Number 6 Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 There's a few bits that don't add up on this for me. When we've sold assets recently we've held a very firm line on price. There are lots of reports about needing to sell to buy, but this seems to stem from wages and not transfer fees. I don't see how offloading Fofana below his value helps us, actually even at £100m it doesn't seem like it would fix a lot of problems for us. The Kasper deal makes way more sense in terms of a fix. Then if there is a deal to be done we look at the figures banded about, big sums...sure...but we have to pay a sell on fee and would be pushed on price when we tried to spend it. Factor in the Chelsea are supposedly getting desperate and that apparently means we'll let him go for £80m when he has 5 years on his contract. Doesn't make sense to me. Only thing that would make this happen is if Fofana pushed, Chelsea put in a properly ridiculous offer, or our financial position is worse than the hearsay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandfox Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 9 minutes ago, st albans fox said: Why would Gallagher necessarily want to come here? the kid thinks he’s a big six player (and he could be). chelsea would value him at £50m min he would command a similar salary to wes. can’t see the point from a financial perspective Because he wants to play would be the only reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosbehFox Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 1 hour ago, BrummieFOX said: That's what we've been trying to do all summer. Soumare and Kasper seem the only ones close to anything so far. I believe it’s nearer than you think on a number of players but the club are trying to maximise transfer fees (and wage percentages where loan deals) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxesWalk Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 I assume I’m not the only person who doesn’t rate Gallagher? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 6 Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 They're targeting Cucurella for £50m now too. Bizarre transfer policy. Seem desperate to spend some cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyN11 Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 3 minutes ago, FoxesWalk said: I assume I’m not the only person who doesn’t rate Gallagher? Nice hairstyle, enough to get him in the England squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARM1968 Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 (edited) Is this our new strategy then? Can’t sell the fringe players so now we will contemplate selling the ones that give us a chance? This is why we can never truly compete with the big boys. Edited 1 August 2022 by ARM1968 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimJams Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 Seemed to do alright after selling them in previous seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosbehFox Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 5 minutes ago, ARM1968 said: Is this our new strategy then? Can’t sell the fringe players so now we will contemplate selling the ones that give us a chance? This is why we can never truly compete with the big boys. One of the easiest ways to bring the gap when it comes to revenue from big six to ourselves. We've done it really well on a couple of occasions. Fringe players will be sold - we are just trying to maximise what we get for them IMO. We never truly compete with big boys because of the international market (merchandise, market and TV money_ and the fact that a city the size of Leicester can not support a 60k stadium with all VIP corporate shiny jazz. That said Fofana doesn't leave this summer unless Chelsea want to do something really stupid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrummieFOX Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 38 minutes ago, Cardiff_Fox said: I believe it’s nearer than you think on a number of players but the club are trying to maximise transfer fees (and wage percentages where loan deals) Okay fair, hope thats the case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore_94 Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 Seems like Gvardiol is the one Tuchel wants if he is speaking to him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 49 minutes ago, Number 6 said: They're targeting Cucurella for £50m now too. Bizarre transfer policy. Seem desperate to spend some cash. If they’re spending that on him…. They’ll do well to get Fofana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARM1968 Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 (edited) 46 minutes ago, Cardiff_Fox said: One of the easiest ways to bring the gap when it comes to revenue from big six to ourselves. We've done it really well on a couple of occasions. Fringe players will be sold - we are just trying to maximise what we get for them IMO. We never truly compete with big boys because of the international market (merchandise, market and TV money_ and the fact that a city the size of Leicester can not support a 60k stadium with all VIP corporate shiny jazz. That said Fofana doesn't leave this summer unless Chelsea want to do something really stupid Have done it really well. To be honest we’re conning ourselves if we think selling our better players is helping to bridge the gap. It is a model, it can work, but a top 4 side it does not really build. Personally I wouldn't want to see any of our best players leave because I have no faith in the current setup to then identify and secure the players who might help us bridge that gap. Edited 1 August 2022 by ARM1968 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxinsocks Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 8 minutes ago, Bert said: If they’re spending that on him…. They’ll do well to get Fofana. Fofana is their future. The sooner they get him the better for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 55 minutes ago, ARM1968 said: Is this our new strategy then? Can’t sell the fringe players so now we will contemplate selling the ones that give us a chance? This is why we can never truly compete with the big boys. It’s been out strategy for years, where you been living. The reason we can’t compete is we don’t have the money. End of story. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARM1968 Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 2 minutes ago, Babylon said: It’s been out strategy for years, where you been living. The reason we can’t compete is we don’t have the money. End of story. Pipe down hanging. Obviously it has. I don’t like the model, a viewpoint to which I am entitled. These players should be the jewels in our crown, not polished and handed over for others to wear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandfox Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 Just now, Babylon said: It’s been out strategy for years, where you been living. The reason we can’t compete is we don’t have the money. End of story. Honestly don't understand why people find it hard to understand. The whole idea is to box clever and give the established sides the odd bloody nose. Our success has been fuelled by the sales of Mahrez, Maguire and Chilwell. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandfox Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 1 minute ago, ARM1968 said: Pipe down hanging. Obviously it has. I don’t like the model, a viewpoint to which I am entitled. These players should be the jewels in our crown, not polished and handed over for others to wear. No one likes it, but that is where we are in the food chain. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARM1968 Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 1 minute ago, coolhandfox said: No one likes it, but that is where we are in the food chain. I’m suffering a huge gout attack in my right knee, 1hr kip last night. Can’t walk at all. I might be a little tetchy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandfox Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 2 minutes ago, ARM1968 said: I’m suffering a huge gout attack in my right knee, 1hr kip last night. Can’t walk at all. I might be a little tetchy. Take care of yourself fella, gout is nasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Sionnach Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 1 hour ago, FoxesWalk said: I assume I’m not the only person who doesn’t rate Gallagher? If he was playing for us you would. Not the highest class but has attitude and commitment with no little skill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARM1968 Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 1 hour ago, coolhandfox said: Take care of yourself fella, gout is nasty. Yeah, this one is insane. I’m on Allopurinol to stop it, but been breaking through this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox1norfolk Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 2 hours ago, Babylon said: It’s been out strategy for years, where you been living. The reason we can’t compete is we don’t have the money. End of story. We feed the top 6 and weaken ourselves . That why a transfer cap is required as one of the top 6 will win the league year after year (except when a 5000-1 chance happens) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentFox Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 In my Utopian world, Tielemans goes to Arsenal for £20m. We take Colwill and Gallagher and £20m from Chelsea for Fofana. We save on wages and add more future revenue to the pot by taking two upcoming players, who should rise significantly in value. It may not be those actual incomers, but It’s what we do. It’s what we have to do to compete and stay in the hunt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozartfox Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, coolhandfox said: Honestly don't understand why people find it hard to understand. The whole idea is to box clever and give the established sides the odd bloody nose. Our success has been fuelled by the sales of Mahrez, Maguire and Chilwell. Fueled yes - but equally derailed due to horrendous signings that we cannot rid ourselves of for love or money. Edited 1 August 2022 by mozartfox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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