Michael Baidoo

[HankMarvin]

Premier League returnees Leicester City are interested in signing Ghanaian midfielder Michael Baidoo in the summer transfer window, according to a report by GHANASoccernet.

Baidoo, 24, currently plays for Elfsborg in the Swedish league, where he has been their driving force for the past two seasons, and might switch clubs as Leicester gears up for an official bid.

Considered a potential replacement for Wilfried Ndidi, Baidoo's stellar performances have attracted attention from the Foxes amid interest in Ndidi from other clubs.

Having excelled in Sweden, Baidoo claimed Elfsborg's Player of the Season title last year, contributing to their near-league victory.

Prior to his Swedish stint, Baidoo impressed at Sandnes Ulf in Norway.

Leicester's affinity for African talents plays a significant role in their pursuit of Baidoo, who could fortify the midfield and boost attacking prowess.

The Foxes have already secured Abdul Fatawu Isshaku permanently following his impressive loan spell at the King Power Stadium.

[ARM1968]

Decent. Not going to set the world alight but he’s good enough and I guess that’s the market we are in now. 

[Sol thewall Bamba]

Looks like we're targetting the nordics for new signings, probably on the basis that they'll be cheap on the wages front. 

[LVFox]

I can get behind this, decent finisher, good turn of pace and would suit our number 8 role.

[Claridge]

35 minutes ago, ARM1968 said:

Decent. Not going to set the world alight but he’s good enough and I guess that’s the market we are in now. 

If he’s good enough then?????

[!-LCFC-!]

It's his birthday today

[MPH]

26 minutes ago, !-LCFC-! said:

It's his birthday today

 

what a present for him, to be mentioned on Foxestalk!

[DJ Barry Hammond]

Amartey mark 2? 

[Torten]

It's about time we started targeting these kind of markets again, a lot of value to be found around here.

[LestaLad]

I really like these types of signings. It’s the thought of the unknown with them where they could be really good and you’ve got yourself a bargain, or they aren’t the best but cause you haven’t spent that much on them or gave them a massive wage then it’s a very low risk.

Edited 14 May 2024 by LestaLad

[Bluearmyfox28]

Seems a bit meh from the highlights I have seen, Averaging around 10 goal contributions per season, which for me at that standard as an attacking midfielder is nothing special and I can't see him offering anything in the premier league. It's a pass from me. 

[-sodapop]

I like where the club's head is at with the links we've had so far. Can't comment on him personally, but might be nice for Fatawu to have a countryman in the squad.

[Dahnsouff]

22 minutes ago, -sodapop said:

I like where the club's head is at with the links we've had so far. Can't comment on him personally, but might be nice for Fatawu to have a countryman in the squad.

Totally agree. These are the sort of (hopefully) realistic links with plenty of potential upside, and fishing in the ready made pool has rarely seen our best outcomes.

[Ric Flair]

1 hour ago, Bluearmyfox28 said:

Seems a bit meh from the highlights I have seen, Averaging around 10 goal contributions per season, which for me at that standard as an attacking midfielder is nothing special and I can't see him offering anything in the premier league. It's a pass from me. 

He is very much a box to box midfielder as much as an archetypal attacking midfielder. He is just as likely to play in a Winks type role as he is then the Ndidi / KDH role. Very versatile.

 

He's 25 and there's probably not a lot in it between him and O'Hare who out of the two and on a free I'd probably go for.

[Ryy]

I like these kinds of signings 

[foxfanazer]

Is it true?? Mhhhhmmm Baidoo, Baidoo, Baidoo ooo

[s11nny]

Bit underwhelming. Need someone who can turn on the ball under pressure and play the ball forward. But then again players who can do that are normally out of our league unless we can find a hidden gem.

[Spiritwalker]

Baidoo I wanna be like you oo.

[Bluearmyfox28]

9 hours ago, Ric Flair said:

He is very much a box to box midfielder as much as an archetypal attacking midfielder. He is just as likely to play in a Winks type role as he is then the Ndidi / KDH role. Very versatile.

 

He's 25 and there's probably not a lot in it between him and O'Hare who out of the two and on a free I'd probably go for.

Completely agree, O’Hare and Barkley are both players I feel we have to target. That position is desperate for depth and creativity, both being on a free seems a no brainier. 

[JimJams]

Can't see Barkley coming here. I'd be pretty happy to be wrong though.

[Grebfromgrebland]

On 14/05/2024 at 10:45, Claridge said:

If he’s good enough then?????

He's old enough

[AjcW]

20 hours ago, Spiritwalker said:

Baidoo I wanna be like you oo.

Going to stick my neck out and say it might not be the smartest idea to use a jungle book song and the line "oo oo" for a Ghanain international....

[Gerard]

2 hours ago, JimJams said:

Can't see Barkley coming here. I'd be pretty happy to be wrong though.

 

That depends of his options, he won't be wanted by elite clubs, he might get a mid table move.

[moore_94]

Scored tonight

 

 

[FoxOnWheels]

1 minute ago, moore_94 said:

Scored tonight

 

 

Wouldn’t mind a bit of that at the KP!