Raw Dykes Posted 17 May 2015 Posted 17 May 2015 It's not about how much we spend, you can't guarantee quality by waving pound notes around. It's about getting the right balance. Sign up Huth, Wasyl, Cambiasso and I'd give Hammond another year now James is out for the foreseeable. I think resigning those 3 and buying Huth is first on the agenda. I think a further 4 would be enough to complement what we already have. Move on Upson and replace with a younger centre back, who along with Moore can be eased into the team to to eventually replace Wasyl (as much as I love him realistically we'll probably only get one more year from the big pole) There was a lot of pressure on Moore as 1 of 2 in the centre, I think like Morgan we'd see a big improvement if he played alongside Huth in a 3. Next year is big season for Moore, I'm not writing him off yet like some have. A centre mid to add competition, a box to box energetic combative midfielder. I really can't think of anyone in this country so it might be a dip in the foreign market. A left fullback/wingback, someone with electric pace and a good delivery. If we're to continue with the wing backs we need pace in those positions. The modern fullback. I'd be happy to go in next season with Albrighton/De Laet and Schlupp + 1. A front 3 player in the mold of someone like Mane at Southampton. Quick can play wide and down the middle, good finisher. Not much to ask for I know. Exactly my thoughts! I don't know why people say the amount they want us to spend. It doesn't mean anything. We could blow £40m on a couple of shite flop players, or we could unearth a few gems at £500k each. I'd rather the club bought low and sold high. I'd be looking to ship out Simpson, Konchesky and Upson, but I'd only replace the latter two. Now we're playing with 3 at the back, I'd be happy for Albrighton and De Laet to fill the RWB role. I'd let Upson go, and like you, would look for a young centre half good enough to fight for a first team place, as the ones we have are nearing the end of their careers. I'd replace Konch with competition for Schlupp. I think the team has plenty of experience, especially if we can keep Cambiasso and Huth, so I think I'd only be looking to sign younger players with lots of potential. I would have considered letting Hammond leave, but since James is out for at least half the season, I'd try to keep him as backup for one more season, and try to sign a young player to fight King and Drinkwater to partner Esteban. There probably is room for one more attacking player. Again, I'd be looking for a no.10 or striker with potential. Obviously Knockaert's going, and who knows what keepers will be here in August? NP clearly doesn't rate Hamer, Schmeichel's attracting interest and Schwarzer is over the hill. It's weird to think that signing 3 GKs could be a possibility. I'm not sure about Moore, and I agree - I think he'd be a lot better off as part of a 3 with Huth and Morgan alongside him. I wouldn't count out loaning him out for the season, with the option of a recall. Not sure about Wood, either. He'll probably want to leave, I guess, but he's okay as backup for Ulloa.
Suffolk exile Posted 17 May 2015 Posted 17 May 2015 Huth and Cambiasso are a must. I think we need to get cover at CB and a left back. But we mustn't go mad and buy too many - many have tried and failed with that approach! We mustn't upset the team spirit Quality not quantity!
Raw Dykes Posted 17 May 2015 Posted 17 May 2015 I think some of you are forgetting that the improved PL contract means prices will be even more inflated this summer. We will be lucky to get good enough quality for less than 10 million. We certainly need a good defensive midfielder and they don't come cheap if they are good enough. I would be against buying 'potential'. we want to consolidate rather than struggle. George Friend ? Sorry, but we now need to be aiming higher. perhaps Esteban knows a few with the right attitude who could improve the quality without costing a fortune. Liam should be eased into the defensive three. Deano can stay as a squad player but given his likely lack of game time, I would expect him to want to move on for a last contract somewhere in the champ or league 1. I don't expect Nigel to buy more than 4 or 5 - it's not his style. A player with potential isn't necessarily worse than what we've got. There are talented younger players who are already better than some of our first team. Current ability and potential ability aren't mutually exclusive. Recruitment should be easier now we're no longer a newly promoted team, more players should buy into what's happening here and that can only be a good thing. We lost out on Cresswell and Pelle to established PL teams, whereas we may now be in a position where Bournemouth, Watford and Norwich/Boro lose out on targets to us. That's a good point. I hadn't even thought of that. No matter how much we're offering compared to the newly-promoted sides, the target will probably still see us as more likely to stay up.
DANGEROUS TIGER Posted 17 May 2015 Posted 17 May 2015 50-60 million quid, unless we want another season bouncing around the relegation zone again.
Guest Bilo Posted 17 May 2015 Posted 17 May 2015 50-60 million quid, unless we want another season bouncing around the relegation zone again. Hull spent £40m+ over the summer. QPR's wage bill is around midtable. Money means nothing if you waste it on pony.
Bettsj2 Posted 17 May 2015 Posted 17 May 2015 Hull spent £40m+ over the summer. QPR's wage bill is around midtable. Money means nothing if you waste it on pony. Fine. Spend £50m on players that aren't pony and fit in exactly with our mantra.
fuchsntf Posted 17 May 2015 Posted 17 May 2015 Turn the wheel, lets see who we want, who wants to come, who has no interest in our blueshirt. Cambiasso, even Ulloa or Huth might open doors. Kramaric might have some mates, who maybe worth a look. Do we have a sellable credential, that would entice players that would fit. Is there a quality label out there willing to take a chance. I have no interest in pre-guessing, and will ignore crazy press infatuations attached to any possibles. I will enjoy summer, and wait to see, who finally signs on the dotted line. Then I wont moan but welcome all and sundary.The club must only show us they tried, on some, and succeeded on others.Tell us if monies expected were too high, in same vane inform us what they tried to afford, with what priorities. Not one fans hopes and wishes has bought a single player to either filbert street or the KP.
GaelicFox Posted 17 May 2015 Posted 17 May 2015 I can't believe they took HUTH and not agreed a first refusal end of season price
Julian Joachim Jr Shabadoo Posted 17 May 2015 Posted 17 May 2015 Quality over quantity, definitely. Liverpool, Spurs, Hull, QPR - they've all shown that shelling out big money for multiple new first teamers over summer often doesn't do you any favours. We've got a good close-knit squad - I think the main priorities are getting Huth on a permanent and convincing Cambiasso and Wasyl to stay. We will need to get in cover for James and competition for Schlupp - that's 2 definite spaces to fill. A replacement for Knockaert looks likely, but providing we don't lose any of the main playing squad I don't think we need to do too much other business No doubt Pearson will have 1 or 2 unknowns lined up that turn out to be pleasant surprises though. Think we'll only see another big money signing if Cambiasso doesn't sign up again - he'd be very tricky to replace, fingers crossed he stays
cjslcfc Posted 17 May 2015 Posted 17 May 2015 I'm less bothered about how much money we spend as opposed to who we spend it on and where we spend it. What we need to do now we have retained our PL status is upgrade our quality in certain positions, especially down the spine of the team. We need to replace some players who aren't good enough and keep the depth of squad we've eventually found ourselves with towards the end of this season. Like many others, I think signing Huth permanently and getting Cambiasso signed for at least another year should be very high on the agenda. That's quality and experience in CB and CM. I'd also extend Wasyl's stay as he has shown himself more than capable and is, again, vastly experienced. IMO the players we need to get rid of/replace are Hammond, Konchesky, Simpson, Wood and Upson. It looks like Knockaert is going, which I have mixed feelings about but in the end don't feel he is good enough. That means with James out long term we should be looking at bringing in a quality centre midfielder. Depending on what formation we plan on playing I'd like to see us try and find more of a goal scoring CM as we lack that at the moment. If we continue with 3-4-3 then this is less important and someone more defensive in that position is a better fit. King has done well and Drinkwater has done ok but we need more quality and depth in this area in particular. We desperately need another LWB/LB option (Jansen/Friend/Robertson etc...). I'd also love to see us nab one of Austin/Ings as I think both fit our style of play fantastically well and both have shown they are more than up to the level required. I think they would take our striking options up a notch. If we persist with 3 at the back then we certainly need at least one more CB. I'd like our squad to look a little like this next season: Schmeichel Schwarzer De Laet Trippier Huth Morgan Wasyl Moore Another CB LB (Friend/Jansen/Robertson/Mings) Albrighton Mahrez Cambiasso Drinkwater King James Another CM Schlupp Lawrence Another winger/attacking mid Ulloa Vardy Nugent Ings/Austin Kramaric
Stadt Posted 17 May 2015 Posted 17 May 2015 I'd spend between £20-30m but with the bulk of the cash on 3/4 players, we don't want a massive turnover of players. I'd like to see us use the loan market too.
iancognito Posted 17 May 2015 Posted 17 May 2015 I'd expect 20-25M depending on what Nigel's been scouting. If he can get any of the below on free tranfers, great. Sign up Huth (As vital as he's been spend 1-2m, he's 31 this year and out of contract next) and get Cambiasso & Wasyl contracts extended even if just on rolling 1 year deals Then it's simple One RB - De Laet has got better but isn't good enough (4-5m) Maybe Micah Richards, maybe Trippier. One LB - "Do not talk to me about Konchesky, I know his uses and they are few" (4-5m) Centre Mid - An experienced head like Charlie Adam, someone who can tw@ it from 20 yards not look for another pass (4-5m) Centre forward - A goalscorer. Not a target man, not a chaser or fancy flicker. Someone with a genuine chance of getting 15-20 (Around 10m no more) I just hope he doesn't do too much fishing in the Championship. There's a huge step up from that level and I can't think of many that I've seen that would improve what we've got from down there.
LCCFox96 Posted 17 May 2015 Posted 17 May 2015 Huth (perm), Cambiasso and Wasilewski are the first ports of call and we should get them tied up as soon as we can. I'd also give Hammond another year in light of James' recent injury. Afterwards I'd like to see another CB, a new LB, a CM/CDM, another attacking player and another ST (only if Wood is sold). That's 5 good quality players coming, plus Huth, and we should spend as much or as little as we need to, to complete those deals for the right player. Pearson always spends what he has to, nothing more.
Fox Ulike Posted 18 May 2015 Posted 18 May 2015 Upson isn't the sort of player I'm talking about at all... He was an aged, free transfer( Aldi /lidl type option).. Premier league experience granted, but TOO much of it and way over the hill.. We mustn't take the cheap options this transfer window as per the Upson example! Well who are you talking about then?! My point is that we now have a first team squad of experienced Premiership players. Your opening post indicated that you felt we needed many of these to be replaced. It looks like though you're just talking about replacing the reserves, which seems much less important... Surely we need to replace.. Knockaert, Simpson, Konchesky, Upson, Wood and cover for James.... At the very least? Knockaert was replaced by Mahrez. Simpson is third choice (Albrighton, De Laet), Konchesky has been replaced by Schlupp, Upson by Huth. Wood doesn't need replacing. Drinkwater is cover for James. What we now need is Succession Planning. Was is 34, Morgan and Huth (if we get him) both 30. What we need is one or two young promising Centre backs to come into the squad and slowly replace the older fellas. We may also now go for James Chester. I m thinking you are being sarcastic, but if if not..... Come off it. It's hardly been comfortable- we've stayed up which is a miracle - that's only been possible because of a fantastic purple patch / spell of 6 weeks. Major blunders which include the purchase and playing of old duds like Schwarzer, Upson and lack of a replacement for Konchesky massively contributed to our struggles. With proper recruitment last summer we would never have been the relegation fight at all. The last 9 games have proven that. Magnificent recovery make no mistake, but let's now push on and strengthen where our weaknesses were this time last year. Left back (if not using 3 5 2) a CB and Huth, followed by a ball playing midfielder at the very least. We should have the cash to bring in quality in those areas now. I am never sarcastic. I'm not sure why it would matter how we achieved 14th place. What is important though is that the team that finished the season is much better than the team that started the season. Players like Vardy, King and Schlupp were good Championship players at the start. They are all now "Premiership quality". Can anyone now deny that? Shwarzer only played 6 games to cover an Injury. Upson played five. Hardly huge mistakes. As I said above, it's now about succession planning. We need to slowly replace the older and weaker players. Not suddenly panic and decide that we need wholesale changes. Pearson has already started this process with Kramaric. Hopefully he'll spot other young players who can slowly step up to the mark and improve on what we've already got. Unless you think Sven had it right and that shipping out established players for "new, expensive, better" recruits is the way to go??
cc_star Posted 18 May 2015 Posted 18 May 2015 Tell that to QPR... money doesn't make you a success Eddie Howe > 'Arry Redknapp
nixdas Posted 18 May 2015 Posted 18 May 2015 Quality over quantity is needed. We also need to look at premiership quality who are maybe bench warmers at other clubs or coming to the end of their contracts. We dont need too many players just need some solid signings and Huth/Cambiasso were probably the best of the lot! Experience does count for alot!! What about Danny Ings or Charlie Austin? Also James Wilson at Utd contract is ending at the end of the season
Gerard Posted 18 May 2015 Posted 18 May 2015 I'd like to see us tap into the South American market for up and coming players or internationals. Any South American with ambition wants to come and play in Europe. Leicester will now have more financial clout than any team in South America so we should be a step up for players in that continent as wages here will be better and they can put themselves in the shop window for bigger teams. With Cambiasso here this will attract players as he is an icon of that continent whom everyone will know.
Scotch Posted 18 May 2015 Posted 18 May 2015 I think it all depends on how how willing we are to adjust the wage budget. It IS my understanding that there isn't many players in our squad earning over £30/35k. If we are willing to adjust that to £40/45k I think we could do well in the free transfer market. Now obviously,paying higher wages is a risk,not only is it a risk for the obvious reasons of going down and being stuck with a huge wage bill in the Championship but you also don't want to upset the harmony at the club. I would argue that we will have to raise our wage cap eventually if we are to grow as a club and I would try to entice some of the bigger free transfers to our club with decent wages leaving one or two positions to spend on. I think its obvious that we need a LB/LWB. My first choice would be Garbutt on a free or Robertson at a price. Garbutt would prob cost more on wages but I don't think either would be much more than our squad average. Robertson would prob cost around £4/5m with Hull trying to fleece us but both would have good sell on potential. CB. We are all in agreement that Huth is a priority. I don't see wages being an issue and with a year on his contract,we would prob get him for around £3/4m. With Upson and Moore (Loan) potentially leaving,I would try get another player in to be sure. Ideally,someone younger, I like the thought of Jason Denayer on loan (option to buy) or maybe the bosman signing of that boy from Madrid who looks like a prospect ( Granted,I've not saw much of him) A left winger. This depends on our formation for next year with Schlupp playing more of a LWB role that would be covered by the previously mentioned players but to cover all our bases,I would try and get one in. Bakary Sako on a free would be my pick. Should just about fit into our wage structure and offers similair qualities to Schlupp. CM. I would look at getting a more defensive minded player in here. With the formation we have been playing, it makes sense as we have tha more attacking minded player sitting ahead of them. Essien would be my shout. Getting on a bit but I don't see fitness being an issue and would offer stability alongside Estaban. He's on a free but would definately fall into the higher wage braket at the club. Alternatively, someone who is full of running,I've always been a fan of Steven Davis to be honest. Would prob cost £5m plus and would be on our top end of wages but is neat and tidy and has the engine for it. I don't think he is outwith our reach,and Soton will prob sign someone to play ahead of him. ST/AMC. I, unlike most on here,think we need someone here. With us playing two up top with someone sitting behind them it raises the question of personnel. Mahrez and Nugent are prob the choosen players for the AMC position but I think Kramaric would be good here. He seems like the sort of player that would link up play well. That would leave us with Ulloa and Vardy up top (wood is likely gone) so a more out and out striker would be needed. Cignac on a free sounds good,well within our reach too. If we do elect to have Kramaric play up top,then a busier option would be needed. Okazaki will prob be sought after again at a price of £8/10m to sit behind the strikers. I don't think we need a RB. Simpson is poor but would be back-up and with our formation requiring a more attacking RWB type player, Albrighton and RDL have it covered I reckon. Wasyl,Cambiasso will prob sign new contracts and I agree with that ofcourse. So all in all, we could pay anywhere between £25m and £7ish million. Obviously if we do go with the lesser amount, our wage bill would be higher due to them being free transfers and more of a higher calibur of players. Just to note. I haven't included sign on fees and this wouldn't include January,just the summer.
Richard Posted 18 May 2015 Posted 18 May 2015 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/leicester-city/11612813/Leicester-close-in-on-6m-bonus-but-need-to-beat-QPR-to-guarantee-extra-million.html NP says we have to improve, but not necessarily positionally. Maybe some new experienced players a la Huth Also says we have to build on the core that we've got etc etc
Dan Posted 18 May 2015 Posted 18 May 2015 I know Hull spent a bit but who on earth did they actually spend over forty million on? I know Hernandez was about £10mil but who else?
Babylon Posted 18 May 2015 Posted 18 May 2015 I know Hull spent a bit but who on earth did they actually spend over forty million on? I know Hernandez was about £10mil but who else?
Babylon Posted 18 May 2015 Posted 18 May 2015 Screen Shot 2015-05-18 at 13.51.08.png Add that to these lot the year before as well...
Fox Ulike Posted 18 May 2015 Posted 18 May 2015 Screen Shot 2015-05-18 at 13.51.08.png fvck me Hull are in trouble. None of those players are worth anywhere near that now. Andrew Robertson had one season with Dundee United and they splash £3m on him. Hernandez has done nothing at Palermo to warrant a £10m fee. Actually shocked by this. My opinion on Steve Bruce has very suddenly changed.
Merging Cultures Posted 18 May 2015 Posted 18 May 2015 I think we can upgrade a few positions. I really like Schlupp, but we can probably do better, same with Albrighton. If we play 3 at the back, then we need another CB to cover potential injuries (Upson isn't it). We probably don't need to invest in anymore LB/RBs, perhaps let Simpson go to free up a slot. With 5 in the midfield and James injured we need another CM, assuming Cambiasso stays. I also think we need another ST to push Kram and Ulloa, and cover for injuries. Vardy will do a job next season too, perhaps behind the two strikers. GK - Schmeichel GK - Hamer GK - Schwarzer RB - De Laet RB - Simpson LB - Konchesky LB - CB - Morgan CB - Moore CB - Wasilewski CB - Huth RM - Albrighton RM - Mahrez LM - Schlupp LM - CM - Drinkwater CM - James CM - King CM - Cambiasso CM - ST - Nugent ST - Vardy ST - Krameric ST - Ulloa ST - I trust Nigel to pick players with the right attitude who will slot in to the team well. 5 players max, total spend will be about 35m.
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