Odsonne Edouard

[AjcW]

Just now, SecretPro said:

My old man is currently sat behind him on a Plane from Glasgow to EMA.

 

[rachhere]

This always seemed an inevitable one. With Slimani definitely gone for good, it's time to bring someone in who can really help ease the strain on Vards. 

[gw_leics772]

1 hour ago, Muzzy_Larsson said:

Kelechi would be too shit. I wouldn't sign him for my son's under 5's team. I'd much rather have had Slimani and that's saying something.

I liked this comment but then realised you might be a bit biased, after all, it is a bit third worldy up there isn't it? 😱😱😂😂😂😘

 

(Doesn't make odsonne sound such a good buy with his current record, but **** it! Gerrimin!)

[gw_leics772]

1 hour ago, Muzzy_Larsson said:

The more pertinent question is do I keep or change my avatar

No, just the colour scheme, come on, you're nearly there

Edited 15 January 2021 by gw_leics772

[Basildon Fox]

1 hour ago, Muzzy_Larsson said:

Ok, take this with a dose of salt, I'm not saying he is as good or ever will be anywhere close to as good but his style is a lot like Thierry Henry's was. He plays as a central striker but naturally drifts left and is effective at both picking the ball up from this position and runnng at defenders and running in behind. He has the same languid, nonchalant style as well that sometimes can be mistaken for looking as if he can't be arsed

So a poor mans Beckford then? 

[gw_leics772]

1 hour ago, Heymister2015 said:

It’s funny how Edouard a hero and 6 months later not bothered if he leaves. Shows how fickle football fans are! 

Tbf, they know he ain't signing a new contract, price going down, and **** all to play for

[gw_leics772]

1 hour ago, Pliskin said:

Not like we are any different? Players are sometimes flavor of the month. Right now i'd bundle Kalechi into my car and drop him off anywhere... After the Everton winner I was willing to marry the bloke. 

If it's a toss up between celtic and over the edge of a cliff, celtic just edge it.

If they ain't interested, cliff it is.

[gw_leics772]

1 hour ago, Muzzy_Larsson said:

Ok, take this with a dose of salt, I'm not saying he is as good or ever will be anywhere close to as good but his style is a lot like Thierry Henry's was. He plays as a central striker but naturally drifts left and is effective at both picking the ball up from this position and runnng at defenders and running in behind. He has the same languid, nonchalant style as well that sometimes can be mistaken for looking as if he can't be arsed

During the last time the press linked him to us, I'm sure I read somewhere he is the closest to a natural replacement (that we are/were likely to get) for vardy (in time).

 

I read that as though he must be rapid? If he is, and also reminds you more of henry, I'm all in.

 

Please advise

[Muzzy_Larsson]

6 minutes ago, gw_leics772 said:

During the last time the press linked him to us, I'm sure I read somewhere he is the closest to a natural replacement (that we are/were likely to get) for vardy (in time).

 

I read that as though he must be rapid? If he is, and also reminds you more of henry, I'm all in.

 

Please advise

Yeah he's pretty quick.

[gw_leics772]

57 minutes ago, Lambert09 said:

No offense mate but Iheanacho is actually the type of player that does well in the spl. His strengh is his finishing and composure (when on form). He doesnt make it here because his all round game is often weak along with his decision making 2 things he would get away with in the spl  

 

I actually think this would be amazing for both sides. You get a  goal replacement (once he finally gets the first goal he always needs to get going) he ends up with a decent goal record and in the summer newly promoted side would take a punt on him. Or you would make an offer. Hes still young so good deal for someone if they can get him playing. 

 

Kel is much better than people think but the issue is confidence. When its low, he really does drop to an abysmal level but its not because hes a bad player. Watch footage of him from last season when he was in a confident mood and come back and tell me hes not good enough for you.  I mean cmon you signed Ajeti from west ham 

 

If it would get the edouard deal done id cover all of his wages. Because id be so certain he'd come back with an increased value. 

 

 

An interesting opinion.

 

Would be great for all parties if you are  right and it happened but I'd be seriously worried about @Muzzy_Larsson in the short term.

 

#PrayingForMuzzy

 

ps. If it does come and ff, I know a good counsellor muzzy

[UniFox21]

47 minutes ago, Ric Flair said:

You don't become the star striker for France U21's without a very high level of talent, he's comparable to Moussa Dembele who's performances have translated equally as well and expected at supposed higher levels. 

 

For the price he'll likely be available (half of what Villa paid for Ollie Watkins) it'll be a great move to do.

And as pointed out, the lad is 22, nearly 23. Watkins is 2 years his senior too. 

Would be a brilliant purchase.

[Muzzy_Larsson]

Just now, gw_leics772 said:

An interesting opinion.

 

Would be great for all parties if you are  right and it happened but I'd be seriously worried about @Muzzy_Larsson in the short term.

 

#PrayingForMuzzy

 

ps. If it does come and ff, I know a good counsellor muzzy

Can people stop saying it would be great for all parties please

 

Thanks

 

[Pliskin]

41 minutes ago, SecretPro said:

My old man is currently sat behind him on a Plane from Glasgow to EMA.

We know that’s kack, Liam would be all over that before the bloke purchased his plane ticket. 

[gp96]

I've always thought Edouard seemed the best bet who was gettable. Ings probably the most likely to be similar to Vardy but age/injury record on top of there being no chance Southampton let him go for anything that isn't crazy money makes that one a non-starter.  One thing @Muzzy_Larsson can probably answer is that I've heard a few say Edouard struggles to play on his own up top is that true? 

[Gerard]

2 hours ago, Heymister2015 said:

The opposition are so poor kelechi would probably do ok up there. Before he came to Leicester his conversion rate was the best in the premier league. Run of games might get you a decent player. Most players look rubbish playing once every 3 months 

 

Before he came to Leicester he was statically the most lethal goal scorer in PL history by the metric of goals per minute played. He also won the Golden Boot at the U17 World Cup. 

 

He had an outstanding pedigree but on the flip side of that coin elite clubs don't sell their best young players to Leicester, it was very much a case of beware of Greeks baring gifts.

[deep blue]

Muzzy, do you think there's any possibility that Edouard could have any lingering, long-term effects from COVID?

 

If we want to buy him but have any doubts about his capability to develop sufficiently with us, I guess it would make sense to try for a low basic price but bulk up with add-ons.

[Collymore]

1 hour ago, SecretPro said:

My old man is currently sat behind him on a Plane from Glasgow to EMA.

I've checked arrivals and only 3 flights this evening, two from Tenerife and one from Poland. 

[Gerard]

1 hour ago, Muzzy_Larsson said:

Football is all about opinions and I respect yours but I don't agree with it at all, I've seen a lot of him and the guy is mince, no gold plating of him will convince me otherwise.

 

Signing guys like Ajeti is another major reason I'd avoid guys like Iheancho.

 

I'd much rather we went back to the model that has worked well for us in the past and try and find the next Edouard than sign squad fillers from the EPL who are on and would want extortionate wages, by our standards anyway.

 

I also think you probably underrate Iheanacho and he would do well in the SPL as he's naturally an excellent finisher and would get plenty of chance at Celtic.

 

I do agree that Celtic would be better off looking for up and coming players like Edouard when he signed rather than signing PL flops who are 25 this year like Iheanacho. 

[Jobyfox]

2 minutes ago, Collymore said:

I've checked arrivals and only 3 flights this evening, two from Tenerife and one from Poland. 

It’s strange that we should fly him via Poland during a pandemic 😆 

[LCCFox96]

Edouard would be just the ticket this window, and improve our options up front. Another thing that's a plus in the Edouard column is his set piece ability. He's a proven penalty taker and also a very decent free kick taker. I'm all for mixing it up from Maddison there so it would be a welcome option in that respect.

[StriderHiryu]

3 hours ago, Ric Flair said:

It's pretty clear this will happen in my opinion. Celtic are desperate for money, and they have a player rapidly gone off the boil with less than 18 months on his deal and they have very little left to play for this season. January is a window they will hope someone would pay more than they ordinarily would in the more stable summer window but then he only has a year left and it becomes chaos.

 

Rodgers comments about our board likely sanctioning a deal if a player is identified whom would really improve us and is available suggests exactly this. £15m + £5m in add ons, possibly paid for in the summer on a loan with obligation to buy.

I'm with you on this. If we sign him this window, it wouldn't surprise me if it's on deadline day - no one has any money and thus you want to hold all of your cards as close to your chest as possible till the very last moment. I know there will be interest in Edouard from other clubs too, notably Arsenal and Milan but think we might be in a better position than those two to push through the deal based on transfer priorities of all of the clubs mentioned.

 

Slimani leaving surely opened the door for this move and honestly it makes sense for all parties involved. We've shown we can pay promptly to Celtic through the Rodgers deal so can probably structure the fee over several windows, the player knows the manager well, he'll get plenty of chances to play and yet won't be thrown to the lions if he doesn't bang them in straight away. 

[Fox seen in Norwich]

25 minutes ago, StriderHiryu said:

I'm with you on this. If we sign him this window, it wouldn't surprise me if it's on deadline day - no one has any money and thus you want to hold all of your cards as close to your chest as possible till the very last moment. I know there will be interest in Edouard from other clubs too, notably Arsenal and Milan but think we might be in a better position than those two to push through the deal based on transfer priorities of all of the clubs mentioned.

 

Slimani leaving surely opened the door for this move and honestly it makes sense for all parties involved. We've shown we can pay promptly to Celtic through the Rodgers deal so can probably structure the fee over several windows, the player knows the manager well, he'll get plenty of chances to play and yet won't be thrown to the lions if he doesn't bang them in straight away. 

Don’t reckon Millwall could afford him!

 

This signing ticks many boxes. Improves squad, fair price for a striker that improves squad, still young with room for development and an increase in value for a potential sell on. Rodgers knows him, quick,

But I’m more inclined to think it will happen in the summer if it is to happen at all

Edited 15 January 2021 by Fox seen in Norwich

[JamesfromlondonLCFC]

oh **** yes please happen

 

[Sharpe's Fox]

[hackneyfox]

3 hours ago, Fox seen in Norwich said:

 

But I’m more inclined to think it will happen in the summer if it is to happen at all

Risk missing out european qualification should something happen to Vardy?

If we've identified him as a player that suits our needs then why wait, sooner a player arrives and gets bedded in the sooner they can help you.

Edited 15 January 2021 by hackneyfox