Dr Greenthumb 750 Posted July 12, 2021 2 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Have a look at his transfermarkt stats, Wikipedia doesn’t seem to be very accurate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,955 Posted July 12, 2021 (edited) As ever with highlight reels, they show the good side. Looks like he fancies a smash from outside the box (I like that, we're often guilty of trying to walk the ball in), looks like he's got plenty of pace, and also looks like he likes a drag-back flick around the corner to hit spaces or set someone free.Pierre Lees-Melou - Insane Tackles & Assists | Nice | 2021 - YouTube Edited July 12, 2021 by TheGunnShow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yelloow Since 72 54 Posted July 12, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, cambridgeshire canary said: To be fair if we do get him regardless 5 million euros (around 3 million pounds?) Thats a hell of a bargain given players like Ajer are being touted for 20 million.. More like £4.25m at the moment as the Euro has risen against the pound since Brexit, but still a very reasonable price and considerably less than the £10m being asked for Billing and I'd guess more reasonable wages as well. A solid if not hugely exciting signing if it happens. Edited July 12, 2021 by Yelloow Since 72 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,955 Posted July 12, 2021 10 minutes ago, kirku said: Melou Melou lets hope he's not really ****, Melou Melou.More Zimbo and Gibson than Berthal-Askou Wouldn't work, mate. Askou in Danish is pronounced "Es-kau".Jens Berthel Askou pronunciation: How to pronounce Jens Berthel Askou in Danish (forvo.com) Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,334 Posted July 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, TheGunnShow said: Wouldn't work, mate. Askou in Danish is pronounced "Es-kau".Jens Berthel Askou pronunciation: How to pronounce Jens Berthel Askou in Danish (forvo.com)  You've met our fans, right? 🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,955 Posted July 12, 2021 Just now, kirku said: You've met our fans, right? 🤣 Fair point. Farke-life was a prime example! 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,334 Posted July 12, 2021 24 minutes ago, TheGunnShow said: Fair point. Farke-life was a prime example! 😉 To be fair, you trying saying Omobamidele in a Norfolk accent without having a seizure.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaberry2 554 Posted July 12, 2021 Nothing new on the internet on this one. Wonder how much truth their is in it, giving that it came from French supporter chat on Twitter. Any news bethnal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,262 Posted July 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Yelloow Since 72 said: More like £4.25m at the moment as the Euro has risen against the pound since Brexit, but still a very reasonable price and considerably less than the £10m being asked for Billing and I'd guess more reasonable wages as well. A solid if not hugely exciting signing if it happens. Distinctly meh I would say. Don't think there is anything in this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,565 Posted July 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, jaberry2 said: Nothing new on the internet on this one. Wonder how much truth their is in it, giving that it came from French supporter chat on Twitter. Any news bethnal? PinkUn boys seem doubtful on the Q&A - but the Nice account mentioned it before the flight from Nice to Norwich was spotted. Could be nothing but those two things at the same moment seems a bit of a coincidence to me. (Without knowing how many private jets go from Nice to Norwich of course). All part of the fun of a summer transfer window. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Essjayess 307 Posted July 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: PinkUn boys seem doubtful on the Q&A - but the Nice account mentioned it before the flight from Nice to Norwich was spotted. Could be nothing but those two things at the same moment seems a bit of a coincidence to me. (Without knowing how many private jets go from Nice to Norwich of course). All part of the fun of a summer transfer window. The Pink Un boys never knew anything about Rashica either..it would be typical of SW's under the radar abilities for such a guy as Lees-Mellou to sign for City but yea...as of now nothing is proven or disproven. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Tetteys Jig 830 Posted July 12, 2021 seems he's on his way then... looks a Stiepermann replacement. Probably means Billing is too expensive for us. Can't say I've got much of an opinion either way, has a fairly average record in France ligue un. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,565 Posted July 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Tetteys Jig said: seems he's on his way then... looks a Stiepermann replacement. Probably means Billing is too expensive for us. Can't say I've got much of an opinion either way, has a fairly average record in France ligue un. Not a Stiepermann replacement, competition for McLean. Lees-Melou is not an attacking midfielder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WD40 720 Posted July 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: Not a Stiepermann replacement, competition for McLean. Lees-Melou is not an attacking midfielder. More like a Vrancic with his range of passing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,565 Posted July 12, 2021 Just now, WD40 said: More like a Vrancic with his range of passing? Nope, he isn't known as being a particularly good passer. As I said, he is like Kenny and would be to provide competition in that 8 role - and possibly play alongside Kenny if Norwich go for a 4-3-3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WSM 62 Posted July 12, 2021 Â looks a tidy player - more helping connecting and disrupting play than necessarily bagging lots of goals and assists Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,755 Posted July 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, WSM said:  looks a tidy player - more helping connecting and disrupting play than necessarily bagging lots of goals and assists  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WSM 62 Posted July 12, 2021 1 minute ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Â Lol we can discuss RvW another day - my point was actually in regard to a poster above who said his wikipedia stats (ie goals and assists) didn't look great - the video shows he isn't that sort of player really Ah well - I trust Webber to improve the squad - with Covid though its reels and highlights probably a bit like these that they are using to decide on potential targets Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grando 263 Posted July 12, 2021 I'm not sure we really need a Nice midfielder – I think we'd be better off with a nasty one... 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted July 12, 2021 McCallum going out on loan to QPR https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-qpr-agree-to-sign-norwich-city-star-mccallum/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted July 12, 2021 So with McCallum going out, surely we’ll be getting in another LB? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,235 Posted July 12, 2021 29 minutes ago, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: Nope, he isn't known as being a particularly good passer. As I said, he is like Kenny and would be to provide competition in that 8 role - and possibly play alongside Kenny if Norwich go for a 4-3-3 So more of a Tettey replacement in terms of the squad? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,755 Posted July 12, 2021 21 minutes ago, WSM said: Lol we can discuss RvW another day - my point was actually in regard to a poster above who said his wikipedia stats (ie goals and assists) didn't look great - the video shows he isn't that sort of player really Ah well - I trust Webber to improve the squad - with Covid though its reels and highlights probably a bit like these that they are using to decide on potential targets I know I know, I'm just joking with you- As we know any player can look great with an editied short video.. Yes, even Phil Jones 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,755 Posted July 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, Alex Moss said: So with McCallum going out, surely we’ll be getting in another LB? Big big shame, yet another one I was hoping would make a 1st team breakthrough and be on for the future joins the loan army.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danke bitte 967 Posted July 12, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Yelloow Since 72 said: A solid if not hugely exciting signing if it happens. Surely a squad player if nothing else. I'm feeling particularly meh all over today and this falls straight into that category, but more often than not these are the players that sometimes shine. Though a fairly average career in Ligue 1 does not feel me with much all encompassing hope. More than anything I want Norwich to stay up for at least one season, so far the incomings haven't hugely inspired me with much confidence. And before anyone else bangs the Rashica coup drum at me, RvW was also supposed to be a coup. So I reserve the right to be somewhat tentative. Edited July 12, 2021 by Danke bitte Cynicism 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yelloow Since 72 54 Posted July 12, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Monty13 said: So more of a Tettey replacement in terms of the squad? I can't help feeling that the players coming in suggest a tweak in our tactics like a a 4-3-2-1 or a 4-3-3, which could also explain our interest in Lees-Melou as a player who carries the ball forward rather than passing it. Gilmour also has that capability. Like Gilmour at Chelsea, Rashica played in a 3-4-2-1 at Werder Bremen. Edited July 12, 2021 by Yelloow Since 72 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WSM 62 Posted July 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: I know I know, I'm just joking with you- As we know any player can look great with an editied short video.. Yes, even Phil Jones 😉 ahha fair enough! But yes certainly a fair point - looking forward to seeing him in person! Phil Jones is an incredible player what are you talking about?!?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Essjayess 307 Posted July 12, 2021 55 minutes ago, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: Â Dont know if the local media guys have actually tried to dig this info from City themselves or if they are just going on the news that you brought into this forum Beth, but either way if it transpires that Lees-Melou is on his way or even an interest for the club its a feather in your cap for finding it before anyone else. Well done. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Essjayess 307 Posted July 12, 2021 21 minutes ago, Alex Moss said: So with McCallum going out, surely we’ll be getting in another LB? Why?..we have Dimi as our main and Sorensen has proved himself adequate there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites