ChristchurchBear
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Are we getting roofeI am indeed Sherbrook, but I don't like to brag...
Are we getting roofeI am indeed Sherbrook, but I don't like to brag...
If that's his stats in the last two years, the translated article above would make you think they were speaking about a different player who was a regular in the team he played for.
Defo the sort of player to raise the Roofe.It makes you wonder if Roofe is a permanent replacement for Kent. It then enables us to have Morelos and Defoe as our central striking options.
Contract offer? How can we have offered a contract when we’ve not had a bid accepted.From the S*n
been turned by Rangers, says ex-Leeds star Noel Whelan
- Ryan McDonald
NOEL WHELAN reckons Leeds striker Kemar Roofe's head has been turned by Rangers.
- 8 Jul 2019, 15:05
SunSport exclusively revealed that Gers will make a £5million swoop for the hitman if they sell Alfredo Morelos.
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Kemar Roofe is wanted by RangersCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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Noel Whelan expects Roofe to end up at IbroxCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Roofe, 26, was top scorer for Marcelo Bielsa's side last season but has just 12 months to run on his current contract.
And ex-Elland Road star Whelan believes the forward would find it hard to turn down the chance to work with Steven Gerrard.
The former Aberdeen ace told Football Insider: “Leeds are vulnerable to losing Kemar.
“They are not in a good position and they are there because they failed to give him a new contract last season, when they should have.
EUR OUT Candeias, Murphy and Flanagan left out of Rangers Europa League squad
“You cannot allow your top goalscorer to come to the final year of his contract. It’s not the way to go about keeping players.
"Now we could lose one of our best players because the club haven’t done their job right.
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“I’ve read Rangers want to get Kemar for £5m. He’s worth double that, around £10m. Easily.
"It appears the player’s head has been turned with a huge contract offer from Rangers.
“Can Leeds match that? Can they match the chance to win trophies, play European football and work with a legend like Steven Gerrard?”
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Have we even submitted a bid yet?Contract offer? How can we have offered a contract when we’ve not had a bid accepted.
Don’t think so and at £10m or even £5m we won’t unless Morelos is sold.Have we even submitted a bid yet?
You think we would spend £5m plus on him without selling Morelos? Would be brilliant to have both!This is sounding like either we’ve done a lot of work behind the scenes and things are very nearly complete (which would be strange as it would seem dependent on Alfie leaving that we’ve heard almost nothing concrete about); or just an agent trying to cause agitation and throwing out numbers to get attention. “Come get him now before Rangers do!! You can get him for £6mill. Leeds are desperate!!”
If it is not the latter it seems odd as you wouldn’t think we’d be down to discussing contract details till the deal was very far on. If that is the case then it sounds like it might be independent of Alfie moving on. Could he be seen as a left inside forward if Alfie does stay?
It's definitely far more interesting now than when it was first mentioned.This is sounding like either we’ve done a lot of work behind the scenes and things are very nearly complete (which would be strange as it would seem dependent on Alfie leaving that we’ve heard almost nothing concrete about); or just an agent trying to cause agitation and throwing out numbers to get attention. “Come get him now before Rangers do!! You can get him for £6mill. Leeds are desperate!!”
If it is not the latter it seems odd as you wouldn’t think we’d be down to discussing contract details till the deal was very far on. If that is the case then it sounds like it might be independent of Alfie moving on. Could he be seen as a left inside forward if Alfie does stay?
You think we would spend £5m plus on him without selling Morelos? Would be brilliant to have both!
IF there is anything in this the worry would be someone else signing him before we sold Morelos
I agree for the right player we probably would. Talk of a defender signing so I suppose what’s spent on him. The thought of that front line make me moist right enough!Personally I could see us doing it for the right player. We should have it in the bank. I’m not sure he is that player though I don’t know much about him. I would be a bit surprised though and would have thought that this made more sense if Morelos was off. However i’d be surprised if Morelos’ departure had got so far that we were discussing contracts with Roofe without us hearing anything about Alfie. All of this is a bit odd. Personally I think the agent drumming up interest is most likely though some ITK have confirmed that we are interested.
I’m not ITK at all by the way. Just musing in what is public.
I think Gerrard has always wanted a bigger goal threat from wide like Liverpool have. In Ojo it is looking like we might have a guy who operates like a winger but scored a lot. If Roofe is a converted striker who is comfortable left wing then he could be exactly the sort of player Gerrard wants. Roofe, Morelos, Ojo could be a near ideal front 3, all able to interchange to a degree, all powerful and all able to score.
On the other hand, £5mill is a lot. And if that was the plan then you’d think it would end any expectation of Kent returning.
It’s far more likely we will agree a sale of Morelos and keep it quiet whilst we procure a replacement if possible. A club knowing we’ve taken 8 figures in will be much harder to deal with.
Well, I think it reasonable to say that, at present, we haven’t agreed a sale of Morelos with anyone. If we had there is no way he’d have had his cameo tonight.
No idea who the guy is.
id take roofe too tbh lolHe's a Rangers fan. Think he does radio in Sheffield or somewhere. Probably just a tongue in cheek comment.
The roofe,the roofe,the roofe is on fireScored tonight
Saw this thread and was hoping for some transfer news RE: Roofe.
Really want the lad.
Final piece of the jigsaw hopefully.
The roofe,the roofe,the roofe is on fire
I don't want to lose Morelos but he will leave eventually so I'd gladly take a handsome transfer fee this summer and bring in Roofe.
Roofe would rip Scottish football apart, his style of play fits right in with ours, his attitude is fantastic and he can play a number of roles. Not only that but for a player with ability, link up play, close control, ability to beat a man, he's bloody good in the air.
Helander, Roofe and Kent, job done. Unless Gerrard feels he needs another position addressed?
He's in last year is there not an opportunity that a player can ask to be released from contract , especially cross border.It might be better for Leeds getting him away especially to Scotland where he couldn't hurt them for one of their rivals.Not a hope in hell of getting Roofe for £5m.
January 31st, Leeds well out of contention for promotion and he has already signed a pre contract with us we MIGHT get him for £5m but now. No chance.
The roofe,the roofe,the roofe is on fire
Went to school with Derek defo a rangers fan. Used to do alot of reporting for Hamilton (home town)He's a Rangers fan. Think he does radio in Sheffield or somewhere. Probably just a tongue in cheek comment.
I’m Free Mr. Gerrard !
Christ it was in The Sun article. Few too many last night .
Is there a possibility that we’ll try and get Roofe in now even with Alfie here? We need a third striker and haven’t spend much by way of transfer fees so far so spending close to £9m on 2 players would be a real statement of intent. The early transfer chat was that we’d spend “big” on lesser numbers!!
Is there a possibility that we’ll try and get Roofe in now even with Alfie here? We need a third striker and haven’t spend much by way of transfer fees so far so spending close to £9m on 2 players would be a real statement of intent. The early transfer chat was that we’d spend “big” on lesser numbers!!
Is there a possibility that we’ll try and get Roofe in now even with Alfie here? We need a third striker and haven’t spend much by way of transfer fees so far so spending close to £9m on 2 players would be a real statement of intent. The early transfer chat was that we’d spend “big” on lesser numbers!!
We aren’t spending 5m on a striker not to start, be realistic.
Be realistic? Who says he won’t start? If our net spend on players this summer is circa £12m how is that not realistic?
I doubt it'. I think that's the reason Gerard was so vocal about anyone wanting Morelos needs to come in early with a lot of cash. The fact that Roofe is playing pre-season friendlies also sugests that there is nothing in the pipeline.Is there a possibility that we’ll try and get Roofe in now even with Alfie here? We need a third striker and haven’t spend much by way of transfer fees so far so spending close to £9m on 2 players would be a real statement of intent. The early transfer chat was that we’d spend “big” on lesser numbers!!
The roofe,the roofe,the roofe is on fire