Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[Clampy]

Cambiasso is a strange one if true and if it is, I wonder if it had anything to do with why Pearson left.

[PeterWithe]

He's free isn't he?

[pauliewalnuts]

Would like to see Cambiasso here, but don't really know why he'd leave Leicester for us given how well he did there and how strong a connection he seemed to form with them.

I know what you mean, but then again, if we take that fatalist approach then we're going to struggle to sign anybody.

[Toronto Villa]

Would like to see Cambiasso here, but don't really know why he'd leave Leicester for us given how well he did there and how strong a connection he seemed to form with them.

We were thinking the same thing about Cleverley and his connection with Delph and he left.

[godzvilla]

Somebody reckons Cambiasso is having a medical.

Normally I would avoid a 34 year old, but I think he'd really benefit the squad, as he is still a class act and would be a really good option to have in the squad, if only for 12 months.

This from the Leics Mercury via that bastion of truth,The Sun. Apparently, he is now officially out of Contract.......Godzvilla!

Leicester City's player of the season Esteban Cambiasso has received an offer from Aston Villa, according to the Sun.

Cambiasso's one-year contract at City officially expired yesterday, June 30, and the Argentinian midfielder is now a free agent.

The 34-year-old has been offered a new deal to remain at the King Power Stadium, but other Premier League clubs, including West Ham and now Aston Villa, have expressed an interest in capturing his signature.
Cambiasso arrived at City on free transfer from Inter Milan last August, making his debut in the 1-0 win at Stoke before scoring in a 5-3 comeback win against Manchester United

[Ryu]

Cambiasso did do well last season and obviously is a very good and experienced player but he was so niggley and horrible at VP in the league last season that I hope we don't sign him!  Reminded me of Ivan Campo when he was at Bolton.  With significantly less hair, obviously.

[passitsideways]

Would like to see Cambiasso here, but don't really know why he'd leave Leicester for us given how well he did there and how strong a connection he seemed to form with them.

I know what you mean, but then again, if we take that fatalist approach then we're going to struggle to sign anybody.

For a player at that stage of his career, though? I wouldn't expect him to be turned by money (unless it's an exorbitant amount) and Leicester, providing that they actually do want to re-sign him, offer him the same opportunity for top-level football without having to go through any of the fuss associated with moving clubs.

I think that's different to most of the other players who we could be in for: either they're taking a step down from a club higher up the table (Sinclair, Richards) or they have the monetary/stepping stone incentive (players from the continent). If we're really in for Gueye and Chery and whoever else, I do think we stand a chance of getting such players with good sell jobs.

[pauliewalnuts]

Would like to see Cambiasso here, but don't really know why he'd leave Leicester for us given how well he did there and how strong a connection he seemed to form with them.

I know what you mean, but then again, if we take that fatalist approach then we're going to struggle to sign anybody.

For a player at that stage of his career, though? I wouldn't expect him to be turned by money (unless it's an exorbitant amount) and Leicester, providing that they actually do want to re-sign him, offer him the same opportunity for top-level football without having to go through any of the fuss associated with moving clubs.

I think that's different to most of the other players who we could be in for: either they're taking a step down from a club higher up the table (Sinclair, Richards) or they have the monetary/stepping stone incentive (players from the continent). If we're really in for Gueye and Chery and whoever else, I do think we stand a chance of getting such players with good sell jobs.

Surely the logic which caused Cambiasso to join Leicester is still valid re him coming here, though?

Leicester have just sacked their manager, too.

FWIW, Cambiasso has clearly still got something to offer. When he went there, I thought it would be a case of an old pro coasting and taking a last pay day, and that he wouldn't be up for the fight, but he absolutely was, as it turned out.

[PaulWinch again]

Cambiasso would be useful on a free.

[pauliewalnuts]

Put it like this.

A seasoned, experience pro available to do a job in midfield when needed. Cambiasso or Joe "20 Superkings" Cole?

[passitsideways]

Would like to see Cambiasso here, but don't really know why he'd leave Leicester for us given how well he did there and how strong a connection he seemed to form with them.

I know what you mean, but then again, if we take that fatalist approach then we're going to struggle to sign anybody.

For a player at that stage of his career, though? I wouldn't expect him to be turned by money (unless it's an exorbitant amount) and Leicester, providing that they actually do want to re-sign him, offer him the same opportunity for top-level football without having to go through any of the fuss associated with moving clubs.

I think that's different to most of the other players who we could be in for: either they're taking a step down from a club higher up the table (Sinclair, Richards) or they have the monetary/stepping stone incentive (players from the continent). If we're really in for Gueye and Chery and whoever else, I do think we stand a chance of getting such players with good sell jobs.

Surely the logic which caused Cambiasso to join Leicester is still valid re him coming here, though?

Leicester have just sacked their manager, too.

FWIW, Cambiasso has clearly still got something to offer. When he went there, I thought it would be a case of an old pro coasting and taking a last pay day, and that he wouldn't be up for the fight, but he absolutely was, as it turned out.

It's a good point about the Pearson thing possibly complicating his return - hadn't thought of that.

For the record, I'd be pleased if he did turn up here, although it would make the midfield pretty crowded providing that Delph stays: those two + Westwood, Sanchez and Gardner for maybe two starting spots. There's also the cliched angle of "maybe the younger lads can learn from the old hand who's seen it all at the top level", but who knows if that's actually the case (in terms of producing tangible positive effects.)

[Steve67]

Sherwood once said he didn't want to sign players on their last big payday type transfer. Clearly we feel that this is different because Cambiasso is a bit classy and would battle for his place. Rather than Joke Cole? For a season, it's a yes from me.

[darren woolley]

Let's get Cambiasso on board would be a good signing.

[tomd2103]

Let's get Cambiasso on board would be a good signing.

I could see him in the holding role with Delph and a similarly athletic player either side of him.

[mr underhill]

its a no from me; one bad knock at his age and its superannuation time; we need younger legs with more to prove