teblin Posted 9 July 2014 Posted 9 July 2014 If it's true we paid £2.4 million for Knockaert then £3.9 million for De Lort might not be unreasonable. Don't forget that might just be his release clause which Tours are refusing to do business until it's met. If we want him that badly then it's down to us to meet that. Still not a lot of money for a potentially prolific finisher. A very good record from a league we've already had success from recruiting from. I think getting Mahrez for £400,000 will always cause a hot debate on the value of other players from that league. We got an absolute bargain but it's not a true reflection of the going rate. Look at the prices players from our 2nd tier are going for!! I'm sure Nigel stated somewhere that he hadn't ever spent more that £1.2 million on a player.
Babylon Posted 9 July 2014 Posted 9 July 2014 If it's true we paid £2.4 million for Knockaert We didn't, Pearson has stated he has not paid more than £1.2m for anyone since he came back.
MikeyT Posted 9 July 2014 Posted 9 July 2014 and Diafra Sakho linked: http://www.hat-trick.fr/leicester-piste-delort-et-sakho/ " The Foxes have repeatedly sent recruiters supervise Andy Delort (22 years, 18 goals and 8 assists with Tours in Ligue 2) and Diafra Sakho (24 years, 18 goals and 3 assists with Metz in Ligue 2). They part of this was preferred ways to strengthen the offensive line, as well as Britt Assombalonga (21 years, Peterborough English D3). The common point of the three men? Their speed! Leicester's manager, Nigel Pearson , is fond of devourers spaces. club is also very satisfied with its market in Ligue 2 with Knockaert (adored by fans who often chanted "Do not sell Knockaert" ) and Mahrez taken this winter in Havre and quickly became . Choosing young players in a less upscale championship, the possibility of gain is huge, not to mention an element of Ligue 2 rot less atmosphere (in theory) if it goes on the bench a replacement Premier League ... Around the excellent David Nugent (28 years, 21 goals this year and a good understanding of the game), Jamie Vardy (27, 20 goals this year) feasts. The former striker ... English seventh division but does not have a real replacement for Kevin Phillips (40) does not know whether he will continue his career and Taylor-Fletcher (32) is not a virtuoso. This inevitably led Leicester to explore various avenues, including French ... " Not trying to detract from the article, but the photo they have used was taken by me and they have nicked it!!!!
sphericalfox Posted 9 July 2014 Posted 9 July 2014 Not trying to detract from the article, but the photo they have used was taken by me and they have nicked it!!!! Why didn't they use a current picture of stadium? You should leave them a stern message.
MikeyT Posted 9 July 2014 Posted 9 July 2014 Why didn't they use a current picture of stadium? You should leave them a stern message. I took that photo about 4 years ago I think it was. I have actually emailed them asking why they used it without my consent
Bayfox Posted 9 July 2014 Posted 9 July 2014 I took that photo about 4 years ago I think it was. I have actually emailed them asking why they used it without my consent Cuz whilst you were hanging out in a empty stadium. They were busy steeling your work .
teblin Posted 17 July 2014 Posted 17 July 2014 Are we one of the clubs? http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2014/andy-delort-to-go-abroad/
MikeyT Posted 17 July 2014 Posted 17 July 2014 Are we one of the clubs? http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2014/andy-delort-to-go-abroad/ I bet we are. Wouldn't be surprised at all.
Greatness_Since_1884 Posted 17 July 2014 Posted 17 July 2014 With Southampton having signed Pelle, suppose if original reports are true it'd leave us in a straight fight with Stuggart and Gladbach. Sadly I'd rank us 3rd
dpjfox Posted 17 July 2014 Posted 17 July 2014 ticks several NP boxes eg striker. young french currently french lge 2
Xen Posted 17 July 2014 Posted 17 July 2014 With Southampton having signed Pelle, suppose if original reports are true it'd leave us in a straight fight with Stuggart and Gladbach. Sadly I'd rank us 3rd Who knows, he might be attracted by the chance to play in the PL, as many players are. IF we are one of the clubs, and IF the other isn't also a prem club, then I'd say we've got as good a chance as any. After all, in that link the player is quoted saying that he's hesitating between two clubs. Meaning that if we are one of those, then he ranks us and the other pretty much equally.
Ric Flair Posted 17 July 2014 Posted 17 July 2014 I think we are but I can see Nigel's fascination with Ulloa hampering any chances of him coming to us. We'll dither over increments of thrumpty quid with Leo and miss out on De Lort who'll end up in the Bundesliga.
Bluearmyfox28 Posted 17 July 2014 Posted 17 July 2014 Would be happy if this happened. Seems like another type of striker to what we currently do not have. His goalscoring record speaks for it self. Also the teams interested aren't small clubs so if we pull this off it would be a good aqusition. Can see it being the end for Chris Wood however if it does happen.
queensguardfox Posted 17 July 2014 Posted 17 July 2014 www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEMqE07aIqc#t=51# based on this video i'd say woods doing better then nuge!
ROB-THE-BLUE Posted 17 July 2014 Posted 17 July 2014 Would like to see Delort here.... but not as our 'marquee' striker signing! French Div 2 straight to Prem is a HUGE jump!
Happy Fox Posted 17 July 2014 Posted 17 July 2014 I would prefer him to Ulloa, based on his age and potential.
chicagofox Posted 17 July 2014 Posted 17 July 2014 I would prefer him to Ulloa, based on his age and potential. What has age got to do with it? Ulloa is 27 - why does that make him a less preferable signing?
Bluearmyfox28 Posted 17 July 2014 Posted 17 July 2014 I think if this was to go ahead It wouldn't mean no Ulloa! If we wanted Campbell & Ulloa then surely we would have Delort & Ulloa?
DANGEROUS TIGER Posted 17 July 2014 Posted 17 July 2014 There is also a mention, that we are lining up Cameroon midfielder Raoul Loe, valued at £2,000.000.
Xen Posted 17 July 2014 Posted 17 July 2014 There is also a mention, that we are lining up Cameroon midfielder Raoul Loe, valued at £2,000.000. In the related articles bit? That's dated back to early June
jayfox26 Posted 17 July 2014 Posted 17 July 2014 Would like to see Delort here.... but not as our 'marquee' striker signing! French Div 2 straight to Prem is a HUGE jump! I'd agree with this. I've never seen Delort play but it would be a big jump. I would say the championship is a higher standard than french div 2
Ric Flair Posted 17 July 2014 Posted 17 July 2014 I'd agree with this. I've never seen Delort play but it would be a big jump. I would say the championship is a higher standard than french div 2 The way Mahrez and Knockaert have taken to the Championship there certainly wasn't any requirement for them to " step up a level " they did it with ease.
jayfox26 Posted 17 July 2014 Posted 17 July 2014 The way Mahrez and Knockaert have taken to the Championship there certainly wasn't any requirement for them to " step up a level " they did it with ease. true. I haven't ever seen Delort play so can't comment. How much is he valued at?
Ric Flair Posted 17 July 2014 Posted 17 July 2014 true. I haven't ever seen Delort play so can't comment. How much is he valued at? Neither have I. I might ask my uncle actually as he lives in Tours but not sure he follows them. They want 5 million euros for him which seems a lot.
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