Luke Thomas - Hoffenheim interest

[moore_94]

19 hours ago, Ric Flair said:

Has he honestly got 18 months left on his deal? I know it was never announced the exact length and some thought it expired last summer but another 2 years from then would be surprising.

Yeah looks like it is 2026 - below is from Tanner

 

Luke Thomas has been the subject of a rejected €5million (£4.2m; $5.3m) offer from German club Hoffenheim. The full-back is entering the final year of his contract this summer and has hardly featured under Van Nistelrooy, so a deal could be done for the 23-year-old.

[Muzzy_no7]

Honestly get him gone, along with Hamza. 

[RoboFox]

Why are we rejecting absolutely unbelievable offers?

[coolhandfox]

4 minutes ago, RoboFox said:

Why are we rejecting absolutely unbelievable offers?

How do you know?

 

It could be a £1 upfront and the rest if they win the league is that still a good offer?

[RoboFox]

6 hours ago, coolhandfox said:

How do you know?

 

It could be a £1 upfront and the rest if they win the league is that still a good offer?

For Thomas? TBH yeah  

 

Edited 27 January 2025 by RoboFox

[Sammytielemans8]

On 26/01/2025 at 12:07, Sly said:

I think he gets unnecessary hate on here. 
 

He’s had some tortured performances for us. However people forget the ones when he’s had solid games. He’s unspectacular but at times, he’s more stable than the Kristiansen, who I think Is at a similar level. 

terrible judgement mate. kristiansen is stronger, quicker, faster... why do you think the last 2 managers have picked VK over thomas. VK is a better play than LT.

[James_lcfc]

8 minutes ago, Sammytielemans8 said:

terrible judgement mate. kristiansen is stronger, quicker, faster... why do you think the last 2 managers have picked VK over thomas. VK is a better play than LT.

I agree he's better, but not by much. Very little in it.

 

Both are awful at PL level.

[Tuna]

He should already be on the plane over, come on don't mess this up. Would be a good move for the lad as well.

[suffolk fox]

1 minute ago, James_lcfc said:

I agree he's better, but not by much. Very little in it.

 

Both are awful at PL level.

To be honest Thomas actually played well at Villa.  Wasn't his fault we lost that game.  

[Sol thewall Bamba]

52 minutes ago, Sammytielemans8 said:

terrible judgement mate. kristiansen is stronger, quicker, faster... why do you think the last 2 managers have picked VK over thomas. VK is a better play than LT.

Plus VK is younger and has longer left on his contract. He's by no means perfect but if we're choosing one it's obvious.

[Sammytielemans8]

45 minutes ago, suffolk fox said:

To be honest Thomas actually played well at Villa.  Wasn't his fault we lost that game.  

yeah i remember that 1 game and his goal against Man u. I also remember the tremendous amount of time he looked a boy against men

 

anyone see VK's tackle for our first at the weekend. class that... VK all day

 

once hamza and luke are gone.. we will have some space to recruit talent to help us try and stay in this league. up the city

 

 

[Sammytielemans8]

7 minutes ago, Sol thewall Bamba said:

Plus VK is younger and has longer left on his contract. He's by no means perfect but if we're choosing one it's obvious.

couldnt agree more mate. luke is out of his depth. VK isnt awesome but is a couple of notches up from him. not sure what people are seeing. they must be mates with him, otherwise they must think hes a different player. been looking el khanouss all season instead

[Nalis]

The owners of Hoffenheim wanted an England international and consulted their Euro 2024 sticker book to see their options

[jayfox26]

3 minutes ago, Nalis said:

The owners of Hoffenheim wanted an England international and consulted their Euro 2024 sticker book to see their options

👏👏👏 brilliant 🤣

[Ed 1]

21 minutes ago, Sammytielemans8 said:

couldnt agree more mate. luke is out of his depth. VK isnt awesome but is a couple of notches up from him. not sure what people are seeing. they must be mates with him, otherwise they must think hes a different player. been looking el khanouss all season instead

Yes, I know there are at least a few people who post on here (or certainly used to), who have vested interest in Luke’s career. Sadly I think this clouded their ability to make an unbiased assessment. 

[MPH]

34 minutes ago, Sammytielemans8 said:

couldnt agree more mate. luke is out of his depth. VK isnt awesome but is a couple of notches up from him. not sure what people are seeing. they must be mates with him, otherwise they must think hes a different player. been looking el khanouss all season instead

 

11 minutes ago, Ed 1 said:

Yes, I know there are at least a few people who post on here (or certainly used to), who have vested interest in Luke’s career. Sadly I think this clouded their ability to make an unbiased assessment. 

 

 

Luke does indeed have a close relative who posts on here.. I’ve had a bit of a run-in with him before about Luke

Edited 27 January 2025 by MPH

[RoboFox]

In fairness, he's done OK when called upon but he's been overlooked by successive managers and that tells you all you need to know.

 

If we're in the Champo next year we're not coming back up so he'd be a fine squad option - although surely on inflated wages like most of our squad. 

 

If we're serious about staying in the Prem, it's worth risking it to cash in and try and reinvest. 

[sylofox]

On 26/01/2025 at 10:32, frany104 said:

That offer literally pays for Pavlovic. 
 

 

Ffs please tell me Rudkins not doing that deal.

 

Chef I could only get you strawberry Pavlova from Aldi.

 

Is that OK?

[JimJams]

19 minutes ago, RoboFox said:

In fairness, he's done OK when called upon but he's been overlooked by successive managers and that tells you all you need to know.

 

If we're in the Champo next year we're not coming back up so he'd be a fine squad option - although surely on inflated wages like most of our squad. 

 

If we're serious about staying in the Prem, it's worth risking it to cash in and try and reinvest. 

There's no risk in selling him at all.  He's probably a long way down the pecking order at left back now.  VK is currently 1st choice, but Woyo plays both sides, JJ can and Riccy P has.  If they're all fit LT probably gets in 3rd at best.

[Tielemans63]

Hoffenheim would be a great move for Thomas. Good club. If I were him I'd be really pushing for this transfer. Great opportunity for a fresh start.

[Lambert09]

Honestly think anything taking his wages is a good deal at this stage. Baffling that anything would have been rejected, request to fine tune sure but a flat out rejection would be utter insanity 

[Leeds Fox]

4 hours ago, Nalis said:

The owners of Hoffenheim wanted an England international and consulted their Euro 2024 sticker book to see their options

That got me 

[VLC86]

3 hours ago, Tielemans63 said:

Hoffenheim would be a great move for Thomas. Good club. If I were him I'd be really pushing for this transfer. Great opportunity for a fresh start.

I for one would love to see his attempt at speaking German.

[NewquayFox]

Don’t get the ‘hate’ on this lad, was great for us a few years ago, had a dip in form and a loan out as well but did ok when called on for us recently, hope he gets his move and he does well… 

[Dr The Singh]

48 minutes ago, NewquayFox said:

Don’t get the ‘hate’ on this lad, was great for us a few years ago, had a dip in form and a loan out as well but did ok when called on for us recently, hope he gets his move and he does well… 

Same, young lad, give his all, and was thrown in the deep end by BR.  Yes he may not be first team but why the hate.