Grebfromgrebland Posted 30 January 2023 Share Posted 30 January 2023 I guess zaniolo didn't fancy us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shiv Posted 30 January 2023 Popular Post Share Posted 30 January 2023 I know everyone is feeling underwhelmed with the signing but let’s not forget the guy has 17 goals and 13 assists in 2.5 seasons in the PL. That’s an average of 12 goal involvements per season. We need depth very quickly. If we leave every transfer until the summer we’ll be left with a lot of work to do. The guy has been in and around Man City and got plenty of PL experience under his belt. £20-25m is nothing these days, so this isn’t comparable to Perez for £30m almost 4 years ago. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaspa Posted 30 January 2023 Share Posted 30 January 2023 3 minutes ago, Grebfromgrebland said: I guess zaniolo didn't fancy us Probably more to do with Leeds Italian connections. Zaniolo really won't have many connections inside Leicester. He's with the same agency as Gnonto too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ousefox Posted 30 January 2023 Share Posted 30 January 2023 I think the general consensus is that this is a player that we know who is a decent premier league player, but no more than decent. We finally look like we're going for young players with sell on value again, then pull out someone who is a very slight upgrade on Perez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandfox Posted 30 January 2023 Share Posted 30 January 2023 Still think you have to have a few English players around the club, with Albrighton and Vardy near the end. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Posted 30 January 2023 Share Posted 30 January 2023 21 minutes ago, GingerrrFox said: Can’t lie I’m disappointed, especially if Leeds get Zaniolo as a replacement for Harrison. Truth be told I’d rather we put the money into Zaniolo. It must be that we are priced out of a move for Zaniolo. Zaniolo has European cup experience, International experience and has more pedigree in various positions (CAM/ST/RW). Something about his manager saying "unfortunately he will stay with us" whilst their fans hang banners against him puts me right off him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandfox Posted 30 January 2023 Share Posted 30 January 2023 (edited) Not Zaniolo can be the same player after 2 ACLs. Doesn't matter how good you are if you can't be on the pitch. Edited 30 January 2023 by coolhandfox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kopfkino Posted 30 January 2023 Share Posted 30 January 2023 Absolute counter-pressing machine and decent ball carrier too. Probably not quite consistent enough with his end product though. But we’re going to be a better defensive unit with him & Kristiansen on the left compared with Thomas & Barnes. Will also help in playing Maddison over KDH as KDH’s legs will be less crucial. Might also help switch Barnes’ head back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Finnegan Posted 30 January 2023 Popular Post Share Posted 30 January 2023 (edited) I'd much rather Harrison than Zaniolo. Zaniolo's career hasn't gone anywhere near the places that were expected of him, he's had serious injuries, he's temperamental, he's just not quite as talented as the initial hype and yet he'll still cost a premium because he was briefly once Italy's next big thing. He strikes me as an extremely Everton signing, big money, big reputation, low potential for reinvestment and growth. Harrison at least you know what you're getting. He strikes me more as an Ulloa-esque signing. You pay over the odds because you're buying from an English club, you're probably not going to make the money back and he isn't going to pull up trees. But he's better than what you've got and he'll contribute solidly roughly at par for his fee. I mean we'd all take Harrison over Perez any day of the week. I know I made a comparison between the two signings earlier in this thread but that's probably a tad harsh to Harrison. At least he's fairly dynamic, will graft, put a shift in. If he's a slightly faster Marc Albrighton who can shoot, that's not actually a terrible thing. I do share @Ric Flair reservations about what it does to our actual budget though. Edited 30 January 2023 by Finnegan 16 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanf0x Posted 30 January 2023 Share Posted 30 January 2023 54 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: Just been trying to gauge Leeds fans view and the common theme is he's a streaky player or one who is mediocre for the majority of the time with then flashes of brilliance in a handful of games. Hmmmmmm I just got…Left wing, hugs touchline . Best first touch I’ve ever seen (no jokes). Quick and a hammer of a left foot but crossing is so unpredictable. Would swap with Barnes though, he always scores past us… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeg67 Posted 30 January 2023 Share Posted 30 January 2023 (edited) I still find it hard to imagine this is really happening given the state of the table. If I’m wrong I’m wrong,, we’ll know soon enough. If Leeds does get Zaniolo I guess that helps explain their willingness to sell, though to a direct rival is still a shocker. I would have thought unless Harrison is absolutely pulling a Mahrez for a move (and I don’t think he would) they’d wait till the summer even if he refuses to sign a new contract. Edited 30 January 2023 by Deeg67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Earle Posted 30 January 2023 Share Posted 30 January 2023 2 minutes ago, Finnegan said: I'd much rather Harrison than Zaniolo. Zaniolo's career hasn't gone anywhere near the places that were expected of him, he's had serious injuries, he's temperamental, he's just not quite as talented as the initial hype and yet he'll still cost a premium because he was briefly once Italy's next big thing. He strikes me as an extremely Everton signing, big money, big reputation, low potential for reinvestment and growth. Harrison at least you know what you're getting. He strikes me more as an Ulloa-esque signing. You pay over the odds because you're buying from an English club, you're probably not going to make the money back and he isn't going to pull up trees. But he's better than what you've got and he'll contribute solidly roughly at par for his fee. I mean we'd all take Harrison over Perez any day of the week. I know I made a comparison between the two signings earlier in this thread but that's probably a tad harsh to Harrison. At least he's fairly dynamic, will graft, put a shift in. If he's a slightly faster Marc Albrighton who can shoot, that's not actually a terrible thing. I do share @Ric Flair reservations about what it does to our actual budget though. Agree. And we can’t only sign U23 players. We need to compete now, or the season could end disastrously. He’s got pace, power, a decent shot and a phenomenal engine. Hope he signs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Shire Fox Posted 30 January 2023 Share Posted 30 January 2023 1 hour ago, LestaLad said: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11694007/Leeds-ready-listen-offers-Jack-Harrison-Leicester-keen-step-bid.html Article from the ever reliable Tom Collomosse as well. I see this one happening. Especially if they’re getting Zaniolo. All about the dominos. Really wish this rumour would fck off tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandfox Posted 30 January 2023 Share Posted 30 January 2023 1 minute ago, Finnegan said: I'd much rather Harrison than Zaniolo. Zaniolo's career hasn't gone anywhere near the places that were expected of him, he's had serious injuries, he's temperamental, he's just not quite as talented as the initial hype and yet he'll still cost a premium because he was briefly once Italy's next big thing. He strikes me as an extremely Everton signing, big money, big reputation, low potential for reinvestment and growth. Harrison at least you know what you're getting. He strikes me more as an Ulloa-esque signing. You pay over the odds because you're buying from an English club, you're probably not going to make the money back and he isn't going to pull up trees. But he's better than what you've got and he'll contribute solidly roughly at par for his fee. I mean we'd all take Harrison over Perez any day of the week. I know I made a comparison between the two signings earlier in this thread but that's probably a tad harsh to Harrison. At least he's fairly dynamic, will graft, put a shift in. If he's a slightly faster Marc Albrighton who can shoot, that's not actually a terrible thing. I do share @Ric Flair reservations about what it does to our actual budget though. Think that's a pretty fair assessment. If we bring in Soutter on top of Tete, Kristiansen, we have 3 players who have no PL experience and are unknown at this level. Bring in Harrison give us one player who we know can cut it in the PL, which I think is a reasonable idea. Think we would have all taken that window if we pull off Soutter and Harrison. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfcbluearmy Posted 30 January 2023 Share Posted 30 January 2023 I think there is a bit of that foreign players are better bias creeping in here neither zaniolo or gonzalez are putting up significantly better stats than Harrison in zaniolo case they are worse in an arguably less competitive league. I think if he was playing abroad people would be alot more excited about him. I for one will be very encouraged if we get this over the line 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickyblueeyes Posted 30 January 2023 Share Posted 30 January 2023 Can’t say I’m excited by this one. Can see him as an improvement on the squad but not the first team for the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheppyFox Posted 30 January 2023 Share Posted 30 January 2023 Don’t forget with our facilities and better individual players, you may well see a new improved version of Harrison. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samarium62 Posted 30 January 2023 Share Posted 30 January 2023 15 minutes ago, Finnegan said: I'd much rather Harrison than Zaniolo. Zaniolo's career hasn't gone anywhere near the places that were expected of him, he's had serious injuries, he's temperamental, he's just not quite as talented as the initial hype and yet he'll still cost a premium because he was briefly once Italy's next big thing. He strikes me as an extremely Everton signing, big money, big reputation, low potential for reinvestment and growth. Harrison at least you know what you're getting. He strikes me more as an Ulloa-esque signing. You pay over the odds because you're buying from an English club, you're probably not going to make the money back and he isn't going to pull up trees. But he's better than what you've got and he'll contribute solidly roughly at par for his fee. I mean we'd all take Harrison over Perez any day of the week. I know I made a comparison between the two signings earlier in this thread but that's probably a tad harsh to Harrison. At least he's fairly dynamic, will graft, put a shift in. If he's a slightly faster Marc Albrighton who can shoot, that's not actually a terrible thing. I do share @Ric Flair reservations about what it does to our actual budget though. Keep in mind he’s been at Leeds under Bielsea for the most part. I think if we nab him he’ll be a gem, putting in quite the defensive shift as well. Could allow Kristiansen to overlap too. If only we had a different manager… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_Loyal Posted 30 January 2023 Share Posted 30 January 2023 4 minutes ago, SheppyFox said: Don’t forget with our facilities and better individual players, you may well see a new improved version of Harrison. With our facilities he’ll likely be injured for 6 months by the end of next week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weller54 Posted 30 January 2023 Share Posted 30 January 2023 Big question is... Will he rip up The Championship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Shire Fox Posted 30 January 2023 Share Posted 30 January 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, lcfcbluearmy said: I think there is a bit of that foreign players are better bias creeping in here neither zaniolo or gonzalez are putting up significantly better stats than Harrison in zaniolo case they are worse in an arguably less competitive league. I think if he was playing abroad people would be alot more excited about him. I for one will be very encouraged if we get this over the line Think its more the fact hes 26 and from a fellow Prem club so its an inflated price with little future sell on value. Will be on big wages aswell when theres far better value out there. As ive said in a previous post, could you imagine a well run club like a Brighton or Brentford paying 20 million plus for Jack Harrison? I cant, its a lazy signing imo Edited 30 January 2023 by South Shire Fox 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicolo Barella Posted 30 January 2023 Share Posted 30 January 2023 Don't want Harrison, but I'd take him any day of the week over Zaniolo. People who want him in this thread would turn on him so fast once we signed him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav_LCFC14 Posted 30 January 2023 Share Posted 30 January 2023 If Perez does leave, then this is a shrewd bit of business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAN Posted 30 January 2023 Share Posted 30 January 2023 15 minutes ago, SheppyFox said: Don’t forget with our facilities and better individual players, you may well see a new improved version of Harrison. That’s definitely happened to our squad since we moved to seagrave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevosevic Posted 30 January 2023 Share Posted 30 January 2023 1 minute ago, Nicolo Barella said: Don't want Harrison, but I'd take him any day of the week over Zaniolo. People who want him in this thread would turn on him so fast once we signed him. Agreed. People just preferring a fancy foreign name here. Harrison has 8 PL goals in each of the last two seasons. Zaniolo has 3 Serie A goals in 2.5 seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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