Ric Flair Posted 6 February 2024 Posted 6 February 2024 57 minutes ago, Shane said: do any of the scouts on foxestalk have a list of box to box midfielders we could sign to compete with mcateer/kdh/ndidi? think these workhorses are crucial to our playstyle. alves/akgun can provide an alternative option in midfield. Seko Fofana is the ultimate box to box midfielder for an ambitious PL club. His Saudi club are trying to move him on, he'd be incredible, ticks all the boxes and very experienced. Adem Zorgane from Charleroi is another one who's impressed me (more so last season than this season) but has the required attributes for the role. 1
pmcla26 Posted 6 February 2024 Posted 6 February 2024 13 hours ago, volpeazzurro said: You're clearly an expert with inside knowledge. Enzo seems to rate Mcateer, he must be wrong then. Albrighton definitely not being offered another year and Akgun not being bought. Can you tell us the names of the couple of Premiership ready wingers you've got lined up, what you're paying for them and their wages? Just happy it's FFP compliant. Can see Akgun getting bought just not to play RW. 2
volpeazzurro Posted 6 February 2024 Posted 6 February 2024 25 minutes ago, pmcla26 said: Can see Akgun getting bought just not to play RW. I think you're probably right.
kingfox Posted 6 February 2024 Posted 6 February 2024 2 hours ago, Shane said: do any of the scouts on foxestalk have a list of box to box midfielders we could sign to compete with mcateer/kdh/ndidi? think these workhorses are crucial to our playstyle. alves/akgun can provide an alternative option in midfield. Been really impressed with Neil El Aynaoui of Lens lately. Also a Wasserman client and we love dealing with them 2
ALC Fox Posted 6 February 2024 Posted 6 February 2024 (edited) 3 hours ago, themightyfin said: Hes not got a year left though. He's under contract till 2027 with an option for a further year . No way does he go that cheap. £12-15 minimum I would say If and that's if they are prepared to sell. I was referring to Tommy rather than Callum. From what I've seen online, Tommy's contract is up in 2025 (unless he's renewed and I can't see that anywhere) and Callum's in 2027 Also, even with only a year and a bit left, I would think £4m-£5m for Tommy would be a bit mad, as I said in my previous post. But it is what I heard somewhere, however accurate or outlandish it may be. Edited 6 February 2024 by ALC Fox
themightyfin Posted 6 February 2024 Posted 6 February 2024 45 minutes ago, ALC Fox said: I was referring to Tommy rather than Callum. From what I've seen online, Tommy's contract is up in 2025 (unless he's renewed and I can't see that anywhere) and Callum's in 2027 Also, even with only a year and a bit left, I would think £4m-£5m for Tommy would be a bit mad, as I said in my previous post. But it is what I heard somewhere, however accurate or outlandish it may be. My bad I didn't realise you ment Tommy. If I remember right Wolves have an option to buy for £4m so doubt we would get him S Wolves will almost certainly snap him up. 1
cruzFOX Posted 6 February 2024 Posted 6 February 2024 3 hours ago, Ric Flair said: Seko Fofana is the ultimate box to box midfielder for an ambitious PL club. His Saudi club are trying to move him on, he'd be incredible, ticks all the boxes and very experienced. Adem Zorgane from Charleroi is another one who's impressed me (more so last season than this season) but has the required attributes for the role. Another fofana back at the club Rick? the thought gives me shivers we’ve only just got rid of the ghost of the last one!
JimJams Posted 6 February 2024 Posted 6 February 2024 Given our financial status I wouldn't mind a whole new Fofana debacle. Quids in!
ronnup Posted 6 February 2024 Posted 6 February 2024 19 hours ago, volpeazzurro said: You're clearly an expert with inside knowledge. Enzo seems to rate Mcateer, he must be wrong then. Albrighton definitely not being offered another year and Akgun not being bought. Can you tell us the names of the couple of Premiership ready wingers you've got lined up, what you're paying for them and their wages? Just happy it's FFP compliant. Alright smart arse... Mcateer played as an 8 last time out, and has been poor on the wing since his injury. Do you really think he's ready to be a premier league winger? Akgun has played mostly as an 8 also. I'll happily make a bet with you that Marc doesn't get a new contract. Forums are for opinions mate, Where's the claim that I'm in the know? If you think our current wide options are prem ready , good for you. I don't think we've got the cover. No need to get arsey 3
volpeazzurro Posted 7 February 2024 Posted 7 February 2024 6 hours ago, ronnup said: Alright smart arse... Mcateer played as an 8 last time out, and has been poor on the wing since his injury. Do you really think he's ready to be a premier league winger? Akgun has played mostly as an 8 also. I'll happily make a bet with you that Marc doesn't get a new contract. Forums are for opinions mate, Where's the claim that I'm in the know? If you think our current wide options are prem ready , good for you. I don't think we've got the cover. No need to get arsey I think you'll find that it was yourself that started with the insults if you care to track back! By calling someone 'Bonkers' whether or not you agree with their opinion is being 'arsey' as you put it and suggests a 'know it all tone'.
LVFox Posted 7 February 2024 Posted 7 February 2024 22 hours ago, Shane said: do any of the scouts on foxestalk have a list of box to box midfielders we could sign to compete with mcateer/kdh/ndidi? think these workhorses are crucial to our playstyle. alves/akgun can provide an alternative option in midfield. Lewis Ferguson from Bologna is my shout.
honeybradger Posted 7 February 2024 Posted 7 February 2024 14 minutes ago, Sankey93 said: Antonio Nusa! 25 mil apparently. That price bracket of players is too expensive for us.
SamA27 Posted 7 February 2024 Posted 7 February 2024 Would like Summerville, but if Leeds don't go up I think some big Prem clubs will come after him. I think we would be priced out of the deal.
Sankey93 Posted 7 February 2024 Posted 7 February 2024 24 minutes ago, honeybradger said: 25 mil apparently. That price bracket of players is too expensive for us. Worrying times if we go up and can’t spend that!
honeybradger Posted 7 February 2024 Posted 7 February 2024 26 minutes ago, Sankey93 said: Worrying times if we go up and can’t spend that! It's more that if he doesnt work out we cant sell him. Most of our 20 mil+ purchases have been failures that we've been lumbered with. At least with 10 mil players you can offload them easier as midtable Pl, Serie A, Bundesliga, La liga clubs etc can afford them.
Sankey93 Posted 7 February 2024 Posted 7 February 2024 55 minutes ago, honeybradger said: It's more that if he doesnt work out we cant sell him. Most of our 20 mil+ purchases have been failures that we've been lumbered with. At least with 10 mil players you can offload them easier as midtable Pl, Serie A, Bundesliga, La liga clubs etc can afford them. Agreed, it would be risky. Rodgers spent awfully bad tho so hopefully if enzo does get the backing I’m sure he will pick the right players for our club.
Jazzy_Jeff Posted 7 February 2024 Posted 7 February 2024 We need to go back to the buy low and sell high strategy - especially with new profitability rules. can see us going for £10-£15m players with room to improve and sell on. Bargains out there outside of the UK as we would have had multiple opportunities to scout within the championship. 1
CheeseHead Posted 7 February 2024 Posted 7 February 2024 2 hours ago, Sankey93 said: Antonio Nusa! Would he be the first player we've ever signed that has an exclamation mark at the end of his name? 1
ronnup Posted 8 February 2024 Posted 8 February 2024 On 07/02/2024 at 01:01, volpeazzurro said: I think you'll find that it was yourself that started with the insults if you care to track back! By calling someone 'Bonkers' whether or not you agree with their opinion is being 'arsey' as you put it and suggests a 'know it all tone'. I despair...
CaliFOXnia Posted 8 February 2024 Posted 8 February 2024 On 07/02/2024 at 01:05, LVFox said: Lewis Ferguson from Bologna is my shout. Will cost far more than we'll be paying.
LVFox Posted 8 February 2024 Posted 8 February 2024 13 minutes ago, CaliFOXnia said: Will cost far more than we'll be paying. You may be right, they'd likely want 20+, and with Zirkzee and Calafiori (I'd love him at Leicester as a Doyle style LCB) likely leaving, they won't need to sell
winteriscoming Posted 8 February 2024 Posted 8 February 2024 Robin Gosens. Been interested in him before according to reports could be available on the cheap in Union Berlin go down.
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