Speculation The annoying, but traditional, totally unfounded Summer 2012 rumours thread

[Waxed]

Quite likely, given that it's his job.

Smart response. Of course, all strikers score goals don't they? Oh.

 

[Matt_B]

Probably a load of bollocks, but a Norwich supporting mate reckons we're after Hoolahan. Him and King in the middle would certainly be an interesting prospect.

Exactly the type of player we need and the one player I'd love to fill that gap.

 

[indierich06]

Exactly the type of player we need and the one player I'd love to fill that gap.

For sure, he'd be fantastic. If we can't get Koren, he'd be the next best thing. In fact, I think he'd probably be much better, but if rumours are true then Pearson seems to have his heart set on Koren and I can't see him bringing in two centre mids without clearing some players off the books; after all, we've already got Drinkwater, Wellens, Danns & King and we usuaully play a 4-4-2 with wingers if possible, which would only leave two spots for a potential six players to fill.

 

[Granite Fox]

For sure, he'd be fantastic. If we can't get Koren, he'd be the next best thing. In fact, I think he'd probably be much better, but if rumours are true then Pearson seems to have his heart set on Koren and I can't see him bringing in two centre mids without clearing some players off the books; after all, we've already got Drinkwater, Wellens, Danns & King and we usuaully play a 4-4-2 with wingers if possible, which would only leave two spots for a potential six players to fill.

He has played without wingers in the past (or with just one) and used players like Cleverley and Davies on 'the wing'. If he adopts that (and only plays one of Marshall or Dyer at the most) then having five 'central' midfielders competing for three places would be ok.

 

[sparky79]

Koren is a better player than wellens that's a fact. Still want etuhu from fulham to give us some muscle though.

 

[Waxed]

Maybe controversial but would anybody be devastated to see King go? I'm not sure it's a remote possibility but I've lost count of the amount of times he's been invisible in games since that fruitful season from midfield. I'm still hoping he'll be that same player but I'm struggling.

 

[indierich06]

Maybe controversial but would anybody be devastated to see King go? I'm not sure it's a remote possibility but I've lost count of the amount of times he's been invisible in games since that fruitful season from midfield. I'm still hoping he'll be that same player but I'm struggling.

Yes, extremely. I made my feelings on the subject clear here:

http://talkingballs.co.uk/showthread.php/35223-Jamie-Vardy?p=1109078#post1109078

 

[Waxed]

Yes, extremely. I made my feelings on the subject clear here:

http://talkingballs.co.uk/showthread.php/35223-Jamie-Vardy?p=1109078#post1109078

Plenty of hope but I just don't feel we can rely upon him myself.

 

[dpjfox]

rumour on foxestalk re Vardy, his"friend" says hes signing for us today, wasnt too interested until Bert confirmed he was shown around facilities yesterday

 

[Waxed]

@Fourth_Official
Leicester's first signing of the season; Jamie Vardy from Fleetwood Town, fee believed to be in the region of £750k + add ons #lcfc

Seems like a go-er. Christ knows what he's like, 25 years old and never played above the Conference. But there's been plenty of interest in him from elsewhere and that surely has to mean he has something about him.

 

[Granite Fox]

We have had an approach for a young Man U fullback rejected. His name is Zeki Fryers and he is supposed to be out of contract in June.

 

[Jeff]

We have had an approach for a young Man U fullback rejected. His name is Zeki Fryers and he is supposed to be out of contract in June.

If he's out of contract in June we don't have to approach Man U, we can speak directly to the player.

 

[Nottingham Fox]

If he's out of contract in June we don't have to approach Man U, we can speak directly to the player.

Granite didn't say we'd approached Man Utd :icon_conf

Maybe the approach was rejected by the player / his agent?

 

[RHYDAL]

Granite didn't say we'd approached Man Utd :icon_conf

Maybe the approach was rejected by the player / his agent?

Technically correct.

 

[Jeff]

Granite didn't say we'd approached Man Utd :icon_conf

He didn't, but I assumed the story came from here:

http://www.tribalfootball.com/artic...rget-about-fryers-3132781#G0JT7h5dBxBXrKYJ.08

"Manchester United are determined to keep hold of defender Zeki Fryers.

The People says United have rejected an approach from Leicester City for Fryers.

The youngster is off contract in June and yet to agree new terms."

 

[SJN-Fox]

This article seems to suggest it was United that rejected the approach ...

http://www.click-manchester.com/spo...eject-leicester-city-approach-for-fryers.html

 

[SwedeFox]

This article seems to suggest it was United that rejected the approach ...

http://www.click-manchester.com/spo...eject-leicester-city-approach-for-fryers.html

That's because they've used the same source as in Jeff's link.

 

[Jeff]

That's because they've used the same source as in Jeff's link.

And they got the story from The People, but I can't find it on their site.
There is a story on there from January saying the player had refused to sign a new contract.

 

[indierich06]

And they got the story from The People, but I can't find it on their site.
There is a story on there from January saying the player had refused to sign a new contract.

Regardless, he could be a decent signing. United are quite keen to keep hold of him but he's rejected contract offers so far. I think he's a left back, very powerful, strong and quick. Could be worth a punt, especially if he doesn't agree terms at United.

 

[Granite Fox]

I wasn't sure why we would try and do a deal with United if he was a free agent in June, unless we were trying to steal a march on other potential buyers by paying them a little money. Maybe Man U are optimistic of getting him to sign an extension?