c1982 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 I was on a course earlier and got talking to a man in a Swansea lanyard - he obviously loves Sigurdsson and wants him to stay but agreed with me that he's not what EFC need (unless we sell Barkley). He said Sigurdsson's first touch often lets him down - something I hadn't noticed and that he's slow - something I had noticed. We could sure as hell do with his delivery from dead balls (the main reason for his incredible stats) but I just think there's better suited players to what we need especially at what we'd have to pay. Some players just fit in some teams/styles of play - I think this is true with Sigurdsson and Swansea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 https://www.clubcall.com/everton/midfielder-happy-with-swans-1851777.html i'm not surprised. he left the swans the first time for Spurs and did well but was a bit part player for them. Came back to swans and has been there for a while now. Probably settled with the family and no reason to leave unless they're relegated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 If he says he's happy and doesn't want to leave he can command a higher wage on a contract offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 I don't particularly rate him, MOTD player imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 I don't particularly rate him, MOTD player imo. He's good enough as competition, and would make a good mentor as he's clever with the ball, and finds space well, which are the two biggest things Barkley needs to improve. That said, if we sell Ross we should aim higher. Throw some money at Ozil just to show some intent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidharper Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Ozil is mad lazy & not a koeman type, no thanks. Would much rather have the hardworking sigurdsson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQuince Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Ozil is mad lazy & not a koeman type, no thanks. Would much rather have the hardworking sigurdsson. It's a myth that Ozil doesn't work hard. No, he doesn't run around like a headless chicken, but he is routinely covers more distance per match than players who get lauded for their hard work. Just look at the statistics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 (edited) The Mirror reporting we've agreed a £25m seal for him. Edit: Also, was listening to Talksport just then and they seem to believe he's on £80k per week at Swansea! Edited May 23, 2017 by AidanLewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 BBC say they have agreed a price, but the player wants £120.000. Won't make an announcement on Barkley till the outcome of this deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Seems they've just re-reported that the mirror have reported it Bill. Unless I can't find the article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Swansea have denied an agreement has been made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeghead1 Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Swansea's owner had denied contact has even been made another journalist short of a story? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Where is Geth- he should be our man on the ground here god dammit :shaking fist: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Its on BBC TEXT. mind you thats only a gossip page anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gethinO Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Where is Geth- he should be our man on the ground here god dammit :shaking fist:Haha!!! Got nothing on this sorry! In two minds if I want him or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Haha!!! Got nothing on this sorry! In two minds if I want him or not. You are TTs man on the ground here Geth old pal, we're relying on you. You're yhe only one who can speak Welsh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Can this guy really demand 125k? If we're rejecting Barkley for the same reason then surely we should tell this guy where to go to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 Going to Leicester for £30m apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 Going to Leicester for £30m apparently Where have you heard that? If that's true and we were in for him that is extremely worrying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 Where have you heard that? If that's true and we were in for him that is extremely worrying. Not worrying at all pad. At his age 30m is way too much. I like gylfi a lot and want him here but not for that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 Not worrying at all pad. At his age 30m is way too much. I like gylfi a lot and want him here but not for that much. So IF we were genuinely in for him and trying to sign him and he chooses Leicester over us - that doesn't set alarm bells ringing with you Mark, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 He's not as good as people make out though. Leicester is a good fit for him. Stay wise he looks great, goals and assists. Remember Baines with his phenomenal assists, and Pienaars we inferior? Wake anyone who watched us knew that pienaar was as much to do with those assists as anyone. Stats are misleading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 So IF we were genuinely in for him and trying to sign him and he chooses Leicester over us - that doesn't set alarm bells ringing with you Mark, no? No we probably offered 20-25 and Leicester realized they're having an exodus and have nothing to win players over so are just overpaying to bring players in. Basically what every mid table club has done for years. Overpay to get your target because you have nothing to offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 No we probably offered 20-25 and Leicester realized they're having an exodus and have nothing to win players over so are just overpaying to bring players in. Basically what every mid table club has done for years. Overpay to get your target because you have nothing to offer. Wow- just wow. Koeman has said he has identified who he wants and it's now up to the board to get them. If (and I do say if) he was one of them and Leicester have taken him away from us then that worries me greatly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 Wow- just wow. Koeman has said he has identified who he wants and it's now up to the board to get them. If (and I do say if) he was one of them and Leicester have taken him away from us then that worries me greatly. Why? You think his list is just 4 players, he's probably got 3 for every position knowing full well we can't bring in all of them. I'd be worried if it was the last day of the window but it hasn't even opened yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 Why? You think his list is just 4 players, he's probably got 3 for every position knowing full well we can't bring in all of them. I'd be worried if it was the last day of the window but it hasn't even opened yet. Because if the manager wants him and Leicester can out bid/page wages us then we're clearly fucked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 Where have you heard that? If that's true and we were in for him that is extremely worrying. I read it on something this morning, im just trying to find the link for it. It basically said Swansea want £30m, Leicester will pay that and we will only pay £25m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 Because if the manager wants him and Leicester can out bid/page wages us then we're clearly fucked. If it was a class player I would be worried. He's not. He's a barkley replacement or rotation player. Also it's not even confirmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 So for Koeman pressing style, we identified a slow moving playmaker? Hmmm not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makis Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 Sigurdsson works hard for his team. And it definitely looks like there will be a lot of people bitterly disappointed come September when the team is not full of world class players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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