Administrator Stan Posted May 22, 2017 Administrator Share Posted May 22, 2017 3 hours ago, LFCMadLad said: Liverpool in for Leicester's Gray in today's bollocks. not quite sure it's bollocks. Gray can be quite cryptic with his social media posts - mainly outlining his frustration at not being played or waiting for playing time. He also seems to train on his own at half-time. yesterday a few of the lads - Wasilewski, Okazaki, Amartey, even Musa - were playing keepy-uppy, having a good time, enjoying themselves. Meanwhile Gray is passing the ball with a coach and looking totally uninterested doing so. I think he'll be going. Was discussing with my brother as well there's likely to be an exodus of some sort, maybe 6 or 7 players leaving. Mahrez, Kasper, Gray, possibly Drinkwater, Ulloa, Kapustka and of course Schmeichel. Big turnover in players this summer I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFCMadLad Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 1 minute ago, Stan said: not quite sure it's bollocks. Gray can be quite cryptic with his social media posts - mainly outlining his frustration at not being played or waiting for playing time. He also seems to train on his own at half-time. yesterday a few of the lads - Wasilewski, Okazaki, Amartey, even Musa - were playing keepy-uppy, having a good time, enjoying themselves. Meanwhile Gray is passing the ball with a coach and looking totally uninterested doing so. I think he'll be going. Was discussing with my brother as well there's likely to be an exodus of some sort, maybe 6 or 7 players leaving. Mahrez, Kasper, Gray, possibly Drinkwater, Ulloa, Kapustka and of course Schmeichel. Big turnover in players this summer I think. Well obviously Klopp is a better judge of a player than I am. But I'll be absolutely astounded if we go in for a player that can't get a game for Leicester and who has such a poor attitude that you describe. Im not saying Gray hasn't got potential but without sounding pompous, I'd be hoping we've set our standards of recruitment this summer a little higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted May 22, 2017 Administrator Share Posted May 22, 2017 55 minutes ago, LFCMadLad said: Well obviously Klopp is a better judge of a player than I am. But I'll be absolutely astounded if we go in for a player that can't get a game for Leicester and who has such a poor attitude that you describe. Im not saying Gray hasn't got potential but without sounding pompous, I'd be hoping we've set our standards of recruitment this summer a little higher. having said what I said above, he changed his tune in his latest Insta post . Admits it's been tricky but is looking forward to next season with us... I agree with you on the bold bit though. You can and should be targeting better players. What's your quota like for homegrown players for European football? Not that I think you'll struggle with that but if you are, maybe Gray will be bought for that purpose. Just speculation from me on that point. I'd love to see him flourish here and get a chance to realise his potential with us in the Premier League. We only bought him for £4m as well so a bargain in today's market. Even if he does move to Liverpool, I can see him having same frustrations as he does now cos he probably won't get much game time there. European football can be a big magnet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFCMadLad Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 25 minutes ago, Stan said: having said what I said above, he changed his tune in his latest Insta post . Admits it's been tricky but is looking forward to next season with us... I agree with you on the bold bit though. You can and should be targeting better players. What's your quota like for homegrown players for European football? Not that I think you'll struggle with that but if you are, maybe Gray will be bought for that purpose. Just speculation from me on that point. I'd love to see him flourish here and get a chance to realise his potential with us in the Premier League. We only bought him for £4m as well so a bargain in today's market. Even if he does move to Liverpool, I can see him having same frustrations as he does now cos he probably won't get much game time there. European football can be a big magnet though. We should be ok with our English quota I think. Clyne, Milner, Henderson, Lallana & Sturridge from the first 11 is almost enough in itself and according to most of our reliable journalists you can add Ox to that as well. If the rumours are true I can only imagine Klopp and his recruitment team have seen something in Gray that they like and can develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I don't know if it's been mentioned because I've just got in, but the latest is that it seems that Atlético Madrid's young French international Antoine Griezmann is heading to Manchester United. He himself in an interview has allegedly said the is a chance he is going there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Just now, SirBalon said: I don't know if it's been mentioned because I've just got in, but the latest is that it seems that Atlético Madrid's young French international Antoine Griezmann is heading to Manchester United. He himself in an interview has allegedly said the is a chance he is going there. Ewww. I hope not almost for all parties involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 1 hour ago, SirBalon said: I don't know if it's been mentioned because I've just got in, but the latest is that it seems that Atlético Madrid's young French international Antoine Griezmann is heading to Manchester United. He himself in an interview has allegedly said the is a chance he is going there. He said 6/10 were his chances haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Gold Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 5 minutes ago, Cicero said: He said 6/10 were his chances haha He said his chances of going to United were 6/10 but his chances of staying at Atleti were 7/10. Lacazette also cited Griezmann as a reason he was excited to sign for Atleti. I'd put money on Griezmann staying put if I were a gambling man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Burning Gold said: He said his chances of going to United were 6/10 but his chances of staying at Atleti were 7/10. Lacazette also cited Griezmann as a reason he was excited to sign for Atleti. I'd put money on Griezmann staying put if I were a gambling man. Or maybe waiting to see if United make it to the CL or not? Another 200 million for Mourinho and he might just finish 5th next season. #Progression Good news for Everton, apparently it's been rumored a fee has been agreed for Sigurdsson. Deffo upgrade on Barkley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 19 minutes ago, Cicero said: He said 6/10 were his chances haha That pointing system he's just invented is the most ridiculous thing I've ever read to be honest. In my opinion it's a tool to press for a better deal wherever it may be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgnisExcubitor Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Yep, agree with @SirBalon, this is Griezmann's way of getting a better deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Well whether or not Antoine Griezmann is going to Manchester United, it's starting to look more and more likely he may be leaving... Strikers are leaving! Lacazette has been signed or so it seems and today Sandro Ramírez' agent has seen entering the offices at Atlético Madrid. The player still belongs to FC Barcelona and was on loan to Málaga CF. He's had a fantastic season and it was only time before a big club came in for him. Questions should be asked of the Barça technical team on why so much money was spent on Paco Alcácer when they already had a young home made player at home to do the job Alcácer was given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFCMadLad Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 We have apparently signed Iker Casillas on a free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Blue Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 1 minute ago, LFCMadLad said: We have apparently signed Iker Casillas on a free Really , to be honest i can see him still do a good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFCMadLad Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 1 minute ago, True Blue said: Really , to be honest i can see him still do a good job. From what I can make out he will be back up to Migs so that we can send out Karius on loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storts Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 1 hour ago, SirBalon said: Well whether or not Antoine Griezmann is going to Manchester United, it's starting to look more and more likely he may be leaving... Strikers are leaving! Lacazette has been signed or so it seems and today Sandro Ramírez' agent has seen entering the offices at Atlético Madrid. The player still belongs to FC Barcelona and was on loan to Málaga CF. He's had a fantastic season and it was only time before a big club came in for him. Questions should be asked of the Barça technical team on why so much money was spent on Paco Alcácer when they already had a young home made player at home to do the job Alcácer was given. Don't think that's true Balon - he signed a three year deal with Malaga last year with a low release clause Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 10 minutes ago, Storts said: Don't think that's true Balon - he signed a three year deal with Malaga last year with a low release clause You're right... Checked it out a few minutes ago and Barça have a first option to buy which they don't seem to be activating. All the same my criticism in my post is where I was going. Many rate him higher than Morata in the media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storts Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 34 minutes ago, SirBalon said: You're right... Checked it out a few minutes ago and Barça have a first option to buy which they don't seem to be activating. All the same my criticism in my post is where I was going. Many rate him higher than Morata in the media. Yeah, you and Madrid in particular often put these buy backs/first options in sale contracts - sensible really. Don't think he was happy being a bit part player though - may not have had much choice in selling him. When MSN are in front of you must be hard to ever imagine getting enough football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 17 minutes ago, Storts said: When MSN are in front of you must be hard to ever imagine getting enough football. So what was Paco Alcácer thinking mate? Valencia idol, one of the reference strikers in La Liga and a Spain international. A bigger name than Sandro Ramírez at the moment the change happened with one going to Málaga and the other from Valencia to Barcelona. I said it at the time that I thought it was a stupid move by both Alcácer and Barcelona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storts Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 7 minutes ago, SirBalon said: So what was Paco Alcácer thinking mate? Valencia idol, one of the reference strikers in La Liga and a Spain international. A bigger name than Sandro Ramírez at the moment the change happened with one going to Málaga and the other from Valencia to Barcelona. I said it at the time that I thought it was a stupid move by both Alcácer and Barcelona. I agree - did seem a strange move, but Valencia have been in turmoil for some time, and the chance to play for Barca, earn more money and get more worldwide recognition must be hard to turn down. Ultimately different players want different things. Will be interesting to see where Sandro goes this summer, if it is indeed Atletico, think he could be really successful there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 It's probably impossible, but I'd love for us to throw a great deal at him and promise him to be a starter (which he would be here without a doubt) to prize him away from the grasp of Atletico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ Posted May 23, 2017 Subscriber Share Posted May 23, 2017 Apparently both us and Mancity have offers on the table for Alexis, someone i forget who over the weekend was clamining his agent is in Munich at the moment. This could get interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 47 minutes ago, Viva la FCB said: Apparently both us and Mancity have offers on the table for Alexis, someone i forget who over the weekend was clamining his agent is in Munich at the moment. This could get interesting. Latest I heard that there are 4 clubs interested. Juventus, Bayern, City, and us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 20 minutes ago, Cicero said: Latest I heard that there are 4 clubs interested. Juventus, Bayern, City, and us. With Cuadrado completing his move to Juve, I can't see them forking out that amount of money for Alexis. Bayern have been the main ones connected to him although I wouldn't be surprised if he stayed in the Premier League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 27 minutes ago, SirBalon said: With Cuadrado completing his move to Juve, I can't see them forking out that amount of money for Alexis. Bayern have been the main ones connected to him although I wouldn't be surprised if he stayed in the Premier League. Would be a massive failure by our board if he goes to another English club, given what he's stated about how he feels living in London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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