moore_94 Posted 24 May 2021 Share Posted 24 May 2021 19 year old Italian centre mid who plays for Empoli in Serie B - Would cost €15m http://sportwitness.co.uk/leicester-ready-to-put-fee-requested-by-club-for-arsenal-target-foxes-pushing-for-signing/ Leicester ‘ready’ to put requested fee on table – And beat Arsenal to summer signing On April 20th, TuttoMercatoWeb reported Leicester City and Arsenal have their eyes on Samuele Ricci and have held talks with the Empoli midfielder’s agent, Federico Pastorello. Italian newspaper La Nazione, in their online edition, once again relays these claims and then provides fresh development on this case. With the Foxes and the north London club ‘negotiating for days’ with the 19-year-old’s representative, the newly promoted Serie A side have set a price to open the door for the player’s sale. Empoli’s request for the Italy U21 international is €15m and as per the report, the FA Cup winners would be ahead of the Gunners in the chase. It’s claimed Brendan Rodgers’ side ‘would be ready to put the amount requested’ by the Italian club on the table to secure the teenager’s signature. Operating in midfield, Ricci has been a regular figure during the recently concluded season for Empoli. He made 33 Serie B appearances, managing two goals and four assists in the process. Leicester are pushing for the player and with the Foxes ready to make an offer, they could beat Arsenal in the race for Ricci. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechey Posted 24 May 2021 Share Posted 24 May 2021 Obligatory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 24 May 2021 Share Posted 24 May 2021 I know there was talk of improving the u23s but this is a bit pricey surely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Finnegan Posted 24 May 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 24 May 2021 Word in Italy is he's the new Andy King 1 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_Loyal Posted 24 May 2021 Share Posted 24 May 2021 Wouldn't count towards the 25 man squad in the EPL due to his age, always said we should be signing one or two promising youngsters to fill in for a few games. 15m Euros is a tad steep though... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyn Posted 24 May 2021 Share Posted 24 May 2021 Tielemans succession planning. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerrrFox Posted 24 May 2021 Share Posted 24 May 2021 He’s an Italian midfielder in the “regista” style and very similar to Manuel Locatelli who we’ve been linked with previously in the past. All this chat does make me think Youri’s had a change of heart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGLCFC Posted 24 May 2021 Share Posted 24 May 2021 3 minutes ago, GingerrrFox said: He’s an Italian midfielder in the “regista” style and very similar to Manuel Locatelli who we’ve been linked with previously in the past. All this chat does make me think Youri’s had a change of heart. But if Choudhury, Praet and Mendy all go, then we need 2 replacements + KDH just to have the same numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post UniFox21 Posted 24 May 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 24 May 2021 6 minutes ago, GingerrrFox said: All this chat does make me think Youri’s had a change of heart. To me seems like we're planning for his leaving in the future, you don't replace him with a 19yr old 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerrrFox Posted 24 May 2021 Share Posted 24 May 2021 Just now, MGLCFC said: But if Choudhury, Praet and Mendy all go, then we need 2 replacements + KDH just to have the same numbers. For me there’s no chance all of them go tbh. I’d say Hamza and Praet are most likely, Mendy‘a unlikely to leave as Brendan trusts him to do a job and he’s happy to be second fiddle to Wilf unlike the other two who both want more game time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore_94 Posted 24 May 2021 Author Share Posted 24 May 2021 7 minutes ago, GingerrrFox said: He’s an Italian midfielder in the “regista” style and very similar to Manuel Locatelli who we’ve been linked with previously in the past. All this chat does make me think Youri’s had a change of heart. Can’t see us signing Ricci to replace Youri in the immediate future, would be a stupid move to make Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerrrFox Posted 24 May 2021 Share Posted 24 May 2021 Just now, UniFox21 said: To me seems like we're planning for his leaving in the future, you don't replace him with a 19yr old No but we’ve got Kiernan who Brendan absolutely loves, plus Soumare coming in. Not saying Ricci will definitely be here but we definitely seem to be enquiring more about midfielders than previous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGLCFC Posted 24 May 2021 Share Posted 24 May 2021 1 minute ago, GingerrrFox said: For me there’s no chance all of them go tbh. I’d say Hamza and Praet are most likely, Mendy‘a unlikely to leave as Brendan trusts him to do a job and he’s happy to be second fiddle to Wilf unlike the other two who both want more game time. Well I think Choudhury and Praet are almost certain to leave. Mendy maybe not, but if BR has stated we need more physical presence, then I don't think Mendy can offer that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focks Posted 24 May 2021 Share Posted 24 May 2021 Fukcing dreamboat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKCJ Posted 24 May 2021 Share Posted 24 May 2021 This speech is my recital, I think it's very vital To rock (a rhyme), that's right (on time) It's Ricci is the title, here we go... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadt Posted 24 May 2021 Share Posted 24 May 2021 Seems stylistically quite similar to Soumare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtmcfly Posted 24 May 2021 Share Posted 24 May 2021 Just now, Stadt said: Seems stylistically quite similar to Soumare. Strange, because in that highlight reel there are movements that really remind of Maddison (albeit Maddison with an initial burst of pace) The little shimmy before the cross at 7:46 is pure Madders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXSE Posted 24 May 2021 Share Posted 24 May 2021 25 minutes ago, turtmcfly said: Strange, because in that highlight reel there are movements that really remind of Maddison (albeit Maddison with an initial burst of pace) The little shimmy before the cross at 7:46 is pure Madders. Also, his set pieces were ranked at 4/10.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Babylon Posted 24 May 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 24 May 2021 3 hours ago, Leicester_Loyal said: Wouldn't count towards the 25 man squad in the EPL due to his age, always said we should be signing one or two promising youngsters to fill in for a few games. 15m Euros is a tad steep though... Depends if he’s mustard. I thought £30m + was too much for Fofana, now I look stupid 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pliskin Posted 24 May 2021 Share Posted 24 May 2021 Always wanted us to sign an Italian with long locks. Just look the jizz in midfield pinging sexy balls everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tielemans63 Posted 24 May 2021 Share Posted 24 May 2021 54 minutes ago, Babylon said: Depends if he’s mustard. I thought £30m + was too much for Fofana, now I look stupid I thought Tarkowski was the better option 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted 24 May 2021 Share Posted 24 May 2021 1 hour ago, Babylon said: Depends if he’s mustard. I thought £30m + was too much for Fofana, now I look stupid 35 minutes ago, Paddy. said: I thought Tarkowski was the better option I thought Musa was going to be a great signing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARM1968 Posted 24 May 2021 Share Posted 24 May 2021 8 minutes ago, MPH said: I thought Musa was going to be a great signing! I thought Tommy English would come good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep blue Posted 24 May 2021 Share Posted 24 May 2021 If he's looked upon to be a credible future replacement for Tielemans then I think it's a very sensible move. Even if Youri stays on for next season I can't help thinking that he's on borrowed time with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bert Fill Posted 24 May 2021 Share Posted 24 May 2021 4 hours ago, AKCJ said: This speech is my recital, I think it's very vital To rock (a rhyme), that's right (on time) It's Ricci is the title, here we go... but won’t it be pronounced ‘Reechy’? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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