OhYesNdidi Posted 3 July 2018 Share Posted 3 July 2018 2 minutes ago, Shane said: I actually wouldn’t be surprised if this was the case. Diabate on the right and another lowkey gem from France for the LW spot wouldn’t be the end of the world. I know it’s risky but we will need to sign unproven talent as Mahrez’s replacement, because we aren’t going to be splashing 60m on a proven winger like some fans want. Diabate plays better on the left IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandfox Posted 3 July 2018 Share Posted 3 July 2018 21 minutes ago, Shane said: I actually wouldn’t be surprised if this was the case. Diabate on the right and another lowkey gem from France for the LW spot wouldn’t be the end of the world. I know it’s risky but we will need to sign unproven talent as Mahrez’s replacement, because we aren’t going to be splashing 60m on a proven winger like some fans want. We go that route we may well be in trouble! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Earle Posted 3 July 2018 Share Posted 3 July 2018 The upside of 3412 or 352 is that Nacho gets a run alongside Vards. The downsides are threefold: - Morgan plays unless we buy another starter for CB (assuming CP has the clout to drop Wes); - Huge pressure on Maddison to create everything in his first season in the PL - No starting place for our wingers, any of them Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxinNotts Posted 3 July 2018 Share Posted 3 July 2018 (edited) I’d be happy to replace Mahrez with (in the knowledge that we already have Maddison’s creativity): Hakim Ziyech Thorgan Hazard Xherdan Shaqiri (yes Shaqiri, sorry!) Hirving Lozano Alireza Jahanbakhsh Edited 3 July 2018 by FoxinNotts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALC Fox Posted 3 July 2018 Share Posted 3 July 2018 Announce Quintero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr The Singh Posted 3 July 2018 Share Posted 3 July 2018 Richie Wellens, Andy King, Daniel Amartey, Musa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsintskaro Posted 3 July 2018 Share Posted 3 July 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, FoxinNotts said: Hakim Ziyech Hirving Lozano Alireza Jahanbakhsh ya they all look good in Eredivisie,but a lot players coming from that league did nothing in better league and clubs i am really curious what these guys will do outside of netherlands Edited 3 July 2018 by tsintskaro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxinNotts Posted 3 July 2018 Share Posted 3 July 2018 25 minutes ago, tsintskaro said: ya they all look good in Eredivisie,but a lot players coming from that league did nothing in better league and clubs i am really curious what these guys will do outside of netherlands All had personally good world cups too, so there’s an indication that they are decent players away from the Eredivisie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clever Fox Posted 3 July 2018 Share Posted 3 July 2018 1 hour ago, ALC Fox said: Announce Quintero I'd love him at Leicester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucey Posted 3 July 2018 Share Posted 3 July 2018 4 hours ago, FoxinNotts said: I’d be happy to replace Mahrez with (in the knowledge that we already have Maddison’s creativity): Hakim Ziyech Thorgan Hazard Xherdan Shaqiri (yes Shaqiri, sorry!) Hirving Lozano Alireza Jahanbakhsh Are you RoyFox in disguise (I agree though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertfox2 Posted 3 July 2018 Share Posted 3 July 2018 The chances of us getting one player in as a direct replacement that will contribute as many goals and assists are slim to none. We basically need 2 quality wide players, that score goals and get assists one on each side for the money we get for Mahrez which is another reason I really hope some of the figures being banded about are untrue. 60m and we pay 15m for Roberts (nett 45) heads should roll if that's true. Roberts may well go on to be quality for us but if true we have been had in the current market. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fightforever Posted 3 July 2018 Share Posted 3 July 2018 Go all out for gelson martins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les-tah Posted 4 July 2018 Share Posted 4 July 2018 Hope its also an out and out winger.. Dont want us to turn into everton and just buy loads of number 10s and turn absolute turd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 4 July 2018 Share Posted 4 July 2018 13 hours ago, FoxinNotts said: I’d be happy to replace Mahrez with (in the knowledge that we already have Maddison’s creativity): Hakim Ziyech Thorgan Hazard Xherdan Shaqiri (yes Shaqiri, sorry!) Hirving Lozano Alireza Jahanbakhsh So a whole bunch of people that probably wouldn't come here then. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebfromgrebland Posted 4 July 2018 Share Posted 4 July 2018 Stole managed shaqiri, bojan and Arnutavic surely we can attract someone decent. Admittedly Arnutavic was hit and miss but still Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxinNotts Posted 4 July 2018 Share Posted 4 July 2018 33 minutes ago, Finnegan said: So a whole bunch of people that probably wouldn't come here then. Nice. Who do you want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 4 July 2018 Share Posted 4 July 2018 17 minutes ago, FoxinNotts said: Who do you want? Well half of your list would be lovely, I just can't see it. Lozano for example is destined by snapped up by a champions league club post world cup, it looks like Liverpool want Shaqiri (I've no idea why), Ziyech has been a target for CL clubs for a while and is heavily linked with Roma and Inter and Valencia are interested in Hazard. End of the day, whoever we sign will be a disappointment post Mahrez. I've no idea who I really want that's actually realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breadandcheese Posted 4 July 2018 Share Posted 4 July 2018 18 hours ago, GingerrrFox said: I’ve heard there’s a change of formation coming, so I wouldn’t be surprised to not see a like for like replacement. Puel doesn’t want to rock the boat by axing Wes from the side and the signing of Evans who is comfortable defending out wide like Maguire makes me convinced we will see a variation of 3-5-2 (3-4-1-2) Prediction for first game of the season: Kasper Evans Morgan Maguire Pereira Choudhury Ndidi Chilwell Maddison Vardy Iheanacho I really hope that's not our starting lineup. On paper, we'll be fighting off relegation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 4 July 2018 Share Posted 4 July 2018 16 hours ago, OhYesNdidi said: Diabate plays better on the left IMO. I couldn't disagree with you more, he's evidently better at cutting in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breadandcheese Posted 4 July 2018 Share Posted 4 July 2018 Trying to replace Mahrez is crucial. Arguably, we've struggled to replace or improve on any of the Pearson era signings, with the exception of Maguire for Huth. I appreciate it's impossible for a club of our size to replace the likes of Kante and Mahrez, as they are world class and we're not going to attract a player of better quality, but it doesn't bode well when we've failed to replace Drinkwater and spaffed 35m in the process. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brookfox Posted 4 July 2018 Share Posted 4 July 2018 16 hours ago, OhYesNdidi said: Diabate plays better on the left IMO. Personally I think his best position is on the bench. If we’re seriously considering him to take Mahrezs starting spot we’re in trouble. Got something about him but nothing to suggest he’d contribute enough goals or assists over a season to justify being a starter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 4 July 2018 Share Posted 4 July 2018 14 hours ago, ALC Fox said: Announce Quintero 13 hours ago, Clever Fox said: I'd love him at Leicester. He's looked good at the World Cup but you probably want to go and read up on him a bit. He's gone back to South America on a couple of loan spells having really, really struggled to settle and make any impression in Europe. He's been on the books at Porto for absolutely ages and has never really adjusted. He's got bags of technical ability but huge questions over his mental strength. There'll be a flood of interest after this world cup no doubt and he's still young enough to make a tidy crack at a career in Europe but he'll be a big risk for anyone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyFox Posted 4 July 2018 Share Posted 4 July 2018 Some tentative rumours in France, Puel may go after Bertrand Traore. I’d be fine with that, he has been shooting a bit too much from distance at Lyon, however he’s rapid, is a good passer and has natural goalscoring ability (49 goals to date). Plus a decent age at 22. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayfox26 Posted 4 July 2018 Share Posted 4 July 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Finnegan said: He's looked good at the World Cup but you probably want to go and read up on him a bit. He's gone back to South America on a couple of loan spells having really, really struggled to settle and make any impression in Europe. He's been on the books at Porto for absolutely ages and has never really adjusted. He's got bags of technical ability but huge questions over his mental strength. There'll be a flood of interest after this world cup no doubt and he's still young enough to make a tidy crack at a career in Europe but he'll be a big risk for anyone. Cheers for that, i had been wondering about why he had moved back to South America on loan. Im sure the commentator also said he didnt play in any of Colombia's world cup qualifiers but was recalled for the tournament. Ideally we need a player that is proven and risk free but that is not easy to find unfortunately. Every player from abroad that hasn't played in the prem comes with risks but its also very difficult to get genuine quality that has played in the prem. They normally play for the top 6 teams Edited 4 July 2018 by jayfox26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluearmyfox28 Posted 4 July 2018 Share Posted 4 July 2018 (edited) 12 minutes ago, RoyFox said: Some tentative rumours in France, Puel may go after Bertrand Traore. I’d be fine with that, he has been shooting a bit too much from distance at Lyon, however he’s rapid, is a good passer and has natural goalscoring ability (49 goals to date). Plus a decent age at 22. I would be happy with this. However he would be competition for Vards & Nacho, not a replacement for Mahrez? Edited 4 July 2018 by Bluearmyfox28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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