Hakan Çalhanoglu

[jeffschlupp]

One of Congerton's signings at Hamburg while he was technical director. In his interview with Celtic's YouTube channel I recall he mentions him as one of the players he 'discovered' and went on to do well.

 

Of course we then have the reports from May that we sent a scout to watch him play vs. Frosinone.

 

Could be an old link rehashed, and a lazy one from the Turkish press at that given Soyuncu + Demiral interest, but it's possible.

 

Mostly played on the left flank in a similar shape to us this season (4-3-3 with Suso cutting in from the right and Leao/Piatek up top).

[Dan]

2 hours ago, Paddy. said:

What makes you say that Dan? Genuine question, I know nothing about him. His stats look half decent but they can be misleading.

Just strikes me as a player likely to flop. Stats posted in that tweet were well wide of the mark  just think he's a bit of a luxury type, doesn't really add anything we're missing and will cost a good £30mil as well.

[LestaLad]

https://twitter.com/nicoschira/status/1211383584927420416?s=21

[The Horse's Mouth]

if we're gonna risk it with any Milan players I'd rather we went for Suso 

[st albans fox]

5 hours ago, jeffschlupp said:

One of Congerton's signings at Hamburg while he was technical director. In his interview with Celtic's YouTube channel I recall he mentions him as orne of the players he 'discovered' and went on to do well.

 

Of course we then have the reports from May that we sent a scout to watch him play vs. Frosinone.

 

Could be an old link rehashed, and a lazy one from the Turkish press at that given Soyuncu + Demiral interest, but it's possible.

 

Mostly played on the left flank in a similar shape to us this season (4-3-3 with Suso cutting in from the right and Leao/Piatek up top).

Really interested to see how congerton plays out over the next couple of windows .....we heard much negativity about his dealings and whilst we have signed some duds over the past couple years, we generally do ok in this area ....

[Bluearmyfox28]

On 29/12/2019 at 07:54, Nicolo Barella said:

They are satirically off. Don't think Milan have scored 27 goals this season

I’m sure they haven’t either. Seen something on the Ibrahimovic transfer which stated how poor they have been in front of goal.

[Aus Fox]

On 29/12/2019 at 09:07, urban.spaceman said:

I don't care if he's any good but if we can wind Arsenal up I'd do it.

 

 

A quick google tells a completely different story...

 

[sdb]

Milan fan's comments in that twitter feed do not make pretty reading...

[Gerard]

3 hours ago, sdb said:

Milan fan's comments in that twitter feed do not make pretty reading...

 

Always a massive red flag for me when the fans who see a player week in week out chastise him to a man. He's 25 and been at Milan for three seasons so I'm going to guess he's been given enough opportunity to persuade the fans and at if you're not doing it at 25 then chances are you never will.

[Grebfromgrebland]

Feels like a ghezzal type player.

 

And if Brendan buys him he'll want to start him until he's proven good enough or not. 

[Ric Flair]

1 hour ago, Grebfromgrebland said:

Feels like a ghezzal type player.

 

And if Brendan buys him he'll want to start him until he's proven good enough or not. 

Yeah, there's very little in his stats that point to him being better than what we've got and the fact Milan are the pits and still want rid of him is a huge red flag.

[Brainy]

11 hours ago, Gerard said:

 

Always a massive red flag for me when the fans who see a player week in week out chastise him to a man. He's 25 and been at Milan for three seasons so I'm going to guess he's been given enough opportunity to persuade the fans and at if you're not doing it at 25 then chances are you never will.

Don't remember WBA fans being too complimentary about Evans come the end of his time there. Plus these Milan fans probably don't rate most of their players right now.

 

 

[Gerard]

5 minutes ago, Walkers said:

Don't remember WBA fans being too complimentary about Evans come the end of his time there. Plus these Milan fans probably don't rate most of their players right now.

 

 

WBA fans thought Evans was their best player up until his last season when they thought he had downed tools.

[enmac]

On 29/12/2019 at 18:01, Dan LCFC said:

Just strikes me as a player likely to flop. Stats posted in that tweet were well wide of the mark  just think he's a bit of a luxury type, doesn't really add anything we're missing and will cost a good £30mil as well.

A lot less, I think. £16.2m on Transfermarket and only 18 months left on contract.

[Suzie the Fox]

From the Merc 

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-city-transfer-news-calhanoglu-3694475

 

AC Milan have reportedly revealed their asking price for Leicester City 'target' Hakan Calhanoglu.

The Turkish international was linked with a move to the King Power Stadium on Monday , with Milan's Serie A rivals Juventus also said to be interested in Calhanoglu.

A set-piece specialist, Calhanoglu could depart the San Siro in January according to Italian media outlet Calciomercato .

They say a departure is a possibility for the 25-year-old because his contract is expiring in 18 months' time.

 

Milan are reportedly keen to demand around €20 million for the former Bayer Leverkusen man, with City enquiring about his availability.

However, Calhanoglu's rumoured preference to return to Germany - the country of his berth - could scupper a move to the Premier League.

He joined Milan for €24m in July 2017 and has scored 14 goals in 107 appearances for his current side, chipping in with 24 assists.

Calhanoglu has two goals and one assist in 16 outings this season.

He has 10 goals in 47 caps for Turkey.

City boss Brendan Rodgers has previously spoken about any business his club would conduct in January.

Rodgers' side are second in the Premier League after 20 games.

"I speak with the recruitment team a lot," he said earlier this month.

"It's an attractive proposition to come to here.

"If the right player is available, I'm sure the club will do everything they can.

“There will be plenty of players who want to come here."

[HoustonFox]

28 minutes ago, Suzie the Fox said:

From the Merc 

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-city-transfer-news-calhanoglu-3694475

 

AC Milan have reportedly revealed their asking price for Leicester City 'target' Hakan Calhanoglu.

The Turkish international was linked with a move to the King Power Stadium on Monday , with Milan's Serie A rivals Juventus also said to be interested in Calhanoglu.

A set-piece specialist, Calhanoglu could depart the San Siro in January according to Italian media outlet Calciomercato .

They say a departure is a possibility for the 25-year-old because his contract is expiring in 18 months' time.

 

Milan are reportedly keen to demand around €20 million for the former Bayer Leverkusen man, with City enquiring about his availability.

However, Calhanoglu's rumoured preference to return to Germany - the country of his berth - could scupper a move to the Premier League.

He joined Milan for €24m in July 2017 and has scored 14 goals in 107 appearances for his current side, chipping in with 24 assists.

Calhanoglu has two goals and one assist in 16 outings this season.

He has 10 goals in 47 caps for Turkey.

City boss Brendan Rodgers has previously spoken about any business his club would conduct in January.

Rodgers' side are second in the Premier League after 20 games.

"I speak with the recruitment team a lot," he said earlier this month.

"It's an attractive proposition to come to here.

"If the right player is available, I'm sure the club will do everything they can.

“There will be plenty of players who want to come here."

Some top journalism there 😂

[TommyK]

47 minutes ago, HoustonFox said:

Some top journalism there 😂

He was born in Germany. Germany has quite a large Turkish population. 

[ketteringscott]

23 minutes ago, TommyK said:

He was born in Germany. Germany has quite a large Turkish population. 

I assume he was referring to them not being able to spell birth

[Koke]

No thanks. 

[TommyK]

1 hour ago, ketteringscott said:

I assume he was referring to them not being able to spell birth

Ah

[MPH]

2 hours ago, HoustonFox said:

Some top journalism there 😂

the Joke is on you, Pal! he was indeed born in Germany.

[foxfanazer]

Such an Arsenal type of signing. Let them have him 

[sm1]

14 goals in 107 games over 3 seasons. That's around 5 goals a season. Thanks but no thanks. 

[Pliskin]

After hearing Rodgers latest latest interview I doubt he is even a consideration.....

[HoustonFox]

11 hours ago, MPH said:

the Joke is on you, Pal! he was indeed born in Germany.

 

12 hours ago, ketteringscott said:

I assume he was referring to them not being able to spell birth

What @ketteringscott said, unless you ( @MPH) meant to say he was berthed there, like some sort of boat?