Speculation The hysterical and annoying, but traditional, totally unfounded summer 2018 rumours thread.
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City Fan
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Agreed. I think we’re 2 or 3 short, and then need to get rid of at least 10.
FOX Franks
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Mahrez has left.
Isn’t that pretty much it? Seems harsh to state that having not seen Maddison play and not having seen Pereira either.
Evans is a good signing. Excited about Maddison as well. A lot depends on formation.
I actually think a 5-3-2 as others have stated would be quite good with Vardy and Musa. Believe man!!
City Fan
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It was all going so well...
ThaiSweetChilli
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Madison is exciting. I've a mate who's a Norwich fan and he reckons he's destined for the very top. Great skill, a strong understanding of reading the game, goals and assists in him, hard-working and driven. I know that he and Mahrez tend to play in different positions but whether we get our creativity from a winger cutting in from the left/right or a number 10 behind the striker, it doesn't bother me - as long as have someone to create.
We do need a new winger though. No doubt the press will label him as a "Mahrez replacement" but he may be an alternative option for the wing who plays differently to Riyad but slots into that position well.
We'll be changing the way we play this season so it's possible we need more central players who have the ability and pace to be out wide when needed and play with two fast wing backs who can get the ball into the box so perhaps we don't need an out-and-out winger.
Personally, I think With the creativity Madison will give, plus the emergence of Diabate, we're gonna do very well if the players get the manager's football concepts. Diabate has tonnes of skill, flair and creativity - a lot more dangerous than someone like Gray IMO. Plus he looks to me the more hungry player with more to prove.
Get rid of (realistically):
Ulloa, Slimani, King, James, Kapustka, Mendy, Benny
Get in:
CB, LB, striker, creative + pacy winger
Try to also see what young talent we have coming through the academy such as Choudhury, Barnes, Thomas and bring them into the first team...
We do need a new winger though. No doubt the press will label him as a "Mahrez replacement" but he may be an alternative option for the wing who plays differently to Riyad but slots into that position well.
We'll be changing the way we play this season so it's possible we need more central players who have the ability and pace to be out wide when needed and play with two fast wing backs who can get the ball into the box so perhaps we don't need an out-and-out winger.
Personally, I think With the creativity Madison will give, plus the emergence of Diabate, we're gonna do very well if the players get the manager's football concepts. Diabate has tonnes of skill, flair and creativity - a lot more dangerous than someone like Gray IMO. Plus he looks to me the more hungry player with more to prove.
Get rid of (realistically):
Ulloa, Slimani, King, James, Kapustka, Mendy, Benny
Get in:
CB, LB, striker, creative + pacy winger
Try to also see what young talent we have coming through the academy such as Choudhury, Barnes, Thomas and bring them into the first team...
Miles Away
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Yeah, Kaputska too. Pretty sure they were in the pictures.
Haven’t seen Slimani though.
TornadoShaunUK
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Mendy has played under Puel before at Nice so I wouldn't write him off yet.
FOX Franks
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Musa hasn’t been impressive for us so far.
But he’s also played mostly on the left wing. Vardy wasn’t effective playing on the left wing - and let’s not forget Musa scored 2 goals against Barca (albeit a friendly).
I hope he comes good this year. You never know!
Skitzo
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you wouldn't any internationals that played in June report later, Slimani is one of them
Mike - True Blue Tinter
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That would represent £24million profit.
I am sure that would get us a decent PL winger/No 10/striker.
I am sure that would get us a decent PL winger/No 10/striker.
bocadillo
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Two-thirds of the price of Mahrez. Makes you think.
fitz
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And more than Kante
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