Chris_R Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 3 minutes ago, Raconteur said: Hypothetically speaking - if we're negotiating with Leicester, what would people think about a cheeky loan bid for Ayoze as the RW/ST cover we need? I'd rather us buy a winger to play as a winger. We need someone out there who can beat a man and put in a cross. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 7 minutes ago, Raconteur said: Hypothetically speaking - if we're negotiating with Leicester, what would people think about a cheeky loan bid for Ayoze as the RW/ST cover we need? Nah, not for me. Perez, if he hadn't left, would have been the ideal kind of player in a transition from the Ashley era to being a flexible squad player going forward and providing continuity within the club. One of few who wouldn't have needed jettisoning over coming seasons. He would have probably, in this alternate universe, ended up being one of our record appearance makers. However he went and you shouldn't go back. We need to be signing clear upgrades which he isn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 I don't really understand what they've done with Perez at Leicester. I thought it was the perfect transfer for him at the time but he's played less than a third of their games as an actual striker/number 10, when that was always very clearly his position. I know he did do but I can hardly remember a game where he played on the wing for us. Loved him when he was here but I wouldn't be interested in him now. He was never a world beater back then and appears to have regressed/lost his identity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 It’s an odd one, I think if Perez was with us now under Howe we’d be seeing him in the best form of his life. I was always a massive fan but he’s 29 and like you say, has gone backwards since leaving us. I still think he’d be good for us but he’s not going to push us on to being a top 6 club in the next three years Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, alexf said: Remember seeing Cornet early on last season and thinking he looked a really good player. Seemed to fade as the season went on but that could be down to being surrounded by the shit he was playing with at Burnley. Think he would be a really good squad addition and covers alot of positions. Thought he was their best/most dangerous looking player against us tbf. Edited August 2, 2022 by Coffee_Johnny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 2 minutes ago, Yorkie said: I don't really understand what they've done with Perez at Leicester. I thought it was the perfect transfer for him at the time but he's played less than a third of their games as an actual striker/number 10, when that was always very clearly his position. I know he did do but I can hardly remember a game where he played on the wing for us. Loved him when he was here but I wouldn't be interested in him now. He was never a world beater back then and appears to have regressed/lost his identity. The likes of Daka and Iheanacho have also seemingly regressed due their lack of playing time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Iheanacho, who’s still only 25, as a teenager with City, looked like he had everything. What he didn’t have was game time and, hard to capture what I mean, but that sense of being relied upon. Knowing it is all on your shoulders when it comes to goal scoring and forward threat. Personally, I think it shouldn’t be underestimated how that sense of responsibility can bring the best out of the right kind of player/personality. (Probably doesn’t help that they are all set for life after their first big transfer). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 30m for Perez was a fantastic deal for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 6 minutes ago, The Butcher said: 30m for Perez was a fantastic deal for us. Agreed. I think we overrated the shit out of him because he was a rare spark of joy in an otherwise miserable era. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Ayoze being 29 makes me feel old. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey47 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 10 minutes ago, Holmesy said: Agreed. I think we overrated the shit out of him because he was a rare spark of joy in an otherwise miserable era. I honestly remember him being so frustrating and never rated him apart from that purple patch when he was playing in the 3 up top with Rondon and Miggy under Rafa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Aye, Ayoze isn’t a particularly good player tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 One of the best near post finishers we've had. I know it's a bit of a niche thing to point but he was class at that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tiresias Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 He was alright and the difference between us going down and staying up at one point. He is not a winger though, I am not sure he really plays in a position that gets much use in the premier league, a second striker more than a no 10, unable to lead the line himself but needs to be close to goal and not a massive provider either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 He’s an inside forward, which is what we’re supposedly looking for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christ Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 I reckon there’s something up with Cornet. Seems odd teams are so reluctant to pay his release clause. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 10 minutes ago, christ said: I reckon there’s something up with Cornet. Seems odd teams are so reluctant to pay his release clause. He seems like everyone’s back up option tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 14 minutes ago, christ said: I reckon there’s something up with Cornet. Seems odd teams are so reluctant to pay his release clause. Isn't it because you have to pay the full whack in one go to activate the release clause? Might be a problem for teams trying to budget for FFP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christ Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 3 minutes ago, TRon said: Isn't it because you have to pay the full whack in one go to activate the release clause? Might be a problem for teams trying to budget for FFP. I don’t think so. We’re paying for Wood in instalments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 1 minute ago, christ said: I don’t think so. We’re paying for Wood in instalments. We might have come to an agreement with Burnley on that, pretty sure we're trying to do the same thing with Cornet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakzz Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 All focus on madders now so this thread is kinda silent? Seems like its only madders and maybe Cornet we are working on atm? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gbandit Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Cornet seems like a deal that we’re keeping on the back burner while we look at better prospects but you have to think someone’s going to go in for him properly soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Amadou Onana as a genuine Maddison alternative or (and) to angle/‘motivate’ Leicester and Maddison? West Ham and us after him and Cornet it seems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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