http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1285051/Fulham-close-8m-Standard-Liege-striker-Dieumerci-Mbokani.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1285051/Fulham-close-8m-Standard-Liege-striker-Dieumerci-Mbokani.html)
Here is one rumour that I'm getting excited about. This chap looks like one heck of a decent striker. He's young, he's strong and he seems very hungry to prove a point in England.
2007-2010 - Standard Liege - Apps 79 - Goals 34
It seems that were were linked with him last year too:
http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/fulham-plan-5m-bid-for-dieumerci-mbokani/2145/ (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/fulham-plan-5m-bid-for-dieumerci-mbokani/2145/)
Now, I love the way that Bobby Z has played this year. He's been quite a revelation. But when he gets injured, like he was for the last few games of the season, we were really found lacking up front. Obviously Demps and Gera are fantastic players, but we need to get a proven goalscorer as backup, or even a partner for Bobby.
What are your thoughts on this young and exciting looking player?
I hope we sign him up! I think it would be a great move and further shows that Roy is coming back. :54:
Thank God Mbokani - yeah right!
http://www.voetbalkrant.com/...fulham-is-de-ideale-oplossing (http://www.voetbalkrant.com/...fulham-is-de-ideale-oplossing)
Bottom Line: Mbokani confirms an 8m-offer has been made by Fulham. He says that he would love to join the club.
"Fulham is the ideal solution"
Thanks for that Mr Fulham. Exciting stuff!
How quick is the lad? He looks quicker than anyone we have currently got?
More from that Dutch looking article:
Mbokani: "Fulham is the perfect solution"
Dieumerci Mbokani state interest in Fulham. The losing
Sat Europa League finalist earlier this week around the table with
Standard, we would not confirm that the Liege club. The striker himself sees
Fulham are already on an adventure.
06.09.2010 5:09 | 7 comments | read 1825x
"Tuesday I'm back in Belgium," says Mbokani from Congo. "Fulham?
I know that they are interested and it seems to me an excellent
solution. Hatching in the Premier League and participate in the Europe
League: more need for me to be. "
"That I do not know about the steps of Standard? Luciano (D'Onofrio,
red) had promised to cooperate in a transfer, ensures the
HLN attacker. "It would be great if I could blame him that he
his promises. On the contrary. If everything falls into the fold soon, will
I thank him. "
Meanwhile, also became known that AS Roma last week a bid
released in the Standard. The Romans would count down to eight million
Mbokani, but that bid was labeled as insufficient by the Liege
club.
(translated by Google... from http://www.voetbalkrant.com/nl/nieuws/lees/2010-06-09/mbokani-fulham-is-de-ideale-oplossing (http://www.voetbalkrant.com/nl/nieuws/lees/2010-06-09/mbokani-fulham-is-de-ideale-oplossing))
Quote from: White Noise on June 09, 2010, 10:55:27 AM
Thanks for that Mr Fulham. Exciting stuff!
How quick is the lad? He looks quicker than anyone we have currently got?
Mbokani is definitely one of the hottest striking prospects in Europe. Quick, has the "killer instinct", and a fantastic technique.
I think AJ is a bit faster, but I think that our striking force could be quite threatening next season - AJ, Mbokani and Zamora.
Yehaw! :dft003:
Here's his career's performance data:
http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/dieumerci-mbokani/leistungsdaten/spieler_44624.html (http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/dieumerci-mbokani/leistungsdaten/spieler_44624.html)
Good stuff Mr Fulham, thanks.
I like the sound of him 'Hatching' in The Premier League but don't nobody tell him we are out of the Europa!!! :001:
Looks good, but until he signs I will not get too excited.
Only 10 goals in all competitions though last year.... for £8m some will be expecting more.
Some will know that I am good friends with a guy in Brussels who came to see his first Fulham game (Atletico Madrid - what a baptism of fire!) and is now a confirmed FFC fan. I thought I'd get a scouting report from him...
"Fairly good striker, a bit selfish but he is too full of himself. If he doesn't feel appreciated or if he doesn't feel like playing, he will underperform. If he wants to show his skill, he is an absolute magnificent player... unfortunately, in the last season he didn't really feel like it and he was plain weak.
"If you would ask me: NO. Fulham needs a team player who is performing constantly, not a selfish bastard who ruins the atmosphere."
Ah! Are we sure?
Quote from: Airfix on June 09, 2010, 11:48:07 AM
Some will know that I am good friends with a guy in Brussels who came to see his first Fulham game (Atletico Madrid - what a baptism of fire!) and is now a confirmed FFC fan. I thought I'd get a scouting report from him...
"Fairly good striker, a bit selfish but he is too full of himself. If he doesn't feel appreciated or if he doesn't feel like playing, he will underperform. If he wants to show his skill, he is an absolute magnificent player... unfortunately, in the last season he didn't really feel like it and he was plain weak.
"If you would ask me: NO. Fulham needs a team player who is performing constantly, not a selfish bastard who ruins the atmosphere."
Ah! Are we sure?
If there's anyone who can change that, it's Roy. Roy won't stand for any nonsense like that, particularly if he's bought him for around £8 million. There may be some great managers out there, but if there's one man I'd like this bloke to be managed by it's Mr. Hodgson. At Fulham there are no egos, and when this bloke realises that, and let's bare in mind he is still only 24, he will see that that sort of stuff isn't tolerated at Fulham and is particularly loathed by Hodgson. I don't see that being a problem, and can really see Roy getting the very best out of him.
Sounds a bit like a poor mans Kamara.
Quote from: Lighthouse on June 09, 2010, 12:00:27 PM
Sounds a bit like a poor mans Kamara.
Kamara is a poor man's Kamara - we don't need another one! :dft005:
I think Brede summed it up perfectly - Roy won't stand for poor attitude, 'egos' such as Bullard and Kamara have already been shipped out, and I would expect anyone who steps out of line too follow.
Anyway, If true, it's nice to see the club showing some ambition, Mbokani is undoubtedly a player of fantastic potential, and working under Roy can only improve him as a player.
Also, with the job Roy's done with us over the past few seasons, he certainly deserves some cash to spend in order to work with these 'high-calibre' players.
I am the Belgian whom Airfix mentions. I would say that 8 million euros is too much for a player like Mbokani. If you look at his stats, you'll see that he performed extremely well when he went from Anderlecht to Standard: the reason for that is that he was so frustrated he wasn't always in A-team of Anderlecht, he broke his contract and moved to Liège where he was allowed to play in the A-team: he scored a lot because basically he was a frustrated, angry young man (and Standard was playing superbly itself, winning its first Championship in 25 years).
His performance this year was just plain weak: in Europa League games he occasionally played brilliant, but in the Belgian competition his co-attackers had to use a broom half of the time (to get him moving). If I had 8 million euros to spend, I would surely look elsewhere.
Quote from: sipwell on June 09, 2010, 12:26:59 PM
I am the Belgian whom Airfix mentions. I would say that 8 million euros is too much for a player like Mbokani. If you look at his stats, you'll see that he performed extremely well when he went from Anderlecht to Standard: the reason for that is that he was so frustrated he wasn't always in A-team of Anderlecht, he broke his contract and moved to Liège where he was allowed to play in the A-team: he scored a lot because basically he was a frustrated, angry young man (and Standard was playing superbly itself, winning its first Championship in 25 years).
His performance this year was just plain weak: in Europa League games he occasionally played brilliant, but in the Belgian competition his co-attackers had to use a broom half of the time (to get him moving). If I had 8 million euros to spend, I would surely look elsewhere.
welcome sipwell
I hope he's not another Collins John
Quote from: sipwell on June 09, 2010, 12:26:59 PM
I am the Belgian whom Airfix mentions. I would say that 8 million euros is too much for a player like Mbokani. If you look at his stats, you'll see that he performed extremely well when he went from Anderlecht to Standard: the reason for that is that he was so frustrated he wasn't always in A-team of Anderlecht, he broke his contract and moved to Liège where he was allowed to play in the A-team: he scored a lot because basically he was a frustrated, angry young man (and Standard was playing superbly itself, winning its first Championship in 25 years).
His performance this year was just plain weak: in Europa League games he occasionally played brilliant, but in the Belgian competition his co-attackers had to use a broom half of the time (to get him moving). If I had 8 million euros to spend, I would surely look elsewhere.
Welcome to the board!
As for Mbokani, If he moved to get first team football I cant really blame him. I dont think he can be like Collins John because he seems ambitious.
I will wait and see what develops with interest
Cheers for the analysis Sipwell. It sounds like he could be another doozy, but I'd love to see what Uncle Roy can do with him.
Good meeting you on the Hamburg trip by the way mate. I hope you had a good time!
Tom
If I had 8 million euros to spend, I would most certainly buy El Hamdaoui. He scores 20 to 25 goals every season and AZ Alkmaar is financially in rough waters (since the president's bank went bankrupt).
http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/mounir-el-hamdaoui/leistungsdaten/spieler_21490.html (http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/mounir-el-hamdaoui/leistungsdaten/spieler_21490.html)
Quote from: The Equalizer on June 09, 2010, 12:34:23 PM
Cheers for the analysis Sipwell. It sounds like he could be another doozy, but I'd love to see what Uncle Roy can do with him.
Good meeting you on the Hamburg trip by the way mate. I hope you had a good time!
Tom
I most certainly did. With all the stories I created a Fulham fan club in Belgium. Everybody is lining up to come to Craven Cottage ;-)
errrr, why have we started a new post on this subject when i posted the link last night?????????...crazy
Quote from: wadey on June 09, 2010, 12:42:47 PM
errrr, why have we started a new post on this subject when i posted the link last night?????????...crazy
Its your cryptic thread titles wadey. 'Just in' sounds like you are letting us know that you are back from walking the dog. Either that or an update on your sex life!?! :027:
For completeness here is said thread -
http://www.friendsoffulham.com/forum/index.php?topic=3957.0 (http://www.friendsoffulham.com/forum/index.php?topic=3957.0)
Quote from: wadey on June 09, 2010, 12:42:47 PM
errrr, why have we started a new post on this subject when i posted the link last night?????????...crazy
I didn't have my glasses on when I posted this... plus I was ignoring you. :dft012:
Quote from: White Noise on June 09, 2010, 12:50:11 PM
Quote from: wadey on June 09, 2010, 12:42:47 PM
errrr, why have we started a new post on this subject when i posted the link last night?????????...crazy
Its your cryptic thread titles wadey. 'Just in' sounds like you are letting us know that you are back from walking the dog. Either that or an update on your sex life!?! :027:
For completeness here is said thread -
http://www.friendsoffulham.com/forum/index.php?topic=3957.0 (http://www.friendsoffulham.com/forum/index.php?topic=3957.0)
......................WN...please dont mix me up with fat fred.....and EQ...top answer :doh:
Wadey....ignored..... never :dft011:
I'm trying to work out how to pronounce the guys name, don't think there be many chants ringing round the hammy end if we do sign him.
Quote from: chez on June 09, 2010, 01:25:57 PM
Wadey....ignored..... never :dft011:
I'm trying to work out how to pronounce the guys name, don't think there be many chants ringing round the hammy end if we do sign him.
Possibly something to the tune of Mmmbop by Hanson
or for his first name something to the tune of Mercy by Duffy. Just some early thoughts
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11681_6198655,00.html (http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11681_6198655,00.html)
WOOHOOOOO
LOOKS LIKE THIS ONE'S HAPPENING
long way to go lads. Would be a strange signing though. Mbokani, AJ and Zamora? you can't fit 3 into 2, not to mention gera. roy likes bobby and AJ so where does mbokani come in? Is he expecting one to go? not to mention mbokani looks like a massive flair player. hmmm, I'd like to see him here anyway, and it's nice to spend the money too.
Quote from: Lork on June 09, 2010, 04:47:55 PM
long way to go lads. Would be a strange signing though. Mbokani, AJ and Zamora? you can't fit 3 into 2, not to mention gera. roy likes bobby and AJ so where does mbokani come in? Is he expecting one to go? not to mention mbokani looks like a massive flair player. hmmm, I'd like to see him here anyway, and it's nice to spend the money too.
It just gives Fulham lots of options up front. I have a feeling that AJ might have fallen down the pecking order, or Mbokani will be an impact sub.
The idea that he is a flair player and therefore it is odd that Roy would sign him is a red herring: Gera, Dempsey, Duff, Murphy and Davies all have flair and they have made the team what it is.
The real person who is likely to suffer is Gera. I dont know where Roy will play him IF this move comes off because he is not centre mid material and seems to get lost on the wings. Who knows.
Quote from: Lork on June 09, 2010, 04:47:55 PM
long way to go lads. Would be a strange signing though. Mbokani, AJ and Zamora? you can't fit 3 into 2, not to mention gera. roy likes bobby and AJ so where does mbokani come in? Is he expecting one to go? not to mention mbokani looks like a massive flair player. hmmm, I'd like to see him here anyway, and it's nice to spend the money too.
I was wondering that. To be honest, excluding Gera our striking force would be Zamora, Mbokani and Johnson. I presume his arrival means the departure of Kamara and possibly Eddie Johnson. I think this will mean that Gera may be played more centrally, maybe as a back up for Murphy or as a winger, but I can see Gera being a sub player, a sort of Nevland character, because in reality he's not going to get in ahead of Duff, Davies, Zamora or a £10 million and £8 million strike pair. Also, I reckon AJ will be spending a good bit of time on the bench as he gets his sharpness and fitness back. I reckon we'll start the season with Bobby and Mbokani up front with AJ coming on. That said, maybe Roy's had a brain wave and has decided he's had enough of defending and is going to employ an attacking 4-3-3 formation, with a midfield of Etuhu, Duff and Dempsey and a strike force of Zamora, Johnson and Mbokani. Bloody hell I'm getting too carried away. Even so, it will be interesting to see how he fits in. But, like you say, still a long way to go.
Quote from: Brede Butter Pudding on June 09, 2010, 04:55:11 PM
Quote from: Lork on June 09, 2010, 04:47:55 PM
long way to go lads. Would be a strange signing though. Mbokani, AJ and Zamora? you can't fit 3 into 2, not to mention gera. roy likes bobby and AJ so where does mbokani come in? Is he expecting one to go? not to mention mbokani looks like a massive flair player. hmmm, I'd like to see him here anyway, and it's nice to spend the money too.
I was wondering that. To be honest, excluding Gera our striking force would be Zamora, Mbokani and Johnson. I presume his arrival means the departure of Kamara and possibly Eddie Johnson. I think this will mean that Gera may be played more centrally, maybe as a back up for Murphy or as a winger, but I can see Gera being a sub player, a sort of Nevland character, because in reality he's not going to get in ahead of Duff, Davies, Zamora or a £10 million and £8 million strike pair. Also, I reckon AJ will be spending a good bit of time on the bench as he gets his sharpness and fitness back. I reckon we'll start the season with Bobby and Mbokani up front with AJ coming on. That said, maybe Roy's had a brain wave and has decided he's had enough of defending and is going to employ an attacking 4-3-3 formation, with a midfield of Etuhu, Duff and Dempsey and a strike force of Zamora, Johnson and Mbokani. Bloody hell I'm getting too carried away. Even so, it will be interesting to see how he fits in. But, like you say, still a long way to go.
4-3-3 would be great, Etuhu as the Destroyer/Ball Winner, Duff as the pivotal Murphyesque playmaker and Dempsey linking with the attack!
Unfortunately I cant see a change in formation, Roy is a 4-4-2 man.
Actuslly Roy is 4 5 1 man. But with another forward (not sure if this is the one) would help to change his formation. Before talk of Roy leaving I said that we will pay big money for a forward. Point is if this is true it is less likely that Roy will go.
The only slightly worrying thing is that Everton, Wet Spam and Brum are all said to be interested, and you can guarantee that the latter two would be willing to pipe in at the last minute to try and disrupt this one. Although it looks promising and he has stated that Fulham is his chosen destination, I'm going to keep my feet on the ground until this one's done and finalised.
Dieumerci Mbokani 2008 - 2009 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t68bj8B1n3c#)
wooo-woah wooo-woah!! mmmmbokani mmmbokani!!
Quote from: The Equalizer on June 09, 2010, 09:35:42 AM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1285051/Fulham-close-8m-Standard-Liege-striker-Dieumerci-Mbokani.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1285051/Fulham-close-8m-Standard-Liege-striker-Dieumerci-Mbokani.html)
Here is one rumour that I'm getting excited about. This chap looks like one heck of a decent striker. He's young, he's strong and he seems very hungry to prove a point in England.
2007-2010 - Standard Liege - Apps 79 - Goals 34
It seems that were were linked with him last year too:
http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/fulham-plan-5m-bid-for-dieumerci-mbokani/2145/ (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/fulham-plan-5m-bid-for-dieumerci-mbokani/2145/)
Now, I love the way that Bobby Z has played this year. He's been quite a revelation. But when he gets injured, like he was for the last few games of the season, we were really found lacking up front. Obviously Demps and Gera are fantastic players, but we need to get a proven goalscorer as backup, or even a partner for Bobby.
What are your thoughts on this young and exciting looking player?
How about Andy Johnson...
Quote from: flirpit on June 09, 2010, 06:10:28 PM
Dieumerci Mbokani 2008 - 2009 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t68bj8B1n3c#)
wooo-woah wooo-woah!! mmmmbokani mmmbokani!!
Okaka also looked good on Youtube and turned out to be an over weight, over rated player who couldn't handle the pace of the Premiership.
Okaka was 20 years old and sitting on the bench at Roma having hardly played a game for them all season. Not only that but he hadn't represented his nation at the most senior level. Mbokani is playing in a league of a similar standard, maybe slightly worse, than the one Okaka was from, and he's of a more athletic build and has an excellent games to goals ratio. Have some faith in Roy, he wasn't willing to splash £8m on Okaka but he is with this bloke and if Roy's doing it then I'm happy
Quote from: flirpit on June 09, 2010, 06:10:28 PM
wooo-woah wooo-woah!! mmmmbokani mmmbokani!!
Again, this is the 2008-2009 season. Then he was motivated. This year he wasn't. And he played awful, selfish and didn't get along with his team mates (actually the reason why he never played for Anderlecht: he didn't get along with his team mates. He thought he was the son of God)
Quote from: sipwell on June 09, 2010, 09:05:02 PM
Quote from: flirpit on June 09, 2010, 06:10:28 PM
wooo-woah wooo-woah!! mmmmbokani mmmbokani!!
Again, this is the 2008-2009 season. Then he was motivated. This year he wasn't. And he played awful, selfish and didn't get along with his team mates (actually the reason why he never played for Anderlecht: he didn't get along with his team mates. He thought he was the son of God)
Roy Hodgson is a different man to anyone he has worked with before? At Fulham there will be no big ego, Roy will see to that.
Looks like a deal may be close. The Standard top dogs were in town on Tuesday night to discuss it -
http://www.football.co.uk/everton/everton_fc_sign_joao_silva_but_may_miss_out_on_dieumerci_mbokani_rss841413.shtml
Everton FC sign Joao Silva but may miss out on Dieumerci Mbokani
10 Jun 2010 - 07:00:00
EVERTON have completed the signing of highly-rated Portugese striker Joao Silva - but could miss out on another of their summer targets.
The club have tied up a deal for the 20-year-old forward for an undisclosed fee from Portuguese side Desportivo Das Aves.
But another player David Moyes has been monitoring, Standard Liege striker Dieumerci Mbokani is in talks over a move to Fulham.
Blues officials flew to Portugal this week to conclude the Silva deal, and the talented youngster has penned a three-year contract.
The 6'2" forward scored 14 goals in 32 appearances for Aves last term, which was his first season since graduating to the professional ranks, and became the second top scorer in the Liga Vitalis, Portugal's second tier.
He will now move to Merseyside before linking up with the Everton squad for next month's pre-season tour of Australia.
However, Congo international striker Mbokani has stated his interest in moving to West London. Standard director Pierre Francois and CEO Luciano D'Onofrio were in the capital on Tuesday to discuss an £8m deal with Fulham owner Mohammed Al Fayed, as West Ham and Blackburn were also rumoured to be interested.
Quote from: Brede Butter Pudding on June 09, 2010, 09:10:31 PM
Roy Hodgson is a different man to anyone he has worked with before? At Fulham there will be no big ego, Roy will see to that.
He already worked with Michel Preudhomme (somewhat a similar profile to RH) and that was his most succesful period. However, as far as I know, Mbokani doesn't speak a word of English, being raised in Congo and going from one French speaking club to another: there hasn't been a need for him to learn English. You would be surprised how many young French speakers don't understand a word of English! So Roy may kick his ego-problems out, but he'll have to do it in french ;-)
Quote from: sipwell on June 10, 2010, 11:11:52 AM
So Roy may kick his ego-problems out, but he'll have to do it in french ;-)
We
are talking about a man who knows the Norwegian for "flat back four" here...
http://voetbalkrant.com/nl/nieuws/lees/2010-06-10/mbokani-spreekt-met-as-roma
Mbokani speaks with AS Roma is the future of Dieumerci Mbokani in Serie A?
After Fulham and Everton is now AS Roma ture strongly for the Congolese striker Standard.
10.06.2010 12:08 | 3 comments
The agent of Mbokani was spotted in the Italian capital and spoke with a delegation of AS Roma, reports The Age.
The Roman club has eight million euros at auction Mbokani to get to Italy. Standard wants more for his capture striker.
AS Roma drew earlier in the week even though the Brazilian striker Adriano and, according to the Italian newspaper Corriero dello Sport also interested in Amauri. Mbokani has a contract for four seasons in Liege.
Quote from: White Noise on June 10, 2010, 12:42:31 PM
http://voetbalkrant.com/nl/nieuws/lees/2010-06-10/mbokani-spreekt-met-as-roma
Mbokani speaks with AS Roma is the future of Dieumerci Mbokani in Serie A?
After Fulham and Everton is now AS Roma ture strongly for the Congolese striker Standard.
10.06.2010 12:08 | 3 comments
The agent of Mbokani was spotted in the Italian capital and spoke with a delegation of AS Roma, reports The Age.
The Roman club has eight million euros at auction Mbokani to get to Italy. Standard wants more for his capture striker.
AS Roma drew earlier in the week even though the Brazilian striker Adriano and, according to the Italian newspaper Corriero dello Sport also interested in Amauri. Mbokani has a contract for four seasons in Liege.
I've lost a lot of confidence in this going through now, you can bet your back pocket that Roma will offer him higher wages, European football and a higher transfer fee and he'll end up going there. Fingers crossed but I'm not very confident
Quote from: Brede Butter Pudding on June 10, 2010, 04:08:41 PM
Quote from: White Noise on June 10, 2010, 12:42:31 PM
http://voetbalkrant.com/nl/nieuws/lees/2010-06-10/mbokani-spreekt-met-as-roma
Mbokani speaks with AS Roma is the future of Dieumerci Mbokani in Serie A?
After Fulham and Everton is now AS Roma ture strongly for the Congolese striker Standard.
10.06.2010 12:08 | 3 comments
The agent of Mbokani was spotted in the Italian capital and spoke with a delegation of AS Roma, reports The Age.
The Roman club has eight million euros at auction Mbokani to get to Italy. Standard wants more for his capture striker.
AS Roma drew earlier in the week even though the Brazilian striker Adriano and, according to the Italian newspaper Corriero dello Sport also interested in Amauri. Mbokani has a contract for four seasons in Liege.
I've lost a lot of confidence in this going through now, you can bet your back pocket that Roma will offer him higher wages, European football and a higher transfer fee and he'll end up going there. Fingers crossed but I'm not very confident
Whilst Roma can outgun Fulham in just about every aspect, they have just bought Adriano. Add to this Luca Toni, Totti, Jeremy Menez and Mirko Vucinic and I cant see Mbokani getting anywhere near the starting line-up. For a man who obviously thinks a lot of himself this may be a problem. Add to this the fact that Roma pioneered the 'no striker' formation and under Ranieri like to play 1 up front then I am sceptical.
Of course he is more likely to join Roma if asked but you never know...
