LinoJo3 3,098 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 That’s from 2 years ago? Link to post Share on other sites
Lurker 2,118 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-transfer-news-mikel-john-obi-set-to-join-chinese-super-league-in-140000aweek-deal-a3433171.html "Mikel, who has been at Chelsea since 2006, has been offered a three-year contract worth £140,000-a-week." Someone smarter than me will have to square that circle because I can't I don't see that, I get him taking a mild pay cut to move back to London where his kids and model girlfriend live but to join the mighty Boro colour me sceptical. Okazaki seems slightly more realistic but Leicester have rejected a bid from Huddersfield already so that seems like there'll be serious competition from bottom half PL teams. https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-england-lei-okazaki/okazaki-mulls-leicester-exit-over-lack-of-game-time-idUKKCN1P80J4 He's a free agent so technically he's earning nothing Link to post Share on other sites
jamesp 125 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Negredo's a free agent Surely he'll play for nowt for us Going to Barcelona apparently Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie-H 1,322 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-transfer-news-mikel-john-obi-set-to-join-chinese-super-league-in-140000aweek-deal-a3433171.html "Mikel, who has been at Chelsea since 2006, has been offered a three-year contract worth £140,000-a-week." Someone smarter than me will have to square that circle because I can't I don't see that, I get him taking a mild pay cut to move back to London where his kids and model girlfriend live but to join the mighty Boro colour me sceptical. Okazaki seems slightly more realistic but Leicester have rejected a bid from Huddersfield already so that seems like there'll be serious competition from bottom half PL teams. https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-england-lei-okazaki/okazaki-mulls-leicester-exit-over-lack-of-game-time-idUKKCN1P80J4 He's a free agent so technically he's earning nothing Yeah I know he's a FA I was saying obviously he won't make China wages but will he really take less than 60% of his previous wage seems like a strange target to go for I guess it depends on how desperate he is to return to England and how much actual interest there is in him. This is so far out of left field that I'm struggling seeing all the angles on it he'd do a job but that job would be an expensive job I guess 6 months contract on 50-60k might be the kind of thing we go for if it happens? I'm just struggling seeing the logic in investing in him, he reads the game and spreads the ball around not much more or less. Link to post Share on other sites
LinoJo3 3,098 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I guess the thinking could be he would free up the other midfielders to play higher up the pitch? I have no doubt Mikel would make a positive difference to our midfield, I think people would be surprised. But I agree it’s a massive chink of money to spend on someone who doesn’t play a priority position. Link to post Share on other sites
J.T. 640 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I’m guessing those that want Okazaki haven’t watched him play recently? I watched him against Newport and the poor lad looks done. My girlfriend and her family are all Leicester season ticket holders and love Okazaki but even they say that when he has played this season his legs look like they have gave up on him. As for Mikel... such a waste of our limited resources. Edit: how is Mikel only 31? Link to post Share on other sites
Lurker 2,118 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-transfer-news-mikel-john-obi-set-to-join-chinese-super-league-in-140000aweek-deal-a3433171.html "Mikel, who has been at Chelsea since 2006, has been offered a three-year contract worth £140,000-a-week." Someone smarter than me will have to square that circle because I can't I don't see that, I get him taking a mild pay cut to move back to London where his kids and model girlfriend live but to join the mighty Boro colour me sceptical. Okazaki seems slightly more realistic but Leicester have rejected a bid from Huddersfield already so that seems like there'll be serious competition from bottom half PL teams. https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-england-lei-okazaki/okazaki-mulls-leicester-exit-over-lack-of-game-time-idUKKCN1P80J4 He's a free agent so technically he's earning nothing Yeah I know he's a FA I'm saying obviously he won't make China wages but will he really take less than 60% of his previous wage seems like a strange target to go for I guess it depends on how desperate he is to return to England and how much actual interest there is in him. This is so far out of left field I'm struggling seeing all the angles on it he'd do a job but that job would be an expensive job I guess 6 months contract on 50-60k might be the kind of thing we go for if it happens? I'm just struggling seeing the logic in investing in him, he reads the game and spreads the ball around not much more or less. I agree, don't see much point in signing him. Certainly doesn't fit with what TP has suggested we're after but I don't believe a word he says anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
LinoJo3 3,098 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Wonder if his agent is one of Tony’s agent mates... Link to post Share on other sites
Barnaby 954 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Whilst we're well stocked on CM's I think having Cabaye for his set pieces alone would add a huge amount of goal threat from us. I'd love it to be him. If it's any of the other CM's named then I can't see much logic in it. If we sign a further CM then we're surely going to have to move on some CM's like Leadbitter or even trying to cancel Besic's loan. That's a good point.. if it's a CM who can take set pieces then it makes a lot more sense. All it will do is make sure Wing isn't seen again. Better not, I just had his name on me shirt Link to post Share on other sites
Dan1234 1,048 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I’m guessing those that want Okazaki haven’t watched him play recently? I watched him against Newport and the poor lad looks done. My girlfriend and her family are all Leicester season ticket holders and love Okazaki but even they say that when he has played this season his legs look like they have gave up on him. As for Mikel... such a waste of our limited resources. Edit: how is Mikel only 31? That's my view mate, hasn't looked anywhere near the player of a couple seasons ago. No surprise really that a player who has built his game around work rate and hassling is failing at nearly 33. Personally think we'd be much better investing elsewhere. Link to post Share on other sites
Barnaby 954 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Really Can’t see it being Okazaki, he’s have teams from premiership after him. Vydra is a good shout though. Not sure about that, how many prem teams would be rushing for a guy with an absolute shocking goalscoring record who turns 33 before the end of the season. No doubting he worked great with Vardy but I can't see anyone who would want him tbh. 33 an I got better knee's an I'm 67 wow just wow.....Hang about I got me own shirt,An me boots just need a bit of Dubbin Link to post Share on other sites
mendieta420 988 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 heard Huddersfield were in for Okazaki before the Wagner news.. doesn't seem like a Pulis striker at all. Link to post Share on other sites
Raf smog 651 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Come on guys pulis is talking about cutting wage budget. Mikel and okazaki I doubt it. I can tell you we are in talks with 4 players at moment 2 up and comers 1 premier striker and 1 premier player winger. Winger is very dependant on there clubs business Link to post Share on other sites
LBP 3,012 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Come on guys pulis is talking about cutting wage budget. Mikel and okazaki I doubt it. I can tell you we are in talks with 4 players at moment 2 up and comers 1 premier striker and 1 premier player winger. Winger is very dependant on there clubs business Tell us who? Link to post Share on other sites
LinoJo3 3,098 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Winger is adama Link to post Share on other sites
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