Yorkie Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Iheanacho barely kicked a ball for Leicester in the second half of last season. Weird link. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 6 minutes ago, KaKa said: Nah, you just don't get it. Thankfully it seems we have some really sharp minds in our recruitment team, that are looking at some really clever ways to improve our squad, despite the restrictions in place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 34 minutes ago, KaKa said: I mentioned Iheanacho as a striker to get in January on the cheap when Wilson was always injured. If we're losing Wilson and want a Prem experienced striker option on the bench as an option to replace him, it would make sense. He also won't bitch and moan about it, and would play that role. He'd also be on a free and is still only 27. I don't know why folks act as though Kelechi is trash. We could then also still bring in a younger striker prospect like Moukoko (as an example), who wouldn't then be under as much pressure if Isak gets injured at any point. The lad that scored 5 goals in 23 Championship appearances? Pass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 (edited) Kaka loves to defend every potential signing. Even if it’s just shit made up noise. From the top of his 3m high horse. Crikey. Edited June 9 by Ikon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Just now, The Prophet said: The lad that scored 5 goals in 23 Championship appearances? Pass. This isn't how players are scouted. Not sure why Leicester haven't used him more, as his numbers by the mins are really good there. He's a talented player available on a free transfer that would accept a squad player role. I see Villa are interested too. They are making very smart additions for their squad this summer. He'll likely end up there. They seem to be on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 3 minutes ago, Ikon said: Kaka loves to defend every potential signing. Even if it’s just shit made up noise. From the top of his 3m high horse. Crikey. Only the ones that make sense to me. Not my fault if you can't see it from your low horse. Judging by how well the signings we make keep panning out, seems I'm not far off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 5 minutes ago, KaKa said: This isn't how players are scouted. Not sure why Leicester haven't used him more, as his numbers by the mins are really good there. He's a talented player available on a free transfer that would accept a squad player role. I see Villa are interested too. They are making very smart additions for their squad this summer. He'll likely end up there. They seem to be on it. It isn't, but it seems Leicester didn't see it either. One of those players who it always appeared would kick on on his career, but never did. It doesn't seem unreasonable to suggest based on that and last season's goal record, he's one to avoid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 So useful he can't start ahead of a 37 year old Vardy. If these are the signings we are making as back up, we will be in exactly the same place in 2 years when we are begging for their contract to finish. Underwhelming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 8 minutes ago, The Prophet said: It isn't, but it seems Leicester didn't see it either. One of those players who it always appeared would kick on on his career, but never did. It doesn't seem unreasonable to suggest based on that and last season's goal record, he's one to avoid. Always got the impression he was a really good player but as you say he’s not seemed to kick on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 2 minutes ago, The Prophet said: It isn't, but it seems Leicester didn't see it either. One of those players who it always appeared would kick on on his career, but never did. It doesn't seem unreasonable to suggest based on that and last season's goal record, he's one to avoid. I remember a similar back and forth on here when we went for Rondon, who hadn't been utilised to anywhere near his best elsewhere. The thinking on here seems to mostly be that every signing has to be a player coming off a great season, or some hot prospect. Let's see how we manage that within the current PSR and FFP climate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Just out of interest, genuinely. If Wilson does go, can I just have some idea of some examples of players people think we should be looking at as a rotation option with Isak? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 2 minutes ago, KaKa said: Just out of interest, genuinely. If Wilson does go, can I just have some idea of some examples of players people think we should be looking at as a rotation option with Isak? Frank Pingel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 It doesn't make sense to sell Wilson for a calvert lewin/iheanacho type. A half crocked Wilson still gets more goals than them two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 3 minutes ago, KaKa said: Just out of interest, genuinely. If Wilson does go, can I just have some idea of some examples of players people think we should be looking at as a rotation option with Isak? Che Adams if it’s just a body we need for a season who can then become 3rd choice if that’s required. Otherwise, evaluate the loan options as deals become available. Broja on loan last season if a similar type is available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 1 hour ago, SUPERTOON said: No thanks to Iheanacho Yes thanks if it means we get £15m for Longstaff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 6 minutes ago, Menace said: It doesn't make sense to sell Wilson for a calvert lewin/iheanacho type. A half crocked Wilson still gets more goals than them two. It's not about goals with Wilson, it's an increasingly ridiculous injury record. Can we really go into next season with him as Isak's backup again? It ended up costing us Europe this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 10 minutes ago, Menace said: It doesn't make sense to sell Wilson for a calvert lewin/iheanacho type. A half crocked Wilson still gets more goals than them two. That was Henry Winters point too FWIW Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 3 minutes ago, KaKa said: It's not about goals with Wilson, it's an increasingly ridiculous injury record. Can we really go into next season with him as Isak's backup again? It ended up costing us Europe this season. I think individual mistakes/Dubravka cost us far more than Wilson being out injured personally. Or the dummett howler against Everton I think it was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 2 hours ago, sempuki said: Both from the Sunday Mirror involving us and Leicester - Longstaff to them for £15m and Iheanacho to us on a free. Seem to be focusing on free signings Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 2 minutes ago, KaKa said: It's not about goals with Wilson, it's an increasingly ridiculous injury record. Can we really go into next season with him as Isak's backup again? It ended up costing us Europe this season. Precisely. Iheanacho might not be the ideal replacement, but if he's fit for the season, that means you have a striker who can come in and do a job if Isak is out, and for rotation purposes. Wilson is obviously better but he might only be available for 10 fixtures. Oh and £15m for Longstaff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 6 minutes ago, Sibierski said: Che Adams if it’s just a body we need for a season who can then become 3rd choice if that’s required. Otherwise, evaluate the loan options as deals become available. Broja on loan last season if a similar type is available. Adams is on a free, just like Kelechi is, but I don't think he's as good. Don't think he finishes as well. Broja still has a fair bit of uncertainty around him, due to the injuries he has suffered, and is still quite inexperienced. Would also have to pay Chelsea a fee for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 A Fulham supporting friend said Broja was very poor for them. I think that ACL injury has done a number on him. Looks very rusty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 1 minute ago, TRon said: Precisely. Iheanacho might not be the ideal replacement, but if he's fit for the season, that means you have a striker who can come in and do a job if Isak is out, and for rotation purposes. Wilson is obviously better but he might only be available for 10 fixtures. Oh and £15m for Longstaff. Eddie said the plan was to add to the quality of the squad each transfer window - I wouldn't say Iheanacho falls into that bracket Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 3 minutes ago, Menace said: I think individual mistakes/Dubravka cost us far more than Wilson being out injured personally. Or the dummett howler against Everton I think it was. Yeah, that's fair. It's more that I think Wilson could have bailed us out at times with a key goal that got us a result, but we couldn't turn to him, because he wasn't available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 23 minutes ago, KaKa said: I remember a similar back and forth on here when we went for Rondon, who hadn't been utilised to anywhere near his best elsewhere. The thinking on here seems to mostly be that every signing has to be a player coming off a great season, or some hot prospect. Let's see how we manage that within the current PSR and FFP climate. It's not always about that and we will have to gamble at some point, but I'd personally say there are enough reasons to avoid this one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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