Dahnsouff 6,684 Posted 13 January Report Share Posted 13 January 6 minutes ago, urban.spaceman said: Basically an ITV Digital situation but in France?! Certainly sounds like it, and this follows on from the pain caused by early problems, some pandemic related, some not 'This serves as a warning': French football's financial crisis (msn.com) Link to post Share on other sites
surrifox 2,766 Posted 13 January Report Share Posted 13 January 1 hour ago, AjcW said: We've literally never taken advantage of 'quality free agents'* I've no idea why, there was tonnes of them last summer. But i'd imagine it's more around us wanting to invest in people who will have a big resale value, rather than players who might end their career here/leave on a free a season or two later. *european based ones since our growth in stature... Albrighton obvious exception. Our present model appears to be, as you've described, maximise value from younger players . As an aside I wonder how many of the many quality free agents available in the Summer ended up in the EPL and how many of those did anything much? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
teblin 515 Posted 13 January Report Share Posted 13 January 1 hour ago, AjcW said: We've literally never taken advantage of 'quality free agents'* I've no idea why, there was tonnes of them last summer. But i'd imagine it's more around us wanting to invest in people who will have a big resale value, rather than players who might end their career here/leave on a free a season or two later. *european based ones since our growth in stature... Albrighton obvious exception. Fuchs and cambiasso were pretty decent too. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Pliskin 3,543 Posted 13 January Report Share Posted 13 January 2 hours ago, Dahnsouff said: Time to be heartless bar stewards and go shopping Someone call Sven and get him a cheque book. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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sacreblueits442 1,529 Posted 13 January Report Share Posted 13 January 57 minutes ago, Pliskin said: Someone call Sven and get him a cheque book. ....don't need it.....aren't they supposed to be free!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzy_Jeff 332 Posted 13 January Report Share Posted 13 January Watching the spurs vs Fulham game I still like loftus-cheek. Would go in for him this summer Link to post Share on other sites
lcfc sheff 1,503 Posted 13 January Report Share Posted 13 January 14 minutes ago, Jazzy_Jeff said: Watching the spurs vs Fulham game I still like loftus-cheek. Would go in for him this summer Too many injuries sadly Link to post Share on other sites
Ric Flair 26,055 Posted 13 January Author Report Share Posted 13 January Why didn't Edouard play on Monday night @Muzzy_Larsson ? Link to post Share on other sites
Chocolate Teapot 4,829 Posted 13 January Report Share Posted 13 January 7 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: Why didn't Edouard play on Monday night @Muzzy_Larsson ? Covid! 13 of their players didn't. Link to post Share on other sites
Muzzy_Larsson 4,177 Posted 13 January Report Share Posted 13 January (edited) 34 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: Why didn't Edouard play on Monday night @Muzzy_Larsson ? He was one of the ones on the isolation list because of covid, along with 13 other players. Edited 13 January by Muzzy_Larsson Link to post Share on other sites
Muzzy_Larsson 4,177 Posted 13 January Report Share Posted 13 January 58 minutes ago, Jazzy_Jeff said: Watching the spurs vs Fulham game I still like loftus-cheek. Would go in for him this summer Too inconsistent, injury prone and not as good as Maddison or Tielemans. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Ric Flair 26,055 Posted 13 January Author Report Share Posted 13 January 11 minutes ago, Muzzy_Larsson said: He was one of the ones on the isolation list because of covid, along with 13 other players. Whats the word up there, I've a feeling we will try and get him this month. £15m + £5m in add ons. Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Muzzy_Larsson 4,177 Posted 13 January Popular Post Report Share Posted 13 January (edited) 7 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: Whats the word up there, I've a feeling we will try and get him this month. £15m + £5m in add ons. I've not heard anything substantial from anyone who is a decent source but I think all the stars are aligning for a January exit, he's changed agents (or rather now has a proper agent lol), our season is a dead rubber and his contract is running down. I'd be more surprised if he wasn't a Leicester player come the end of the window. I'd be fairly happy getting that sort of deal for him now all things considered. Edited 13 January by Muzzy_Larsson 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Lesta2014 558 Posted 13 January Report Share Posted 13 January Milik available for £7 million apparently. Link to post Share on other sites
Foxy_Bear 3,069 Posted 13 January Report Share Posted 13 January 9 minutes ago, Lesta2014 said: Milik available for £7 million apparently. This is absolutely the right move. I can't think of a better option. Link to post Share on other sites
SO1 1,857 Posted 13 January Report Share Posted 13 January 36 minutes ago, Muzzy_Larsson said: I've not heard anything substantial from anyone who is a decent source but I think all the stars are aligning for a January exit, he's changed agents (or rather now has a proper agent lol), our season is a dead rubber and his contract is running down. I'd be more surprised if he wasn't a Leicester player come the end of the window. I'd be fairly happy getting that sort of deal for him now all things considered. Love to see it. Curious to see how Rodgers pushes him on. Its a different world down here and he will have to push himself hard to make it to the next level. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Kopfkino 4,416 Posted 13 January Report Share Posted 13 January https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/13737376/derby-knight-sibley-pay-wages-wayne-rooney-administration/ Was it mightyfin (never know if he’s reliable) that said we were tracking Jason Knight? He’s sort of a Choudhury energetic type but more genuine box to box from what I’ve seen. Could be going pretty cheap if they’re that desperate Link to post Share on other sites
AjcW 5,988 Posted 13 January Report Share Posted 13 January 6 minutes ago, Kopfkino said: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/13737376/derby-knight-sibley-pay-wages-wayne-rooney-administration/ Was it mightyfin (never know if he’s reliable) that said we were tracking Jason Knight? He’s sort of a Choudhury energetic type but more genuine box to box from what I’ve seen. Could be going pretty cheap if they’re that desperate They're both clear talents. Sibley especially, Rooney basically said he's like him. To be honest if we were feeling charitable we could buy them both and loan back Link to post Share on other sites
weller54 9,869 Posted 13 January Report Share Posted 13 January 1 hour ago, Lesta2014 said: Milik available for £7 million apparently. How much will his Agent cream off the top? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Heymister2015 588 Posted 13 January Report Share Posted 13 January 56 minutes ago, Kopfkino said: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/13737376/derby-knight-sibley-pay-wages-wayne-rooney-administration/ Was it mightyfin (never know if he’s reliable) that said we were tracking Jason Knight? He’s sort of a Choudhury energetic type but more genuine box to box from what I’ve seen. Could be going pretty cheap if they’re that desperate When were forest and derby last Good? Forest I’d say 93/94 when they finished top 3 in the prem?? So forest fans have followed a rubbish team for 26 years! Derby had a good season 97/98?? Top half of the prem. so about 22 years of rubbish for derby fans! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
gurru991 1,705 Posted 14 January Report Share Posted 14 January 3 hours ago, Jazzy_Jeff said: Watching the spurs vs Fulham game I still like loftus-cheek. Would go in for him this summer The Fulham forum really don't think too much of him. One goal & zero assists in 8 appearances (700 minutes). 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Finnegan 28,557 Posted 14 January Popular Post Report Share Posted 14 January (edited) Milik is pump. He's managed double figures once ever outside the Eredivisie and that's in five years, he's been inconsistent with both injuries and finishing. He's not even registered for their league squad this year is he? And about to turn 27, with Vards having maybe two years left in him as first choice, Milik is going to be pushing thirty by the time he gets near regular starting. It means he's always just going to be an option. Now, the people claiming that's fine because we need a plan B and 7m is cheap, ask yourself what we'll actually be paying him weekly and remind yourself how significant it is we just got another striker off the books that we were paying a fortune to. Edouard is a better age, is no more a risk or an unknown, would probably command less wages and is probably a bit more versatile. That and neither are a priority over a wide forward if Under isn't the man for Brendan. Edited 14 January by Finnegan 6 Link to post Share on other sites
Lesta2014 558 Posted 14 January Report Share Posted 14 January 6 minutes ago, Finnegan said: Milik is pump. He's managed double figures once ever outside the Eredivisie and that's in five years, he's been inconsistent with both injuries and finishing. He's not even registered for their league squad this year is he? And about to turn 27, with Vards having maybe two years left in him as first choice, Milik is going to be pushing thirty by the time he gets near regular starting. It means he's always just going to be an option. Now, the people claiming that's fine because we need a plan B and 7m is cheap, ask yourself what we'll actually be paying him weekly and remind yourself how significant it is we just got another striker off the books that we were paying a fortune to. Edouard is a better age, is no more a risk or an unknown, would probably command less wages and is probably a bit more versatile. That and neither are a priority over a wide forward if Under isn't the man for Brendan. Personally would prefer edouard but know plenty on here like milik. Link to post Share on other sites
Finnegan 28,557 Posted 14 January Report Share Posted 14 January 2 minutes ago, Lesta2014 said: Personally would prefer edouard but know plenty on here like milik. It's because he plays for Napoli and has a reputation, regardless of how unfounded it is. In reality it'd be a massive waste of the opportunity we have in finally losing Slimani by committing his doppelganger* to a four year contract of probably similar value. If Edouard played literally anywhere else but Scotland, people would be jizzing over the prospect of getting him at a cut price. It's just silly prejudice against the SPL. * OK that's a bit harsh, they've certainly got a different style. But the basics are similar. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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