Dragovic

[VLC86]

I would sign him up if he wants to stay.

[murphy]

1 hour ago, ZeGuy said:

Cue the experts here tearing him a new one after one game. He did well today. AGAIN.

 

Err...no.

[Lesterlad]

2 hours ago, StriderHiryu said:

In my opinion, Dragovic passed his acid test against Moratta and Hazard today with flying colours and I think we should sign him up. Didn't really make any mistakes and won his duels against Moratta for the most part. Moratta is off form and Chelsea were clearly tired, but against the reigning champions on their home patch - the guy played very well.

 

There was a moment where he beautifully sidestepped Hazard and took the ball forwards on the halfway line. As my stream wasn't the greatest I initially thought this was Maguire and said out loud "Maguire is just too good!" until the commentator said "great play from Dragovic!" I think that's a huge compliment because Harry has been a revelation for us in changing the way we play. The Maguire / Dragovic combination now has two clean sheets in two games, seem to have a good understanding between one another and Drago is also pretty good on the ball also.

 

Don't get me wrong, in terms of overall potential, I would put Maguire on a level above Dragovic, but I think he looks like a more than competent Premier League centre back to me. Less rash than Benny, better on the ball than Morgan / Huth although not as good as them defensively. Looking like being a very solid signing, though I hope I haven't given him the kiss of death and cursed him to a bad run now!

I thought it was harry as well at the time

[FoxinNotts]

Sign him up

[Marshall Cockney Fox]

Buy buy buy. With most loans a possible purchase price has already been agreed. Easy peasy

[Callabinho]

He has pedigree, I think a lack of confidence has played its part during his time in Germany. Technically gifted and reads the game well.. I feel much more comfortable with those two at the back. 

[Koke]

Don't compare Benny to Dragovic. Benny had a few good games but was always a total liability.  Dragovic look much more assured and composed, and doesn't do idiotic rash challenges.

Edited 13 January 2018 by Koke

[CosbehFox]

Before today he’s been very harshly viewed by our fans after playing out of position against Watford. 

 

Playing Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City he’s conceded one

[baldeagle]

I don’t recall seeing a single hoof ball today . Was so nice to see all our defenders playing out from the back which in turn help keeps the pressure off 

[fuchsntf]

We have seen our new futue CB pairing., if Drago stays.

This does not mean Puel, wont rotate, or try various BL permatations. 

[MC Prussian]

I'm simply happy for him.

Blends in almost seamlessly. Unspectacular, solid, calm, passes it around neatly. Just what we needed.

Sign him up!

[Vardinio'sCat]

 

Delighted for him, those clean sheets are so important to us.

 

Claude is going to have some proper decisions with all these squad members producing good form. What a refreshing change that is.

[Gerard]

6 hours ago, MC Prussian said:

Realistically, somewhere in between £10m and £18m.

 

It will be no more than £13m IMO.

 

Leverkusen paid £15m for him and surely will just want their money back at most after he didn't impress their. We've already paid a £2m loan fee so I would imagine we have the option to buy for no more than £13m.

 

Regardless lets make a decision come the end of May when we are clearer to what kind of player we're buying.

[mozartfox]

2 hours ago, Gerard said:

 

It will be no more than £13m IMO.

 

Leverkusen paid £15m for him and surely will just want their money back at most after he didn't impress their. We've already paid a £2m loan fee so I would imagine we have the option to buy for no more than £13m.

 

Regardless lets make a decision come the end of May when we are clearer to what kind of player we're buying.

We definately have an option to buy and hopefully there is a price written into the loan contract.  If not, we may be the victims of a another ‘stiffing’,  given the price Liverpool just shelled out for Virgin Van Pikey.    Really hope we sign him.

[filbertstreet]

he's cute, hope we sign him and end up with the best looking team in the prem

[Collymore]

10 hours ago, StriderHiryu said:

In my opinion, Dragovic passed his acid test against Moratta and Hazard today with flying colours and I think we should sign him up. Didn't really make any mistakes and won his duels against Moratta for the most part. Moratta is off form and Chelsea were clearly tired, but against the reigning champions on their home patch - the guy played very well.

 

There was a moment where he beautifully sidestepped Hazard and took the ball forwards on the halfway line. As my stream wasn't the greatest I initially thought this was Maguire and said out loud "Maguire is just too good!" until the commentator said "great play from Dragovic!" I think that's a huge compliment because Harry has been a revelation for us in changing the way we play. The Maguire / Dragovic combination now has two clean sheets in two games, seem to have a good understanding between one another and Drago is also pretty good on the ball also.

 

Don't get me wrong, in terms of overall potential, I would put Maguire on a level above Dragovic, but I think he looks like a more than competent Premier League centre back to me. Less rash than Benny, better on the ball than Morgan / Huth although not as good as them defensively. Looking like being a very solid signing, though I hope I haven't given him the kiss of death and cursed him to a bad run now!

Nice summary..

I think the "rash" bit is interesting. I thought before hand he had a bit of a reputation of "taking no prisoners" but he's actually cool, calm and collected. 

 

It's a bit like Was in away, at first I thought he was going to be sent off every week but he actually rarely got in trouble. Saying that, Was was the master at disguising the elbow and I think refs didn't want any confrontation with him...

[themightyfin]

10 hours ago, HighPeakFox said:

I rather doubt that has been set.

It would have been agreed when he signed on loan.

With an option to buy means the fee is already in place. 

[HighPeakFox]

4 hours ago, themightyfin said:

It would have been agreed when he signed on loan.

With an option to buy means the fee is already in place. 

Interesting, I'm not sure that's the case, but if you're right, good knowledge.

[Lovejoy]

9 hours ago, baldeagle said:

I don’t recall seeing a single hoof ball today . Was so nice to see all our defenders playing out from the back which in turn help keeps the pressure off 

It's no coincidence we've stopped conceding when the back four can all play football, as you say, it helps relieve the pressure. Great to see Schmeichel playing the shorter passes from the back too given how abysmal his kicking has been this season, means the ball doesn't just come straight back at us.

[Micky]

I don't know if it has been mentioned but Dragovic had a 100% pass completion yesterday.

 

 

Edited 14 January 2018 by Micky

[FoxFossil]

Why hasn't this deal already been done. What are we waiting for? 

[StriderHiryu]

4 minutes ago, FoxFossil said:

Why hasn't this deal already been done. What are we waiting for? 

It motivates the player. He’s literally playing for a deal else he returns to Leverkusen reserves. 

 

That said if he continues to impress then he’ll attract interest from other PL clubs. 

 

Though he has been good he has had some poor moments like the almost own goal versus Fleetwood, so the club might want to wait a bit longer. Personally though I’d sign him up!

[rachhere]

2 minutes ago, StriderHiryu said:

It motivates the player. He’s literally playing for a deal else he returns to Leverkusen reserves. 

 

That said if he continues to impress then he’ll attract interest from other PL clubs. 

 

Though he has been good he has had some poor moments like the almost own goal versus Fleetwood, so the club might want to wait a bit longer. Personally though I’d sign him up!

Ah yes - our only shot on target the whole match..! 

 

I agree though, I would definitely like to sign him.

[Sol thewall Bamba]

Be interested to see if Puel has the balls to keep him in the side when Wes make a return. 

[Gerard]

1 hour ago, HighPeakFox said:

Interesting, I'm not sure that's the case, but if you're right, good knowledge.

 

@themightyfinis 100% right.

 

It would be pointless having an option to buy without a set price already in place as the selling club could ask for £100m and render it worthless.

 

There will be a fixed price agreed between both clubs and Dragovic will already be obligated to sign an already negotiated contract. We are within our rights to bid less than the "option to buy" price but neither Leverkusen or Dragovic are obligated to accept.