Leicester reported to have agreed a fee with United for Danny Drinkwater

Stobzilla · 19th January 2012, 12:55

Leicester City have agreed a fee with Manchester United to sign central midfielder Danny Drinkwater, BBC Radio Leicester understands.

Drinkwater, who has been on loan at Barnsley since the start of the season, is set to hold talks on Thursday.

The 21-year-old impressed Foxes boss Nigel Pearson by creating both goals as the Tykes beat City 2-1 on Saturday.

And with fears midfielder Andy King may out for several months with an Achilles injury, Pearson was keen to strengthen.

The Leicester manager has so far been frustrated in his attempts to bring in new faces to bolster his side's faltering promotion challenge.

The Foxes are 15th in the Championship table, seven points adrift of the play-off places.

But although the club have funds available, bids for Doncaster Rovers striker Billy Sharp and Hull's Cameron Stuart have failed.

Barnsley manager Keith Hill told BBC Radio Sheffield: "He's more than likely going to sign for Leicester.

"We live in this football food chain that we can't compete with Leicester and they've nicked a player we've been developing.

"I wish him all the best in the future because he deserves the opportunity and it will be a great financial package at Leicester.

"I believe one day he will be a Premier League player. It's football, it's a shame, but we move on."

BBC Sport - Leicester chase Manchester United's Danny Drinkwater

Ish84045 · 19th January 2012, 13:02

Wish him all of the best, if the deal is finalised. always liked the sound of his surname

gormless · 19th January 2012, 13:03

He was still here? I always assumed he left years ago

BAMSOLA · 19th January 2012, 13:04

I hope if this goes through it gives us the chance for a more immediete addition to our CM.

Brophs · 19th January 2012, 13:51

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Originally Posted by BAMSOLA

I hope if this goes through it gives us the chance for a more immediete addition to our CM.

That million quid or so might just be enough to pay for the trip to go have Wesley Sneijder tell us to fuck off.

Scrumpet · 19th January 2012, 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAMSOLA

I hope if this goes through it gives us the chance for a more immediete addition to our CM.

I'm looking for the white text but I'm not finding any.

arjwiz · 19th January 2012, 13:53

Each sentence is a new paragraph? The writer might just as well have used bullet points.

relx · 19th January 2012, 13:59

There goes the most fluid player we have at the moment

Sean_RedDevil · 19th January 2012, 19:06

Good luck to him.

He'll have a good career because he comes from Manchester United, hopefully he plays one day in the Premier League.

lysglimt · 19th January 2012, 19:18

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Originally Posted by Sean_RedDevil

Good luck to him.

He'll have a good career because he comes from Manchester United, hopefully he plays one day in the Premier League.

Played over 60 matches on-loan - right thing to do both for club and player

19th January 2012, 12:55	#1 (permalink)
Stobzilla Official Team Perv Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Ham (SM League) Posts: 7,193	Leicester reported to have agreed a fee with United for Danny Drinkwater Leicester City have agreed a fee with Manchester United to sign central midfielder Danny Drinkwater, BBC Radio Leicester understands. Drinkwater, who has been on loan at Barnsley since the start of the season, is set to hold talks on Thursday. The 21-year-old impressed Foxes boss Nigel Pearson by creating both goals as the Tykes beat City 2-1 on Saturday. And with fears midfielder Andy King may out for several months with an Achilles injury, Pearson was keen to strengthen. The Leicester manager has so far been frustrated in his attempts to bring in new faces to bolster his side's faltering promotion challenge. The Foxes are 15th in the Championship table, seven points adrift of the play-off places. But although the club have funds available, bids for Doncaster Rovers striker Billy Sharp and Hull's Cameron Stuart have failed. Barnsley manager Keith Hill told BBC Radio Sheffield: "He's more than likely going to sign for Leicester. "We live in this football food chain that we can't compete with Leicester and they've nicked a player we've been developing. "I wish him all the best in the future because he deserves the opportunity and it will be a great financial package at Leicester. "I believe one day he will be a Premier League player. It's football, it's a shame, but we move on." BBC Sport - Leicester chase Manchester United's Danny Drinkwater

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19th January 2012, 13:02	#2 (permalink)
Ish84045 raisa84045 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: "WhatF*ckingWhat" Posts: 2,667	Wish him all of the best, if the deal is finalised. always liked the sound of his surname

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gormless Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: comfortable and settled in my rut Posts: 3,279	He was still here? I always assumed he left years ago

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BAMSOLA Has issues! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: You're too old fat man, your tts are too big, get the f*k off my porch!! Posts: 7,495	I hope if this goes through it gives us the chance for a more immediete addition to our CM.

19th January 2012, 13:53	#7 (permalink)
arjwiz Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,294	Each sentence is a new paragraph? The writer might just as well have used bullet points.

19th January 2012, 13:59	#8 (permalink)
relx Frnkie Sys Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,154	There goes the most fluid player we have at the moment

19th January 2012, 19:06	#9 (permalink)
Sean_RedDevil Twitter bot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Birmingham + Londinium Posts: 9,977	Good luck to him. He'll have a good career because he comes from Manchester United, hopefully he plays one day in the Premier League.