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Post by davejohnno1 on Jul 6, 2016 11:30:28 GMT
Not seen it posted elsewhere but Michael Keane has turned down a new contract offer at Burnley and privately, has expressed a desire to leave.
Leicester and Stoke are the front runners for his signature with Stoke reportedly having already had 3 bids rejected dating back to January this year and Leicester having bid 15m. Keane was more than interested in joining us until Leicester entered the race. He's played for Leicester on loan before which, together with Champions League football, makes them favourites for his signature.
Charlie Adam is strongly rumoured to be interesting Burnley and we are potentially trying to leverage a deal to include cash + Adam for Keane.
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Post by FullerMagic on Jul 6, 2016 11:33:30 GMT
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Post by Pugsley on Jul 6, 2016 11:33:46 GMT
Does he stand more chance of displacing Huth/Morgan or Wollschied?
We've offered £12million and a free bet of up to £200.
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Post by lordb on Jul 6, 2016 11:34:22 GMT
We have to be all be this one don't we?
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Post by furny88 on Jul 6, 2016 11:34:41 GMT
havent Leicester had a 15mil offer refused? dont think hes worth 20mil if thats what Burnley want for him. a good solid defender but not for that kind of money for me
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Post by davejohnno1 on Jul 6, 2016 11:50:31 GMT
Does he stand more chance of displacing Huth/Morgan or Wollschied? We've offered £12million and a free bet of up to £200. I'm fairly certain he'd back himself to displace any of the 3 you mention.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2016 11:52:14 GMT
Does he stand more chance of displacing Huth/Morgan or Wollschied? We've offered £12million and a free bet of up to £200. The former. Wollscheid is king.
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Post by Pugsley on Jul 6, 2016 11:53:24 GMT
Does he stand more chance of displacing Huth/Morgan or Wollschied? We've offered £12million and a free bet of up to £200. I'm fairly certain he'd back himself to displace any of the 3 you mention. Any footballer worth his salt backs himself. To me he stands more chance of first team football at Stoke than he does at Leicester. We won't pay that kind of money for him anyway so it's a moot point.
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Post by AlbertTatlock on Jul 6, 2016 13:24:16 GMT
We probably hold a good bargaining hand with Burnley interested in signing Charlie. Gouranga.
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Post by biglad180 on Jul 6, 2016 13:27:56 GMT
crazy money for a championship player transfer market has gone daft
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Post by scfcno1fan on Jul 6, 2016 13:31:25 GMT
Yeah Leicester in pole position now.
As far as I know, we're no longer interested.
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Post by Olgrligm on Jul 6, 2016 13:31:40 GMT
If Leicester are interested then the only sensible move for him is to go there. It's a shame. I hope we have at least a couple of serious centre back targets lined up. While Arnie is still here, it's the weakest area of our squad.
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Post by metalhead on Jul 6, 2016 13:48:56 GMT
I would go all out to sign this kid.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2016 13:54:59 GMT
crazy money for a championship player transfer market has gone daft ???? Are you taking the piss?
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Post by SamB_SCFC on Jul 6, 2016 13:59:00 GMT
One of the players I'd most like to sign. Proper English centre half who's dangerous from set pieces (might help us with our dismal set piece record) and young so plenty of potential and sell on if he does well and interests the top clubs.
Sadly though I can only see him going to Leicester unless they pull their interest. Taking your Stoke hat off where would you go, the reigning champions with Champions League football next season or mid table Stoke? No brainer really I'm afraid.
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Post by ryan4england on Jul 6, 2016 14:35:20 GMT
We probably hold a good bargaining hand with Burnley interested in signing Charlie. Gouranga. Yes if they don't want to sell to us tell them to fuck off.
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Post by ryan4england on Jul 6, 2016 14:39:36 GMT
Leicester have champions league football only for the group stage, they are going to struggle this season imo and are a no better option than us
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2016 14:50:41 GMT
I'd love us to sign Michael Keane, but creeping towards £20m is daft money.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2016 14:55:03 GMT
We have to be all be this one don't we? ???
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Post by blurtonboy on Jul 6, 2016 14:59:39 GMT
I thought he was only supposed to BLOW THE BLOODY DOORS OFF?.
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Post by FriendlyLCFC on Jul 6, 2016 15:12:26 GMT
I know we were interested but didn't realise Stoke were too. Both attractive clubs to move to. We've got CL football next season which is magnificent in attracting players, but also players of very high calibre. However, Stoke are an attractive proposition as well, in the fact you are an established Premier League outfit, have a solid good manager in Hughes and he'd be around some quality players, for instance Shawcross who would develop his game greatly, as would Morgan and Huth with their experience individually at centre half.
Keane is a talented English CB, I remember his loan spell at Leicester in about 2012/13, and he was decent then. Seemed to have the ability to pick a pass and come out of the defence often to move forward. As mentioned, at set pieces he is very good. From what I've seen he's developed even more at Burnley, and that progression would contiune with a move to either Stoke or Leicester who have PL proven class. We seem intent on his signature but we will wait and see. Leicester are well stocked at CB at the moment but we'd buying some excellent potential in Keane I feel. Although different players/circumstances, Everton purchased English CB John Stones from Barnsley who again showed great potential and is now a comfortable PL defender. Both Stoke and Leicester I think are trying to seek the talent now before he could be worth double his price tag.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2016 15:24:04 GMT
I know we were interested but didn't realise Stoke were too. Both attractive clubs to move to. We've got CL football next season which is magnificent in attracting players, but also players of very high calibre. However, Stoke are an attractive proposition as well, in the fact you are an established Premier League outfit, have a solid good manager in Hughes and he'd be around some quality players, for instance Shawcross who would develop his game greatly, as would Morgan and Huth with their experience individually at centre half. Keane is a talented English CB, I remember his loan spell at Leicester in about 2012/13, and he was decent then. Seemed to have the ability to pick a pass and come out of the defence often to move forward. As mentioned, at set pieces he is very good. From what I've seen he's developed even more at Burnley, and that progression would contiune with a move to either Stoke or Leicester who have PL proven class. We seem intent on his signature but we will wait and see. Leicester are well stocked at CB at the moment but we'd buying some excellent potential in Keane I feel. Although different players/circumstances, Everton purchased English CB John Stones from Barnsley who again showed great potential and is now a comfortable PL defender. Both Stoke and Leicester I think are trying to seek the talent now before he could be worth double his price tag. You're too polite fella if both clubs are interested he'd be mad not to join Leicester and sample Champions League football.....
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Post by march4 on Jul 6, 2016 15:38:18 GMT
Centre half is not only the most important position on a football pitch, it is the area we are weakest.
If we have let Tomkins slip away, we must have someone else lined up.
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Post by stayingupfor GermanStokie on Jul 6, 2016 15:42:29 GMT
I know we were interested but didn't realise Stoke were too. Both attractive clubs to move to. We've got CL football next season which is magnificent in attracting players, but also players of very high calibre. However, Stoke are an attractive proposition as well, in the fact you are an established Premier League outfit, have a solid good manager in Hughes and he'd be around some quality players, for instance Shawcross who would develop his game greatly, as would Morgan and Huth with their experience individually at centre half. Keane is a talented English CB, I remember his loan spell at Leicester in about 2012/13, and he was decent then. Seemed to have the ability to pick a pass and come out of the defence often to move forward. As mentioned, at set pieces he is very good. From what I've seen he's developed even more at Burnley, and that progression would contiune with a move to either Stoke or Leicester who have PL proven class. We seem intent on his signature but we will wait and see. Leicester are well stocked at CB at the moment but we'd buying some excellent potential in Keane I feel. Although different players/circumstances, Everton purchased English CB John Stones from Barnsley who again showed great potential and is now a comfortable PL defender. Both Stoke and Leicester I think are trying to seek the talent now before he could be worth double his price tag. I nthat sense he would be a perfect foil for Shawcross. Both are okay on the ball but it will allow us to be more solid. I love Muniesa, but I have worries over him being seemingly prone to injury, and Wolly... There is something amiss, and I want him to prove how good he is (and is German) but something is missing that stops him being a "great"(i can't put my finger on it).
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Jul 6, 2016 16:11:19 GMT
Out of the Championship straight into the Champions League, he had better be good.
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Post by baystokie on Jul 6, 2016 17:10:56 GMT
Centre half is not only the most important position on a football pitch, it is the area we are weakest. If we have let Tomkins slip away, we must have someone else lined up. As Tomkins expressed a preference to staying near London, inferring that we have let him 'slip away' to Palace is a tad harsh?
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Post by roylandstoke on Jul 6, 2016 17:43:23 GMT
I know we were interested but didn't realise Stoke were too. Both attractive clubs to move to. We've got CL football next season which is magnificent in attracting players, but also players of very high calibre. However, Stoke are an attractive proposition as well, in the fact you are an established Premier League outfit, have a solid good manager in Hughes and he'd be around some quality players, for instance Shawcross who would develop his game greatly, as would Morgan and Huth with their experience individually at centre half. Keane is a talented English CB, I remember his loan spell at Leicester in about 2012/13, and he was decent then. Seemed to have the ability to pick a pass and come out of the defence often to move forward. As mentioned, at set pieces he is very good. From what I've seen he's developed even more at Burnley, and that progression would contiune with a move to either Stoke or Leicester who have PL proven class. We seem intent on his signature but we will wait and see. Leicester are well stocked at CB at the moment but we'd buying some excellent potential in Keane I feel. Although different players/circumstances, Everton purchased English CB John Stones from Barnsley who again showed great potential and is now a comfortable PL defender. Both Stoke and Leicester I think are trying to seek the talent now before he could be worth double his price tag. Who is the current cover for Huth and Morgan? I thought it was that Wasilewski fella: not what I'd call Premier League class.
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Post by liam007 on Jul 6, 2016 17:43:35 GMT
Transfer fees are going crazy this summer,it's actually scary.This lad is a great prospect but £20m for a 23 year old who has played less than 25 Premier League games just shows how silly the market is becoming.In saying that i really hope we show some real firm interest even if it does involve a player plus cash deal for him.But if Leicester are in for him you would think the lad will go there.
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Post by kustokie on Jul 6, 2016 17:51:06 GMT
Does he stand more chance of displacing Huth/Morgan or Wollschied? We've offered £12million and a free bet of up to £200. Are you suggesting that we take Huth back when Keane signs for Leicester. We could a whole lot worse. A bit like Big John returning from Sheffield Wednesday.
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Post by Pugsley on Jul 6, 2016 17:52:37 GMT
Does he stand more chance of displacing Huth/Morgan or Wollschied? We've offered £12million and a free bet of up to £200. Are you suggesting that we take Huth back when Keane signs for Leicester. We could a whole lot worse. A bit like Big John returning from Sheffield Wednesday. No I am not.
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