01 Jan 2025 18:35:36
Hi Ed’s seeing us linked to a young French midfield playmaker from Lyon
Maxence Caqueret . Any views or thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Sorry it’s started already.
{Ed001's Note - I have not seen him play, so can't give any thoughts on the player, but you have scouted Lyon a few times this season, so it would make sense. He is a fairly versatile player, he can play an attacking midfield role or a defensive one, so it would be a chance to replace the ageing midfielders you have.}
01 Jan 2025 19:13:20
Thanks Ed, to the video reels I go .
01 Jan 2025 19:16:45
Having scouted them a few times probably explains the various stories on players from Lyon, plus that they need to sell from reports
Seen reports on this midfielder Caqueret plus…
Ernest Nuamah Who we allegedly looked at in the summer, pacey wide player
Georges Mikautadze Who looks like he could be another tricky Ndiaye type player from the bits I’ve seen, can play with both feet and good pace
Rayan Cherki But that seems a pipe dream as much bigger clubs are interested but he is a an exceptional player what an upgrade he would be as our number 10 over Doucs
Add to that Mangala on loan and signing O’Brien from them in the summer and that could be half the starting line up being Lyon players according to rumours ?
Couple of Turkish league players as well one getting a lot of articles is Yunus Akgun
But is there any truth…. ?.
01 Jan 2025 19:21:49
Whilst Dyche is about, he’d probably be used for defensive midfield duties along with the other 9 outfield players….
01 Jan 2025 19:25:17
So having viewed the reels he would appear to be similar to Gana in his tackling and winning the ball, but can also pass accurately and score and take free kicks and is only 24. Fingers crossed it’s a brave new world.
01 Jan 2025 19:32:27
Yep looks decent.
01 Jan 2025 20:02:00
Seeing that he breaks up the play and has the forward thinking he’s just what is needed!