Liamlcfc1 Posted 28 June 2011 Posted 28 June 2011 http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Leicester-City-signings-domino-effect/story-12844616-detail/story.html Leicester City could see a "domino effect" of new arrivals now the first few signings are completed, says director of football Andrew Neville.Yesterday's double capture of midfielder Neil Danns on a free transfer and goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel from Leeds United took City's tally of signings to three, with more to come. Last week's signing of defender Lee Peltier from Huddersfield Town had been City's only piece of business until yesterday's double swoop, but Neville believes once City had made a few signings it would entice others to join manager Sven-Goran Eriksson's promotion chasers. City remain in talks with strikers David Nugent and Matt Derbyshire, and have had a bid accepted for Peterborough United striker Craig Mackail-Smith, while a second bid for Bristol City's Nicky Maynard is possible. City are also understood to be close to the loan signing of South Africa international left-back Tsepo Masilela from Israeli side Maccabi Haifa. and negotiations have also begun to sign North Korean striker Jong Tae-Se of German side VFL Bochum. City are also pursuing defender Sean St Ledger of Preston North End. "Once we get one or two in that may make the minds up of others, because the first one may be thinking 'what else are you doing to add to the squad?'" said Neville. "Once you get a couple in then others will think 'look who Leicester City have signed' and follow suit. It might have a domino effect and get the ball rolling." Neville said the reputation of Eriksson and the ambition of the club's owners would attract many players, but admitted the perception that City were splashing the cash had not helped his negotiations with clubs or players. Neville said one of his briefs was to get value for money in the transfer market. "The fact we have such a high profile and well-known manager and significant investment at the club does attract players," he said. "But the perception we are big spenders is not helpful. I think we are perceived to be one of the wealthier clubs in the division and when you come to negotiating that makes it more difficult. The owners want to invest and get us to the Premier League. But it is not at all costs. There is a balance here."
21st Century Fox Posted 28 June 2011 Posted 28 June 2011 I like Andrew Neville he seems to have stepped up to this job and hit the ground running. Could be the unsung hero of our season.
HangerLCFC Posted 28 June 2011 Posted 28 June 2011 I like Andrew Neville he seems to have stepped up to this job and hit the ground running. Could be the unsung hero of our season. He could be the unsung hero of the season! I like him as well cause he speaks the truth he said all the signings would take place in the week leading up to pre-season! And we have!
MPH Posted 28 June 2011 Posted 28 June 2011 how many strikers do we need they did say we would go after 12 but not get them all... Bit like me on FM. negotiate with several sign 2 or 3
Fox92 Posted 28 June 2011 Posted 28 June 2011 I like Andrew Neville he seems to have stepped up to this job and hit the ground running. Could be the unsung hero of our season. Yes, I think the same. He seems to talk sense as well, which is always an added bonus.
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 28 June 2011 Posted 28 June 2011 To be honest, this Neville guy will have a lot of fans just for not being Lee Hoos.
DANGEROUS TIGER Posted 28 June 2011 Posted 28 June 2011 To be honest, this Neville guy will have a lot of fans just for not being Lee Hoos. Neville, certainly seems to be a very able person.
FoxyPV Posted 28 June 2011 Posted 28 June 2011 Meaning - We're not being held to ransom by anyone and looking to make sure the club has a future.
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