The Prophet Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 19 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Maybe we wanted Paqueta but he doesn’t want to come here. If Man City's interest id genuine, he'll be off there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Now I know our journos can't be expected to know everything but... It blows budget talk out of the water It blows talk of no midfielder out the water He hasn't been linked all summer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, Zero said: I know I am minority but I would prefer Barnes. I think I would too but either of them would be brilliant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 1 minute ago, The Prophet said: Now I know our journos can't be expected to know everything but... It blows budget talk out of the water It blows talk of no midfielder out the water He hasn't been linked all summer I for one am shocked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Barnes would improve us obviously but he's another one that doesn't do much in terms of pushing us onto the next level. I'd prefer Paqueta because I'm easily swayed by Brazilians but Maddison is in the same mould of footballer that is so far beyond anything we've had for years (along with Bruno, Trippier, and hopefully Botman). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: It's not that I don't rate him, or that I think Leicester are trying to start a bidding war that's a head-scratcher for me, it's that I don't see where he fits in with our existing style of play as a 10 and that we're much more desperate for a RW and ST. Does he not just come in as the third CM? He also scores goals so will shoulder the burden when Wilson inevitably gets injured, instead of a new/different striker. [/theory] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 18 goals and 12 assists in all comps I read. Sign him up. Pay what it takes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Him, a RW and a CF and we are done, that would be class business from us! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakzz Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 15 minutes ago, gdm said: Would be a great signing. Have to wonder who is advising the club on valuations for players. £40m is very low for him. Wonder where Howe sees him fitting in Mike Cashley?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 I think Barnes is around the same quality as Maddison tbh. I'd make Maddison, Barnes and Fofana equally their 3 main assets (accepting Vardy's age). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 12 goals last season in an often poorly performing Leicester side, 35 appearances, 7 as sub. I’ve always liked him, I just feel he lacks real pace and needs runners around him which Leicester have. He’d be statement signing for sure though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakzz Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 11 minutes ago, Zero said: I know I am minority but I would prefer Barnes. I would be an 55/45 in favour of Barnes to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Also he’s a bit of a playmaker, he threads a great ball through central positions, ideal for Wilson or Willock for example. I’d be happy signing him, not signing a RW and using Willock as a wide right forward and then signing a decent back up to Wilson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 For all the talk on here about wanting a midfielder, it's interesting to see that the first big bid goes in for an upgrade on Willock, not an upgrade on Shelvey. With Longstaff improving and Anderson coming through, the idea may be to get some money back on Willock. Whatever it is, in Eddie we trust. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Does he not just come in as the third CM? He also scores goals so will shoulder the burden when Wilson inevitably gets injured, instead of a new/different striker. [/theory] Potentially, but I don't think he's known as being much of a presser, maybe our resident Leicester fan can confirm. It also answers the question of where Howe sees Bruno playing. I'm up for anything Howe and Ashworth are going for, I just don't personally see the thinking behind this one at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 I think he'd an absolutely brilliant signing. Obviously we're far apart in valuation and Leicester will be after a bidding war, so I won't get too excited yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 1 minute ago, Stottie said: For all the talk on here about wanting a midfielder, it's interesting to see that the first big bid goes in for an upgrade on Willock, not an upgrade on Shelvey. With Longstaff improving and Anderson coming through, the idea may be to get some money back on Willock. Whatever it is, in Eddie we trust. Bruno is the upgrade on Shelvey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 (edited) We still would absolutely need to find the cash for another forward player if we signed Maddison. Even acknowledging Miggy's form on the right, the potential to move Willock to the right maybe, the fact Maddison would offer goal threat himself - we would still be short in genuine forward options. A forward who can play all across the front 3 would be ideal in this scenario. Edited July 30, 2022 by ponsaelius Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Re: Paqueta, maybe being Bruno’s best mate is a reason Eddie Howe hasn’t been interested, I mean there’s been lots of talk about him but zero credible reports that we’ve ever actually been in for him. Maybe Howe doesn’t want any cliques in the dressing room. Maddison is a player with similar attributes whos proven that he can do it in this league, pricey no doubt but the club haven’t just randomly bid for this guy, they’ve been tipped off that either the price is lower than expected, Leicester really need the cash, the player really wants to leave, or all of these simultaneously. Really surprised at this as I wound have thought players at that level were slightly out of our reach at this point but that would be a statement signing for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Could be Maddison’s agent trying to get him a new contract at Leicester. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Has Cornet agreed to go to Everton? We should be all over that if he’s still available. Absolute bargain for 17m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Leicester do need to cash in on a player to spend themselves, if no one else comes in for him I think this gets done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Pretty sure Paqueta would love to come here tbh. Maddison would be a great signing, although given our system he would be on the left no? Makes me wonder if we have someone who wants ASM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Isn’t he great on his day, but ineffective on days he can’t be bothered? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 (edited) 14 minutes ago, ponsaelius said: I think Barnes is around the same quality as Maddison tbh. I'd make Maddison, Barnes and Fofana equally their 3 main assets (accepting Vardy's age). Maddison often runs the show and it's noticeable when he does like, he's stood out pretty much whenever I've seen them (being in the middle will help). I know you literally breath footy so I'll take your word that I'm wrong about Barnes though Edited July 30, 2022 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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