JimmyC74 Posted 30 August 2020 Share Posted 30 August 2020 13 minutes ago, Foxy_Bear said: Why the fuch would we want a deep lying playmaker like CalMac to play as a RW? Celtic friend of mine says the lad can play as attacking mid. Maybe He is not a pace merchant but he is creative / can beat a man but my point was more that we are probably more after that type than another striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesta Legend Posted 30 August 2020 Share Posted 30 August 2020 34 minutes ago, JimmyC74 said: Would Celtic be interested in part ex deal - cash plus Benkovic? He ain’t playing for us so may as well be sold. Highly likely he'll be playing some part this year unless we bring in another Central Defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastik Man Posted 30 August 2020 Share Posted 30 August 2020 2 hours ago, happy85 said: 📰 Celtic want at least £40million for Odsonne Edouard as they owe a 40% sell-on fee to his former club PSG. Palace and Newcastle are likely to be priced out despite their interest, whilst Everton, Leicester City and Aston Villa have asked about the striker. [Daily Mail] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyC74 Posted 30 August 2020 Share Posted 30 August 2020 4 minutes ago, Lesta Legend said: Highly likely he'll be playing some part this year unless we bring in another Central Defender. Doesn’t look like BR has faith in the lad . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Posted 30 August 2020 Share Posted 30 August 2020 28 minutes ago, JimmyC74 said: Celtic friend of mine says the lad can play as attacking mid. Maybe He is not a pace merchant but he is creative / can beat a man but my point was more that we are probably more after that type than another striker. He started his career with celtic as an attacking MF but now he's an out and out #8. Would be less use than Perez in that role. He is essentially Praet but a bit more forward thinking and a bit more likely to get stuck in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzzy_Larsson Posted 30 August 2020 Share Posted 30 August 2020 1 hour ago, sacreblueits442 said: ...this leaves the potential for the player to put in a request!!! Players who are looking to move on (as has been stated on this forum) do not like barriers in their way especially if they are being priced out of a move. I would suspect to offset the price, he would be looking to forgo his Loyalty Bonus in order to facilitate the move. It could all be kicking off at Celtic anytime soon. Like I said I’d be surprised if he’s here come the end of the window but Edouard isn’t one of the ones kicking off, those that are are Ajer, Ntcham and Christie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzzy_Larsson Posted 30 August 2020 Share Posted 30 August 2020 1 hour ago, JimmyC74 said: Would Celtic be interested in part ex deal - cash plus Benkovic? He ain’t playing for us so may as well be sold. I’d have Benkovic back in a minute, would be prepared to gamble on his fitness as hes twice the player Ajer is. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzzy_Larsson Posted 30 August 2020 Share Posted 30 August 2020 1 hour ago, Nick said: I think the valuation of Edouard when first mooted was circa £30 million. It was Sutton who came out and started touting values of £40 million. If he goes it’ll be closest to the former I would think. Only way we get more than £30m is if there’s a number of clubs chasing him who desperately want him and we can use that as leverage. Other than that I’d be surprised if any player leaves Scotland for greater than £30m now or in the next few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzzy_Larsson Posted 30 August 2020 Share Posted 30 August 2020 1 hour ago, JimmyC74 said: Eduoard would be a great signing but more likely we would want Callum McGregor as the RW / AMF. McGregor is by no means at all a RW, he hasn’t played that position in about 8 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzzy_Larsson Posted 30 August 2020 Share Posted 30 August 2020 1 hour ago, Nicolo Barella said: He's competing with the likes of Osimhen, playing for Celtic isn't going to help him at all. I’m talking about getting in the squad. It’s a moot point but I don’t see it ever happening, he goes anywhere and plays regularly and scores 20-30 goals it’ll help his case more than sitting on the Leicester bench and regressing in what are his key development years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzzy_Larsson Posted 30 August 2020 Share Posted 30 August 2020 47 minutes ago, JimmyC74 said: Celtic friend of mine says the lad can play as attacking mid. Maybe He is not a pace merchant but he is creative / can beat a man but my point was more that we are probably more after that type than another striker. He ain’t better than Maddison in that position and it isn’t even McGregor’s best position. As @Foxy_Bear said his best position is deeper, making the play and driving forward from deep. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyC74 Posted 30 August 2020 Share Posted 30 August 2020 Just now, Muzzy_Larsson said: McGregor is by no means at all a RW, he hasn’t played that position in about 8 years. What about AMF? My mate says he could fill that role quality final ball / breaks lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeybradger Posted 30 August 2020 Share Posted 30 August 2020 Just now, Muzzy_Larsson said: I’d have Benkovic back in a minute, would be prepared to gamble on his fitness as hes twice the player Ajer is. Is benkovic actually good defensively or was he not really tested due to celtic dominating the ball? Ive heard mixed reviews from bristol fans and rodgers hasnt partnered him with soyuncu much in the friendlies so im not sure if he rates him (although maybe he's pairing him with inferior defenders to test him.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyC74 Posted 30 August 2020 Share Posted 30 August 2020 Just now, Muzzy_Larsson said: He ain’t better than Maddison in that position and it isn’t even McGregor’s best position. As @Foxy_Bear said his best position is deeper, making the play and driving forward from deep. Ok thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzzy_Larsson Posted 30 August 2020 Share Posted 30 August 2020 Just now, JimmyC74 said: What about AMF? My mate says he could fill that role quality final ball / breaks lines. Can play there but he’s more effective deeper. I don’t see why you’d need that anyway with Maddison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzzy_Larsson Posted 30 August 2020 Share Posted 30 August 2020 Just now, honeybradger said: Is benkovic actually good defensively or was he not really tested due to celtic dominating the ball? Ive heard mixed reviews from bristol fans and rodgers hasnt partnered him with soyuncu much in the friendlies so im not sure if he rates him (although maybe he's pairing him with inferior defenders to test him.) He was a rolls Royce defensively up here. Competent at everything and I know the league is poorer but we’ve had some very good centre backs over the past wee while who have went and done well in Europe and he looked every inch as good as them. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmono84 Posted 30 August 2020 Share Posted 30 August 2020 1 minute ago, Muzzy_Larsson said: He was a rolls Royce defensively up here. Competent at everything and I know the league is poorer but we’ve had some very good centre backs over the past wee while who have went and done well in Europe and he looked every inch as good as them. I know it’s not the right thread but I’m hoping Benko gets a good shot with us this year. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nnfox Posted 30 August 2020 Share Posted 30 August 2020 3 hours ago, katieakita said: Regular game time and would score plenty, chance to stand up and be number 1 in a team and get back into the national side. Celtic fans would take to him if he starts scoring and the chap is a goal scorer This is true. His goals per minute last season was actually very good. Sounds like the sort of player we should be keeping and not trying to offload in lieu of a £40m striker who would only be a bit part player behind Vardy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardson Posted 30 August 2020 Share Posted 30 August 2020 Just now, nnfox said: This is true. His goals per minute last season was actually very good. Sounds like the sort of player we should be keeping and not trying to offload in lieu of a £40m striker who would only be a bit part player behind Vardy. Celtic would never pay his wages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pliskin Posted 30 August 2020 Share Posted 30 August 2020 (edited) If we signed him he would start every week along side Vardy. If you watch him play he is not an out and out striker. He has so many more skills to his game. Technically he’s superb, wonderful touch and appears to have the ability to come deep, meaning Vardy wouldn’t have to. We’ve seen Kalechi try this at time last season, but unfortunately he just hasn’t got the quality consistently to be able to do it. Ultimately Kalechi goes, Rodgers wants Edouard. He’s got the ability to be the “Suarez” type of player in the team. Kalechi has improved, but Edouard is a more complete player, and this is why Rodgers wants him. It would not surprise me if Kalechi goes the other way. Edited 30 August 2020 by Pliskin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluearmyfox28 Posted 30 August 2020 Share Posted 30 August 2020 2 hours ago, Muzzy_Larsson said: It’s 30% and that’s direct from someone at the club. Word is he signed a new contract yesterday, from same said source at the club but I’ll take it with a pinch of salt until I see it. Would still be pretty amazed if he’s still here come October 6th. I wonder if a new contract would be to potentially void the the 30%? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniFox21 Posted 30 August 2020 Share Posted 30 August 2020 5 minutes ago, Bluearmyfox28 said: I wonder if a new contract would be to potentially void the the 30%? If it was part of the transfer, surely you can't void it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluearmyfox28 Posted 30 August 2020 Share Posted 30 August 2020 Just now, UniFox21 said: If it was part of the transfer, surely you can't void it? Sometimes there is clause that they get that percentage if they sell on the current contract at time of signing. Not saying that’s the case but just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_Loyal Posted 30 August 2020 Share Posted 30 August 2020 @Muzzy_Larsson The multiquote button was created for people like you! PS. Thanks for all the info so far What happened to that young Dembele lad? Was only 15 or 16 when he made his debut last year I think? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozartfox Posted 30 August 2020 Share Posted 30 August 2020 40 minutes ago, Richardson said: Celtic would never pay his wages They cannot afford to pay his wages. Out of UCL already currently no match day receipts, suspect they must sell to survive this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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