Mazzy Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Just saw this, don't know if it's been posted before. That's an incredibly impressive statistic and one I had no idea about. Even more impressive that its over 4yrs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Oh god Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Wonder if that means Chelsea are going to get Fofana so they don’t need to sell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Shit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 3 minutes ago, Mazzy said: Just saw this, don't know if it's been posted before. That's an incredibly impressive statistic and one I had no idea about. Even more impressive that its over 4yrs. Wow, why don't we sign that De Bruyne bloke? He seems a real gem! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 A lot of great sources going around now ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Just now, Toon No9 said: Wow, why don't we sign that De Bruyne bloke? He seems a real gem! Or Mouthino for that matter? And that's a serious suggestion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Where’s the article for that latest one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 "football insider" Howay man ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 4 minutes ago, Rich said: Where’s the article for that latest one? Here: https://www.footballinsider247.com/leicester-city-sources-reveal-maddison-to-newcastle-united-update-today/ Very consistent reporting, their sources were canny in January though and Pete O’Rourke seems okay-ish individually. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 1 minute ago, Rich said: Where’s the article for that latest one? Its from there live blog, from about an hour ago: https://www.footballinsider247.com/live-transfers-040822/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 59 minutes ago, McCormick said: Daily Mail says we’ve moved on to other targets. Werner (who seems nailed on for Leipzig) and Cornet. From Maddison to Cornet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Hopefully we move on to getting a striker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 I’m a big fan of Maddison and I think he has the ability to make us a top 8 side but he’s not an absolute priority in terms of his position. Striker and potentially a pure right winger with pace would still be my key targets. Personally think that Willock will show more this season and I’m interested if Almiron can translate some of his pre-season form. The absolute number one priority is a striker though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 10 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: Hopefully we move on to getting a striker In terms of improving our starting 11, Maddison would have been much more important than signing a striker. We do need a back up striker though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 (edited) I understand we need a striker because of Wilsons unreliability injury wise. But say Wilson doesn't get injured from now to January we are gonna have spent our full wad on a striker who's not gonna play much unless it's an absolute top tier one who's gonna cost 70 million plus Which isn't happening... When we've got a set budget and we still have first team positions that need improved I'd rather we took the gamble of improving them positions first rather than a back up striker Edited August 4, 2022 by jack j Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 The striker targets we’re looking at seem like versatile strikers though who can play across the line. They’ve all been young players with room for development too. I think it’s an absolutely key signing, both as cover but also for offering something different as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 1 minute ago, jack j said: I understand we need a striker because of Wilsons unreliability injury wise. But say Wilson doesn't get injured from now to January we are gonna have spent our full wad on a striker who's not gonna play much unless it's an absolute top tier one who's gonna cost 70 million plus Which isn't happening... Aye, it’s why it seems a loan or signing of a younger player who won’t expect to start every game is the play. I’d argue a winger is the most critical one, though I’m keen to see Miggy in the new high-pressing system. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 1 minute ago, jack j said: I understand we need a striker because of Wilsons unreliability injury wise. But say Wilson doesn't get injured from now to January we are gonna have spent our full wad on a striker who's not gonna play much unless it's an absolute top tier one who's gonna cost 70 million plus Which isn't happening... Which is why we’re linked with striker/winger/forward types like Ekitike or Werner rather than an out and out CF? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Just now, SUPERTOON said: In terms of improving our starting 11, Maddison would have been much more important than signing a striker. We do need a back up striker though. It would have, but I do think us being a very likely injury away from starting Chris Wood should be the main focus for us. Just my opinion as well obviously, but I think an out and out RW is a more suitable fit than Maddison, as good as he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Just now, Rich said: Aye, it’s why it seems a loan or signing of a younger player who won’t expect to start every game is the play. I’d argue a winger is the most critical one, though I’m keen to see Miggy in the new high-pressing system. Agree. Think Cornet for the money and his versatility makes a lot of sense. He'd probably start as the RW in our side, but he'd also offer depth at striker, both winger positions and even at left back if absolutely needed. Cornet + a player like Maddison (or Paqueta despite us seemingly not being in for him) would exceed all expectations I had for the summer. I do think Cornet is a no brainer at this point in time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Just now, Kid Icarus said: It would have, but I do think us being a very likely injury away from starting Chris Wood should be the main focus for us. Just my opinion as well obviously, but I think an out and out RW is a more suitable fit than Maddison, as good as he is. Yeah RW was always the priority and I do think we will get one. I agree regarding we are a Wilson injury away from struggling up top again. That’s why I think Werner would be ideal as he plays both positions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 My view is very much that if a genuinely outstanding talent - who is significantly better than the player they would replace - becomes available to us, they should instantly be the priority. Even if they play in a position where our need might not be the most pressing. If you've got a chance of signing someone like James Maddison then you do everything you possibly can to make it happen; I'd compare it to our pursuit of Rooney back in 2004. If it's not to be, then so be it, and we move onto more attainable targets. But Christ it's satisfying being an ambitious club again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 3 minutes ago, gbandit said: The striker targets we’re looking at seem like versatile strikers though who can play across the line. They’ve all been young players with room for development too. I think it’s an absolutely key signing, both as cover but also for offering something different as well Yeah only Werner is the one who isn’t in the bracket of young development types you mention. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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