Riyad Mahrez

[Pizy 18,858]

1 hour ago, Jason said:

On that logic, we should just buy everyone from Leicester because they'll perform better in a better team! The thing about Leicester is, one season of greatness doesn't suddenly make them a big side or even a top 7 side in the Premier League. Last season was a total freak and this season, they are pretty much performing at the level where we expect them to be all this time - mid-table mediocrity. Their squad is one filled with average players.

The logic is, he's young, very quick, extremely skillful, probably very affordable in relative terms, and has shown that he can cut it in this league. All of the other Leicester players are old and nearly past it. I think Mahrez can take another step up. He hasn't peaked yet and on the way down like the others.

Again, I'll reiterate that he's not my first choice or even the best choice. Just an option to consider. I'll put it this way, if we signed him would I be upset or very underwhelmed? No. Would I be over the moon and certain he'll take us to another level? No, but I'd be more than okay with him here.

[Jase 43,479]

3 minutes ago, Pizy said:

The logic is, he's young, very quick, extremely skillful, probably very affordable in relative terms, and has shown that he can cut it in this league. All of the other Leicester players are old and nearly past it. I think Mahrez can take another step up. He hasn't peaked yet and on the way down like the others.

He might have shown he can cut it in the Premier League but it's different from being able to cut it at the highest level. And granted some players peak later, Mahrez is already 26 years old. You would think if he's going to peak soon, he would performed consistently every week already.

[mashimaru161 77]

Mahrez is an one season wonder. He's only suit for mid tabled team

[11Drogba 2,000]

I think Conte can help him perform like he did in the previous season. I also hope that we sign a better player but I won't be sorry if we get him for a reasonable price.

[the wes 7,212]

Riyad Mahrez has sparked a major transfer battle this summer after he announcing he wants to quit Leicester City.

http://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-chelsea-tottenham-riyad-mahrez-13113308

If Mahrez can recreate the form he had when Leicester City won the the league he could make a good signing 

[the wes 7,212]

Riyad Mahrez has released a statement confirming it is "time for me to move on" from Leicester City. (Source: Sky Sports)

[Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067]

 

[akgw13 867]

for the right price id take him. but if they want 35m plus and he is expecting to start every week we don't need that headache.

If we can steal him for a reasonable fee and have him buy into being a good player on a successful team im interested.

[Pizy 18,858]

Think he'd be a great signing for any of the top teams. If not here, I hope it's not Liverpool or Spuds. Can see him being an annoyingly great signing for either of them. 

[Jase 43,479]

2 hours ago, the wes said:

If Mahrez can recreate the form he had when Leicester City won the the league he could make a good signing 

I don't know why people are so keen on Mahrez. We need players who we know or can expect to do a proper job for us, not those who have question marks on.

And here's a thought that I don't think has been mentioned much - was Mahrez able to perform well last season because of Leicester's counter attacking style? Had tons of spaces to score and create chances. Leicester tried to change their approach this season and it didn't work out well for them or Mahrez.

[Pizy 18,858]

36 minutes ago, Jason said:

I don't know why people are so keen on Mahrez. We need players who we know or can expect to do a proper job for us, not those who have question marks on.

And here's a thought that I don't think has been mentioned much - was Mahrez able to perform well last season because of Leicester's counter attacking style? Had tons of spaces to score and create chances. Leicester tried to change their approach this season and it didn't work out well for them or Mahrez.

I could see him being a Liverpool signing and returning to the heights he saw previously. He'd be a Mané or Lallana type signing where he isn't coveted by the biggest sides and won't go for mega money but turns out to be very effective.

[Jase 43,479]

1 minute ago, Pizy said:

I could see him being a Liverpool signing and returning to the heights he saw previously. He'd be a Mané or Lallana type signing where he isn't coveted by the biggest sides and won't go for mega money but turns out to be very effective.

If he turns out to be good for Liverpool, then that would probably be because they play a style that plays to his strengths.

He may sign for Liverpool but he's not going to turn them into a top quality side and really make your fear them, is he?

[Pizy 18,858]

23 minutes ago, Jason said:

If he turns out to be good for Liverpool, then that would probably be because they play a style that plays to his strengths.

He may sign for Liverpool but he's not going to turn them into a top quality side and really make your fear them, is he?

Not really, no. If he ends up at Spurs it would make them scarier, though. He, Eriksen, and Kane in attack could be extremely tricky to play against.

[Jase 43,479]

1 minute ago, Pizy said:

Not really, no. If he ends up at Spurs it would make them scarier, though. He, Eriksen, and Kane in attack could be extremely tricky to play against.

In some ways right now, we do fear Spurs already. I don't think the signing of Mahrez is going to add anymore to that. Different case say if they sign someone like James Rodriguez.

[King11Didier 916]

I won't mind having him in the team for a reasonable price. The squad needs depth and Mahrez could be helpful imo.