CONFIRMED Anis Slimane

[LondonBlade89]

Brøndby fans think his potential is amazing, but he's been inconsistent and struggled to make the most of his ability. They seem to think changing formations and roles have been a problem and he had little impact last season. They seem happy with the rumoured price of £3-4m.

Any sense from them (or elsewhere) what kind of midfielder he is and how he’d slot into our team? Obviously recognising our midfield set-up is a bit less rigid than under Wilder.

 

[Bladeinleeds]

Brøndby fans think his potential is amazing, but he's been inconsistent and struggled to make the most of his ability. They seem to think changing formations and roles have been a problem and he had little impact last season. They seem happy with the rumoured price of £3-4m.

Interesting - what position do they not rate him in / where did he excel?

 

[LondonBlade89]

O'Brien would even fit nicely.

Just gotta wait to see if Forest are willing to not hijack a players career.

El Accounto suggested this guy is the M/F signing of the four, and none of the other three were midfielders. Have to wonder if that either gets solved with a loan or someone who we’ll have to wait on like O’Brien. If it’s the latter we’d have to be prepared to go into the season without him, I suspect.

 

[Bergen Blade]

Interesting - what position do they not rate him in / where did he excel?

There weren't too many views or details, but it was said Brøndby had changed formations and style quite a bit. One said he played his best football as an 8, probably Sander's position, but he's supposed to be good with his left foot too. I'll leave the rest to Roy!

 

[LondonBlade89]

 

[jono_t2000]

Apparently beat off Galatasaray and Lorient for his signing.

Only 2 mill euros + add ons.

Pretty good deal

 

[jono_t2000]

Fine 1.7m euros to be exact lol

 

[MayorOJC]

Love this from him (sorry for the TikTok link). Don't know how he plays but the attitude will be spot on.

 

[Roygbiv]

There weren't too many views or details, but it was said Brøndby had changed formations and style quite a bit. One said he played his best football as an 8, probably Sander's position, but he's supposed to be good with his left foot too. I'll leave the rest to Roy!

Going to be a difficult one this! I'll see what I can get together but slim pickings at first glance. Bring back Brexit Wilder!

 

[blade_ben]

Man Utd and Arsenal were interested in him pre covid apparently

 

[robbiez666]

Going to be a difficult one this! I'll see what I can get together but slim pickings at first glance. Bring back Brexit Wilder!

Is there a UW Roy who can help?

 

[Ron_Justice]

£1.7m for a first team player, in the PL, seems unreal. Was expecting that we'd be looking at players 2 or 3 times that price and even then we'd be pretty far away from Internationals with World Cup experience. Unreal.

 

[Roygbiv]

Is there a UW Roy who can help?

No, and I pay the bastards £6m a year

 

[Isaw Joeshaw]

Always a bit wary of YT reels but considering the level those clips were taken from, he certainly seems to have something that would be a welcome addition.

Yes , regardless of the fact that these clips are there to show a player’s best moments doesn’t detract from the fact that only those with a special talent could produce some of skills and passing techniques he shows on there .

Those qualities , combined with his physical presence and level of commitment all point towards him being a very valuable addition to our squad .

I’m pretty sure that he’s the type of player who’s going to love playing in front of 30,000 Blades fans and that we are going to be equally enthusiastic about his performances .

UTB .

 

[Berkshire Blade]

I am firmly on the wait and see. The fee doesn't make a player good or bad. But people buzzing because he's cheap and others not happy it's not a mega signing are both equally weird reactions!

 

[Bookers Mullet]

The sort of player we have to sign, cheap, a little unknown with potential.

Happy with this should it happen.

The only downside is I reckon it's likely Berge will be leaving though

 

[Withington Blade]

Never seen him play if I’m being honest, but the fee looks incredible for a player of that age with 20+ international caps for a decent nation who has just featured in a World Cup. If he has a half decent season, his value will be multiples of what we paid.

 

[Stretch]

The sort of player we have to sign, cheap, a little unknown with potential.

Happy with this should it happen.

The only downside is I reckon it's likely Berge will be leaving though

We'll have to see but I am not so sure regarding Berge. But I would be surprised if we are looking at one in one out, considering how much we need to strengthen, especially in midfield.

 

[Macfarlane21]

 

[Rodley]

Love this from him (sorry for the TikTok link). Don't know how he plays but the attitude will be spot on.

“By all means enjoy it, but enjoy it by workin ‘ard”

 

[Blade58]

Too cheap?

This seems more realistic

Sheffield United close to signing £4m international player

It's claimed the Blades are closing on what we hope will be the first of many summer signings

www.sheffieldunited.news

And if £4m is true, then this might add weight to the article above?

Sheffield United discover the demand Brondby are placing on their deal for Anis Ben Slimane

Sheffield United have been told that they must ‘front load’ their bid for Brondby’s Anis Ben Slimane, as the Danes attempt to reinvest the money they will receive for the midfielder in new talent.

www.thestar.co.uk

 

[Paisley Blade]

Still time for a 'gone to Villa'.

 

[SUFC Guy]

Love this from him (sorry for the TikTok link). Don't know how he plays but the attitude will be spot on.

The Danish George Baldock

 

[SUFC Guy]

Too cheap?

This seems more realistic

Sheffield United close to signing £4m international player

It's claimed the Blades are closing on what we hope will be the first of many summer signings

www.sheffieldunited.news

And if £4m is true, then this might add weight to the article above?

Sheffield United discover the demand Brondby are placing on their deal for Anis Ben Slimane

Sheffield United have been told that they must ‘front load’ their bid for Brondby’s Anis Ben Slimane, as the Danes attempt to reinvest the money they will receive for the midfielder in new talent.

www.thestar.co.uk

"As The Star revealed earlier this week, Heckingbottom and his coaching staff are preparing to ramp-up their activity in overseas markets after identifying several “niche” targets within them."


The Star knows bugger all and only releases 'news' once it's been released online. Not worth them having a football section. Truly awful.

 

[mattbianco1]

Ben, as in the Moroccan city, Benslimane ??

 

[Luke1993]

I think this fella is seen as berges replacement when he leaves at the end of the season, which is good that he will get a year of playing with/learning rather than being chucked in straight away. However this season I see him taking mcatees place and position in the squad.

Same with traore, I think he is viewed as ndiayes replacement, but also gets a year of playing.

 

[idleurchin]

Mate of a mate lives and works in Denmark. Asked him about this lad last night. Just messaged me back.

Says he’s very talented and is ready made for English football. Great attitude as well. Very committed and passionate.

 

[NateDogg]

“By all means enjoy it, but enjoy it by workin ‘ard”

Very fuckin sweary.....

 

[Blade56]

If he's 6 foot 2 and has eyes of blue...

We signing Chris Guthrie again?

Please no, I couldn’t believe we were splashing £100,000 on a striker. Expected him getting a hat trick every game. Think we lost first match he played in 0-5 at home against Arsenal

 

[Blade56]

Yeah if Slimane is going to be the template of the type of player we bring in we could end up with some half decent assets they won’t all work out but some will.

Bit like Wilders crop of £100m bunch?