ARM1968 Posted 29 September 2020 Share Posted 29 September 2020 2 minutes ago, Lesta Legend said: The article doesn't say that... England currently have Eric Dier in the national team, I can't believe anyone other than Southgate or Spurs fans think he's actually a good international player and that there aren't more deserving player's that should get in the England squad. Lots of French fans were calling for Fofana to be called up in the recently friendlies. I think Fofana has yet to show his ability at a high level consistently so I'm worried about the fee. I’m not. Gerrimin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edingleyfox Posted 29 September 2020 Share Posted 29 September 2020 (edited) £30 odd million plus add ons is a huge gamble. However recent recruitments have been good so presume an awful lot of homework was done. The player is going to be under tremendous pressure at 19 to justify that price tag I hope he can cope with it. Suspect that resale values and the fact that the player would have lower wages are the reasons that he is ahead of Tarkowski. Edited 29 September 2020 by Edingleyfox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surrifox Posted 29 September 2020 Share Posted 29 September 2020 16 minutes ago, sdb said: Don't tell me they're gonna get a better player for 20% of the price?! 😅 Not if we sign him first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted 29 September 2020 Share Posted 29 September 2020 For all those saying it's a huge gamble if he hadn't shown so much promise in his first 20 games people wouldn't be asking him to be called up in the French team that still hasn't capped Laporte and ASSE would have already palmed him off to us for €30m. Worst case scenario for us is he doesn't live up to his promise and becomes a £15m player. Gerrrrrrrrrrrrrimin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry96 Posted 29 September 2020 Share Posted 29 September 2020 It’s happening. And I’m with everybody else might as well put a cheeky bid in for diakite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lineker's Left Foot Posted 29 September 2020 Share Posted 29 September 2020 Just now, Harry96 said: It’s happening. And I’m with everybody else might as well put a cheeky bid in for diakite Tarkowski must be a smokescreen; we’re not going to get both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horibbly Wrong Posted 29 September 2020 Share Posted 29 September 2020 6 minutes ago, urban.spaceman said: I really hope that he doesn't read this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 29 September 2020 Share Posted 29 September 2020 Just now, Gerard said: For all those saying it's a huge gamble if he hadn't shown so much promise in his first 20 games people wouldn't be asking him to be called up in the French team that still hasn't capped Laporte and ASSE would have already palmed him off to us for €30m. Worst case scenario for us is he doesn't live up to his promise and becomes a £15m player. Gerrrrrrrrrrrrrimin You could buy Wilfred Ndidi for that. Or 3 Kantés. Or 5 Jonny Evanses. Or 15 Jamie Vardys. Or 37.5 Riyad Mahrezes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy85 Posted 29 September 2020 Share Posted 29 September 2020 Leicester City have been given a breakthrough in their pursuit of Wesley Fofana after St Etienne reduced their asking price for the French centre-back. Brendan Rodgers made Fofana, 19, his primary defensive target earlier in the summer but have struggled to agree a fee with his Ligue 1 club, who wanted more than £50million for a player with four years left on his current contract. It is understood a deal can now be done closer to £36million, as St Etienne risk missing out entirely on a windfall for the teenager. The deal was initially complicated as Claude Puel, who was sacked at the King Power Stadium last year, is now in charge at Geoffroy Stadium and wanted to keep Fofana from his old club. Leicester have bid for Burnley’s James Tarkowski and also looked at Germany centre-back Jonathan Tah on a loan from Bayer Leverkusen, although there is hope a deal for Fofana can be revived before next week’s transfer deadline for international deals. Rodgers has made a centre-back his priority as he relied on Jonny Evans and Caglar Soyuncu last season and needs competition ahead of another campaign challenging for the Champions League places. Evans’ suspension at the start of the season saw Wilfred Ndidi drop from his midfield role into defence, but the Nigeria international is now sidelined through injury, meaning fewer options. Rodgers has brought in Belgium full-back Timothy Castagne from Atalanta and his arrival has been a success in the early games of the Premier League season. Cengiz Ünder has also arrived on a loan from Roma to bolster his attacking options. Castagne’s arrival covered for Ben Chilwell’s departure to Chelsea in a £50million deal but Rodgers still wants to strengthen the central area of his defence, which also has Wes Morgan competing for a place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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moore_94 Posted 29 September 2020 Share Posted 29 September 2020 13 minutes ago, sdb said: Don't tell me they're gonna get a better player for 20% of the price?! 😅 This Diakite lad was regularly playing for Toulouse last season when they managed to get relegated and got just 13 points, also missed about 10 games with a calf injury He has played 2 games for the France u19s in the last 2 years but he has been part of the France youth system for a 4 years so I imagine that played a part in him getting called up also Nothing to really suggest he is any better, and Fofana seems to be the more highly rated one anyway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkster the Fox Posted 29 September 2020 Share Posted 29 September 2020 Apparently bid £37m and we get Tarkowski. Who do you fancy, a 19 yr old, talented, but unproven in the Premiership or a 27 yr old who is one of the best (and proven) CB in the league. I reckon Wesley is the smoke screen. Tarkowski all the time for me. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerrrFox Posted 29 September 2020 Share Posted 29 September 2020 Just now, Dirkster the Fox said: Apparently bid £37m and we get Tarkowski. Who do you fancy, a 19 yr old, talented, but unproven in the Premiership or a 27 yr old who is one of the best (and proven) CB in the league. I reckon Wesley is the smoke screen. Tarkowski all the time for me. Think you’re gonna be disappointed Dirkster, this one is close to being agreed now. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox in the North Posted 29 September 2020 Share Posted 29 September 2020 (edited) So we’re definitely in for Fofana but it’s just a smokescreen but we’re also definitely in for Tarkowski but he’s a smokescreen too? Love it. Can’t wait for Jonathan Tah to rock up instead Edited 29 September 2020 by Fox in the North 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 29 September 2020 Share Posted 29 September 2020 4 minutes ago, moore_94 said: This Diakite lad was regularly playing for Toulouse last season when they managed to get relegated and got just 13 points, also missed about 10 games with a calf injury He has played 2 games for the France u19s in the last 2 years but he has been part of the France youth system for a 4 years so I imagine that played a part in him getting called up also Nothing to really suggest he is any better, and Fofana seems to be the more highly rated one anyway Fofana for me. Both in a perfect world. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 29 September 2020 Share Posted 29 September 2020 Just now, Fox in the North said: So we’re definitely in for Fofana but it’s just a smokescreen but we’re also definitely in for Tarkowski bits he’s a smokescreen too? Love it. Can’t wait for Jonathan Tah to rock up instead Smokescreen for Bennett. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox in the North Posted 29 September 2020 Share Posted 29 September 2020 Just now, urban.spaceman said: Smokescreen for Bennett. Bloody hell imagine the meltdown on here if that happened.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkster the Fox Posted 29 September 2020 Share Posted 29 September 2020 Just now, GingerrrFox said: Think you’re gonna be disappointed Dirkster, this one is close to being agreed now. Maybe so, but Tarkowski is a rock and still got an easy 4-6 years top flight in him. I won't complain with either outcome, just would prefer a proven player in our league, English, who's getting better still and talented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy85 Posted 29 September 2020 Share Posted 29 September 2020 Some right games being played. Are Leicester feeding journo to confuse clubs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walshy5 Posted 29 September 2020 Share Posted 29 September 2020 Smokescreen for offering Morgan a new 5 year contract. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lineker's Left Foot Posted 29 September 2020 Share Posted 29 September 2020 2 minutes ago, Fox in the North said: Bloody hell imagine the meltdown on here if that happened.... Still think it’ll be James Tomkins or Scott Dann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkster the Fox Posted 29 September 2020 Share Posted 29 September 2020 1 minute ago, Walshy5 said: Smokescreen for offering Morgan a new 5 year contract. Looks like we're playing both clubs/players to the wire. Which one do they really want..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ric Flair Posted 29 September 2020 Popular Post Share Posted 29 September 2020 Fofana ticks all the boxes for what we look for in our high value signings. He may be unproven but Ndidi was unproven when we spent £16m on him aged 19 over 3.5 years ago. When we identify someone we really want, we will pay what it takes. Get this done, I want to see his social media antics when it goes through. Bet he sings Bat out of hell as his initiation song. Like a bat out of Pu-el I'll be gone in the morning Claude 3 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Leeds Fox Posted 29 September 2020 Share Posted 29 September 2020 Its a massive fee for a 19 year old, but I trust the scouting and recruitment team. Castagne is already worth way more than the sum we paid only a few weeks ago. Hope we get him sorted and ready for after the international break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevosevic Posted 29 September 2020 Share Posted 29 September 2020 Once he breaks in to the France squad he'll be worth 60m. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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