kingxlnc Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 36 minutes ago, jack j said: I'd take him and Anthony Le Tallec at this point That's our Pacqueta and Diaby alternatives, we also need Florent Singama Pongolle up front as our Isak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Linked with Sofiane Diop according to Media Foot. Really promising Monaco player and yep, you guessed it, a right-footed lw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, McCormick said: Linked with Sofiane Diop according to Media Foot. Really promising Monaco player and yep, you guessed it, a right-footed lw. Saw him play last year, he was absolutely class Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 9 minutes ago, McCormick said: Linked with Sofiane Diop according to Media Foot. Really promising Monaco player and yep, you guessed it, a right-footed lw. Media Foot any good or is it the same as Tuttoputto? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 1 minute ago, nufc123 said: Media Foot any good or is it the same as Tuttoputto? They're a real on the ground publication. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 3 hours ago, madras said: I'd say what set it off were the stories that we actually went for him before Bruno in January and a deal was set but he didn't want to come because of our position at that time. Now, I don't know how true that is but it's what set stuff off, the Brunos best mate stuff just built on it. I think the Paqueta stuff in Jan was a smokescreen for us to attempt to sign Bruno Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Diop will cost more than we are willing to pay I would guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) 21 minutes ago, nufc123 said: Media Foot any good or is it the same as Tuttoputto? If they are reporting it, he’s a shoein to sign. Hopefully he laces one in on his debut with his right boot! Edited July 25, 2022 by HTT II Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 27 minutes ago, McCormick said: Linked with Sofiane Diop according to Media Foot. Really promising Monaco player and yep, you guessed it, a right-footed lw. Taking into account his age and having looked into some of his stas breakdowns this one could be a goer for the right wing. Looks like he's comfortable on either side, but in fact he gets better ratings on that right side, which we are trying to fill. His fbref breakdown also compares very favourably to Moussa Diaby's but he's actually better defensively. This looks like a very talented up and coming youngster, which would be in line with what we are after. One to get really excited about I think! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 10 minutes ago, KaKa said: Taking into account his age and having looked into some of his stas breakdowns this one could be a goer for the right wing. Looks like he's comfortable on either side, but in fact he gets better ratings on that right side, which we are trying to fill. His fbref breakdown also compares very favourably to Moussa Diaby's but he's actually better defensively. This looks like a very talented up and coming youngster, which would be in line with what we are after. One to get really excited about I think! I think he’s really really good tbh; very clever little player. His only downside is he’s not as quick as you’d ideally want for a PL winger. Amazing work rate for a young “flair-player” too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Won’t come cheap though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbee909 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Just now, McCormick said: Won’t come cheap though. But then again, who does? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Is this another one that we're not actually really looking at? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Shearergol said: Is this another one that we're not actually really looking at? nee cunt has any actual idea who the NUFC transfer warlocks have secretly targeted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Shearergol said: Is this another one that we're not actually really looking at? Possibly the opposite. We are looking and enquiring but with no real intention, trying to make it look like we have plenty of options in order to keep prices down on the real targets ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 1 minute ago, McCormick said: I think he’s really really good tbh; very clever little player. His only downside is he’s not as quick as you’d ideally want for a PL winger. Amazing work rate for a young “flair-player” too. Ah, okay. Interesting. I haven't actually seen him play, so was just looking through his statistical profile etc. and they all look very good. His dribbling and passing especially. Looks a really talented prospect. Just been watching some of his videos to get a feel for how he plays and it looks like he doesn't hug the touchline like a traditional winger, but sits in narrower, which is what Howe wants from his wide men, with the full backs then providing the width, and so the electric pace shouldn't be an issue. His passing really stands out from his clips, looks a classy player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) Yep. Fantastic first touch and vision. Very classy player, good age and good work-rate; really does seem like someone Howe would love to work with. Good news for us is that he’s very under-appreciated/ underrated in France. We’ll still probably need to spend at least 30m to prise him away though. Edited July 25, 2022 by McCormick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 26 minutes ago, McCormick said: Won’t come cheap though. Apparently Monaco are looking for £20 million for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Just now, KaKa said: Apparently Monaco are looking for £20 million for him. Surely not. If so that's a good price. Can't see Monaco selling this cheap though. They are tough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 No-brainer then. Like I said, he seems super unheralded in France. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, McCormick said: Yep. Fantastic first touch and vision. Very classy player, good age and good work-rate; really does seem like someone Howe would love to work with. Good news for us is that he’s very under-appreciated/ underrated in France. We’ll still probably need to spend at least 30m to prise him away though. Leicester have been looking at him, but can't move for him without selling players first. The reports were that Monaco were looking for around £20 million from them. We went up to £35 million for Diaby, so I don't think the price would be a problem. Both he and Diaby are 22 years old, and we seem happy to pay more for younger players. Think the reason we wouldn't go higher for Harrison is that he is 26 years old. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bompeter Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 MediaFoot is complete bollocks. It’s basically a Marseille fan blog that farms for clicks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, Ikon said: Surely not. If so that's a good price. Can't see Monaco selling this cheap though. They are tough. All the reports regarding a price from when Leicester have been linked are saying £20 million. Apparently Monaco got a new manager in January, and he didn't use Diop as much as the previous manager, and so Monaco are open to a sale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Bompeter said: MediaFoot is complete bollocks. It’s basically a Marseille fan blog that farms for clicks. Marseille have been after Diop but were hoping to loan him initially as they can't afford him, so maybe that's why this has popped up on MediFoot's radar. Guess we'll see if there's any truth to it. Looking at Diop's profile though, it would make a lot of sense if we are interested. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 I’ve never seen him play but 6 assists in 90 games over his career isn’t very exciting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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