James Maddison (now playing for Tottenham Hotspur)

[Joey47]

1 minute ago, The Prophet said:

Total conjecture, but I wonder if reports of a higher bid are coming from the Leicester end to save face if they accept a lower offer? Luke, who probably got his info from John Percy and the transfer gimp originally broke the bid at the higher end. Our reporters are now pouring cold water on that.

 

Interesting one, hadn't considered that but it would make sense.

[The College Dropout]

44 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said:

 really?

Many here would take 8-12 in the league and a decent cup run.

 

Leicester would have European qualification as a good season.

[The College Dropout]

44 minutes ago, relámpago blanco said:

I dunno, with him in the side, I'd fancy us to finish above them.  We only finished 3 points behind them and we basically didnt turn up for the first 14 games.

Aye. But as things stand now?

[Optimistic Nut]

8 minutes ago, The Prophet said:

 

 

If it's £30m though, the big 6 will be sniffing because that's a helluva price for someone who'd still get 25-30 games even if not first choice. We need this done this summer.

[Manxst]

Just now, Optimistic Nut said:

 

If it's £30m though, the big 6 will be sniffing because that's a helluva price for someone who'd still get 25-30 games even if not first choice. We need this done this summer.

Would he move to sit on the bench if his aim is to get into the England team? 

[tomlynnherrington]

As has been pointed out,Maddison has two years left on his contract.He has to leave now if they want decent money for him.They’re waiting for another club or two to show interest.Give them £60m and get him him in the team against Forest.

[The Prophet]

4 minutes ago, Joey47 said:

 

Interesting one, hadn't considered that but it would make sense.

 

It's just Downie said there's conflicting info. Hope, and Graves are saving the bid is closer to £40 million whereas more national sources are saying £50 million. It definetly feels like a few games are being played for the benefit of the public.

[Bondedcrown]

13 minutes ago, The College Dropout said:

A top 7 quality squad. 
 

With some injury luck they can challenge for top 4 again. Decent chance at cups. 

[r0cafella]

Either way, the leaks are from Leicester so might as well wait for the tier1 midlands source to confirm. 
 

not that it matters

[tomlynnherrington]

2 minutes ago, Manxst said:

Would he move to sit on the bench if his aim is to get into the England team? 

If he played for Arsenal,Chelsea,West Ham or Tottenham he’d be a regular in the England squad.

[Hanshithispantz]

24 minutes ago, The College Dropout said:

Many here would take 8-12 in the league and a decent cup run.

 

Leicester would have European qualification as a good season.

What are we basing Leicester qualifying for Europe over us on? We've been a better side than them since Christmas. We're improving, they haven't signed anyone.

 

I get Leicester and West Ham are good clubs with really good managers, but some people put them on a ridiculous pedestal on here.

 

 

 

 

Edited August 2, 2022 by Hanshithispantz

[Manxst]

Just now, tomlynnherrington said:

If he played for Arsenal,Chelsea,West Ham or Tottenham he’d be a regular in the England squad.

Yeah…but he’d be on the bench for all those teams (West Ham excepted)… Southgate wouldn’t pick him as a starter if that’s the case.

[GeordieDazzler]

10 minutes ago, The Prophet said:

Total conjecture, but I wonder if reports of a higher bid are coming from the Leicester end to save face if they accept a lower offer? Luke, who probably got his info from John Percy and the transfer gimp originally broke the bid at the higher end. Our reporters are now pouring cold water on that.

smells like an undisclosed fee

[Gallowgate Toon]

It feels like Leicester's fortunes rest on an ageing Vardy if they want to challenge for Europe again as other striking options are so patchy. Last season, they had to outscore teams as their defence was so leaky. 

[Tiotes Witch Doctor]

If we've went back with only 40 million we are taking the piss and wasting everyone's time. Can't see this happening personally.

[Mattoon]

1 minute ago, Hanshithispantz said:

What are we basing Leicester qualifying for Europe over us on? We've been a better side than them since Christmas. We're improving, they haven't signed anyone.

 

I get Leicester and West Ham are good clubs with really good managers, but some oeople pit them on a ridiculous pedestal on here.

 

 

 

Not to mention Rogers is a 3 season wonder and always fizzles out quickly after his initial impact, he won't be there next season.

[The College Dropout]

40 minutes ago, Keegans Export said:

Stats back it up - Mount has a higher tackle % against the dribble, higher pressure success rate and nearly twice as many pressures in the attacking third.

 

Obviously part of this is how the teams are set up and there's nothing to say Maddison couldn't press more but that's what the numbers say.

Aye - this is the prevailing thought in the game and the only plausible football reason JM isn't in the England squad.

 

That's my impression of JM as a player. Fantastic talent and ability. A bit of a luxury out of possession. Hence not the best to have as RCM or RF (who has to track fullbacks). Mount maybe not as eye-catching on the ball but perhaps more efficient / better movement in the box and a presser off the ball a proper gegenpresser of a attacking midfielder / forward.

[sushimonster85]

2 minutes ago, Tiotes Witch Doctor said:

If we've went back with only 40 million we are taking the piss and wasting everyone's time. Can't see this happening personally.

 

Whatever the second bid was, it's telling it took so long to be rejected. Went in what, late morning yesterday. Only started hearing it was going to be rejected late last night/this morning. Clearly it prompted discussions somewhere. Whether that's among the Leicester side, between Leicester and Maddison, or both who knows. 

[The College Dropout]

9 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said:

What are we basing Leicester qualifying for Europe over us on? We've been a better side than them since Christmas. We're improving, they haven't signed anyone.

 

I get Leicester and West Ham are good clubs with really good managers, but some oeople pit them on a ridiculous pedestal on here.

 

 

2022: 8th

2021: 5th

2020: 5th

 

If they finish somewhere in-between = Europe.

 

First choice CB's injured for most of the season. As did a first choice fullback. Vardy scored loads but missed 13 league games. If they all stay fit or at least considerably more fit and maintain form and don't sell key players. You would expect a top 7 finish. Maddison, Vardy & Barnes is as good as it gets outside the top 6 alone. Fofana, Evans, Tielemans. It's a good team.

 

As it stands they have Ayoze Perez as dead wood. We'll be starting Miguel Almiron at the weekend. Their squad is a level above ours.

 

We are in an upward trajectory though. And Leicester might lose one of their best players to us. Seemingly their cycle is over and they need a rebuild.

 

 

 

Edited August 2, 2022 by The College Dropout

[The College Dropout]

19 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said:

Neither us or Leicester are challenging for the top 4 like.

They've recent history of doing so with this squad.

[Optimistic Nut]

11 minutes ago, Manxst said:

Would he move to sit on the bench if his aim is to get into the England team? 

 

He'd still get a lot of games though plus higher wages if the fee is less. The likes of Liverpool would even be a good fit for him then. Doubt they'd pay £50-60m for him to play the role at the club they'd want him to but £30m in a years time and I think they'll all be in there. He's the sort of player who could easily work his way in as a first choice too.

[elbee909]

I can't totally blame other clubs baulking at low starting bids when we paid so much for Chris Wood. Didn't set an ideal precedent.

[Optimistic Nut]

Just now, elbee909 said:

I can't totally blame other clubs baulking at low starting bids when we paid so much for Chris Wood. Didn't set an ideal precedent.

 

Think they're savvy enough to realise it was out of desperation and a release clause, mind. We're not desperate anymore.

 

 

Edited August 2, 2022 by Optimistic Nut

[The College Dropout]

At £30m next season, a top 6 club would pay him good money to be a squad player.

 

This is our chance. But we'll have to pay market rate.

[Fantail Breeze]

Said it countless times but you can only play ‘hard ball’ when the ball is in your court, trying to buy quality like Maddison it will never be in your court.

 

Would be ridiculous if we don’t sign him for the sake of £10m.