moore_94 Posted 6 June 2021 Share Posted 6 June 2021 Wolves the main club mentioned, but we have been linked with Joāo Palhinha at Sporting who plays as a defensive mid, 6 foot 4 and can also play centre back Can't imagine we would pay the €30m asking price for someone who probably wouldn't start for us http://sportwitness.co.uk/wolves-leading-race-midfielder-everton-leicester-sounded-club-e30m-needed/ Wolves ‘leading race’ for midfielder – Everton and Leicester have ‘sounded out’ club, €30m needed Wolverhampton Wanderers are ‘leading the race’ for Sporting star Joāo Palhinha but face competition from Everton and Leicester City for his signature. That’s according to Correio da Manha’s weekend edition, who say Sporting have set a €30m asking price on their star man. Palhinha was one of the key players in Sporting’s success in Liga NOS this season, playing a starring role in the defensive midfield slot. His performances have earned him admiring glances from abroad, and Wolves, courtesy of their Portuguese links, have been heavily linked over the last two months. It seems they are not the only suitors, though, with Correio da Manha revealing that Everton and Leicester have also ‘sounded out’ Sporting about a potential move. They state that Palhinha continues to ‘add suitors’ and the Lions have therefore set an asking price of €30m on his head. Sporting and coach Ruben Amorim consider Palhinha a key piece of the puzzle for their title defence but are not stupid and have set a price for him should his suitors come calling. That price, €30m, could increase this summer though if Palhinha were to ‘make his presence felt’ in the European Championships with Portugal. Of his suitors, Wolves are ‘leading the race’ for the midfielder and have a ‘trump card’ to ‘speed up the transfer’ in the shape of Ruben Vinagre. Sporting are keen on a deal for the left-back, who has been on loan at Famalicao this season, and the two clubs could work out a deal including him and ‘expedite‘ a move for Palhinha. Everton and Leicester are also keen, though, and have ‘sounded out’ the Lions about a potential move. CSKA Moscow have asked about how much Sporting would want and received the same response as the Premier League sides, €30m. We were also linked with him in January 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted 6 June 2021 Share Posted 6 June 2021 Future Ndidi replacement I would think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dirkster the Fox Posted 6 June 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 6 June 2021 We've had tremendous value from signing Sporting Lisbon players in the past 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AjcW Posted 6 June 2021 Share Posted 6 June 2021 15 minutes ago, Dirkster the Fox said: We've had tremendous value from signing Sporting Lisbon players in the past 2nd post. Dammit, I had 1st on the “oooh a joke about sporting” sweepstake... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty98 Posted 6 June 2021 Share Posted 6 June 2021 This would make a lot of sense. He's much more like for like to Ndidi than Mendy is and he won't be going to AFCON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 6 June 2021 Share Posted 6 June 2021 As if we are paying £30m for a back up DCM when we are paying £20m for a midfielder like Soumare who isn't exactly a massive priority. This is just a rehash because we have been linked before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasyls Pec Deck Posted 6 June 2021 Share Posted 6 June 2021 The last £30m odd midfield signing from Sporting didn’t turn out too well. Come to think of it neither did the signing before from then before that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted 6 June 2021 Share Posted 6 June 2021 13 hours ago, matty98 said: This would make a lot of sense. He's much more like for like to Ndidi than Mendy is and he won't be going to AFCON. just been called up by Nigeria for the AFCON. time to move on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surrifox Posted 7 June 2021 Share Posted 7 June 2021 Everton’s manager just walked out . I would think they can be disregarded as rivals for players as I can’t see them signing players the incoming manager might not want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 7 June 2021 Share Posted 7 June 2021 9 minutes ago, surrifox said: Everton’s manager just walked out . I would think they can be disregarded as rivals for players as I can’t see them signing players the incoming manager might not want What another one ?? Ancelotti only left a week ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costock_Fox Posted 7 June 2021 Share Posted 7 June 2021 On 06/06/2021 at 10:52, Dirkster the Fox said: We've had tremendous value from signing Sporting Lisbon players in the past Will probably end up just transferring £30m and not asking for the player based on past experiences. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weller54 Posted 7 June 2021 Share Posted 7 June 2021 21 hours ago, MPH said: just been called up by Nigeria for the AFCON. time to move on. Are Nigeria in AFCON? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted 7 June 2021 Share Posted 7 June 2021 27 minutes ago, weller54 said: Are Nigeria in AFCON? waiting for confirmation on their place from Fabrizio Romano…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Large's Black Book Posted 7 June 2021 Share Posted 7 June 2021 1 hour ago, Costock_Fox said: Will probably end up just transferring £30m and not asking for the player based on past experiences. As long as we do the transfer 14 seconds too late for it to go through.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldeagle Posted 7 June 2021 Share Posted 7 June 2021 Clearly read this wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfc_forever Posted 19 June 2021 Share Posted 19 June 2021 (edited) Portuguese press continuing to suggest we’re challenging Wolves for him: http://sportwitness.co.uk/wolves-leicester-position-sign-midfielder-considered-untouchable-e30m-opens-negotiations/ Edited 19 June 2021 by lcfc_forever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RumbleFox Posted 19 June 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 19 June 2021 On 07/06/2021 at 23:18, baldeagle said: Clearly read this wrong Off topic here but I have a shop in Paisley. After lockdown this random guy came in and we chatted for ages. Seemed nice. He was asking how the restrictions had affected the shop and stuff then I asked him how he’d been affected by lockdown. He said “oh I write music so it’s been ok”. I was like “oh nice, good on you.” As he left I said “what’s your name by the way?” “Paolo Nutini”. Fvck my life. 4 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyfox Posted 19 June 2021 Share Posted 19 June 2021 12 minutes ago, RumbleFox said: Off topic here but I have a shop in Paisley. After lockdown this random guy came in and we chatted for ages. Seemed nice. He was asking how the restrictions had affected the shop and stuff then I asked him how he’d been affected by lockdown. He said “oh I write music so it’s been ok”. I was like “oh nice, good on you.” As he left I said “what’s your name by the way?” “Paolo Nutini”. Fvck my life. Had he bought some new shoes? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumbleFox Posted 20 June 2021 Share Posted 20 June 2021 9 hours ago, Hollyfox said: Had he bought some new shoes? 👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr The Singh Posted 20 June 2021 Share Posted 20 June 2021 13 hours ago, RumbleFox said: Off topic here but I have a shop in Paisley. After lockdown this random guy came in and we chatted for ages. Seemed nice. He was asking how the restrictions had affected the shop and stuff then I asked him how he’d been affected by lockdown. He said “oh I write music so it’s been ok”. I was like “oh nice, good on you.” As he left I said “what’s your name by the way?” “Paolo Nutini”. Fvck my life. Can he play in midfield though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumbleFox Posted 20 June 2021 Share Posted 20 June 2021 2 minutes ago, Dr The Singh said: Can he play in midfield though He’s a bit short Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 23 June 2021 Share Posted 23 June 2021 Are we all putting our best scouting hats on and watching him for Portugal now...? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniFox21 Posted 23 June 2021 Share Posted 23 June 2021 Hungary that's beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniFox21 Posted 23 June 2021 Share Posted 23 June 2021 Lovely skill from Pogba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 23 June 2021 Share Posted 23 June 2021 Lovely skill from him. Nutmegs Pogba. SIGN HIM UP. Shit shot. SELL HIM. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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