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Gradel to Lille?

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  1. Leeds United Super Sub

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    The latest rumour is that Gradel wants to go to Lille so that he can have a shot at Champions League football.

    Now if he was English then I'd say it's less likely. Because there's a chance he wouldn't want to be uprooted. But he isn't. He was born in the Ivory Coast so has shown his willingness to move countries for football. So an offer to move to France and play his football there in the Champions League? I can see this one happening.
     
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  2. Simon21-LUFC

    Simon21-LUFC Well-Known Member

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    The Mail have claimed all sorts when it comes to Gradel. To the point of saying he was on the verge of going to West Ham before they had even put a bid in.
     
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  3. Josh-LUFC

    Josh-LUFC Well-Known Member

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    he wont leave, im pretty confident of that unless a ridiculous offer comes in for him that is
     
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  4. Monster-Leeds - I-Ate-A-Bee

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    theres no way lille fans would accept gradel as gervinho's replacement.. And why would he leave the 3rd best league in the world for france! No way will that ever happen
     
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  5. Yeah i'm Ken Barlow

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    Can't see it myself and although I think he is a top player for us i'm not sure he would be Champion's League standard!!! I guess time will tell.
     
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  6. alireed_lufc

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    I'd prefer to keep Gradel, if it all possible, but if we can't get him signed up to a new contract, we're going to lose him for free in 12 months time. So either Bates has to sit down Gradel and his team of hangers on and get a new contract signed, or I reckon we should take £3-4 million for him and invest it elsewhere... Sad I know, as I rate Gradel.
     
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  7. Spanish white

    Spanish white Active Member

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    What a load of rubbish
     
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  8. Malvin P Lawnmowerparts

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    Gradel's family live in France don't they?
     
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  9. Simon21-LUFC

    Simon21-LUFC Well-Known Member

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    Didn't Lille enquire about him in January? If so the Daily Fail have probably picked up on this and thought "he'll probably want to play Cl football". The Mail have always gone by the laws of "if a player has been linked with a move away at one point he is definitely leaving". Latest in the YEP is they don't expect West Ham to bid again.
     
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  10. Cosmic_LUFC

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    I wouldnt begrudge him wanting to play champions league football
     
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  11. FORZA LEEDS

    FORZA LEEDS Well-Known Member

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    The Mail are one of most reliable sources,they were first to report on Kasper leaving so could be some truth in it.
    From his point of view it makes sense as he speaks the language & is obviously more attractive than a move to West Ham would be.
    If we were to lose him,which I hope we don't,then I'd rather he went to Lille. It would soften the blow. Couldn't stand watching him playing for another english team,or worse still,playing AGAINST us.
     
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  12. Monster-Leeds - I-Ate-A-Bee

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    Agreed, would hate to see him lineup against us, it'd just make angry!
     
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  13. Josh-LUFC

    Josh-LUFC Well-Known Member

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    do you guys not think that 'maybe' he just had a good season and isnt as highly rated as people believe and that we should cash in on him bearing in mind we have nunez, sam and the money from selling him as a replacement.

    dont get me wrong im not saying that but i would be lying if i said it hadnt crossed my mind is all
     
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  14. Best Fans

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    He isn't as good as people say. He often makes the wrong decisions and is greedy in possession, shooting from every angle. I actually don't think he's that much better than Lloyd Sam.

    But it would be a massive risk to any promotion chances we have to sell him now.
     
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  15. Penshawdave

    Penshawdave Well-Known Member

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    The longer it goes on the higher the price we will pay.
    Gradel wants the best deal and is probably hanging on to see what comes along.
    Leeds are in the same boat.......Is it sinking ???
     
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  16. billyboy

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    its a done deal---ask pappa smurf bates
     
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  17. Spanish white

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    Lille is better than WH.....
    4m job done........
    If he has to go ...then abroad is better.....they can pay more
     
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  18. Whiteyorkist

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    You couldn't blame him if he went to Lille, Champions League football or Championship football, it's a no brainer.
     
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  19. Best Fans

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    I doubt the club will sell him unless an offer of £5million or so came in. If that did, and he was unwilling to sign a contract, then sell him.
     
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  20. Josh-LUFC

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    best fans i'd personally accept 3.5m +
     
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