sacreblueits442 Posted 17 May 2022 Posted 17 May 2022 1 hour ago, lcfc_forever said: Don't see how we let him allow his contract to expire, we need the money for the rebuild or a fully engaged Youri. If he doesn't get his move, you'd expect both sides to see common sense and agree a new contract with a release clause for a CL club. ...why would Youri do that!!! This is a situation he has masterly cultivated, he cannot lose, it is money in his pocket. We have little choice now, than to sell in the summer or January window.
CloudFox Posted 17 May 2022 Posted 17 May 2022 39 minutes ago, Pliskin said: I don’t think we will shift him. It would be typical, wouldn't it? I don't think Arsenal are the only side interested though - Madrid, Juventus, and others have been noted as keeping an eye on him. Both are leagues he'd thrive in too. It would just mean a lower fee for us.
CloudFox Posted 17 May 2022 Posted 17 May 2022 12 hours ago, Ric Flair said: I don't see how he fits in at Man City, have they ever had a player who wasn't pretty quick. Is Fernandinho quick? Genuine question as I have no idea 😅
Lesterlad Posted 17 May 2022 Posted 17 May 2022 Slim chance but really hope he signs and stays. He really is genuine class although know many won’t agree 1
Ric Flair Posted 17 May 2022 Posted 17 May 2022 16 minutes ago, CloudFox said: Is Fernandinho quick? Genuine question as I have no idea 😅 He used to be very mobile, probably not anymore
lcfc_forever Posted 17 May 2022 Posted 17 May 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, Sampson said: Why would Tielemans do that? Free transfers are well known to be quids in for the player and allow them to get a bigger contract. It would be common sense for him to run his contract down. If he doesn't go this summer, he goes for nothing next summer no doubt, probably after another season of performances like this one. Maybe I’m being overly optimistic but would hope after the support the club have given him, he’d come to a compromise. And players in similar situations - Grealish most recently - have done this. But reflecting on it, I think you’re right. Edited 17 May 2022 by lcfc_forever
coolhandfox Posted 17 May 2022 Posted 17 May 2022 2 hours ago, Pliskin said: I don’t think we will shift him. We will at the right price.
Popular Post Ric Flair Posted 19 May 2022 Popular Post Posted 19 May 2022 I know swap deal seldom transpire but the one we ought to be pursuing would be Tielemans for Saliba. I cannot believe Arsenal don't consider Saliba to be their future but it appears they are going to let him go. It would be incredible business to pair Saliba and Fofana together. 13
sacreblueits442 Posted 19 May 2022 Posted 19 May 2022 24 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: I know swap deal seldom transpire but the one we ought to be pursuing would be Tielemans for Saliba. I cannot believe Arsenal don't consider Saliba to be their future but it appears they are going to let him go. It would be incredible business to pair Saliba and Fofana together. ....Just watched his Youtube Showreel for OM and then his Arsenal debut!!! Pretty much chalk and cheese, he seems a more dynamic player for OM and the tempo is quicker. He appears to love to be involved in the game and his passing is very good, he makes risky passes when he has to and they find their man with zip. In the Arsenal reel, they are trying to play out from the back and he looks phased to the point of trying to look to force the tempo with a quick ball into midfield hoping it will find a player willing to go forward, but it goes backwards and ends up with him. You need a totally different mindset to play in this way and unless you are a front footed club, he is going to be stifled playing this negative style of play. The last place that he would be looking to come to, would be here, after watching us this season. 1
Foxes96 Posted 19 May 2022 Posted 19 May 2022 38 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: I know swap deal seldom transpire but the one we ought to be pursuing would be Tielemans for Saliba. I cannot believe Arsenal don't consider Saliba to be their future but it appears they are going to let him go. It would be incredible business to pair Saliba and Fofana together. Good mates with Fofana as well I believe both coming through the St Étienne academy. Only concern would be that they could be too similar in playing style to each other. 1
coolhandfox Posted 19 May 2022 Posted 19 May 2022 8 minutes ago, sacreblueits442 said: ....Just watched his Youtube Showreel for OM and then his Arsenal debut!!! Pretty much chalk and cheese, he seems a more dynamic player for OM and the tempo is quicker. He appears to love to be involved in the game and his passing is very good, he makes risky passes when he has to and they find their man with zip. In the Arsenal reel, they are trying to play out from the back and he looks phased to the point of trying to look to force the tempo with a quick ball into midfield hoping it will find a player willing to go forward, but it goes backwards and ends up with him. You need a totally different mindset to play in this way and unless you are a front footed club, he is going to be stifled playing this negative style of play. The last place that he would be looking to come to, would be here, after watching us this season. He hasn't made his debut for the Arsenal first team, so what were you watching? He hasn't kicked a ball for them at that level.
-sodapop Posted 19 May 2022 Posted 19 May 2022 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Foxes96 said: Good mates with Fofana as well I believe both coming through the St Étienne academy. Only concern would be that they could be too similar in playing style to each other. Correct me if I'm wrong but they literally were the CB pairing at St. Étienne in 19/20 under Puel Edited 19 May 2022 by -sodapop 1
sacreblueits442 Posted 19 May 2022 Posted 19 May 2022 9 minutes ago, coolhandfox said: He hasn't made his debut for the Arsenal first team, so what were you watching? He hasn't kicked a ball for them at that level. ....it looks to be U23 level according to TM!!! 2
mozartfox Posted 19 May 2022 Posted 19 May 2022 2 hours ago, Ric Flair said: I know swap deal seldom transpire but the one we ought to be pursuing would be Tielemans for Saliba. I cannot believe Arsenal don't consider Saliba to be their future but it appears they are going to let him go. It would be incredible business to pair Saliba and Fofana together. On the money Ric. That would be a great swap. 1
Fox 66 Posted 19 May 2022 Posted 19 May 2022 If youri doesn’t sign a new contract and nobody comes in for him, I’d expect him to be on the bench for most of next season considering the shift he’s put in this season. He’ll get his free transfer but will not have played much football.
sacreblueits442 Posted 19 May 2022 Posted 19 May 2022 1 minute ago, Fox 66 said: If youri doesn’t sign a new contract and nobody comes in for him, I’d expect him to be on the bench for most of next season considering the shift he’s put in this season. He’ll get his free transfer but will not have played much football. ....Rodgers will play him!!!
Fox 66 Posted 19 May 2022 Posted 19 May 2022 2 minutes ago, sacreblueits442 said: ....Rodgers will play him!!! Do you think he has it in his contract? If fit, must be played? Would explain a lot 1
hackneyfox Posted 19 May 2022 Posted 19 May 2022 11 minutes ago, Fox 66 said: Do you think he has it in his contract? If fit, must be played? Would explain a lot Do you seriuosly believe any PL club is likely to agree a contract like that? 2
Buzzell Posted 19 May 2022 Posted 19 May 2022 2 hours ago, Ric Flair said: I know swap deal seldom transpire but the one we ought to be pursuing would be Tielemans for Saliba. I cannot believe Arsenal don't consider Saliba to be their future but it appears they are going to let him go. It would be incredible business to pair Saliba and Fofana together. Bastard, that’s mouth watering 3
JimJams Posted 19 May 2022 Posted 19 May 2022 1 hour ago, mozartfox said: On the money Ric. That would be a great swap. It would be nice to get him, but I think we’d want cash as part of it too. They bought him for £27mill ish and Arteta doesn’t want him and never has. You’d hope we could get him at a loss to them. We could probably talk them into a loan to buy if they want to recoup the full fee, that way we’re not taking any big risks and can offset his fee against next years transfer window.
desertfox2 Posted 19 May 2022 Posted 19 May 2022 18 minutes ago, JimJams said: It would be nice to get him, but I think we’d want cash as part of it too. They bought him for £27mill ish and Arteta doesn’t want him and never has. You’d hope we could get him at a loss to them. We could probably talk them into a loan to buy if they want to recoup the full fee, that way we’re not taking any big risks and can offset his fee against next years transfer window. Saliba, Pepe and we give them some cash would solve a lot of problems. They are open to both leaving so worth a try. Wages may be a problem for Pepe. Still can't believe they paid 72m for him but he scored 16 goals last season as a Left footed RW when he was playing regularly so he can do it in the prem it's just that they have Saka. Him, Barnes and Maddison could each bang in 15 goals + a piece with Vardy and Daka bringing in at least the same each. Double figures for Ihaenacho and others chipping in we would have enough goals in us to really have a go. Saliba would go a long way to solving the defence. We would still need to replace Tielemans and that won't be easy but those 2 would go a long way. 3
Phenom Posted 19 May 2022 Posted 19 May 2022 32 minutes ago, desertfox2 said: Saliba, Pepe and we give them some cash would solve a lot of problems. They are open to both leaving so worth a try. Wages may be a problem for Pepe. Still can't believe they paid 72m for him but he scored 16 goals last season as a Left footed RW when he was playing regularly so he can do it in the prem it's just that they have Saka. Him, Barnes and Maddison could each bang in 15 goals + a piece with Vardy and Daka bringing in at least the same each. Double figures for Ihaenacho and others chipping in we would have enough goals in us to really have a go. Saliba would go a long way to solving the defence. We would still need to replace Tielemans and that won't be easy but those 2 would go a long way. I’ve thought Pepe would be good for us for a long time. What will be his wage demands, though ?
sacreblueits442 Posted 19 May 2022 Posted 19 May 2022 2 minutes ago, Phenom said: I’ve thought Pepe would be good for us for a long time. What will be his wage demands, though ? ...he is not that special!!! 1
Phenom Posted 19 May 2022 Posted 19 May 2022 1 hour ago, sacreblueits442 said: ...he is not that special!!! Not 72 million special but solid player for us, especially with the hole we have at RW. 3
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