the fox Posted 13 June 2018 Posted 13 June 2018 4 minutes ago, brucey said: But we're waiting for this deal to happen before we bring in a replacement. I don't think so. Some sources say that the only thing left is for Mahrez to sign the dotted line. If we already have an agreement with Man City then they will not come back on their word because they want the deal done. But if we sell Mahrez, the replacement's Club will be blinded by the Mahrez transfer fee and they will get greedy.
Katy Posted 13 June 2018 Posted 13 June 2018 I’m beginning to feel that watching paint dry is more preferable to this saga now.
4everfox Posted 13 June 2018 Posted 13 June 2018 Just now, leicesterseddon said: I dearly hope this doesn't turn into another saga. What I find interesting is that in the last three transfer windows, only two clubs (Roma and Man City) seem to have actually made offers. Don't get me wrong, he's a great player. But I think some are prone to overestimate how other clubs see him. He was fantastic for us in 2016 but based on last season I'd struggle to make an argument he's worth £80m if I'm being totally honest. You having a laugh? Wilfred Zaha has been valued at 75 million by the media. Mahrez is worth a lot more than Zaha in my opinion. 1
ARM1968 Posted 13 June 2018 Posted 13 June 2018 20 minutes ago, NotTheMarketLeader said: This would not surprise me. He pissed about for half a season as a non trier (again) and showed himself to be very unprofessional in the last 6 months. £80m for someone with those attributes who also lacks an in game work ethic, which doesnt fit in with what the manager insists on? If we can get that sort of money, it would be good business but is it possible now it won’t happen? You see that it exactly how I see it. Pep went out of his way to say he only wanted players who would fit with his ethos. I just don’t think Mahrez does. To be honest I want the guy gone now - despite his brilliance. If we can get £70-£80 million I’d be delighted. Just think he might end up shoved up our arse with only his bottom lip stopping him from falling in completely. 1 1
brucey Posted 13 June 2018 Posted 13 June 2018 4 minutes ago, the fox said: I don't think so. Some sources say that the only thing left is for Mahrez to sign the dotted line. If we already have an agreement with Man City then they will not come back on their word because they want the deal done. But if we sell Mahrez, the replacement's Club will be blinded by the Mahrez transfer fee and they will get greedy. There has been so much Mahrez-related fake news over the years, I'm not sure I trust any of these sources any more. The only current concrete offer we seem to have put in is for that Turkish kid, but some people are saying he's not a winger, so who knows if he's a replacement. I think the hold up is from Man City's side, likely Jorginho or agent fees. If we were the ones stalling, I think we would have heard at least one comment to the media from Riyad or his agent by now.
FoxyPalace.com Posted 13 June 2018 Posted 13 June 2018 Frankly it will be a relief when this finally come's to a end. 2
brucey Posted 13 June 2018 Posted 13 June 2018 (edited) 12 minutes ago, 4everfox said: You having a laugh? Wilfred Zaha has been valued at 75 million by the media. Mahrez is worth a lot more than Zaha in my opinion. The 75m 'valuation' came from Palace, it clearly isn't market value. Same with Villa and 40m for Grealish. Pretty sure Puel has 'valued' Mahrez at 100m in the media. Edited 13 June 2018 by brucey 2
SheppyFox Posted 13 June 2018 Posted 13 June 2018 On the upside if he doesn’t go and we sign Hazard & Maddison, coupled with our fancy new defence we’ll probably be 6th, and chasing down 5th/4th
danny2997 Posted 13 June 2018 Posted 13 June 2018 (edited) 45 minutes ago, the fox said: The club is waiting until they bring in a replacement. 43 minutes ago, brucey said: But we're waiting for this deal to happen before we bring in a replacement. He's staying! Rudkin is a god amongst men! Edited 13 June 2018 by danny2997 I'm a useless human being
4everfox Posted 13 June 2018 Posted 13 June 2018 12 minutes ago, brucey said: The 75m 'valuation' came from Palace, it clearly isn't market value. Same with Villa and 40m for Grealish. Pretty sure Puel has 'valued' Mahrez at 100m in the media. Valuation is what the selling club state it as whether it is market value matters not. This whole 'a player is only worth what someone is willing to pay' is complete BS. If you don't think this is true go down the local shop and start negotiating a cheaper price that you are willing to pay, you will be laughed out of the building. I hope Leicester operate in a similar fashion. Let's not forget that Mahrez is a recent former PFA player of the year and last I checked the going rate for a player with this accolade was in excess of 100 million. Why should we bend over just because we aren't a Man United or Liverpool? 1
1972 Fox Posted 13 June 2018 Posted 13 June 2018 1 hour ago, Mark 'expert' Lawrenson said: You do realise Villa are expecting 40million for Jack Grealish! Transfer fees are ridiculously inflated and we should expect 65 million at least for Mahrez. But £65m for Mahrez is not inflated, it undervalues him IMO. 1
sylofox Posted 13 June 2018 Posted 13 June 2018 Anyone else think because of January we are being played.
ZeGuy Posted 13 June 2018 Posted 13 June 2018 47 minutes ago, 4everfox said: Valuation is what the selling club state it as whether it is market value matters not. This whole 'a player is only worth what someone is willing to pay' is complete BS. If you don't think this is true go down the local shop and start negotiating a cheaper price that you are willing to pay, you will be laughed out of the building. I hope Leicester operate in a similar fashion. Let's not forget that Mahrez is a recent former PFA player of the year and last I checked the going rate for a player with this accolade was in excess of 100 million. Why should we bend over just because we aren't a Man United or Liverpool? Right let's make 500 millions.
CarbonVirtine Posted 13 June 2018 Posted 13 June 2018 1 hour ago, leicesterseddon said: I dearly hope this doesn't turn into another saga. Oh shut up! We enjoy it!
murphy Posted 13 June 2018 Posted 13 June 2018 1 hour ago, leicesterseddon said: I dearly hope this doesn't turn into another saga. What I find interesting is that in the last three transfer windows, only two clubs (Roma and Man City) seem to have actually made offers. Don't get me wrong, he's a great player. But I think some are prone to overestimate how other clubs see him. He was fantastic for us in 2016 but based on last season I'd struggle to make an argument he's worth £80m if I'm being totally honest. I still think Mahrez can do things no other player in the league can do but sometimes I wonder whether we are biased and over value him. Then I just look at his stats. Outperforming world class players in the prem like Hazard and Coutinho. Try offering £75m for Hazard. You would be able to hear the laughter from the M25.
Nalis Posted 13 June 2018 Posted 13 June 2018 1 hour ago, TheUltimateWinner said: He's going to become club captain. He's a great player but I don't think he'll dislodge Kompany as club captain. 2
4everfox Posted 13 June 2018 Posted 13 June 2018 16 minutes ago, ZeGuy said: Right let's make 500 millions. Riiiiight... ?
Mark 'expert' Lawrenson Posted 13 June 2018 Posted 13 June 2018 5 minutes ago, murphy said: I still think Mahrez can do things no other player in the league can do but sometimes I wonder whether we are biased and over value him. Then I just look at his stats. Outperforming world class players in the prem like Hazard and Coutinho. Try offering £75m for Hazard. You would be able to hear the laughter from the M25. Without seeming like having an inferiority complex I think it’s because we’re Leicester, how dare we ask 70 million for a player, how dare we even own a player worth that much.
4everfox Posted 13 June 2018 Posted 13 June 2018 Just now, Mark 'expert' Lawrenson said: Without seeming like having an inferiority complex I think it’s because we’re Leicester, how dare we ask 70 million for a player, how dare we even own a player worth that much. Sad that a good chunk of our own fans have this mentality
shade Posted 13 June 2018 Posted 13 June 2018 if ruddy had any balls he’d say, today the price is £80,000,000, it’s going to increase by £2,000,000 a day until this is done.
Cramptonfox Posted 13 June 2018 Posted 13 June 2018 I've totally lost interest in these protracted sagas we always seem to get involved in. The Silva fiasco was the last straw for me - days if not weeks of speculation as to what was going on. Turns out the club for some unknown reason tried to register him minutes before the deadline and made a mess of it and after all of that he doesn't seem to be that good anyway. This palaver is similar, we simply are not told what's going on which leads to all sorts of rumour mongering. It's actually boring now.
Mark 'expert' Lawrenson Posted 13 June 2018 Posted 13 June 2018 3 minutes ago, Cramptonfox said: I've totally lost interest in these protracted sagas we always seem to get involved in. The Silva fiasco was the last straw for me - days if not weeks of speculation as to what was going on. Turns out the club for some unknown reason tried to register him minutes before the deadline and made a mess of it and after all of that he doesn't seem to be that good anyway. This palaver is similar, we simply are not told what's going on which leads to all sorts of rumour mongering. It's actually boring now. Correct, this’ll probably drag onto transfer deadline day leaving us 10 minutes to sign a replacement, at least we have made a couple of early signings instead of waiting until the last day like everyone else seems to, even though they’ve had months to sort out deals.
CarbonVirtine Posted 13 June 2018 Posted 13 June 2018 I've got this lovely mental image of both clubs and Mahrez himself being quite chilled, paper work all prepped and ready for signing off. Fancy another Garibaldi Riyad? Don't mind if I do Rudders, cheers. How 'bout you Pep? ... as they all browse this thread pissing themselves laughing. 1
Superpants82 Posted 13 June 2018 Posted 13 June 2018 The question I keep coming to is the quoted fee in the rags correct? Because if so why have we lowered our valuation all of a sudden. I still think the club value him at 80-90m not the 60-75m being bandied about, depending on which (story) it is you read, and unless someone's coughed up he's going nowhere I'd imagine. 1
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