StriderHiryu Posted 31 January 2023 Share Posted 31 January 2023 8 minutes ago, Bluearmyfox28 said: Honestly gets me wondering, whether the club saved the budget for when Glover arrived? I thought that at the time, and TBH I don't think it's a bad idea to do that. Look at Everton, they are in a mess because multiple managers signed players for different systems and a chairman that couldn't resist a signing. It's better that the entire club aligns on who to sign. That way if the manager leaves we are happy with the squad. The signings we have made are pretty good in that respect. But of course if we go down it's a failed experiment if true. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VLC86 Posted 31 January 2023 Share Posted 31 January 2023 12 minutes ago, Bluearmyfox28 said: Honestly gets me wondering, whether the club saved the budget for when Glover arrived? Didn’t trust Rodgers to sign players, especially with no head of recruitment and thought we could coast the season out to get to the big rebuild in the summer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LestaLad Posted 31 January 2023 Share Posted 31 January 2023 11 minutes ago, Sambiasso said: All 3(inc Souttar) have been club/Glover signings not Rodgers signings. You reckon we get someone else in if we don’t get Harrison? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xen Posted 31 January 2023 Share Posted 31 January 2023 2 hours ago, Finn Claw II said: I thought Lookman would have been a sensible signing (knew the club, reasonable fee, decent contribution) so a safe if not spectacular signing. it looks like he has pushed on. Harrison feels like an Albrighton type signing (and I like Albrighton) will always give you a 7 or 8 out of 10. Not sure I’d spend £25m on that. £25m for consistency in the PL seems like a bargain, if you ask me. Even just on its own it's great, but having a reliable player in the side allows for others - who might be a bit more hot-and-cold - to flourish. Just look at how Albrighton, Simpson and Kante allowed the likes of Vardy, Mahrez and Drinkwater respectively to up their levels in the title season, because they knew exactly what to expect from their teammates and could focus on their own role in the side. £25m in the current market - especially in January, and from a relegation rival - is a really good price if he delivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiffToff88 Posted 31 January 2023 Share Posted 31 January 2023 13 minutes ago, Sambiasso said: All 3(inc Souttar) have been club/Glover signings not Rodgers signings. Unless any of them flop then Rodgers will be blamed for bringing them in 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 31 January 2023 Share Posted 31 January 2023 17 minutes ago, Bluearmyfox28 said: Honestly gets me wondering, whether the club saved the budget for when Glover arrived? Our budget only appeared when we sold Fofana, a few days before the window shut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 31 January 2023 Share Posted 31 January 2023 2 minutes ago, TiffToff88 said: Unless any of them flop then Rodgers will be blamed for bringing them in He should get some slack now, previously he wanted Congerton and thus he needs to shoulder blame of shite signings. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Sionnach Posted 31 January 2023 Share Posted 31 January 2023 1 minute ago, TiffToff88 said: Unless any of them flop then Rodgers will be blamed for bringing them in It always is "Away with the fairys" time every window. Reality is just around the corner waiting to take a big bite out of our backside ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sambiasso Posted 31 January 2023 Popular Post Share Posted 31 January 2023 3 minutes ago, LestaLad said: You reckon we get someone else in if we don’t get Harrison? I was told we want 4 players in, 3 are done(ish) so gives Rudkin & Co a good few hours to get something over the line. I'm 75% confident of a 4th, We do need to reduce the wage bill by more than just Perez though. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCCFox96 Posted 31 January 2023 Share Posted 31 January 2023 17 minutes ago, Sambiasso said: All 3(inc Souttar) have been club/Glover signings not Rodgers signings. You can tell. Same with Faes in the summer. They just feel like old-school Leicester signings in terms of current ability, potential, and character profile. I'm really happy with the 4x permanent signings we've made throughout the season - excluding Smithies as he's cheap GK cover - and if Kristiansen, Tete and Souttar and have a similar impact to Faes pre-world cup then we should start picking up results. I just hope we've done enough business. Other clubs have also strengthened significantly and/or changed manager so I'm still twitchy. Another solid attacking option would welcome. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFS Posted 31 January 2023 Share Posted 31 January 2023 3 minutes ago, Sambiasso said: I was told we want 4 players in, 3 are done(ish) so gives Rudkin & Co a good few hours to get something over the line. I'm 75% confident of a 4th, We do need to reduce the wage bill by more than just Perez though. Lukic to Fulham paves the way for Praet to Torino Cags to Atletico Leaves an attacking midfielder shaped hole to fill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 31 January 2023 Share Posted 31 January 2023 3 minutes ago, Sambiasso said: I was told we want 4 players in, 3 are done(ish) so gives Rudkin & Co a good few hours to get something over the line. I'm 75% confident of a 4th, We do need to reduce the wage bill by more than just Perez though. Cant believe we bring in a CB without one going out but its possible as the day drags on, especially if the possible deals are to germany/spain. similar with praet to torino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AjcW Posted 31 January 2023 Share Posted 31 January 2023 3 minutes ago, KFS said: Lukic to Fulham paves the way for Praet to Torino Cags to Atletico Leaves an attacking midfielder shaped hole to fill I think if we don’t get Harrison we will dip into the random loan generator market…. And I’m much more comfortable with that now that we have Tete… previously we were too reliant on someone like lookman who was only meant to come in as cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox 4 Life Posted 31 January 2023 Share Posted 31 January 2023 7 minutes ago, Sambiasso said: I was told we want 4 players in, 3 are done(ish) so gives Rudkin & Co a good few hours to get something over the line. I'm 75% confident of a 4th, We do need to reduce the wage bill by more than just Perez though. Wonder why the BBC seem so confident we are done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleksz Posted 31 January 2023 Share Posted 31 January 2023 6 minutes ago, Sambiasso said: I was told we want 4 players in, 3 are done(ish) so gives Rudkin & Co a good few hours to get something over the line. I'm 75% confident of a 4th, We do need to reduce the wage bill by more than just Perez though. 11 hours to work on something. Can’t help but feel it’ll have to be domestic based. Do wonder if many posters in this thread wishes will be granted and Alex Scott might be a name that pops up in the coming hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_Loyal Posted 31 January 2023 Share Posted 31 January 2023 If it's true, that he doesn't want to come, will only come for the £, move on. It'll end up another bad signing who will do nothing but use up 80k a week for 4 years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 31 January 2023 Share Posted 31 January 2023 I know everyone thinks we like a panic buy but we don't really. We typically have one or two targets and if they don't come in, tough shit. We've obviously banked on Harrison. If they won't sell because they can't get Zaniolo, I highly doubt we'll run off and start scrambling about to see who's available last minute. We'll just be done. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose2010 Posted 31 January 2023 Share Posted 31 January 2023 6 minutes ago, Finnegan said: I know everyone thinks we like a panic buy but we don't really. We typically have one or two targets and if they don't come in, tough shit. We've obviously banked on Harrison. If they won't sell because they can't get Zaniolo, I highly doubt we'll run off and start scrambling about to see who's available last minute. We'll just be done. and to be honest, the majority of fans would have settled for a left back, right winger and a centre back 4 weeks ago! 3 signings that were needed rather than trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxyJim1987 Posted 31 January 2023 Share Posted 31 January 2023 1 hour ago, Fazzer 7 said: So what would he offer that we don't already have? Mate if you think the likes of Albrighton or Perez are better than I'd like it hat you're smoking. He's a proven prem player used to a high press and plays a high tempo game, he would be a great addition as competition for Barnes, or on current form probably gets in ahead of Barnes. Plus Tete is only here until June, who knows if we sign him again or what league we will be in. Harrison would tear up the championship or be a good option on either side in the prem. Hey I'd rather us sign Sarr but I'd be happy with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeg67 Posted 31 January 2023 Share Posted 31 January 2023 1 hour ago, Ric Flair said: Both have a long way to go to be delivering 15+ PL goals and assists every season. Barnes is simply AWOL too often. and he's probably one of the weakest wingers in the PL when it comes to pressing and tracking back. And he's regressing. A big talent but I don't think he has the footballing brain to put it to best use. Harvey has done that once, by the way. And not on pace to do it this season. Admittedly any time a player regresses under a bad manager you have to wonder how much of it is down to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrispinLA in Texas Posted 31 January 2023 Share Posted 31 January 2023 Don't want someone who wants to come here just because we will pay 20k extra a week, rather get someone who firstly wants the challenge to play for Leicester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DezFox Posted 31 January 2023 Share Posted 31 January 2023 If he doesn’t want to be here I don’t want him anywhere near our club. Would love another attacking player but I don’t think he is the answer. Will want a big contract as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleksz Posted 31 January 2023 Share Posted 31 January 2023 Don’t know why we’re getting tetchy over him debating a move to us. He’s at debatably a bigger club, and will have Barnes in his way here. Not surprised he’s got his reservations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazzer 7 Posted 31 January 2023 Share Posted 31 January 2023 18 minutes ago, FoxyJim1987 said: Mate if you think the likes of Albrighton or Perez are better than I'd like it hat you're smoking. He's a proven prem player used to a high press and plays a high tempo game, he would be a great addition as competition for Barnes, or on current form probably gets in ahead of Barnes. Plus Tete is only here until June, who knows if we sign him again or what league we will be in. Harrison would tear up the championship or be a good option on either side in the prem. Hey I'd rather us sign Sarr but I'd be happy with this. Fair enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretPro Posted 31 January 2023 Share Posted 31 January 2023 This will go to the wire IMO. Late change of heart by Harrison (ie, he wants to come), mad rush down the Motorway, medical at 10pm. Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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