Who do you want January 2019

[Ric Flair]

35 minutes ago, les-tah said:

In my opinion we are 2 players away (in the starting 11) from cementing 7th and pulling away from the rest.

 

A centre Mid to play with Ndidi or Mendy as they are too defensive and similar.. This is the type of player we were all expecting Adrien Silva to be, a very talented box to box player that dictates tempo and can pick a pass and is very forward thinking.

 

The other is the hole that was left when mahrez left, a very talented proven attacking midfielder that is very capable of the 10 goals/10 assist that he gave us for the last 3 years.

 

 

Obviously we need a striker sooner or later but i think we could hold out until summer as the other 2 positions are more important right now.

 

 

Couldnt agree more, we currently have lost a player who brings 25 goals a season in goals and assists and we have no central midfielder helping score or assist. So we are relying on a combination of Maddison and Ricardo with Vardy, literally no other area really produces on a regular basis. Albrighton will get 3-4 goals and the same in assists and Chilwell seems to be improving his output but its blatantly obvious we are now a team struggling to score. This was something we never really had to worry about, even last season when there were many games we struggled in, we would still out teams to the sword on occasions. This season we've only scored 3 or more on one occasion.

 

This is my main gripe with Puel, he seems content to lose Mahrez and not think about which areas must contribute to plug the gap. Mendy and Ndidi won't create anything and Ndidi seems to have lost any attacking nouse he had when he first came here. 

 

We have to get a box to box midfielder who can either chip in with 5+ goals a season or one that provides opportunities for others to score. Maddison is doing ok and will get better as he settles in but we badly need an effective winger, Gray seldom scores or assists. Out options off the bench are abysmal too both out wide and up front.

[Dorkingfox]

Best strikers in the Championship

[Dorkingfox]

Championship players maybe worth a look

 

1.Nick Powell (Wigan) Although still only 24, Powell hasn’t pushed on as so many hoped he would after joining Manchester United from Crewe back in 2012. The goalscoring midfielder was one of Sir Alex Ferguson’s last signings and touted as a potential successor to Paul Scholes, but an apparent lack of dedication to his craft led to a drifting career. It finally got back on track at Wigan last year. 

In League One, Powell was a cut above the majority of players he came up against, and operated as the attacking luxury in Paul Cook’s well-drilled side. Bids from Bournemouth and Brighton were rejected in January, and Powell now has the chance to continue rebuilding in the Championship at a club that understands how to get the best from him.

 

2. Ezri Konsa (Brentford) Every year, Brentford sell some of their best players but are able to impressively regenerate and perform, consistently finishing in the top 10 of the Championship. Three of their leading names joined Birmingham for big fees late last summer, but the Bees still finished well clear of Blues.

3. Che Adams (Birmingham) Since signing for Birmingham two years ago, Adams has been forced to endure plenty of upheaval. The bustling striker has the potential to be one of the Championship’s best forwards, but has contended with multiple managerial changes, various different systems and often been played out wide. He's at his best when rampaging through the middle, so perhaps Garry Monk can provide the stability both player and club need.

4. Bradley Dack (Blackburn) The attacking midfielder had already established himself as one of the best players in League One during his time at Gillingham, but last year’s move to Blackburn lifted his performances to another level. Signed for just £750,000, that fee was soon made to seem a snip as he registered 18 goals and 11 assists in 45 appearances during a memorable debut season.

5. Gil Dias (Nottingham Forest) Gil Dias stands out as the most exciting player at Forrest. The 21-year-old Portuguese winger signed for Monaco in 2015 but has spent much of his time on loan elsewhere, including Rio Ave and Fiorentina. He has already displaced Joe Lolley, who finished the campaign strongly, and his trickery adds another dimension to Forest’s attack. They also have the option to make the deal permanent if Dias continues to impress.

6. Oghenekaro Etebo (Stoke)

Capable of playing a holding role or being pushed further forward, the 22-year-old is an excellent all-rounder. On top of his driving runs and boundless energy, he also packs a fierce shot. Championship goalkeepers have been put on watch.
 

[Fox85]

26 minutes ago, Dorkingfox said:

Championship players maybe worth a look

 

1.Nick Powell (Wigan) Although still only 24, Powell hasn’t pushed on as so many hoped he would after joining Manchester United from Crewe back in 2012. The goalscoring midfielder was one of Sir Alex Ferguson’s last signings and touted as a potential successor to Paul Scholes, but an apparent lack of dedication to his craft led to a drifting career. It finally got back on track at Wigan last year. 

In League One, Powell was a cut above the majority of players he came up against, and operated as the attacking luxury in Paul Cook’s well-drilled side. Bids from Bournemouth and Brighton were rejected in January, and Powell now has the chance to continue rebuilding in the Championship at a club that understands how to get the best from him.

 

2. Ezri Konsa (Brentford) Every year, Brentford sell some of their best players but are able to impressively regenerate and perform, consistently finishing in the top 10 of the Championship. Three of their leading names joined Birmingham for big fees late last summer, but the Bees still finished well clear of Blues.

3. Che Adams (Birmingham) Since signing for Birmingham two years ago, Adams has been forced to endure plenty of upheaval. The bustling striker has the potential to be one of the Championship’s best forwards, but has contended with multiple managerial changes, various different systems and often been played out wide. He's at his best when rampaging through the middle, so perhaps Garry Monk can provide the stability both player and club need.

4. Bradley Dack (Blackburn) The attacking midfielder had already established himself as one of the best players in League One during his time at Gillingham, but last year’s move to Blackburn lifted his performances to another level. Signed for just £750,000, that fee was soon made to seem a snip as he registered 18 goals and 11 assists in 45 appearances during a memorable debut season.

5. Gil Dias (Nottingham Forest) Gil Dias stands out as the most exciting player at Forrest. The 21-year-old Portuguese winger signed for Monaco in 2015 but has spent much of his time on loan elsewhere, including Rio Ave and Fiorentina. He has already displaced Joe Lolley, who finished the campaign strongly, and his trickery adds another dimension to Forest’s attack. They also have the option to make the deal permanent if Dias continues to impress.

6. Oghenekaro Etebo (Stoke)

Capable of playing a holding role or being pushed further forward, the 22-year-old is an excellent all-rounder. On top of his driving runs and boundless energy, he also packs a fierce shot. Championship goalkeepers have been put on watch.
 

2. 3.4 would all be great signings.

 

Tbf all of the above are great suggestions bar Powell 

[TeaMen Tom]

Yes, I'm showing a little US based bias here - but can someone tell me why Leicester aren't in the mix for Dortmund's Christian Pulisic who apparently wants to play in the EPL?   Chelsea is supposedly offering 45 million.  But that aside, he can play any of the 4 attacking positions, offers some needed toughness and he has proven that he can score in the Bundesliga. 

 

LCFC's advantage is they can give him a better promise of playing time - which with the next world cup cycle approaching and a new US manager in place - would have to be appealing.  They're planning to build the team around him but for that to happen he needs to play.  No guarantees of that at Chelsea or any other top 6 club.  He'd add depth, probably push Maddison and Gray and be an immediate upgrade on Iheanacho.  And he's 20.

Edited 31 December 2018 by TeaMen Tom

[Dorkingfox]

24 minutes ago, TeaMen Tom said:

Yes, I'm showing a little US based bias here - but can someone tell me why Leicester aren't in the mix for Dortmund's Christian Pulisic who apparently wants to play in the EPL?   Chelsea is supposedly offering 45 million.  But that aside, he can play any of the 4 attacking positions, offers some needed toughness and he has proven that he can score in the Bundesliga. 

 

LCFC's advantage is they can give him a better promise of playing time - which with the next world cup cycle approaching and a new US manager in place - would have to be appealing.  They're planning to build the team around him but for that to happen he needs to play.  No guarantees of that at Chelsea or any other top 6 club.  He'd add depth, probably push Maddison and Gray and be an immediate upgrade on Iheanacho.  And he's 20.

Would be nice, doubt he would come to us though

 

[MPH]

1 hour ago, Dorkingfox said:

Best strikers in the Championship

 

 

Id like a slice of Pukki!

 

 

for that reason alone, it’s a yes from me.

[Genesis1]

I know this is slightly ambitious but I wouldn't mind having Falcao for the rest of the season.

Third time must be a charm!

[mozartfox]

Vakoun Issouf Bayo -  21 - Striker playing in Slovakia.  Rapid Vienna are looking at him from I read here.  Would only cost around 2M Euros. Someone else may wish to put up the obligatory Youtube Video.    

[Mehrez]

Jarrod Bowen from Hull might be worth a look, can play any of the three behind a striker but is primarily a right winger 

[nwl fox]

22 hours ago, TeaMen Tom said:

Yes, I'm showing a little US based bias here - but can someone tell me why Leicester aren't in the mix for Dortmund's Christian Pulisic who apparently wants to play in the EPL?   Chelsea is supposedly offering 45 million.  But that aside, he can play any of the 4 attacking positions, offers some needed toughness and he has proven that he can score in the Bundesliga. 

 

LCFC's advantage is they can give him a better promise of playing time - which with the next world cup cycle approaching and a new US manager in place - would have to be appealing.  They're planning to build the team around him but for that to happen he needs to play.  No guarantees of that at Chelsea or any other top 6 club.  He'd add depth, probably push Maddison and Gray and be an immediate upgrade on Iheanacho.  And he's 20.

I think you've answered your own question

[TeaMen Tom]

1 hour ago, nwl fox said:

I think you've answered your own question

I question whether that amount is accurate but apparently he is headed there according to the latest

[lcfcsnow]

Jack Clarke at Leeds

[mozartfox]

7 hours ago, mozartfox said:

Vakoun Issouf Bayo -  21 - Striker playing in Slovakia.  Rapid Vienna are looking at him from I read here.  Would only cost around 2M Euros. Someone else may wish to put up the obligatory Youtube Video.    

It seems uncle Brendon is also interested in this guy now....

[lanefox]

Jovic young scoring a shed loads for frankfurt probably wouldn’t cost a lot about £20-£25 mill

Edited 1 January 2019 by lanefox

[woznotwos]

On 31/12/2018 at 17:02, Dorkingfox said:

Would be nice, doubt he would come to us though

 

58million , ouch !!

[brookfox]

No idea on names but we're desperately short of goal threat from out wide. Whether it's in a 4231 or 433 we can probably count on no more than 5 league goals this year from Gray, Albrighton, Ghezzal and Diabate combined. Maddison will get a few but is a number 10.

[nathan.]

Maybe look at Gabbiadini

[Ric Flair]

31 minutes ago, nathan. said:

Maybe look at Gabbiadini

I've got a feeling we will do

[Bert]

Get Pukki in, loves a late goal. Perfect for when Vardy is bollocksed

[TheHitman™]

Gary Cahill would be a good choice. Another one to look at would be Fernando Llorente. I think he would fit in a possession system.

[whoareyaaa]

Desperately in need of a goal scorer in the mould of Vardy who is mobile enough to run around while at the same time is dangerous enough to put the ball in the net.

 

they are few and far between though so finding one isn't going to be easy.

[adamkhalifa]

Abdoulaye Doucouré

[Fox85]

What about that Bradley Dack from Blackburn are we still in for him

[lanefox]

Are we one of the number of clubs going after abraham?