Lestoh Posted 27 August 2014 Posted 27 August 2014 Have posted this in the Cambiasso thread too, but, an Italian reporter with 9k plus followers (including Oliver Kay from The Times) tweeted this not long ago... Nicolò Schira @NicoSchira · 24m Esteban #Cambiasso tomorrow should accept #Leicester's bid and to sign a contract until 2016. #LCFC Suggests what I said above - both may be coming in. However, if there is varying news on McArthur, perhaps that is Dave Whelan playing a curve ball. We all know how angry Nigel was last night re Transfers, irrespective of the result. Cambiasso himself has stated he'll only be taking a one year contract regardless of where he goes, so I'd say this Italian source is just another name to add to the list of clueless speculators.
Robin JD Popley Posted 27 August 2014 Posted 27 August 2014 This is a great signing. Quality player. Fingers crossed. James, Drinkwater, McArtur, Cambiasso and King is as much quality we've had in CM for a long, long time and is comparable to all but the best depth in the league. THIS.
chapero82 Posted 27 August 2014 Posted 27 August 2014 We would probably need both Cambiasso wouldn't even be match fit yet surely
Guest LCFC_World Posted 27 August 2014 Posted 27 August 2014 It's still a bit worrying that we do not have a player that can naturally play in the number 10 position. Maybe it's worth putting Knockaert there, he seems like a player that has the capabilities to play there.
BoyJones Posted 27 August 2014 Posted 27 August 2014 Dave Whelan always comes across as old school and with lots of integrity. He wouldn't want to sully his strong reputation within the game. Giving Leicester credit for how we deal with transfers is typical of him. My first post on the transfer saga's as I don't believe Leicester are currently the type of negotiators to gossip until a done deal. Accordingly, I ignore all people who say they are in the know, including Stringer until it's on the LCFC website. Having watched City for 52 years, you learn to be patient! My main concern at the moment is that NP is focusing 100% on the Arsenal game.
DanTheFox07 Posted 27 August 2014 Posted 27 August 2014 Very Pleased about this, if it mean's that the Cambiasso deal is off then I think McArthur represents far better value for money, I think it would be silly to sign him aswell now when we need a striker and defender more. Excited to see him in the side, can see him coming straight in for the Arsenal game to! would I be right in saying he also has Premier League experience?
weller54 Posted 27 August 2014 Posted 27 August 2014 Yer, like this signing.. Cambiasso isn't going to happen, and I'd much rather have mcarthur... Just a striker, CB and RB to go!!!....
Culletonfox Posted 27 August 2014 Posted 27 August 2014 Nice of Dave to comment on Leicester! very good signing imo.
UpTheLeagueFox Posted 27 August 2014 Posted 27 August 2014 Dave Whelan always comes across as old school and with lots of integrity. He wouldn't want to sully his strong reputation within the game.
Culletonfox Posted 27 August 2014 Posted 27 August 2014 Apparentley on twitter we are close on Dame N Doyle? Russian striker....
Robin JD Popley Posted 27 August 2014 Posted 27 August 2014 Cambiasso himself has stated he'll only be taking a one year contract regardless of where he goes, so I'd say this Italian source is just another name to add to the list of clueless speculators. Don't get me wrong - not necessarily saying it's definitive info but he has called a couple of other deals recently too that include current/ex italian based players. Know that isn't saying a lot after recent news but if he is credible enough for someone in The Times (albeit not perfect, but in the same ilk as the Telegraph etc) then he may be worth a bit for knowledge. Whatever, though, looks like we will be signing some players as most of us thought would be the case.
Rushden fox Posted 27 August 2014 Posted 27 August 2014 Dave Whelan always comes across as old school and with lots of integrity. He wouldn't want to sully his strong reputation within the game. Giving Leicester credit for how we deal with transfers is typical of him. My first post on the transfer saga's as I don't believe Leicester are currently the type of negotiators to gossip until a done deal. Accordingly, I ignore all people who say they are in the know, including Stringer until it's on the LCFC website. Having watched City for 52 years, you learn to be patient! My main concern at the moment is that NP is focusing 100% on the Arsenal game. life must be quite in the Jones Household.. this being an exciting time for LCFC its good to be a part of the frenzie
Jimbo Posted 27 August 2014 Posted 27 August 2014 Would it be impossible to think something along the lines of signing both players so one can learn from the other? Signing cambiasso (providing that it does happen) would be very beneficial for McArther. It would of course mean that Cambiasso would effectively be a very well paid coach, but signing 2 players for the same position means that the younger one can learn from one of the best players, in recent times, in his position, even though he's at the end of his career.
Kitchandro Posted 27 August 2014 Posted 27 August 2014 Anything Talksport say can be immediately discredited.
Corky Posted 27 August 2014 Posted 27 August 2014 You sure? http://www.wigan.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=150067
Happy Fox Posted 27 August 2014 Posted 27 August 2014 He is a solid premier league midfielder in his prime lower- midtable standard which is decent for us and what we need.
suffolk fox Posted 27 August 2014 Posted 27 August 2014 Apparentley on twitter we are close on Dame N Doyle? Russian striker.... Is this one person or two? Reminds me of Mike Bassett when Bradley Walsh says boss who are Benson and Hedges? Apparently he had written the team down on the back of a fag packet.
UpTheLeagueFox Posted 27 August 2014 Posted 27 August 2014 You sure? http://www.wigan.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=150067
fox_favourite Posted 27 August 2014 Posted 27 August 2014 James McArthur looks like a combination of Drinkwater and James in terms of playing style. From memory he's very mobile as well. Think it's a good move.
Walshy5 Posted 27 August 2014 Posted 27 August 2014 Solid player but not happy about the price. Stinks of desperation to me.
Fox 4 Life Posted 27 August 2014 Posted 27 August 2014 Solid player but not happy about the price. Stinks of desperation to me. James Mccarthy who is of similar level went for 11m to Everton
Robin JD Popley Posted 27 August 2014 Posted 27 August 2014 Solid player but not happy about the price. Stinks of desperation to me. Ok, £7m is quite a lot of money, but he is probably worth that. You have to think, his background isn't too dissimilar to Neil Lennon in how he's progressed. So, yes, I'd argue that is just about the right price. Not many better of his quality available for less.
HoustonFox Posted 27 August 2014 Posted 27 August 2014 James Mccarthy who is of similar level went for 11m to Everton Yup. Really happy with this signing and I'd always thought he was almost as good as McCarthy who went to Everton for 11m but was being touted as a potential MUFC target last season for 20m (not sure if Man U money is real though)...
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