Mazzy

He's extremely likeable, he plays with a smile, he plays with passion, he chases every ball, he puts his foot in when needed and right at this moment in time he's putting out respectable numbers (in pre season admittedly). By all means judge him on previous seasons stats and performances as that is all we can do for now but you can't seriously be blind to the reasons that fans have taken to him and are therfore giving him some benefit of the doubt.

Maddison is very good and all but to say you have to build the team around him is going a bit far. Not disagreeing that Howe would tweak things tactically if he were to sign but he isn't of the calibre that demands a teams focus be solely on him.

Reports coming in this morning, Callum Wilson is out....his house to grab a Starbucks.

Considering how we played against Atalanta and Bilbao (not with full strength teams in either) I can't see anything but a win for us. Won't be easy and I suspect it'll be 0-0 at HT but we'll get the win. They are an unknown quantity so it may well be more tricky than some expect.

Tell them they can have 50m now and then an extra 15 when we finish above them and in Europe.

Through his agent (same one as Trippier and Wood) I would imagine but yes no doubt we've had some communication from his team that he's willing to move.

The fact we've gone in with a second bid suggests Leicester are willing to sell. Even Rodgers didn't deny it as he did with Fofana.

Can't argue that he is certainly impressive. He is one of those players that has perhaps been consistent for ao many seasons now (I'm terms of goals/assists/performances) that it'll take a move away for him to get into the next level ie. England and regular Champions League football. In regards to him or Paqueta it is a difficult decsion that ultimately I'm pleased I don't have to make because they both have advantages over the other in certain areas.

Wow! Brilliant ?

Almost there! Doing very well to waste time.

No

Last 4 seasons appearances. -35 -31 -31 -36 -44 (Norwich) Pretty decent I would say. Has had injuries but usually weeks out rather than months.

It's based on my entire adult life following football. Why do people assume that because you haven't worked in the football industry or as a football agent your opinion is worth nothing. I'm not a mechanic nor have I ever trained as one or worked in a garage. However I am more than capable of servicing and repairing my car. Knowledge isn't limited to your working life. I understand you think you're funny and that's fine but your whole point makes no sense. My assertion wasn't "ultra confident" , hence why I used the word "imagine" it implies some doubt.

That's a great goal.

Maddison and Werner would be superb. Pope Trippier Schar Botman Targett Maddison Bruno Joelinton Werner Wilson ASM Don't know about you but I'd say that's fairly realistic. Werner on loan with option to buy (Pay a % his wages). Maddison in for £50m. Both of these deals could easily be done in the next few weeks I'd imagine.

I agree with that about Fofana. However Maddison could easily have a better season than last and sneak into the England team if injuries go his way, that would certainly see his value go up past £50m if he does well this season and at the World Cup.

If all we've read is true then I would think so. Can't see Chelsea paying £80m for Fofana but they've done stupider stuff so who knows. Comes down to whether we can actually agree a fee. Would be nice to have it done before Saturday although I know that isn't likely.

Alot of players flop at Chelsea, especially attacking ones. Werner would do well here I think and suits what we need in terms of Wide Forwards but also cover for Wilson when needed, seems a no brainer. His wages and what Chelsea have up their sleeve is another matter.

No doubt about that. But that doesn't change the fact they won't be selling all 5 of those first team players when we are so close to start of the season.

So does £80m for Fofana but they can't just sell all their players a week before the season starts. If rumours are believed, Maddison, Fofana, Schmeichel, Tielemans and Barnes will all be leaving. Somethings got to give obviously but they won't be letting 5 first team players leave in the next 2 weeks whilst they've made ZERO signings.

I'd be less than amused with this happening.

Would be exciting if we can get this done. Certainly changes our attacking dynamic massively if we add Maddison into that front 3 with Wilson and ASM. Leicester seem to be pressing the reset button this season. Going to be a strange one for them, playing the long game perhaps. Can't see them even making top 10 at this rate.

Think that might depend on how serious Lewis injury is. We've got Targett and Dummett as LB options but with Dummetts injury record having Bondswell as 3rd choice (assuming Lewis is out for a little while) wouldn't be the worst thing.

I certainly see more passing the way he's facing when he's in our own half. Definitely has improved in some aspects in the last few weeks. Really good control at speed as well for the goal, thought the defender would get it but he always kept the ball just out of reach. Easy to fluff those and get the ball stuck under your feet when going so quickly.

Confident of a win. However, always cautious of newly promoted team, especially one that has made 11 or so new signings. They could be a total mess or might surprise everyone. Its not going to be a walk over by any means.