17 Jul 2015 13:10:12
A brief link, along with a few other clubs, to Islam Slimani of FC Sporting Lisbon. Think that he would be a strong signing, especially if the wolf went the other way.


1.) 17 Jul 2015
17 Jul 2015 15:27:35
This player isn't necessarily going to make it in the Prem but he might still be a good signing.

The Portuguese league is dominated by three clubs; Porto, Sporting and Benfica. If he was scoring at this level for one of the lesser teams in the league then it would be a clearer indicator of his capabilities.

Goal scoring rates don't tend transfer between leagues either. In most cases lesser leagues to the prem tend to create flattering goal to game ratios so when players move to the prem expect a lower hit rate.

This player does have an OK hit rate at National level of 15 in 37 though, so whilst our very own Kyle Lafferty's hit rate differential at club and national is wide, Slimani's hit rate is consistent on a club vs country basis which makes him worth a look.

Also rumoured to be linked to Tottenham (back in January), Leicester (last year) and Fenerbache (this summer) with prices quoted as high as £15m but expected to be £10-11m.

With Van Persie's recent signing by Fenerbache may rule them out of the contest.


2.) 17 Jul 2015
17 Jul 2015 16:37:53
That's not to wide of the mark!According to transfermarkt.co.UK he is valued at £9.1M.part exchange would be perfect with van Wolfswinkel.


3.) 18 Jul 2015
18 Jul 2015 10:01:55
correct, get rid of the wolf!!! he wasn't bothered with us when we wnet down, now Lisbon won't pay him what he wants as he's not good enough and low and behold now we are up again he wants to play!!!!! he's a disgrace in my opinion and exactly the sort of player we don't want, get rid, ill pay for his flight myself