Mahrez to .......................?

[Sol thewall Bamba]

3 minutes ago, ZeGuy said:

Having a hard time imagining the owners offering their most creative asset.

He's said he wants to leave, he'll be a disruptive influence if he stays. Owners doing their job by trying to make as much money off him as possible, hence offering him around to cash rich PL cubs. 

 

Not that hard to imagine imo. 

[jim5000]

Just now, Sol thewall Bamba said:

He's said he wants to leave, he'll be a disruptive influence if he stays. Owners doing their job by trying to make as much money off him as possible, hence offering him around to cash rich PL cubs. 

 

Not that hard to imagine imo. 

Ulloa said he wanted to leave, he's still here.

[Ric Flair]

Just now, Sol thewall Bamba said:

He's said he wants to leave, he'll be a disruptive influence if he stays. Owners doing their job by trying to make as much money off him as possible, hence offering him around to cash rich PL cubs. 

 

Not that hard to imagine imo. 

Why would he be a disruptive influence? Many players have stated they would like to leave clubs and it doesn't come to fruition, they continue to perform very well for their clubs. Mahrez has never struck me as having a bad attitude. He has a languid style of play that a lot of goobers will mistake for not caring if he has a bad spell, but make no mistake, he's a very good professional. It's in his best interests next season to play as well as possible not only for his World Cup prospects but also to earn a move to an elite club, if it doesn't materialise this summer. I think the club will be hoping to get another year out of him, so do I. I'm not that precious that I take offence if a player might want to leave. He still has a future here if we don't get £40+ million for him.

[Stevosevic]

Did himself no favours not turning up last season.

 

Another blinder for us next year I think....

[Dames]

1 minute ago, Ric Flair said:

Why would he be a disruptive influence? Many players have stated they would like to leave clubs and it doesn't come to fruition, they continue to perform very well for their clubs. Mahrez has never struck me as having a bad attitude. He has a languid style of play that a lot of goobers will mistake for not caring if he has a bad spell, but make no mistake, he's a very good professional. It's in his best interests next season to play as well as possible not only for his World Cup prospects but also to earn a move to an elite club, if it doesn't materialise this summer. I think the club will be hoping to get another year out of him, so do I. I'm not that precious that I take offence if a player might want to leave. He still has a future here if we don't get £40+ million for him.

Couldn't put this better myself.

 

His best option now would be to stay at Leicester and reproduce his best form and show everyone he's not a flash in the pan. When 5th placed Arsenal are not so sure on wanting you it speaks volumes. He's made a bit of a fool of himself with the statement he made (Which I think is down to poor advice from his agent) but its not irreparable. If he leaves anywhere he goes he'll know he wasn't the first choice and he'll be on thin ice from the very start - 2/3 average performances in a row and he'll find himself out of the starting line up and facing a difficult task to get back in. 

[MPH]

20 minutes ago, les-tah said:

why would we offer him to clubs?

 

Could be his agent who's done the offering...

[sm1]

15 minutes ago, tom27111 said:

Not sure if it's been mentioned...

 

Darren Lewis from the Mirror was on Talksport last night, said Arsenal are interested, but Lemar is their preference. 

 

Also said Mahrez has been offered to at least 2 other Premier League clubs, both turned down instantly over concerns of his work rate.

How the mighty have fallen. From best player in the PL, best African player & one of the best in the world to this. I hope for his sake he stays with us and regains some form and shows he is an elite player.

[MPH]

6 minutes ago, Ric Flair said:

Why would he be a disruptive influence? Many players have stated they would like to leave clubs and it doesn't come to fruition, they continue to perform very well for their clubs. Mahrez has never struck me as having a bad attitude. He has a languid style of play that a lot of goobers will mistake for not caring if he has a bad spell, but make no mistake, he's a very good professional. It's in his best interests next season to play as well as possible not only for his World Cup prospects but also to earn a move to an elite club, if it doesn't materialise this summer. I think the club will be hoping to get another year out of him, so do I. I'm not that precious that I take offence if a player might want to leave. He still has a future here if we don't get £40+ million for him.

 

 

Not saying he had a bad attitude as such but his form dipped massively last season... and no way was he tripple marked all of last season....

[MPH]

5 minutes ago, Stevosevic said:

Did himself no favours not turning up last season.

 

Another blinder for us next year I think....

He'll be gone in January if he pulls his finger out!

[escos]

Perhaps the fact we can not sell him is the reason we are looking at cheaper players such as Iborra and Deeney, instead of players such as Sigurdsson?

[Dames]

1 minute ago, MPH said:

He'll be gone in January if he pulls his finger out!

Good for us in terms of monetary value - Everyone pays over the odds in January.

[Sol thewall Bamba]

27 minutes ago, Ric Flair said:

Why would he be a disruptive influence? Many players have stated they would like to leave clubs and it doesn't come to fruition, they continue to perform very well for their clubs. Mahrez has never struck me as having a bad attitude. He has a languid style of play that a lot of goobers will mistake for not caring if he has a bad spell, but make no mistake, he's a very good professional. It's in his best interests next season to play as well as possible not only for his World Cup prospects but also to earn a move to an elite club, if it doesn't materialise this summer. I think the club will be hoping to get another year out of him, so do I. I'm not that precious that I take offence if a player might want to leave. He still has a future here if we don't get £40+ million for him.

The old sports psychologist did a really good interview when he got booted out by our good mate Claudio, where he identified what he called "terrorists" in the dressing room. He mentioned that these people were one of two types, either people getting frustrated at a lack of game time or people actively looking to force a move as they think they're better than where they are. He went into quite some depth about how they disrupted other around them, generally sapping the energy out of the group, it was really interesting. 

 

Say for instance he did stay, and started against Arsenal at the expense of Gray. It would be very understandable if DG was pissed off that he's further down the queue than someone who has openly said he wants to leave because we're not matching his ambition. The Ulloa thing is a bit different as he's not first choice like Riyad. 

[RoyFox]

2 minutes ago, Sol thewall Bamba said:

The old sports psychologist did a really good interview when he got booted out by our good mate Claudio, where he identified what he called "terrorists" in the dressing room. He mentioned that these people were one of two types, either people getting frustrated at a lack of game time or people actively looking to force a move as they think they're better than where they are. He went into quite some depth about how they disrupted other around them, generally sapping the energy out of the group, it was really interesting. 

 

Say for instance he did stay, and started against Arsenal at the expense of Gray. It would be very understandable if DG was pissed off that he's further down the queue than someone who has openly said he wants to leave because we're not matching his ambition. The Ulloa thing is a bit different as he's not first choice like Riyad. 

We need to get him back in, I'm sure Shakey will. Ranieri's decision making during the title run was impeccable, especially substitute selection. Then it all went to pot last Summer,  kick started by removing a key figure who helped drive a unified and positive dressing room.

[Sol thewall Bamba]

5 minutes ago, RoyFox said:

We need to get him back in, I'm sure Shakey will. Ranieri's decision making during the title run was impeccable, especially substitute selection. Then it all went to pot last Summer,  kick started by removing a key figure who helped drive a unified and positive dressing room.

If it were me, I'd have been on the phone to him before CR had left the car park... 

[mozartfox]

1 hour ago, tom27111 said:

Not sure if it's been mentioned...

 

Darren Lewis from the Mirror was on Talksport last night, said Arsenal are interested, but Lemar is their preference. 

 

Also said Mahrez has been offered to at least 2 other Premier League clubs, both turned down instantly over concerns of his work rate.

I personally would not believe anything Junior's Father says or writes in the Mirror...

[justfoxes]

1 hour ago, bpfox said:

to tell u the truth i would rather we sell him, than watch his pathetic efforts of last season.we could use his money to bring in some players who want to put in.

Just one thought he sees this as a kick up the arse he stays with us past this window plays his arse off over next few months and someone will come sniffing around in January or he bites the bullet and stays with us and prove again how we loved watching his displays in the championship winning season , either way Mahrez needs to up his game if he wants his so called big move away from the foxes and show he's not a duller as some will say he is???

[MPH]

28 minutes ago, Sol thewall Bamba said:

The old sports psychologist did a really good interview when he got booted out by our good mate Claudio, where he identified what he called "terrorists" in the dressing room. He mentioned that these people were one of two types, either people getting frustrated at a lack of game time or people actively looking to force a move as they think they're better than where they are. He went into quite some depth about how they disrupted other around them, generally sapping the energy out of the group, it was really interesting. 

 

Say for instance he did stay, and started against Arsenal at the expense of Gray. It would be very understandable if DG was pissed off that he's further down the queue than someone who has openly said he wants to leave because we're not matching his ambition. The Ulloa thing is a bit different as he's not first choice like Riyad. 

 

 

We are stuck between a rock and a hard place really and hence why we were willing to accept  a fee lower than our valuation... I'd like to think the sports psychologist was back when  Shakey took the reins!

[yorkie1999]

33 minutes ago, Sol thewall Bamba said:

The old sports psychologist did a really good interview when he got booted out by our good mate Claudio, where he identified what he called "terrorists" in the dressing room. He mentioned that these people were one of two types, either people getting frustrated at a lack of game time or people actively looking to force a move as they think they're better than where they are. He went into quite some depth about how they disrupted other around them, generally sapping the energy out of the group, it was really interesting. 

 

Say for instance he did stay, and started against Arsenal at the expense of Gray. It would be very understandable if DG was pissed off that he's further down the queue than someone who has openly said he wants to leave because we're not matching his ambition. The Ulloa thing is a bit different as he's not first choice like Riyad. 

So, in effect, if Mahrez stays, he should no longer guaranteed a start for the sake of the team?

[ClaphamFox]

1 hour ago, FrankieADZ said:

think its pretty well known Arsenal favour Lemar over RM atm, though i hadnt heard about the other 2 clubs, could imagine one to be Chelsea

The Evening Standard down here has published a story today reiterating that Lemar is Arsenal's 1st choice and Mahrez their back-up plan. The story implies that if Monaco play hardball on Lemar's price they will go for Mahrez as the cheaper option - I just hope we're tougher negotiators than everybody seems to think.

 

The way things are shaping up, Mahrez could find himself with nobody interested / willing to pay what we ask for. In which case he'll have some bridges to build.

[FrankieADZ]

1 minute ago, ClaphamFox said:

The Evening Standard down here has published a story today reiterating that Lemar is Arsenal's 1st choice and Mahrez their back-up plan. The story implies that if Monaco play hardball on Lemar's price they will go for Mahrez as the cheaper option - I just hope we're tougher negotiators than everybody seems to think.

 

The way things are shaping up, Mahrez could find himself with nobody interested / willing to pay what we ask for. In which case he'll have some bridges to build.

thought that Monaco would do that tbh with Lemar, wouldnt surprise me Arsenal signed RM near the end of the transfer window

 

[MPH]

7 minutes ago, yorkie1999 said:

So, in effect, if Mahrez stays, he should no longer guaranteed a start for the sake of the team?

 

 

Yes.

 

 

But in all honesty very few of our players, if any should be guaranteed a starting  place...

[MPH]

5 minutes ago, ClaphamFox said:

The Evening Standard down here has published a story today reiterating that Lemar is Arsenal's 1st choice and Mahrez their back-up plan. The story implies that if Monaco play hardball on Lemar's price they will go for Mahrez as the cheaper option - I just hope we're tougher negotiators than everybody seems to think.

 

The way things are shaping up, Mahrez could find himself with nobody interested / willing to pay what we ask for. In which case he'll have some bridges to build.

 

 

So maybe Monaco would go for Mahrez if they lose Lemar... and pocket the cash difference....

[Finnegan]

Monaco have made it abundantly clear that Lemar isn't for sale and he's making no real noise about moving.

 

They're not getting him unless they double their record transfer which Wenger won't do then Riyad will cost less than half that.

[ClaphamFox]

2 minutes ago, Finnegan said:

Monaco have made it abundantly clear that Lemar isn't for sale and he's making no real noise about moving.

 

They're not getting him unless they double their record transfer which Wenger won't do then Riyad will cost less than half that.

Half what exactly? How much do you think Riyad will go for?

[tom27111]

28 minutes ago, Finnegan said:

Monaco have made it abundantly clear that Lemar isn't for sale and he's making no real noise about moving.

 

They're not getting him unless they double their record transfer which Wenger won't do then Riyad will cost less than half that.

 

Except they haven't. 

 

Jardim gave a bizarre interview saying he can't keep hold of the players he wants to and they'll continue their business plan of bringing through youth.