sacreblueits442 Posted 3 July 2022 Share Posted 3 July 2022 1 hour ago, JimJams said: That's not how it happened though. We were interested in Edouard but Celtic kept moving the price to the point where Daka became the preferred option. A bit like if we want this lad at 30mill but Brugge keep moving his price upwards, we might switch to a different target if we're then shopping in the 40mill bracket. It's wasn't a smokescreen, celtic priced him out of a move to us. ....that may be the story behind the summer dealings when we all believed it was just a matter of time before we announced his signature!!! The outcome was that he went to Crystal Palace for £14.67m which was something like half the price that we were being told was needed to get him. Probably proof that as a club we are easily manipulated and have to jump through hoops to acquire our targets. Arsenal under Wenger experienced the same problem as they missed out on targets only for the player to end up elsewhere at a lot less than Arsenal was being asked to pay. Wenger got himself very much involved in these dealings and you suspect his approach left him open to being taken to the cleaners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozartfox Posted 3 July 2022 Share Posted 3 July 2022 53 minutes ago, weller54 said: Already had one made of me a couple of years ago... That’s quite small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NasPb Posted 3 July 2022 Share Posted 3 July 2022 This ain't and was never going to happen imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NasPb Posted 3 July 2022 Share Posted 3 July 2022 And no one can convince me of the contrary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFox99 Posted 3 July 2022 Share Posted 3 July 2022 22 minutes ago, NasPb said: And no one can convince me of the contrary! Is there a reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFox99 Posted 3 July 2022 Share Posted 3 July 2022 to split up your messages 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 3 July 2022 Share Posted 3 July 2022 1 hour ago, LFox99 said: to split up your messages Yes, it’s more… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 3 July 2022 Share Posted 3 July 2022 …dramatic 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HankMarvin Posted 3 July 2022 Share Posted 3 July 2022 2 hours ago, weller54 said: Already had one made of me a couple of years ago... Presume just the belly and the head was modelled on you 🤩 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iran Posted 3 July 2022 Share Posted 3 July 2022 This transfer window is not good enough! Of course there is still plenty of time left in the window, but seeing other clubs transfer news makes me nervous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 3 July 2022 Share Posted 3 July 2022 23 minutes ago, HankMarvin said: Presume just the belly and the head was modelled on you 🤩 Oh, I had assumed he was the one in front of the fat man…. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bluetintedspecs Posted 3 July 2022 Popular Post Share Posted 3 July 2022 25 minutes ago, Iran said: This transfer window is not good enough! Of course there is still plenty of time left in the window, but seeing other clubs transfer news makes me nervous. received_563015295484844.mp4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weller54 Posted 3 July 2022 Share Posted 3 July 2022 1 hour ago, HankMarvin said: Presume just the belly and the head was modelled on you 🤩 😂😂 ...yes, Cags was needed for the rest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAPA LAZAROU Posted 3 July 2022 Share Posted 3 July 2022 4 hours ago, weller54 said: Already had one made of me a couple of years ago... Christ just showed this to the missus, she's gone down B&Q looking for one. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 4 July 2022 Share Posted 4 July 2022 Do not believe we will sign this guy, but I can see why we would want him judging by this description “He is actually an infiltrating No 8 or No 10, but rarely plays in this position,” believes Belgian journalist Sven Claes. It is his technical ability and tactical intelligence, despite his tender years, that have made De Ketelaere so versatile. European scouts note how he makes very intelligent runs, has the quality to bring others into play and has a similar physical presence and gait to Brazil’s 2007 Ballon d’Or winner Kaka. “He is already really phenomenal in handling the ball,” Claes adds. “His decisions under pressure are often very impressive. He also knows how to use his body well in duels despite not being a block of concrete, and has unexpected movements. This is from an article in The Athletic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted 4 July 2022 Share Posted 4 July 2022 7 minutes ago, Dahnsouff said: Do not believe we will sign this guy, but I can see why we would want him judging by this description “He is actually an infiltrating No 8 or No 10, but rarely plays in this position,” believes Belgian journalist Sven Claes. It is his technical ability and tactical intelligence, despite his tender years, that have made De Ketelaere so versatile. European scouts note how he makes very intelligent runs, has the quality to bring others into play and has a similar physical presence and gait to Brazil’s 2007 Ballon d’Or winner Kaka. “He is already really phenomenal in handling the ball,” Claes adds. “His decisions under pressure are often very impressive. He also knows how to use his body well in duels despite not being a block of concrete, and has unexpected movements. This is from an article in The Athletic Eh what? He sounds great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 4 July 2022 Share Posted 4 July 2022 5 minutes ago, TommyK said: Eh what? He sounds great He isn`t a striker, who knew.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 4 July 2022 Share Posted 4 July 2022 9 minutes ago, Dahnsouff said: He isn`t a striker, who knew.... He's more of a striker than a winger though. Only way he fits in here playing in a front 3 would need a lot of fluidity with Barnes the either side and then support from Maddison as the 8 and either Castagne or Ricardo pushing up to support. De Ketelaere doesn't take players on, which as a team we don't do enough of and is very obvious in certain types of games. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 4 July 2022 Share Posted 4 July 2022 9 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: He's more of a striker than a winger though. Only way he fits in here playing in a front 3 would need a lot of fluidity with Barnes the either side and then support from Maddison as the 8 and either Castagne or Ricardo pushing up to support. De Ketelaere doesn't take players on, which as a team we don't do enough of and is very obvious in certain types of games. Think he is a hybrid, he certainly played more as a striker last season, but his stats indicate their is far more than a simple striker. He averages about 50% as many assist as goals, but this would in part be down to where he is being played. I could certainly see Barnes, Maddison, CDK in a narrow 3 behind Vardy/Daka. Anyway, doubt he will come as his stock is getting rather high. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshbyBlue Posted 4 July 2022 Share Posted 4 July 2022 41 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: He's more of a striker than a winger though. Only way he fits in here playing in a front 3 would need a lot of fluidity with Barnes the either side and then support from Maddison as the 8 and either Castagne or Ricardo pushing up to support. De Ketelaere doesn't take players on, which as a team we don't do enough of and is very obvious in certain types of games. Sounds like a Patrick Banford. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 4 July 2022 Share Posted 4 July 2022 2 minutes ago, AshbyBlue said: Sounds like a Patrick Banford. I can see why Leeds are keen! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 4 July 2022 Share Posted 4 July 2022 27 minutes ago, Dahnsouff said: Think he is a hybrid, he certainly played more as a striker last season, but his stats indicate their is far more than a simple striker. He averages about 50% as many assist as goals, but this would in part be down to where he is being played. I could certainly see Barnes, Maddison, CDK in a narrow 3 behind Vardy/Daka. Anyway, doubt he will come as his stock is getting rather high. If we do want him as the RW/ACM then I think we'll get him. Milan will get Ziyech. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryy Posted 4 July 2022 Author Share Posted 4 July 2022 Why sign this kid when we have Josh Eppiah 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALC Fox Posted 4 July 2022 Share Posted 4 July 2022 (edited) The sale of Phillips from Leeds to Man City has gone through. Although Raphinha hasn't gone yet, he surely will so if they're serious about CDK I'd expect them to make their first proper move for him very soon. Time we got a wriggle on if we really want him. Edited 4 July 2022 by ALC Fox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 4 July 2022 Share Posted 4 July 2022 6 minutes ago, ALC Fox said: The sale of Phillips from Leeds to Man City has gone through. Although Raphinha hasn't gone yet, he surely will so if they're serious about CDK I'd expect them to make their first proper move for him very soon. Time we got a wriggle on if we really want him. I mean it's pretty obvious they're going to be his last choice from a footballing perspective. He's not going to be in a rush to go there unless it gets later in the window and they're his only actual option. They've got the cash but that's it. We've been in their position before (and, in fairness, benefited from it - Kante, etc) where players would probably rather go elsewhere but we just had the money. Clearly us and Milan need to get our finances in order first and may end up having to go with cheaper options. There's enough in the CDK rumours and has been for long enough that we're clearly interested but we obviously have to get our ducks in line first. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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