Francisco Trincão

[Dahnsouff]

2 minutes ago, The Horse's Mouth said:

50 mill for what 

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[Stephen Hughes]

Is he good then? Never actually watched him play.

[Muzzy_Larsson]

Seen this lad against Rangers earlier in the Europa League and he looked very good.

[Finnegan]

Pretty disgusting of Barca tbh to be buying the poor kid for 30m in January just to try and sell him for profit without playing him six months later, more than likely always the plan just to try and fund some other 120m purchase. 

 

And all the while Mendes taking what % of the enormous fees? 

 

They've fallen a long, long way from Mes Que Un Club, the Catalan institution that used to thrive off nurturing and developing local youth from the ground up in the world's best academy. 

 

They're just Galacticos Jr these days. 

 

Edited 4 August 2020 by Finnegan

[Adster]

8 minutes ago, Liamlcfc1 said:

Didn't see this coming looks quality 

GET TO THE CHOPPER Liam

[Harry96]

Finally a rumour worth getting behind. Definitely passes the name test. I’m shocked the fact that Barcelona paid 31m euros for him and I’ve not even heard of him before today.

[RowlattsFox]

Never heard of him, let alone know whether he'd be great or not. But a new name is always exciting.

 

I'd prefer a loan, big gamble otherwise. Barca make signings like this all the time, some will turn out great and others will be let go, probably at a profit so I wouldn't read too much into them only signing him in January.

[AKCJ]

1 minute ago, Finnegan said:

Pretty disgusting of Barca tbh to be buying the poor kid for 30m in January just to try and sell him for profit without playing him six months later, more than likely always the plan just to try and fund some other 120m purchase. 

 

They've fallen a long, long way from Mes Que Un Club, the Catalan institution that used to thrive off nurturing and developing local youth from the ground up in the world's best academy. 

 

They're just Galacticos Jr these days. 

It's not like they've just locked up up for 6 months though. He went back to Braga and did really well to be honest.

 

It's also worth noting that we're trying to sign him, as opposed to Barca trying to offload him to us.

[VLC86]

Without meaning to go a bit Martin Allen I’m willing to sanction it based on that first YouTube clip alone.

[The Horse's Mouth]

6 minutes ago, Finnegan said:

Pretty disgusting of Barca tbh to be buying the poor kid for 30m in January just to try and sell him for profit without playing him six months later, more than likely always the plan just to try and fund some other 120m purchase. 

 

And all the while Mendes taking what % of the enormous fees? 

 

They've fallen a long, long way from Mes Que Un Club, the Catalan institution that used to thrive off nurturing and developing local youth from the ground up in the world's best academy. 

 

They're just Galacticos Jr these days. 

 

Disgusting to double his wages and probably facilitate an even bigger wage rise, this is practically slave labour 

[RowlattsFox]

We've done alright in recent years but I still wondered what the reaction when his agent approaches him and says Leicester are interested in you. Going to be lots of interest all over Europe, especially on loan. 

[Sol thewall Bamba]

Not a clue who he is but GEERRIIIMMMIINNN

[adam1]

Flair?

 

Youtube vid?

 

This is 2007 not 2020 lads.

[dylanlegend]

So they signed him for 31mill never played him probably realised he’s not up to standard and gone sell for 50mill? 
 

Although on the surface his could be great signing unknown quantities for club record fees rarely end well 

[Mickyblueeyes]

Not a clue who he is. However, the fact we are in the conversation shows how much progress we have made in the last few years. Barca to Leicester - what a move. 

 

 

[Ric Flair]

This stinks of them turning a quick profit if true but we definitely wanted him in January if reports are to be believed.

 

I'd be fairly content with a loan deal with or without a view to a permanent deal or if after numerous conversations they at least let us sign Alex Collado then that will do.

 

Lets all do the Conger-ton

[Koke]

He reminds me of Mahrez. If he releases the ball quicker he could become the new Eden Hazard. 

[VLC86]

2 minutes ago, Koke said:

He reminds me of Mahrez. If he releases the ball quicker he could become the new Eden Hazard. 

It really is great when I see we don’t get too ahead of ourselves.

[Deeg67]

Sale or loan, he'd be at Leicester 2 seasons max.  But he'd generate a profit for us just like Barca (hell, we might even sell him back to them) and that's how a club like us needs to do business.

 

Truthfully, he's a level or two above our pay grade under normal circumstances.  But if we can pull it off, fantastic.

[StriderHiryu]

40 minutes ago, Stephen Hughes said:

Is he good then? Never actually watched him play.

Yes, he's very good. Stand out points about him:
 

- Dribbling. A truly wonderful dribbler, we are talking Mahrez levels, if not slightly better! Not as good a first touch, but a better overall dribbler.

- Good physical attributes. usually these type of players are small and slight with a low centre of gravity. This kid is 6 foot tall and quite broad shouldered, yet can still shift his feet quickly.

- Good decision making. Has a very good picture of the game.

 

This type of player would easily get straight into the first team. He's got all of the positive points of Barnes and Gray but without the negatives. The downside is that he's a young foreign player coming into a new league, and would need time to adapt. But in terms of quality, he's got it. I think it would be a good move for the player too, he will play every week for us and become a star, and can then head back to Barcelona in a few years time. 

 

 

Edited 4 August 2020 by StriderHiryu

[sacreblueits442]

15 minutes ago, Muzzy_Larsson said:

Seen this lad against Rangers earlier in the Europa League and he looked very good.

..very good from you, is not a ringing endorsement!!!

  I have watched the YouTube video and apart from cutting in and scoring with his left foot, not much more excitement. He seems composed in front of goal and in the last third but little sign of engaging and beating defenders, chop backs or elusive spins to outwit a defender. I am not sure if this guy will be getting us off our seats and for £45m I think we could do better.

  Ziyech was £40m and a seasoned professional and we would surely be paying a lot for the Barcelona brand sticker.

[Riot Van]

1 minute ago, sacreblueits442 said:

..very good from you, is not a ringing endorsement!!!

  I have watched the YouTube video and apart from cutting in and scoring with his left foot, not much more excitement. He seems composed in front of goal and in the last third but little sign of engaging and beating defenders, chop backs or elusive spins to outwit a defender. I am not sure if this guy will be getting us off our seats and for £45m I think we could do better.

  Ziyech was £40m and a seasoned professional and we would surely be paying a lot for the Barcelona brand sticker.

Also is 27 and was going into the final year of his contract.

[Fightforever]

4 minutes ago, sacreblueits442 said:

..very good from you, is not a ringing endorsement!!!

  I have watched the YouTube video and apart from cutting in and scoring with his left foot, not much more excitement. He seems composed in front of goal and in the last third but little sign of engaging and beating defenders, chop backs or elusive spins to outwit a defender. I am not sure if this guy will be getting us off our seats and for £45m I think we could do better.

  Ziyech was £40m and a seasoned professional and we would surely be paying a lot for the Barcelona brand sticker.

He didnt want to come here. 

[sacreblueits442]

1 minute ago, Fightforever said:

He didnt want to come here. 

..I am aware of that, just comparison in price!!!

[FoxinNotts]

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/aug/04/leicester-offer-deal-to-take-forward-fransisco-trincao-from-barcelona

 

in the Guardian now