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      Should we target any Leicester players for next season?

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      Should we target any Leicester players for next season?
      May 16, 2016 11:56:56 am
      Assuming that we have the ability to attract any Leicester player (except Vardy and Mahrez), should we pursue any of them?

      Somehow feels like their players fit best in their own team and would struggle at other top clubs. But what are your opinions on any of their players who could possible fit in well with our club.
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      Re: Should we target any Leicester players for next season?
      Reply #1: May 16, 2016 12:06:13 pm
      Assuming that we have the ability to attract any Leicester player (except Vardy and Mahrez), should we pursue any of them?

      Somehow feels like their players fit best in their own team and would struggle at other top clubs. But what are your opinions on any of their players who could possible fit in well with our club.

      We've made the mistake of buying one season wonders too often mate so no I wouldn't want any of them.
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      Reply #2: May 16, 2016 12:10:57 pm
      We've made the mistake of buying one season wonders too often mate so no I wouldn't want any of them.

      True... but having an entire team of one season wonders is unheard of...
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      Reply #3: May 16, 2016 12:12:54 pm
      Kante is supposed to be top quality... depending on who's available he might be an option. I know we have Can, but I think Lucas may leave and Kante would be a good replacement.

       
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      Reply #4: May 16, 2016 12:24:30 pm
      True... but having an entire team of one season wonders is unheard of...

      Their one season wonders this season have been Vardy, Mahrez and Kante, the rest are good solid pros who have been consistent and allowed the other 3 to shine.  Not one of those 3 have ever posted numbers like they have this season in their careers, it's possible they will continue with those numbers but it's just as likely they'll return to their mean.

      If any of them leave, they'll go for massive money because of those numbers and if we're planning on spending massive money on players I'd rather it be on players who've averaged those numbers consistently throughout their careers, wherever that may have been.
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      Re: Should we target any Leicester players for next season?
      Reply #5: May 16, 2016 12:26:36 pm
      Assuming that we have the ability to attract any Leicester player (except Vardy and Mahrez), should we pursue any of them?

      Somehow feels like their players fit best in their own team and would struggle at other top clubs. But what are your opinions on any of their players who could possible fit in well with our club.

      No, Leicester's season was a one off freak title win.

      There's a good chance it won't happen again in our lifetime.

      Outside of Kante in CM I think we are stronger in every other position and will finish higher in the table than Leicester next season.
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      Reply #6: May 16, 2016 12:36:57 pm
      Only Leicester player I would love us to try for is Kante, I feel he would really help take our defense and attack to the next level. Would certainly be a starter without doubt.
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      Reply #7: May 16, 2016 12:39:51 pm
      Kante is the only one tbh. Mahrez and Vardy had great seasons but that's the first time Mahrez has ever produced those numbers and Vardy has only ever come close to it once and that was in the Championship. They'd cost way too much for them to be viable options.
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      Reply #8: May 16, 2016 12:42:29 pm
      Leicester would take the piss with any transfer fee, like Southampton did. I don't think we should be held to ransom by another premier league team again.
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      Reply #9: May 16, 2016 12:42:49 pm
      Kante I feel is not a one season wonder. Less convinced about Mahrez and Vardy. If we can get Kante for £20m (rumoured release clause if I remember correctly), then I'd make the move immediately.
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      Reply #10: May 16, 2016 12:51:30 pm
      Kante I feel is not a one season wonder. Less convinced about Mahrez and Vardy. If we can get Kante for £20m (rumoured release clause if I remember correctly), then I'd make the move immediately.

      He would be the priority summer signing for me tbh. I would class him as a marquee signing. He's like a Makelele on drugs for me, covers sooooooooo much ground and is a good passer too, but most importantly, he knows his role is to defend in which he does exceptionally well.

      I am still not convinced fully on Mahrez, and Vardy is turning 30 soon, so no thanks.
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      Re: Should we target any Leicester players for next season?
      Reply #11: May 16, 2016 01:13:11 pm
      Kante I would like us to sign and that's it. Mahrez has had a great season but I don't think he deserves his player of the season award. In the last 10 games, I think he only has 1 goal and 0 assists.
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      Reply #12: May 16, 2016 01:36:48 pm
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      Reply #13: May 16, 2016 02:15:24 pm
      Agreed with all about Kante and like PurpleMonkey I think a top defensive mind midfielder is our most need since Mascherano left. If it's me this position will be top priority of signing.     
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      Reply #14: May 16, 2016 02:20:17 pm
      Kante I would like us to sign and that's it. Mahrez has had a great season but I don't think he deserves his player of the season award. In the last 10 games, I think he only has 1 goal and 0 assists.

      Vardy and Kante had a better season overall.
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      Re: Should we target any Leicester players for next season?
      Reply #15: May 16, 2016 03:26:25 pm
      Kante is supposed to be top quality... depending on who's available he might be an option. I know we have Can, but I think Lucas may leave and Kante would be a good replacement.

       

      Supposedly being the operative word here s@int, there is no question he has shone brightest in Leicester's slightly better than average squad, and dare I say slightly better than average season, but put him in a side where the demands are much higher then I feel he could be faced with the rabbit in the headlights thingy,

      As for a replacement for Lucas, I think Jürgen may already have a solution right here amongst our own ranks, imho there are two possible candidates, Youngsters Joe Gomez or Cameron Brannigan, my preference would be Gomez, he has a maturity beyond his years. Is lightening quick, has a pass even Xabi or Jan would be proud of and can read the game like a seasoned pro, now Jürgen may have him slotting in as a LB or a CB but I think he could thrive in front of a solid back four alongside Emre.





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      Reply #16: May 16, 2016 03:39:58 pm
      Supposedly being the operative word here s@int, there is no question he has shone brightest in Leicester's slightly better than average squad, and dare I say slightly better than average season, but put him in a side where the demands are much higher then I feel he could be faced with the rabbit in the headlights thingy,

      As for a replacement for Lucas, I think Jürgen may already have a solution right here amongst our own ranks, imho there are two possible candidates, Youngsters Joe Gomez or Cameron Brannigan, my preference would be Gomez, he has a maturity beyond his years. Is lightening quick, has a pass even Xabi or Jan would be proud of and can read the game like a seasoned pro, now Jürgen may have him slotting in as a LB or a CB but I think he could thrive in front of a solid back four.


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      I don't really watch other sides any more mate, so I'm not the best one to judge other players, but from what little I have seen (and read) of Kante he seems a quality player. I think DM is one of those positions like CB that players get better in as they mature, so while I think Gomez and Brannigan are excellent players with huge potential, I would prefer a more experience DM at the moment (not necessarily Kante).

      Can may be the solution as he sometimes looks outstanding but he hasn't yet shown it consistently.

      I doubt we would be going for Kante anyway mate as we would have to pay such a big premium after Leicester's exploits this season.
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      Reply #17: May 16, 2016 03:44:11 pm
      I don't really watch other sides any more mate, so I'm not the best one to judge other players, but from what little I have seen (and read) of Kante he seems a quality player. I think DM is one of those positions like CB that players get better in as they mature, so while I think Gomez and Brannigan are excellent players with huge potential, I would prefer a more experience DM at the moment (not necessarily Kante).

      Can may be the solution as he sometimes looks outstanding but he hasn't yet shown it consistently.

      I doubt we would be going for Kante anyway mate as we would have to pay such a big premium after Leicester's exploits this season.


      Fairy muff mate, tbh I didn't think about the youthfulness of Branners or Gomez and to be fair you have a very good point, I guess Jürgen's is best placed and will find some who fits perfectly .


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      Re: Should we target any Leicester players for next season?
      Reply #18: May 16, 2016 05:35:49 pm
      Vardy and Kante had a better season overall.

      Hmm not sure Vardy, he went about 8 games without a goal on a few occasions. Don't get me wrong, they have had a phenomenal season but I haven't seen anything better from individual players to what we already have other than Kante. Not including the keepers in this, because although Schmeicel has been better than Migs, I don't think he is top class. But they have really clicked as a team and bring out the best in each other, just Kante looks a class above IMO.

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      Re: Should we target any Leicester players for next season?
      Reply #19: May 16, 2016 06:05:10 pm
      Kante would be the one that stands out for me
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      Reply #20: May 16, 2016 06:36:02 pm
      Hmm not sure Vardy, he went about 8 games without a goal on a few occasions. Don't get me wrong, they have had a phenomenal season but I haven't seen anything better from individual players to what we already have other than Kante. Not including the keepers in this, because although Schmeicel has been better than Migs, I don't think he is top class. But they have really clicked as a team and bring out the best in each other, just Kante looks a class above IMO.



      I'm gonna go out on a limb and say Kante will be top 3 best DM in Europe for the next 3-4 seasons if he stays fit and plays regularly. He should have cleaned up the individual awards tbh. I would seriously love us to offer him a 100k-140k a week contract and try to turn his head. I really think we'll challenge for the league and CL(If we win the EL final) with him.

      Come to think of it, have you seen a DM as good as Masch since he left us for Barca? The one before that was Makelele. I think Kante will be the next one.
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      Reply #21: May 16, 2016 07:19:29 pm
      Kante, but can't see him or any of their more important players leaving Leicester during the summer. Ranieri will have been on to them to have a crack at the Champions League.
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      Re: Should we target any Leicester players for next season?
      Reply #22: May 16, 2016 07:41:47 pm
      Might see Mahrez leaving if a PSG come knocking but i don't see why any of them will leave. They have the money to keep them around.

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