Praet

[Claudio Fannieri]

Very neat and tidy footballer but doesn’t offer the numbers in terms of goals and assists. If we can recoup £8-10m and get his wages off the books it hopefully opens up the opportunity to bring in a replacement who can fit into Rodgers style of play …….and definitely not Harry Winks. 
 

personally I would love to see us bring in Alex Scott from Bristol City 

[moore_94]

http://sportwitness.co.uk/leicester-playing-hardball-burned-club-year-handling-two-frustrating-situations/

 

Leicester are trying to figure out what to do with Dennis Praet.

He was sent on loan to Torino last season, where he did well when fit, but the Serie A side never committed to a permanent transfer.

This, according to Toro News, has left the Foxes a bit annoyed, as despite their willingness to lower their asking price from last year’s €15m, they only ‘intend to sell him outright, having been burned’ by the Italians’ ‘failure to redeem him this year’.

Therefore, Leicester are wanting to make sure they don’t end up delaying matters even more, which would suggest the same would apply to Soyüncü.

Certainly something to keep an eye on.

[l444ry]

3 hours ago, moore_94 said:

http://sportwitness.co.uk/leicester-playing-hardball-burned-club-year-handling-two-frustrating-situations/

 

Leicester are trying to figure out what to do with Dennis Praet.

He was sent on loan to Torino last season, where he did well when fit, but the Serie A side never committed to a permanent transfer.

This, according to Toro News, has left the Foxes a bit annoyed, as despite their willingness to lower their asking price from last year’s €15m, they only ‘intend to sell him outright, having been burned’ by the Italians’ ‘failure to redeem him this year’.

Therefore, Leicester are wanting to make sure they don’t end up delaying matters even more, which would suggest the same would apply to Soyüncü.

Certainly something to keep an eye on.

Cannot understand why City are so intent on pushing him out the door. He's under contract and a current Belgian International player. City seem to want two midfield players so why sell him off cheaply just to make another signing with all the risk that entails. Appreciate a lot of bad water has gone under the bridge but he's surely got to be worth another try. 

[LFox99]

40 minutes ago, l444ry said:

Cannot understand why City are so intent on pushing him out the door. He's under contract and a current Belgian International player. City seem to want two midfield players so why sell him off cheaply just to make another signing with all the risk that entails. Appreciate a lot of bad water has gone under the bridge but he's surely got to be worth another try. 

It isn't us that have got an issue, it's Praet.

He wants to be what Youri has been for the last 3 years, one of the first names on the team sheet. The reality however is that back then he couldn't hack it against Madders and Youri to regularly start over them and he won't be able to now with KDH and Madders being lock-ins for our lineup.

[Paninistickers]

44 minutes ago, LFox99 said:

It isn't us that have got an issue, it's Praet.

He wants to be what Youri has been for the last 3 years, one of the first names on the team sheet. The reality however is that back then he couldn't hack it against Madders and Youri to regularly start over them and he won't be able to now with KDH and Madders being lock-ins for our lineup.

Sometimes a player just needs a break. We were all having kittens about Soyuncu replacing Maguire (including the manager, who was desperate for a Maguire replacement) .....on Cags' debut, the crowd backed him (knowing we had little choice but to do so) and he had helluva season, was integral to 2 x European qualifications and a cup win. Not bad for an afterthought 

[Guest]

1 hour ago, l444ry said:

Cannot understand why City are so intent on pushing him out the door. He's under contract and a current Belgian International player. City seem to want two midfield players so why sell him off cheaply just to make another signing with all the risk that entails. Appreciate a lot of bad water has gone under the bridge but he's surely got to be worth another try. 

Because he's a good backup option but doesn't want to be one and is probably on too much money to be one. Without European games in the mix he realistically isn't going to be playing much football for us - which he will presumably want to be doing given there's a world cup on the horizon - and is also one of the few on our discard list we might actually get a reasonable amount of money for. Keeping him doesn't really do either party any favours.

[l444ry]

7 minutes ago, Guest said:

Because he's a good backup option but doesn't want to be one and is probably on too much money to be one. Without European games in the mix he realistically isn't going to be playing much football for us - which he will presumably want to be doing given there's a world cup on the horizon - and is also one of the few on our discard list we might actually get a reasonable amount of money for. Keeping him doesn't really do either party any favours.

Appreciate that view but if Youri leaves and we get one injury and with increased subs this year, then that argument looks pretty feeble.

[LFox99]

18 minutes ago, l444ry said:

Appreciate that view but if Youri leaves and we get one injury and with increased subs this year, then that argument looks pretty feeble.

again, he won't want to be the guy to sub in incase of injuries

[Paninistickers]

23 minutes ago, l444ry said:

Appreciate that view but if Youri leaves and we get one injury and with increased subs this year, then that argument looks pretty feeble.

Surprised the subs thing hasn't been mentioned more. 

 

Assuming a normal amount of injuries  (say 2 x first teamers at any one time) ....previously kels or big Dan or mendy are limited to 3 or 4 starts a season and maybe a season average of 10 mins a week...with the 5 sub rule, they could realistically be getting 30 mins for 30 games a season and consequently feel much more satisfied 

[l444ry]

14 minutes ago, Paninistickers said:

Surprised the subs thing hasn't been mentioned more. 

 

Assuming a normal amount of injuries  (say 2 x first teamers at any one time) ....previously kels or big Dan or mendy are limited to 3 or 4 starts a season and maybe a season average of 10 mins a week...with the 5 sub rule, they could realistically be getting 30 mins for 30 games a season and consequently feel much more satisfied 

Praet was substitute at Turin for about a quarter of his appearances last season. Not sure how many times he was substituted but the problem is probably a Brendan thing. 

[Jobyfox]

Praet Groundhog Day:

 

1. Speculation about selling him 

2. Somebody pipes up that we should keep him and he’s been badly treated

3. Somebody else explains that he’d only be a squad player

4. Somebody suggests we should keep him as back up 

5. Somebody patiently explains that he doesn’t want to be back up and that’s why he’s being sold 

 

…. time and a few more posts pass by …

 

… and then back to 1. again 

[CrispinLA in Texas]

We got a Belgium international.....we probably won't sign anyone......both of you bury your differences!

Great managers play players with what they've got, we spent 25m on him and we're trying to shift him for 8m two years later

Edited 11 July 2022 by CrispinLA in Texas

[Guest]

41 minutes ago, l444ry said:

Appreciate that view but if Youri leaves and we get one injury and with increased subs this year, then that argument looks pretty feeble.

Even if Youri leaves and we don't replace him, which I don't think is all that likely, Praet is still at best third choice.

 

We seemingly need to raise money for transfer funds and/or get the wage bill down. We have a player who the manager evidently doesn't rate especially highly, wants to leave for first team football and, unlike the rest of the players we want rid of, seems to actually be generating at least some interest from other clubs. I really don't see where the confusion is coming from.

[l444ry]

4 minutes ago, Guest said:

Even if Youri leaves and we don't replace him, which I don't think is all that likely, Praet is still at best third choice.

 

We seemingly need to raise money for transfer funds and/or get the wage bill down. We have a player who the manager evidently doesn't rate especially highly, wants to leave for first team football and, unlike the rest of the players we want rid of, seems to actually be generating at least some interest from other clubs. I really don't see where the confusion is coming from.

There is no confusion. No club is offering City what they think he's worth and are playing games so what other options are there? 

[Guest]

9 minutes ago, Jobyfox said:

Praet Groundhog Day:

 

1. Speculation about selling him 

2. Somebody pipes up that we should keep him and he’s been badly treated

3. Somebody else explains that he’d only be a squad player

4. Somebody suggests we should keep him as back up 

5. Somebody patiently explains that he doesn’t want to be back up and that’s why he’s being sold 

 

…. time and a few more posts pass by …

 

… and then back to 1. again 

It's also essential that as part of no.2 you point out that he's a BELGIAN INTERNATIONAL 

[Lesta2014]

Training gear has him as number 78! He’s finished here, u less requested no way he’s number 78.

[Lcfc-1992]

7 minutes ago, Lesta2014 said:

Training gear has him as number 78! He’s finished here, u less requested no way he’s number 78.

A few of them had different numbers on today

[alanf0x]

Could just picture him throwing a strop in training out in France and Brendan telling him he will ‘send him home’ similar to his awkward Sterling watch in the Liverpool documentary! 

[MPH]

5 hours ago, CrispinLA in Texas said:

We got a Belgium international.....we probably won't sign anyone......both of you bury your differences!

Great managers play players with what they've got, we spent 25m on him and we're trying to shift him for 8m two years later

 

? 25m on Dennis Praet?

[coolhandfox]

10 hours ago, MPH said:

 

? 25m on Dennis Praet?

What's 7 million between friends 

 

 

[Sol thewall Bamba]

16 hours ago, CrispinLA in Texas said:

We got a Belgium international.....we probably won't sign anyone......both of you bury your differences!

Great managers play players with what they've got, we spent 25m on him and we're trying to shift him for 8m two years later

"Belgian international" is a bit of a misleading phrase though, he doesn't often start and Belgium don't win anything. 

 

And this is coming from someone who on balance would probably try and keep him here if possible. 

[mod hero]

8 minutes ago, pmcla26 said:

It's a bit like saying Coady is an England international. 

Like saying Rodgers got Leicester to a European semi final

[moore_94]

Bremer to Juventus should be announced pretty soon, Torino replacing him with Denayer on a free

 

Earlier on it was mentioned that the Torino manager really wants Praet back, hopefully now they will just pay up

[Dahnsouff]

Torino have agreed terms with michael cuisance

 

https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2022/torino-agree-terms-with-venezia-midfielder-michael-cuisance/

 

Edited 20 July 2022 by Dahnsouff

[moore_94]

11 minutes ago, Dahnsouff said:

Torino have agreed terms with michael cuisance

 

https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2022/torino-agree-terms-with-venezia-midfielder-michael-cuisance/

 

Thankfully I don’t think this would stop them going after Praet as Cuisance would likely be more of a replacement for Pobega or Mandragora who they had on loan

 

Praet was an attacking midfielder/right winger for them

Edited 20 July 2022 by moore_94