1902 1,167 Posted August 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, Bovril said: https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2021/two-premier-league-sides-interested-in-saint-etiennes-mahdi-camara/ No offers made yet by the two clubs chasing him. Likely us and one of Villa/Wolves. Well, if it comes to a bidding war against villa, I suspect we may lose somehow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,586 Posted August 24, 2021 17 minutes ago, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: Oh yeah, I'd consider it unlikely either team would go for the loan with an option deal. It just seems too risky for any club to let an important player go to Norwich with them only getting the full fee on survival. Interesting though St Etienne are trying to shift Zaydou Youssouf on loan - and he could also be a good option for Norwich. He's the player who is apparently earning double Camara's salary so I can see why they might! But presumably Puel would not want to lose both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted August 24, 2021 On the basis of that film, Camara looks like he could develop into a very good player for us. Nothing negative about him. He certainly doesn't look like he would roll around Anyone know where I put my coat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,571 Posted August 24, 2021 8 minutes ago, Crabbycanary3 said: On the basis of that film, Camara looks like he could develop into a very good player for us. Nothing negative about him. He certainly doesn't look like he would roll around Anyone know where I put my coat? I'm surprised he doesn't play play for Lens 🤣 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,586 Posted August 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mr Angry said: I'm surprised he doesn't play play for Lens 🤣 Me no Leica that joke... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1902 1,167 Posted August 24, 2021 Can we stop making jokes and get back to football rumours please. The transfer window will be over in a flash. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,586 Posted August 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, 1902 said: Can we stop making jokes and get back to football rumours please. The transfer window will be over in a flash. You are quite right. Posters need to focus... 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger 2,412 Posted August 24, 2021 1 hour ago, PurpleCanary said: The story says a mid-table EPL club are interested That would be Newcastle then...😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Essjayess 307 Posted August 24, 2021 36 minutes ago, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: Oh yeah, I'd consider it unlikely either team would go for the loan with an option deal. It just seems too risky for any club to let an important player go to Norwich with them only getting the full fee on survival. Interesting though St Etienne are trying to shift Zaydou Youssouf on loan - and he could also be a good option for Norwich. a few Ifs as always with these rumours but..if it is City and not the 2 'fords' who is the unnamed promoted club and if St. Etienne are looking for a permanent transfer then City should pay up, as much as it takes, even if it means foregoing a extra CB. We have but a single week left and the Norman saga seems to hit a brick wall, but obviously SW does know this better than me but once the final week arrives theres not much time for being patient and / or negotiating. Who knows what kind of transfer fee, 10 or 12 mill euro?..Dont think his wage offering would be complained about by him if he is indeed on only 10k a week..thats not even Champs wage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,339 Posted August 24, 2021 11 minutes ago, Essjayess said: a few Ifs as always with these rumours but..if it is City and not the 2 'fords' who is the unnamed promoted club and if St. Etienne are looking for a permanent transfer then City should pay up, as much as it takes, even if it means foregoing a extra CB. We have but a single week left and the Norman saga seems to hit a brick wall, but obviously SW does know this better than me but once the final week arrives theres not much time for being patient and / or negotiating. Who knows what kind of transfer fee, 10 or 12 mill euro?..Dont think his wage offering would be complained about by him if he is indeed on only 10k a week..thats not even Champs wage. Agreed. If we are in for him just get it done. We can’t afford to mess about Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted August 24, 2021 34 minutes ago, Jim Smith said: Agreed. If we are in for him just get it done. We can’t afford to mess about Like the thinking, but what if he knows via his agent that there’s firm interest from more ‘established’, and it pains me to say it, more ‘attractive’, Premier League teams? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 750 Posted August 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Badger said: That would be Newcastle then...😀 They’d take mid table right now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,252 Posted August 24, 2021 3 hours ago, Jpootz said: To me this would be a much better signing than Normann so hopefully we bring him in. Interestingly he wears number 8 for St Etienne. Does that suggest he is a box to box type player or is he more of an outright CDM? Maybe we are after both? Normann isn’t a DM but this guy apparently is. If we can get away without paying much for Norman till next year we may have the budget. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwam27 532 Posted August 24, 2021 Well a thumping 6-0 win can only help bring players in! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Jedi 590 Posted August 24, 2021 Maybe Billing will take note 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,322 Posted August 24, 2021 Is it worth trying Sorensen in that holding CD and pushing Lees Mellou and Gilmour up a touch into CM? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Green Army 237 Posted August 24, 2021 It will be McClean, Lee Melou and Gilmour starting in midfield against Leicester. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,469 Posted August 24, 2021 So I think that's Onel done then. Wonder where he'll end up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mastoola 185 Posted August 24, 2021 10 minutes ago, Yellow Green Army said: It will be McClean, Lee Melou and Gilmour starting in midfield against Leicester. Is it me bur i thought when Gilmour came on he ruined our impedes He didn't impress me one one bit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dean Coneys boots 1,406 Posted August 24, 2021 Gilmour is an excellent footballer/ however he is a kid and therefore lightweight. He is therefore totally wrong for the holding cdm role - he needs to play alongside a Tettey/skill type player who will do the graft so that he can then dictate the tempo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 6,019 Posted August 24, 2021 14 minutes ago, KeiranShikari said: So I think that's Onel done then. Wonder where he'll end up. Probably Paderborn in a reunion with Stiepi and Srbeny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGoogler 324 Posted August 24, 2021 1 minute ago, Dean Coneys boots said: Gilmour is an excellent footballer/ however he is a kid and therefore lightweight. He is therefore totally wrong for the holding cdm role - he needs to play alongside a Tettey/skill type player who will do the graft so that he can then dictate the tempo. He's played for us twice, against Liverpool and Man City. We do need to remember that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dean Coneys boots 1,406 Posted August 24, 2021 9 minutes ago, TheGoogler said: He's played for us twice, against Liverpool and Man City. We do need to remember that. I’m not questioning his talent or his place in the team. I am arguing he is being played in the wrong position and that the glaring need for a cdm able to step up to the level is obvious 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,864 Posted August 24, 2021 22 minutes ago, Dean Coneys boots said: Gilmour is an excellent footballer/ however he is a kid and therefore lightweight. He is therefore totally wrong for the holding cdm role - he needs to play alongside a Tettey/skill type player who will do the graft so that he can then dictate the tempo. Not necessarily. If he has two more physical players either side of him he can play centrally, similar to Andrea Pirlo or David Fox. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markdmhoward 74 Posted August 24, 2021 I thought Sorensen played really well tonight in that role 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger 2,412 Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Dr Greenthumb said: They’d take mid table right now! I'm probably wrong, but I think that Newcastle have some pretty decent potential this year year. From what I have seen on the TV, they have some quite exciting forward players. Cue them being the lowest Premier League scorers ever!😁 Edited August 24, 2021 by Badger 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger 2,412 Posted August 24, 2021 59 minutes ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said: similar to Andrea Pirlo or David Fox. I know exactly what you mean, but I'm sure that David Fox would love the comparison. 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,864 Posted August 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, Badger said: I know exactly what you mean, but I'm sure that David Fox would love the comparison. 😁 I was expecting someone to pass comment on that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mastoola 185 Posted August 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said: Not necessarily. If he has two more physical players either side of him he can play centrally, similar to Andrea Pirlo or David Fox. Gilmore is no were nearly ready for prem football He destroyed the way we played when he came on tonight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow and Green 335 Posted August 25, 2021 8 hours ago, Jim Smith said: Agreed. If we are in for him just get it done. We can’t afford to mess about Whilst I agree with the urgency, I feel like the affects of the BK8 saga will really be felt this week. We have seen how Webber has opted not to go that 1-2 million extra on certain players (Ajer being the prime example), and has instead had to be strict and stick to his budget accordingly. Now that we have two positions to fill, that missing 5 million will really restrict what SW will be able to do. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites