super dave 0 Posted March 27, 2013 We''ve beaten off competition from Liverpool to sign him from lazio according to the sun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWC 239 Posted March 27, 2013 Theres a link below...http://www.teamtalk.com/papertalk/8600768/Paper-Talk-Canaries-win-Diakite-raceIt looks like the mail have caught up with the Van Ginkel story today too.Exiting times!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
87canary 0 Posted March 27, 2013 “@Ncfc_Lewis: @davidmcnally62 any truth that we have agreed a deal to sign Modibo Diakite from Lazio? #ncfc #otbc”nothing in that whatsoever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stig 0 Posted March 27, 2013 I don''t believe this one, he is on silly wages and Liverpool could possibly end up having more to offer him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
super dave 0 Posted March 27, 2013 26 6ft 4. I wonder if bassong had a word? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornish sam 944 Posted March 27, 2013 [quote user="Stig"]I don''t believe this one, he is on silly wages and Liverpool could possibly end up having more to offer him.[/quote]Just out of interest Stig, what makes you say that he''s on stupid money? His contract is up at the end of the season and he''s been at Lazio since he was picked from a small youth team by them, having had his contract extended only 2 years into it whilst he was suffering with a broken leg. He is unlikely to have been put on big bucks after one game for Pescara and Lazio are unlikely to have given him a massive pay rise if his future was uncertain....Having said all that I''m not sure I believe it either, I would like it to be true, but I''d agree Liverpool could offer more money...then again, he is available on a free and a central defensive partnership of him and Bassong would be formidable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yelloow Since 72 54 Posted March 27, 2013 McNally could be dismissing the fact that a ''deal has been agreed'' but this still looks a long shot to me. The one link that might make it more believable is that Garrido came to City from Lazio and therefore would know the player well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
York Canary 28 Posted March 27, 2013 I thought this was that QPR lad for a moment and was going to get very upset lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renskay 36 Posted March 27, 2013 To the person who said he''s on silly wages, He''s currently on £5.5k a week hardly out of our budget is it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joanna Grey 0 Posted March 27, 2013 It''s good to see that we have Seb''s replacement lined up early doors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rolf Harris 31 Posted March 27, 2013 They''re the same age, unless people are thinking that he''ll be leaving in the summer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Brownstone 0 Posted March 27, 2013 [quote user="Joanna Grey"]It''s good to see that we have Seb''s replacement lined up early doors.[/quote] Is Wiz claiming that Seb is being auctioned off to pay for Delia''s new teapot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
star_manic 0 Posted March 27, 2013 he''s 26, but has only played 82 first class games. late developer? injury prone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Budapest Canary 152 Posted March 27, 2013 Without trying to be überpedantic: Modibo Diakate is a musician from Mali, the player we''re supposedly after is Modibo Diakité. Hopefully as a back-up and not as a replacement for Seb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,554 Posted March 27, 2013 [quote user="Budapest Canary"]Without trying to be überpedantic: Modibo Diakate is a musician from Mali, the player we''re supposedly after is Modibo Diakité. Hopefully as a back-up and not as a replacement for Seb.[/quote] It is a squad game. We need at least three reliable Premier League-quality centre-backs (assuming we stay up) and it does''t look as if Hughton trusts Barnett or Ryan Bennett, although with the latter it may just be a question of him not yet fulfilling his potential. His time might come. Or it might not. Hard to know what Hughton thinks about Ayala. But there were authoritative reports - not denied - that we tried to buy Curtis Davies in January. It would be a surprise if we weren''t looking for another central defender. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mervmeister 18 Posted March 27, 2013 Oh my, even if only for Fifa please let this be true. One f my fav defenders on Fifa. Got everything!! 77 rated compared to Bassongs 74. Beast!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
87canary 0 Posted March 27, 2013 Haha, that was my first thought. I have him in my Serie A Ultimate Team. He''s an absolute tank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted March 27, 2013 [quote user="cornish sam"] he is available on a free and a central defensive partnership of him and Bassong would be formidable.[/quote]Much like the partnership of Bassong and Turner then. Unless someone wants to move on I find it hard to see us breaking up a partnership that has already looked so very, very good. But you do also need competition for places and Ryan Bennett is nowhere near being considered competition for Bassong or Turner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,499 Posted March 28, 2013 Latest report says he''s coming here:http://forzaitalianfootball.com/2013/03/norwich-set-to-sign-lazio-defender/? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joanna Grey 0 Posted March 28, 2013 That''s just reporting what the Sun reported. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
star_manic 0 Posted March 28, 2013 is he out of contract this Summer? the rumour i have seen is that he has signed a pre-contract agreement, which would indicate a freeby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joanna Grey 0 Posted March 28, 2013 Looks like it and refusing to sign an extension with Lazio, that''s why he has been dropped from a few games apparently. If all this is true I hope it won''t affect any prospective deal regarding Garrido. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SYG 0 Posted March 28, 2013 I''d take him on a free in a heartbeat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joanna Grey 0 Posted March 28, 2013 The few clips on youtube make him look good. Very good actually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted March 28, 2013 This report says he''s close to joining Napoli....... http://www.footballfancast.com/premiership/norwich/norwich-link-nudges-napoli-deal-closer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
