Tetteys Jig 830 Posted February 1, 2016 Pretty exciting bonus deal if this one comes off. Supposedly Coventry wanted £7m off Spurs for him and Liverpool tried for him today. Perhaps not one that''s gonna do much this season, but you never know and he''s not one from the "young and probably will never play for us" file. Perhaps Wes'' long term successor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 223 Posted February 1, 2016 A swap plus cash for Jacob? [:S] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmericanNorwichFan 0 Posted February 1, 2016 Seems to me I remember reading Arsenal also wanted him at some point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted February 1, 2016 Who knows... Would be painful if Jacob left, but this Maddison fella sounds really promising if Spurs and Liverpool were looking at a £7m deal. It''d be a good permanent move for Jacob too in all fairness. Kick on in senior football etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted February 1, 2016 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/arsenal-and-liverpool-in-race-to-sign-teenager-james-maddison-from-coventry-city-a6783751.htmlThe next Dele Alli! If he has half the talend Dele Alli has in his left little toe then i''ll be delighted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,070 Posted February 1, 2016 7 million and for the future we wont spend that unless he is for first team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 223 Posted February 1, 2016 Dele Alli was signed by Spurs as one for the future. If you''re good enough, you''re old enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted February 1, 2016 They "Wanted" £7m.Perhaps it''ll be more like £5m and performance related. Potentially worth the gamble for that sort of money. Seems the scouts at every prem club rave about him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,351 Posted February 1, 2016 That''s it for Jacob then. We don''t love you anymore Jake. There''s a new kid on the block. Never seen either of you play though. Was nice knowing you.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,070 Posted February 1, 2016 yes I understand that but if we paid 5 or 7 mil and scouts are raving about him he should be played not for future as if he is that good should be better than we have in midfield Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs miggins 0 Posted February 1, 2016 Will be something like £2-3m but with a $hitload of add-ons I would''ve thought if its true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted February 1, 2016 Just speculating mate. Seen Jacob play plenty of times. He''s that bit older though and needs to kick on with the mens game a bit more than Maddison who has more time to develop that edge. Both are supremely promising talents but if I had to bet on one making the grade from my limited information, i''d probably go with Maddison. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaunieboy77 72 Posted February 1, 2016 Crazy valuation. He has played 24 first team games in League 1. Yes Dele Alli has been a success, but there are plenty who have failed to make the grade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 99 Posted February 1, 2016 have we got him ? he is meant to be a special talent ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow and Green 334 Posted February 1, 2016 Our midfield seems to be pretty well stocked for the next 10 years, with McGrandles, Thompson, Maddison, Godfrey Adams, and the Murphy twins!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anderz 0 Posted February 1, 2016 [quote user="Lessingham Canary"]have we got him ? he is meant to be a special talent ![/quote]Yes, subject to approval. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HertsCanary93 222 Posted February 1, 2016 DONE!http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/deal-james-maddison-coventry-city-norwich-city-league-one-2933391.aspxWell, this has certainly come out of nowhere.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PITzSckCTswWorth a watch IMO. Looks class at youth level, I love how his first thought when receiving the ball seems to be to go towards goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 223 Posted February 1, 2016 He has signed and loaned back to Coventry for the rest of the season - [url]https://twitter.com/NorwichCityFC/status/694298249981751296[/url] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs miggins 0 Posted February 1, 2016 well we''ve got him....but haven''t got him...but he''s our...we just can''t see him because he''s still going to be playing for the club that he does now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Renoir 1 Posted February 1, 2016 Got him! I haven''t seen him play but Coventry fans rave about him. Excelling in League 1 at 19 is pretty decent, I''m glad we''re looking to the future, I hope it means Neil is planning on staying for a while Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 99 Posted February 1, 2016 Wow another straight back out on loan ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted February 1, 2016 I like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,070 Posted February 1, 2016 if Liverpool spurs arsenal all scouted and had a interest he is pretty good so a wonderful coup and well done all involved getting to sign for us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,598 Posted February 1, 2016 Just as well we have our ''specialist'' loan manager in place to oversee things :-)! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 99 Posted February 1, 2016 Just watched the you tube clips of him (Thanks Herts Canary) looks like a very confident player, nice one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk Mustard 94 Posted February 1, 2016 From under the noses of Liverpool & Spurs - impressive negotiation on David McNally''s part there!... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zachariah Lovespoon 0 Posted February 1, 2016 Sky (yeah I know) reporting that Coventry turned down a 7 million pound bid from Tottenham for him!! we must have compromising photos of their chairman 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,314 Posted February 1, 2016 We probably saved a few quid by loaning him straight back. Good business Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Renoir 1 Posted February 1, 2016 This is probably the best way we''ll be able to get top quality playing for us for a while. We sign a few promising players a year, develop them and if at least a couple of them fulfill their potential we get top, admittedly young quality helping us stay up for a while and hopefully selling for big fees so we can start filling the squad with proven quality and establishing ourselves.I''m surprised we beat Spurs and Liverpool to the punch on this one, maybe like Wilson he chose a smaller club where he can see himself starting games much earlier?If he''s a central attacking midfielder he could see himself struggling to breakthrough to probably the most key position to the top sides? His competition could either come from th likes of Coutiniho/Alli/Firmino/Eriksen/a new £30m+ signing or the ageing Hoolahan or nearly 30 Naismith. If we''ve paid a few million I''d expect him to be getting on the bench next year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites