Fox 4 Life Posted 21 May 2013 Posted 21 May 2013 It seemed like the transfer discussions for Jermaine Beckford between Bolton Wanderers and Leicester City were moving very quickly. Just under two weeks ago, the two clubs had opened talks and a day later, the £1 million asking price for Beckford emerged. Today, a report from the Leicester Mercury says that the two clubs are way apart in their valuations of the player. Beckford moved to Leicester City at the start of the 2011/12 season, following a year at Everton, for a reported fee of £2.5 million. Since then, he had essentially been deemed surplus to requirements at the Foxes and it seems that manager Nigel Pearson is determined to move him in. Dougie Freedman appears to be keen on the striker but is looking for a cut price move. That is where the £1 million fee comes in. According the the Mercury report, Bolton Wanderers are trying to get a lower fee than that with Leicester aiming to cut their losses by as small a margin as possible. As such, talks are at a deadlock. There are other players in the mix for Beckford, including, but not limited to, his old teams Leeds United and Huddersfield Town http://www.lionofviennasuite.com/2013/5/21/4351084/report-beckford-talks-hit-standstill-bolton-wanderers-leicester-city
Tielemans63 Posted 21 May 2013 Posted 21 May 2013 Swapping Sordell for Beckford? Behave yourselves - even Bolton know that's a terrible deal! If he does go there it won't be in exchange for their £3 million England U21 international I'm fairly sure of that. ....and he looks like an alien.
Father Ted Posted 22 May 2013 Posted 22 May 2013 I would do a swap deal with them, Marvin Sordell for Beckford. Sordell?!?! I'm happier with Vardy on the bench.
Dan Posted 22 May 2013 Posted 22 May 2013 It seemed like the transfer discussions for Jermaine Beckford between Bolton Wanderers and Leicester City were moving very quickly. Just under two weeks ago, the two clubs had opened talks and a day later, the £1 million asking price for Beckford emerged. Today, a report from the Leicester Mercury says that the two clubs are way apart in their valuations of the player. Beckford moved to Leicester City at the start of the 2011/12 season, following a year at Everton, for a reported fee of £2.5 million. Since then, he had essentially been deemed surplus to requirements at the Foxes and it seems that manager Nigel Pearson is determined to move him in. Dougie Freedman appears to be keen on the striker but is looking for a cut price move. That is where the £1 million fee comes in. According the the Mercury report, Bolton Wanderers are trying to get a lower fee than that with Leicester aiming to cut their losses by as small a margin as possible. As such, talks are at a deadlock. There are other players in the mix for Beckford, including, but not limited to, his old teams Leeds United and Huddersfield Town http://www.lionofviennasuite.com/2013/5/21/4351084/report-beckford-talks-hit-standstill-bolton-wanderers-leicester-city Leicester really can't be too picky about it all though IMO. I think we've had a huge slice of luck that someone actually wants to pay any money at all for the twat.
Wymsey Posted 22 May 2013 Posted 22 May 2013 Leicester really can't be too picky about it all though IMO. I think we've had a huge slice of luck that someone actually wants to pay any money at all for the twat. Totally agree; I doubted the signing of him, ever since day one (whilst watching 'Sky Sports Transfer Deadline-Day' - seeing him outside the K.P., when the fans were cheering and welcoming him, he didn't seem to give a sh*t about them and walked straight into the reception).
glenny_fox Posted 22 May 2013 Posted 22 May 2013 I'd quite happily take a straight swap for the tea lady at this point, just so Beckford fooks off.
Dan Posted 22 May 2013 Posted 22 May 2013 Totally agree; I doubted the signing of him, ever since day one (whilst watching 'Sky Sports Transfer Deadline-Day' - seeing him outside the K.P., when the fans were cheering and welcoming him, he didn't seem to give a sh*t about them and walked straight into the reception). I must admit I was happy when we signed him but it's all been one big lesson - one of the main ones being deadline day is a joke.
chris_lcfc_85 Posted 22 May 2013 Posted 22 May 2013 The guy always has had talent but his attitude will always be questioned. Another player who hasnt justified his big wages which is frustrating because he CAN score goals at this level. James Vaughan is a better player tho IMO
Mark_w Posted 22 May 2013 Posted 22 May 2013 The guy always has had talent but his attitude will always be questioned. Another player who hasnt justified his big wages which is frustrating because he CAN score goals at this level. James Vaughan is a better player tho IMO He just can't reach double figures in a single season.
MPH Posted 22 May 2013 Posted 22 May 2013 He just can't reach double figures in a single season. he scraped double figures in the prem with Everton... and got 30+ two seasons in a row for Leeds albeit in the 1st division... I think in a club where he is happy and motivated where tactics are based around him like they were at Leeds he could be a sucess at this level... It just doesnt look like we are that club!!
Mark_w Posted 22 May 2013 Posted 22 May 2013 he scraped double figures in the prem with Everton... Jermaine Beckford has never scored 10 Premier League goals.
hackneyfox Posted 23 May 2013 Posted 23 May 2013 I don't understand what is happening, the whole club seems to have gone into shutdown, surely receiving a million and getting his alleged 25k a week off the books with FFP looming is the way to go.Perhaps there's a positive, they're not releasing any players until the new manager has decided who he wants to keep.
Simo86 Posted 23 May 2013 Posted 23 May 2013 I don't understand what is happening, the whole club seems to have gone into shutdown, surely receiving a million and getting his alleged 25k a week off the books with FFP looming is the way to go. Perhaps there's a positive, they're not releasing any players until the new manager has decided who he wants to keep. We haven't received a million though, they reckon Bolton won't pay that. Oh and Beckford's on 28k, nothing alleged about it
RizLCFC Posted 23 May 2013 Posted 23 May 2013 This is worrying - http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/wanderers/wanderersnews/10436879._/
teblin Posted 23 May 2013 Posted 23 May 2013 I don't understand what is happening, the whole club seems to have gone into shutdown, surely receiving a million and getting his alleged 25k a week off the books with FFP looming is the way to go. Perhaps there's a positive, they're not releasing any players until the new manager has decided who he wants to keep. I'm not so desperate for Pearson to go but I thought the same. No decisions until the manager has been decided, whether that be Pearson staying or a new manager appointed.
hackneyfox Posted 23 May 2013 Posted 23 May 2013 We haven't received a million though, they reckon Bolton won't pay that. Oh and Beckford's on 28k, nothing alleged about it They have allegedly offered a million. How would you know that he's on 28k, seems very unlikely that the player or his agent would tell you, and would someone in payroll risk their job knowing that anything they leak will end up on here?
Dan Posted 23 May 2013 Posted 23 May 2013 This is worrying - http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/wanderers/wanderersnews/10436879._/ Oh cvnting fvcking. Shit.
Happy Fox Posted 23 May 2013 Posted 23 May 2013 We will not get a better fee, so absolutely madness on our part not to get rid. Unless of course the managerial situation isn't confirmed yet?, the owners need to make there mind up!
Simo86 Posted 23 May 2013 Posted 23 May 2013 They have allegedly offered a million. How would you know that he's on 28k, seems very unlikely that the player or his agent would tell you, and would someone in payroll risk their job knowing that anything they leak will end up on here? Well I'm not going to say on here how I know am I? Manwell Pablo knows how I know about a few of the financial bits. Your choice whether you want to believe me or not
hackneyfox Posted 23 May 2013 Posted 23 May 2013 The problem for me is that you're in itk but so are others who claim he was on 40k and Vardy is on 7k.
Finn Claw II Posted 23 May 2013 Posted 23 May 2013 "looking elsewhere" is just good negotiation by Bolton. They are in no rush, it is not as if there are a hoard to potential suitors scrambling for Beckford's signature
Simo86 Posted 23 May 2013 Posted 23 May 2013 The problem for me is that you're in itk but so are others who claim he was on 40k and Vardy is on 7k. Believe what you want to believe, doesn't bother me in the slightest
foxfanazer Posted 23 May 2013 Posted 23 May 2013 Can see him scoring loads of goals if he goes to another championship club next season! That's no reason for us not to sell him though, all that matters is what he does for us
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