dynamic midfielder that we should be breaking our neck to go and sign!! Fits the ball as KDH replacement that we have severely lacked this season since he left. Lennon Miller: Scotland’s Next Rising Star by Kai Watson - Football Talent Scout

Ndidi's relegation release clause will be interesting. Kristiansen I'd look at selling. Daka/Soumare/Faes/Vestergaard/BDR need to be sold ASAP. Perhaps let Ayew go on loan for remainder of his contract which runs out at end of next season.

Mads Hermansen (GK) - £60m Wout Faes (CB) - £10m Jannik Vestergaard (CB) - £5m James Justin (RB) - £10m Wilfred Ndidi (DM) - £20m Jamie Vardy (ST) - Retired Daniel Iversen (GK) - Free Patson Daka (ST) - £6.5m Boubakary Soumare (CM) - £11m Danny Ward (GK) - Free Bobby Decordova-Reid (RW) - £4m Jordan Ayew (RW) - £8m