Optimistic Nut Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 23 minutes ago, KaKa said: Just a personal bias. I like Aouar a lot and personally would get him at a third of what we're looking to pay for Maddison, but that's just me. Maddison is quality and would be a top signing. I just hope it doesn't mean we don't spend as much on a striker and right winger, or abandon those altogether for now. If we're prepared to pay £50m for proven quality, there's no need to gamble in that market. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey47 Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 22 minutes ago, KaKa said: No problem I get it. Aouar and Brandt are just two players I like a lot personally, and they both happen to be available at great value this summer. Nothing against Maddison who is a baller too. But it seems we are prioritising Prem experience to add goals and assists to the team, which is fair enough. If Leicester do add Aouar as a replacement, I'll be very nervous about how well he does for them in comparison, because I think his potential is huge, and he's still a couple of years younger than Maddison. I agree with you on a lot but no way Aouar could match Maddison's attacking output in the prem. Aouar and Maddison are very different types of players, although they would occupy the same position. Aouar is better at dribbling (which is saying a lot), but I don't think he'll ever get to Maddison's level when it comes to shooting and passing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCK Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Fantail Breeze said: Worst thing about that whole saga is if Ashley just gave paid the going rate at the time for Carr’s first choice picks, we’d have made huge profits on the players he recommended. Ashley prevented us from being successful at his own transfer policy. You're talking about a business man who alienated his entire customer base, reducing attendance by 10k-20k over the course of 15 years to the point people refused to buy anything related to Mike Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: If we're prepared to pay £50m for proven quality, there's no need to gamble in that market. 100% this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, Joey47 said: I agree with you on a lot but no way Aouar could match Maddison's attacking output in the prem. Aouar and Maddison are very different types of players, although they would occupy the same position. Aouar is better at dribbling (which is saying a lot), but I don't think he'll ever get to Maddison's level when it comes to shooting and passing. Madison is fantastic with the ball at his feet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 When's this getting announced then? The way we seem to drag out transfers, I'm going with next Wednesday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 33 minutes ago, STM said: Again just mothballing but let's say we think 50m is right on the edge of what we are willing to pay, we might allow a player to leave in order to replenish our funds. It's all pie in the sky but there's always a knock on effect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Joey47 said: I agree with you on a lot but no way Aouar could match Maddison's attacking output in the prem. Aouar and Maddison are very different types of players, although they would occupy the same position. Aouar is better at dribbling (which is saying a lot), but I don't think he'll ever get to Maddison's level when it comes to shooting and passing. Yes, I agree with you. I don't think he would match his output straight away at all, but he would improve us in that area with the potential to grow further. That was more what I was saying. And you're right it would be in a very different way. Aouar is more dynamic on the ball like you said, and he creates more with through balls that open up teams, he also gets his goals more by getting into the box, rather than shooting from outside of the box like Maddison does. Maddison would be class man, so I hate to come across like I have an issue with the guy. I just hope we will still have more funds to spend on the striker position in particular, and that would be perfect then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 1 minute ago, BottledDog said: Fair enough I took a punt on the word. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 'spitballing' surely? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Just now, midds said: 'spitballing' surely? That might be it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Just now, STM said: That might be it. It is it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Mothballing is definitely an Adam P word... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comegetasample Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Miggys First Goal said: Mothballing is definitely an Adam P word... Moffbawin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Skybet must post on here Paqueta 2/1 to join newcastle Maddison 9/4 to join us or 1/3 to stay at Leicester Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Mothballing is what you do to a steel plant on Teesside when the parent company pulls out again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, toon25 said: Madison is fantastic with the ball at his feet. He's decent with the ball, but Aouar has more flair in that department, he skins folks and leaves them behind. He's just a more dynamic dribbler that's all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Listen to us discussing the relative merits of £50+ rated players & where they will fit in to our already magnificent midfield man This time last year we didn't know if we could get Joe Willock owa the line Be still my beating heart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Crazy to think that Cucurella could go for the same(ish) price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BennyBlanco Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 That midfield of Joelinton, Bruno and Maddison is definitely top 8 level. Maddison takes us to the next level. My god this is all very very exciting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, KaKa said: He's decent with the ball, but Aouar has more flair in that department, he skins folks and leaves them behind. He's just a more dynamic dribbler that's all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 10 minutes ago, Miggys First Goal said: When's this getting announced then? The way we seem to drag out transfers, I'm going with next Wednesday. The way this is trending with press comments Leicester will get murdered if they accepted the rumored bid. Lots of factors though. Leicester will want it sorted quickly so they can spend. So for them it's whether Chelsea are really serious or as serious about Fofana as we are Maddison and who is easier to lose and replace. If they weren't needing some funds and other players wanted I could see it drag out until near the end of the window but I think it could be sorted this week or mid next. Makes more sense to sell Maddison given his contract situation. As others mentioned he might not actually fancy re-signing with Leicesters short term future (at least) looking a little bit wobbly. There is no doubt where we are wanting to head and hopefully heading. This is the time to cash in for Leicester. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 According to that forum we are 4 transfer windows away from them, does anyone want to sign up and let them know we finished 3 points behind them despite a brucey bonus 14 game start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 10 minutes ago, KaKa said: He's decent with the ball, but Aouar has more flair in that department, he skins folks and leaves them behind. He's just a more dynamic dribbler that's all. Yeah but will he score 10+ goals and get enough assists to mean he directly contributes to 20 league goals? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Just now, Numbers said: According to that forum we are 4 transfer windows away from them, does anyone want to sign up and let them know we finished 3 points behind them despite a brucey bonus 14 game start. Seems like something a Mackem would do tbh so no, let's just prove it on the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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