Ademola Lookman signs on loan

[StanSP]

53 minutes ago, moore_94 said:

 

He's going to meet us all? 

When is this happening? 

 

 

[Raw Dykes]

14 minutes ago, foxinsocks said:

We didnt have one for youri and they had us over a barrel

Still got the permanent signing done, though.

[Phenom]

Is there an option to buy?

[TJB-fox]

Meh, underwhelmed, assume he was the cheap, easy option. 
 

Having said that he’s very quick, will most likely suit our system and is a fantastic opportunity for him. Hopefully he grasps it with both hands. Best of luck Ademola 👍

[Clever Fox]

6 minutes ago, whoareyaaa said:

Justin on the left, he was such an assest before his injury

I just hope JJ comes back as good as he was before his injury. He was tearing the league up week after week.

He surly would have played in the Euros.

[SpacedX]

30 minutes ago, whoareyaaa said:

He should take Perez's spot, Barnes on one side Lookman on the other the defensives will be terrified

 

10 minutes ago, Clever Fox said:

Lets just hope he hits the ground running because we need a lift after the last 2 games. Will he play on the left or right. ?

He predominantly plays, suited to and is at his best on the left. It's the cover for Barnes that Brendan stated he was after. Pérez will still start on the right, unless Ricardo is played in a more advanced role in front of Castagne - which I suspect Brendan is interested in doing. Albrighton will continue as an impact substitution or cover. 

[MPH]

2 hours ago, Foxes96 said:

Any ideas what the buy option is? 
 

 

Praet out and Lookman in gas at least given our squad a more balanced feel to it. Even if it’s not the Top quality RW we were dreaming of. 

 

it’s an option written into the contract where you can buy them if you want to.

[NaijaFox]

2 hours ago, Goober said:

Watch him smash it this season before we snap him up on the cheap next Summer. Good feeling about this one

Hopefully he smashes it for more than just this season (if we really hold the option to buy).

He smashed it up for one season on loan at RB Leipzig and then went downhill after signing permanently.

 

Good luck Ademola.

[80footgiraffe]

2 hours ago, FoxesWalk said:

No mention of a buy option anywhere suggests that there isn’t one sadly. 

Mention of view to a permanent transfer on The Athletic

[Clever Fox]

1 minute ago, Line-X said:

 

He predominantly plays, suited to and is at his best on the left. It's the cover for Barnes that Brendan stated he was after. Pérez will still start on the right, unless Ricardo is played in a more advanced role in front of Castagne - which I suspect Brendan is interested in doing. Albrighton will continue as an impact substitution or cover. 

We also have JJ coming back soon who can play on both sides.  Brendan is surely going to have a serious problem deciding who plays where.

[filbertway]

Scenes when he replaces Barnes and Perez keeps his special little spot in the team

[Bob Weasel Fox]

Think he will make a better impression than Under

 

good luck to the lad 

[Foxes96]

4 minutes ago, MPH said:

 

it’s an option written into the contract where you can buy them if you want to.

Haha sorry thanks should’ve been clearer, I meant in terms of the amount?
 

Think there was previously haggling over a fee between LCFC and Leipzig, so wasn’t sure if we knew what sort of figure has been decided 

[kyleolly]

16 minutes ago, StanSP said:

He's going to meet us all? 

When is this happening? 

 

 

He's down kwick save on Saffron Lane now shaking hands and handing out cans of skol 

[spacemunky]

Best wishes to Ademola. Hope he can build on the potential he has shown.

[NaijaFox]

At the very least, now Barnes can be rested for cup games (and EL).

If Lookman turns out to be an upgrade to what we currently have at RW, that's cherry on top!

 

Welcome Mister Lookman! 

[SpacedX]

Just now, Clever Fox said:

We also have JJ coming back soon who can play on both sides.  Brendan is surely going to have a serious problem deciding who plays where.

Justin will likely be deployed as left back or left wing back behind Barnes - but can also fulfil a more advanced role or slot in anywhere across the back. Much will depend on our current crisis in central defence - and we also have Thomas and Bertrand as LB. It remains to be seen how quickly James is able to return to full match fitness once back in training and whether the return injury has initially affected his game as it seemed to with Ricardo.

 

Lookman is cover for Barnes. Expect Pérez to continue on the right once back from suspension. 

[Chrysalis]

Great news

[NaijaFox]

 

[Cincinnati Fox]

23 minutes ago, Line-X said:

 

He predominantly plays, suited to and is at his best on the left. It's the cover for Barnes that Brendan stated he was after. Pérez will still start on the right, unless Ricardo is played in a more advanced role in front of Castagne - which I suspect Brendan is interested in doing. Albrighton will continue as an impact substitution or cover. 

😩

[smudger63]

57 minutes ago, whoareyaaa said:

He should take Perez's spot, Barnes on one side Lookman on the other the defensives will be terrified

We will see how it pans out.  He usually likes to play on the left, so playing him on the right means we will be playing him where he's less comfortable. 

[Ian Nacho]

nice. 

[ARM1968]

Guys, he’s not the Messiah, but I’m eager to see how it pans out. Very likely to be keeping Soumare and Daka company on the bench, but gives us another option. 

Edited 31 August 2021 by ARM1968

[Haywood_6]

13 minutes ago, NaijaFox said:

 

He basically bad most full backs on toast. If Fulham weren't so bad at finishing chances last season his stats would be unreal

[Analysethis]

Amazing little player, so under-rated.

 

He was playing with some shocking players at Fulham last season but every time I saw him he looked high quality and way too good for them. 

 

For someone relatively short, he is strong, extremely fast and I hope the plan is to get him trained as a right sided player in a front three as that will improve the team. I`ll put money on this guy coming through to a level that will make us look back and think this is another amazing deal by the decision makers.