Oussama Assaidi [Sold to Al-Ahli's Barmy Army]

[Lecter]

If Tello deal is off though, it makes sense.

I think it is which is why I think it caught people by surprise

I think we moved quickly for this lad once we knew Tello wasnt happening

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We going to change our name soon..?

[RichC]

I reckon hes a player Rodgers has been looking at whilst at Swansea

I'm not dissing him in the slightest but the fact that he is completely off radar, not exceptionally young and is cheap and cheerful makes me think hes a player hes scouted at Swansea

I reckon hes not a first choice as we have probably missed out on that player (Tello?) and we've moved quickly to get this guy on the back of reports hes compiled at his previous club

I would think you're probably right here and most likely we've missed out on Tello but I have no problem with these types of signings and it appears he's been bought for a purpose rather than to fill out the squad much like Borini and Allen.

[Pablo]

Thought exactly the same thing. Have we even got a scouting team in place? Defo reckon Rodgers looked at him for Swansea.

That was my first thought too, although some are suggesting this was a player Jen Chang had recommended. I hope not!

[Lecter]

Thought exactly the same thing. Have we even got a scouting team in place? Defo reckon Rodgers looked at him for Swansea.

The scouting team is still on gardening leave until after the transfer window shuts

That doesnt stop them recommending players but I think it seems more logical to suggest hes a Rodgers / Swansea target

I've no problems with that hes not cost us much

[JohnDoe]

it appears he's been bought for a purpose rather than to fill out the squad much like Borini and Allen.

IMO, he's bought primarily to fill out the squad. We needed depth at the forward positions after losing Kuyt, Maxi and Bellamy.

[Lecter]

That was my first thought too, although some are suggesting this was a player Jen Chang had recommended. I hope not!

[kris90210]

The scouting team is still on gardening leave until after the transfer window shuts

That doesnt stop them recommending players but I think it seems more logical to suggest hes a Rodgers / Swansea target

I've no problems with that hes not cost us much

I thought there was a rumour that they'd decided to stay at city after all? Was that false then?

Our scouting department does seem pretty woeful.

[Lecter]

I thought there was a rumour that they'd decided to stay at city after all? Was that false then?

Our scouting department does seem pretty woeful.

No idea, first I've heard of that rumour

[Lecter]

Ah

I've just checked the head of scouting we poached off City is on gardening leave

The other scouts we tried to get from City have stayed there

[Corndog]

He resembles lot to Sinclair the player Rodgers is very familiar with and imo that is where the attraction probably comes from.

i thought exactly the same thing. the other player he reminds me of is Yossi Benayoun, not the fastest off the ball but because of their close control very fast with the ball with a great ability to skin players. will be perfect as an impact sub, looks a bit skinny but then so did Yossi and he was a great player for us.

[The Birdman]

I thought there was a rumour that they'd decided to stay at city after all? Was that false then?

Our scouting department does seem pretty woeful.

No idea, first I've heard of that rumour

I'm 99% sure both rumours are true but for different scouts.
I can't remember the names but we deffo have 2 scouts coming from Man C, they are on gardening leave like Lec says - they/we wanted to bring 2 others with them but these 2 are the ones who have been talked into staying at Man C as they have been offered higher/better roles to stay.

I think

[The Birdman]

Young Bobby Pires for me, even down to the scruffy rolled down socks.
If he turns out to be 25% as good as Pires for £3m we'll be laughing.

[Konstro]

Vorm, the keeper Swansea bought from Holland is very good and not too many people knew about him until he started to play for Swansea.

It definitely looks like Rodgers knows that league very well. Let`s hope Assaidi will be as good as the Swansea goalie.

[Fosterbloke]

He looks like this season's Riera! Good close control and passing. I think he could be a cult here this one!

Will he be in the team tomorrow?