Riyad Mahrez

[1CK1S]

I think Mahrez will happen around 40M. The player wants to come too.

If it happens, then it happens mid-August. Just need to officially settle the Sanchez situation in which in my opinion will come to a conclusion also around the middle of August.

 

[Slartibartfast]

I think Mahrez will happen around 40M. The player wants to come too.

I think you may very well be right. Everyone is a hurry to get it done, but they need to remember when Arsène has spoken of playing poker. He may just be waiting until Leicester City gets a bit antsy and decides to settle for a little less than what they're asking now. Sometimes patience is rewarded. So it could happen any time between now and the deadline.

 

[One Love]

I don't think they've given up on Lemar yet, and that's why we aren't linked to Mahrez.

 

[HairSprayGooners]

We don't need him as much as we need Lemar but would be a good addition as long as he comes with a CM in the shape of Seri.

 

[LCFCWigstonblue]

I think it will possibly happen but I don't think you will pay 50m for him and that's what I reckon it will take.
Our chairman said players are moving for certain fees so what is a Premier League winner, PFA footballer of the year, African footballer of the year and a Ballon D'or nominated players.
He also said who is in this market that can replace him.
I assure you they won't just roll over just like Swansea aren't with Gylfi.

 

[carlito'sway]

I don't think they've given up on Lemar yet, and that's why we aren't linked to Mahrez.

It has been reported that Arsène spoke to Mahrez earlier. I still think it may happen. Lemar is a moot point now.

 

[Gooner006]

We know Mahrez is waiting to join us. We'd (rightfully) rather have Lemar, hence the prolonged pursuit. If Monaco ultimately don't cave on Lemar, we'll turn around and get Mahrez. Leicester's valuation is a bit steep, but we'd find a way to get him.

 

[AmadanDubh]

It's very frustrating to see Monaco sell players to other clubs left, right and centre, yet when it comes to the player we want, they refuse to sell. Perhaps it's a ploy from them to force us into a higher bid? An offer they can't refuse? I guess we'll soon find out just how much Wenger wants him.

 

[al-Ustaadh]

It's very frustrating to see Monaco sell players to other clubs left, right and centre, yet when it comes to the player we want, they refuse to sell. Perhaps it's a ploy from them to force us into a higher bid? An offer they can't refuse? I guess we'll soon find out just how much Wenger wants him.

More due to his position. If we had bought Lemar before City bought Silva, we'd had an easier time. City would've still gotten Silva but for far more than what they did purchase him for.

 

[AmadanDubh]

More due to his position. If we had bought Lemar before City bought Silva, we'd had an easier time. City would've still gotten Silva but for far more than what they did purchase him for.

Possibly, but I'm fairly sure I read quotes from their Russian owner that they wouldn't stand in the way of any players wanting to leave. It might take a transfer request from Lemar or a higher bid. If he has another good season his price will increase further. Might be prudent to 'overpay' this summer.

 

[al-Ustaadh]

Possibly, but I'm fairly sure I read quotes from their Russian owner that they wouldn't stand in the way of any players wanting to leave. It might take a transfer request from Lemar or a higher bid. If he has another good season his price will increase further. Might be prudent to 'overpay' this summer.

I remember quotes of the opposite. They basically said there wouldn't be a fire sale at Monaco this summer.

 

[GDeep™]

Why is this thread being bumped now? Nothing new to suggest we're back in for him.

 

[Slartibartfast]

It's very frustrating to see Monaco sell players to other clubs left, right and centre, yet when it comes to the player we want, they refuse to sell. Perhaps it's a ploy from them to force us into a higher bid? An offer they can't refuse? I guess we'll soon find out just how much Wenger wants him.

They've sold Silva, Bakayoko and Mendy. But keep in mind they've also refused to sell Fabinho to either Manchester United or PSG and they've refused to sell Mbappe to anyone, including Real Madrid. They're the defending French champions and a Champions League team. They can afford to sell a few who might be more easily replaced, but they can't sell them all. They're keeping their most important players. I totally respect that (more than I would a club having a firesale).

 

[AmadanDubh]

They can afford to sell a few who might be more easily replaced, but they can't sell them all. They're keeping their most important players. I totally respect that (more than I would a club having a firesale).

This quote reported in L'Equipe is pretty emphatic though:

Rybolovlev, who bought a controlling 66.6 percent stake in the club in 2011 when they were in Ligue 2, said the players and coach Leonardo Jardim will decide their own future.

"We're not here to decide for men, to block them, to tell them 'Yes' or 'No,'" he said. "We don't have a budget problem and we're not obliged to sell them, but the day when a player or coach wants to leave, it's unimaginable that we will keep them against their will. We're not Real Madrid, nor Barcelona, nor Manchester United.

"Everyone has a step up to make in their career. You don't keep a man against his will. In business, if you go against the market and the trends, you're going to lose. Having said that, if someone leaves, it won't be because of us. You know, [Anthony] Martial, he wanted to leave [for United] and you can understand that."

It is possible he is refering to players who have put in a transfer request, perhaps Lemar hasn't gone this far.

 

[DanDare]

Why is this thread being bumped now? Nothing new to suggest we're back in for him.

Don't be one of those guys

It's a forum for people to discuss things

 

[Slartibartfast]

This quote reported in L'Equipe is pretty emphatic though:



It is possible he is refering to players who have put in a transfer request, perhaps Lemar hasn't gone this far.

He's said a lot of things on this subject over the past few years. Here's one: "I confirm our position: we don't need to sell. If there are players who really want to leave and if we get really good offers then we'll think about it, that's all." He's also the same guy who recently complained to FIFA over PSG and City's conduct regarding Mbappe. The important thing, of course, is what he says now. So for now I consider the matter as good as closed. If that changes later, fine.

 

[AmadanDubh]

If there are players who really want to leave and if we get really good offers then we'll think about it, that's all."

Reading between the lines, we need to give them more food for thought.

 

[ArtetaCognition]

If it happens, then it happens mid-August. Just need to officially settle the Sanchez situation in which in my opinion will come to a conclusion also around the middle of August.

Wonder how many points we will have dropped by then.

 

[GDeep™]

Don't be one of those guys

It's a forum for people to discuss things

You can discuss things without bumping a transfer thread when there is no new update.

 

[al-Ustaadh]

You can discuss things without bumping a transfer thread when there is no new update.

Confused.