ronnup Posted 12 August 2015 Posted 12 August 2015 Surely Lucas Leiva is exactly what we want. He's available for a realistic price id imagine too. Love to see him back on his attacking creative midfield role for us.
FoxinNotts Posted 12 August 2015 Posted 12 August 2015 Surely Lucas Leiva is exactly what we want. He's available for a realistic price id imagine too. Love to see him back on his attacking creative midfield role for us. Can't really argue with this. We do seem to take a difficult approach to signing players, when ultimately the fans can see "easier"outcomes to filling roles in team, with a similar player, with the same characteristics, which are seemingly available on the market. For instance you could pick up Lucas and say Courcuff (free agent) and this would sort all issues within our line-up.
Haydos Posted 12 August 2015 Posted 12 August 2015 Surely Lucas Leiva is exactly what we want. He's available for a realistic price id imagine too. Love to see him back on his attacking creative midfield role for us. Was thinking about this. I've not watched him much obviously but from what I've heard he would kind of fit the mould. He's experienced but not too old at 28, played at a high level, played plenty of Prem football, solid player. On the other hand he's had injury problems and he's less creative than we'd probably like, more of a ball winner and a harrier. We seem to have brought in Kante to do this job, although he might be better on the ball than we know about, a possible box to box type. If Claudio is happy giving him a more creative role then Lucas could be perfect.
SB87_LCFC Posted 12 August 2015 Posted 12 August 2015 Was thinking about this. I've not watched him much obviously but from what I've heard he would kind of fit the mould. He's experienced but not too old at 28, played at a high level, played plenty of Prem football, solid player. On the other hand he's had injury problems and he's less creative than we'd probably like, more of a ball winner and a harrier. We seem to have brought in Kante to do this job, although he might be better on the ball than we know about, a possible box to box type. If Claudio is happy giving him a more creative role then Lucas could be perfect. Would also be a good player for Kante and the other lads to learn from with his experience at club and international level
SB87_LCFC Posted 12 August 2015 Posted 12 August 2015 Yoann Gourcuff - free agent. Won Champions League with Milan. Got a bit of an attitude apparently, think that was why he was bombed out of Milan, according to most pages on the forum most people don't want 'bad apples'
MC Prussian Posted 12 August 2015 Posted 12 August 2015 Can't really argue with this. We do seem to take a difficult approach to signing players, when ultimately the fans can see "easier"outcomes to filling roles in team, with a similar player, with the same characteristics, which are seemingly available on the market. For instance you could pick up Lucas and say Courcuff (free agent) and this would sort all issues within our line-up. Securing the signature of a player can be a rather complicated affair, because it sometimes involves a lot of different parties, not just a player, an agent and two clubs. Negotiating a suitable contract also takes its time - think of all the add-ons that could be part of a package, special wishes, etc. You can't in this day and age simply call up an agent, explain your situation, make an offer and then expect the official representative and the player in question to show up with a signed contract within 24 hours. If it is true that Ranieri has been in touch with the player directly on multiple occasions, then it's safe to say the manager (and/or the club) have identified Inler as a key component in order to move up the table this season. Also, it remains debatable whether other transfer targets would or would've come here quicker. Have you seen the Aranguiz thread?
ronnup Posted 12 August 2015 Posted 12 August 2015 Leiva isn't traditionally as defensive as people think. Made to play that role because he's strong and hard working, but essentially likes to be far more attacking. A bit like Milner.
Ed25 Posted 12 August 2015 Posted 12 August 2015 for me...Inler, Amartey and then maybe get a winger in on loan. Then I'm done and happy with the summers business
Happy Fox Posted 13 August 2015 Posted 13 August 2015 Dwight Gayle for me as our 5th choice striker, £6m isn't bad for a youngish striker.
Lineker's Left Foot Posted 13 August 2015 Posted 13 August 2015 Jonathan De Guzman if Inler is faffing about so much
FoxinNotts Posted 13 August 2015 Posted 13 August 2015 If not Inler, then Lucas Leiva and a international young right back, for more security when reverting to 4-4-2
ronnup Posted 14 August 2015 Posted 14 August 2015 Someone's had a bid accepted for Dwight Gayle. I'd be amazed if it wasn't us. Very versatile young forward with lightening pace and a good work ethic. I'd be happy.
Hack Posted 14 August 2015 Posted 14 August 2015 Someone's had a bid accepted for Dwight Gayle. I'd be amazed if it wasn't us. Very versatile young forward with lightening pace and a good work ethic. I'd be happy. I am sure I saw it was Bristol City. For real.
AKCJ Posted 14 August 2015 Posted 14 August 2015 Someone's had a bid accepted for Dwight Gayle. I'd be amazed if it wasn't us. Very versatile young forward with lightening pace and a good work ethic. I'd be happy. What makes you think it's us? It's Bristol City.
ronnup Posted 14 August 2015 Posted 14 August 2015 What makes you think it's us? It's Bristol City. Ok.
Ric Flair Posted 14 August 2015 Posted 14 August 2015 Gray from Birmingham, Byrne from Swindon or Alex Pritchard from Spurs. Let's get a youngster in with blistering pace.
foxfanazer Posted 14 August 2015 Posted 14 August 2015 Bournemouth in for De Guzman! Would love him here
ronnup Posted 14 August 2015 Posted 14 August 2015 Shame Traore has gone Villa Let's hope he's another Dos Santos. Doesn't look bad though. 7 million for him, must be something missing.
lgfualol Posted 14 August 2015 Posted 14 August 2015 Let's hope he's another Dos Santos. Doesn't look bad though. 7 million for him, must be something missing. Buy back clause of 8 million probably
AjcW Posted 14 August 2015 Posted 14 August 2015 Let's hope he's another Dos Santos. Doesn't look bad though. 7 million for him, must be something missing. Buy back clause of 8 million probably Yep! I think the only issue is Barca can't make room for these players until 3 or 4 years down the line.
ronnup Posted 14 August 2015 Posted 14 August 2015 Then if he's so good why Villa? Doesn't make sense.
AjcW Posted 14 August 2015 Posted 14 August 2015 Then if he's so good why Villa? Doesn't make sense. It is a strange one, and could be another Dos Santos.... but I watched him 3 times last season and every time it was just edge of your seat wow. Who knows, maybe he really does just want to play, get himself seen etc.
Scotch Posted 14 August 2015 Posted 14 August 2015 Once Inler arrives, (assuming he does) I think we would only need one more player and that would be a left mid. Schlupp is the only natural left winger we have so I would think we should beef up that area.
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