CONFIRMED Hamza Choudhury joins on loan with option to buy

[Large Mendonca]

What about the next round ?

Think it’s the week after the transfer window shuts.

 

[wizadry]

He didn’t even come off the bench in a cup game, he’ll surely want game time somewhere.

 

[Jimmy Fleck]

He didn’t even come off the bench in a cup game, he’ll surely want game time somewhere.

Think he’ll come here- just a matter of when.

 

[Booker4]

Didn't come on for Leicester today even with the comfortable lead which is encouraging and pleasing he didnt play and get injured!

 

[jono_t2000]

Done deal apparently

 

[Drachblade]

I know a lot of people are saying a loan but I wonder if this 1 will be a permo? Leicester are signing a rightback who's into his final year at Palma so I'd of thought they'd clear Hamza wages off the book to push it through?

 

[Flatulent_Bob]

The most significant thing on this I keep seeing is the comment about him playing right back. If we sign him, do we then need Kenny?
I personally think he will play with Souza if they're both fit, but would we instead use him as a right back?

 

[McGrath]

Done deal apparently

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Is FosseHub reputable. I can't make my mind up whether they are saying that he's joined, or if they are saying 'if' he joins then it frees up a squad space

 

[CaptainMorgans]

Is FosseHub reputable. I can't make my mind up whether they are saying that he's joined, or if they are saying 'if' he joins then it frees up a squad space

The journalist he's quoting is credible on Leicester.
Choudhury not getting any minutes in the FA Cup suggested he's leaving and we're the only club linked to my knowledge.
A good signing, in my opinion. I think he'll be a crowd favourite if he's still the same player I remember.
A bit limited technically but great workrate and defensive hustle.

 

[McGrath]

The journalist he's quoting is credible on Leicester.
Choudhury not getting any minutes in the FA Cup suggested he's leaving and we're the only club linked to my knowledge.
A good signing, in my opinion. I think he'll be a crowd favourite if he's still the same player I remember.
A bit limited technically but great workrate and defensive hustle.

If he's got limited technical ability then he'll be like Marmite to our fans. Some will love him, some will not

 

[bladesmanluke]

Done deal apparently

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The journo actually said "it's possible Hamza joins Sheffield United this week"

 

[Roygbiv]

The most significant thing on this I keep seeing is the comment about him playing right back. If we sign him, do we then need Kenny?
I personally think he will play with Souza if they're both fit, but would we instead use him as a right back?

He only ever plays right back for Leicester in emergencies. They also play inverted full backs which is the total opposite of how we play. I'd be surprised if we are seeing him as a RB

 

[Flatulent_Bob]

He only ever plays right back for Leicester in emergencies. They also play inverted full backs which is the total opposite of how we play. I'd be surprised if we are seeing him as a RB

That would be positive. I guess having him in the middle with Souza is looking to sure up our defensive solidity given the impact in that aspect of the team from the loss of Souttar. You can't replace him like for like, so you look at how you re-organise our shape and have two more holding or shielding players in front of our defence they should be better protected.

 

[bertieblade]

Think
Bob Booker with more hair

 

[FriethBlade]

I doubt he plays with Souza unless it's away from home and we are looking for a point? If those 2 played together with 4 at the back and the keeper that's 7 players with not much forward prowess. Won't he be cover and to come off the bench when Souza needs a rest?

 

[McGrath]

Think
Bob Booker with more hair

Bob Booker got us goals from midfield. Does Choudary?

 

[CaptainMorgans]

Bob Booker got us goals from midfield. Does Choudary?

No. Doesn't go anywhere near the final third of the pitch.
Think 'Nick Montgomery' but more comfortable in possession. Able to keep it simple. Unable or unwilling to do much more than that.

His job is to break things up and give us some bite.
Very similar to Souza in output, but different style. Choudhury more aggressive.

 

[Eddiecolquhounsleg]

I know a lot of people are saying a loan but I wonder if this 1 will be a permo? Leicester are signing a rightback who's into his final year at Palma so I'd of thought they'd clear Hamza wages off the book to push it through?

Isn’t that the thing they eat in Middlesbrough?

 

[ancientblade]

think its a similar loan signing to gilchrist both can play in 2 positions fwiw i think choudray goes in to midfield with souza who can then play a bit higher up the pitch

 

[Booker4]

Think
Bob Booker with more hair

That'll do for me!

 

[Sean Thornton]

That'll do for me!

Not at right back though, legend or not!

 

[Blade56]

I doubt he plays with Souza unless it's away from home and we are looking for a point? If those 2 played together with 4 at the back and the keeper that's 7 players with not much forward prowess. Won't he be cover and to come off the bench when Souza needs a rest?

Has anyone factored in there may be suitors coming in this month for Souza?

 

[Booker4]

Not at right back though, legend or not!

No but as a centre mid sounds good. Guessing that JJK will be the right back signing.

 

[McGrath]

Has anyone factored in there may be suitors coming in this month for Souza?

Nope, but if he's been injured and not fully fit, then I can't see there being any offers

 

[Jimmy Fleck]

Good signing this if it happens, in his prime years as well

 

[Sean Thornton]

No but as a centre mid sounds good. Guessing that JJK will be the right back signing.

I meant Ooh Aah

 

[Berkshire Blade]

Here's what the actual source says. Daily mail midlands reporter.

 

[Fox1884]

He only plays right back for us in an emergency

Loves to get stuck in, never stops running and will put his body on the line (watch our game against West Brom last season where he had I think 3 goal line clearances)

Not the most technical but as long as you aren’t asking him to make line breaking passes or pin point through balls he will be absolutely fine in that aspect

Should be a 6 or 7 out of 10 every week with the odd standout performance, never really has an absolute shocker

 

[HOT CURRIE 10]

Last time Leicester were at BDTBL he played in midfield and was a standout,we commented how good he looked,aggressive,passed well,and made our midfield/defence look like 11 year olds.

 

[Flatulent_Bob]

I doubt he plays with Souza unless it's away from home and we are looking for a point? If those 2 played together with 4 at the back and the keeper that's 7 players with not much forward prowess. Won't he be cover and to come off the bench when Souza needs a rest?

If so, he really need to be a signing rather than loan because it’s a waste of that squad spot.
I disagree as I think we’ll go for Møre solidity and maybe allow more attaching from full back. That also would fit with us looking at Kenny on the right.