SuperRangers 2 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 http://www.imscouting.com/global_news_item.aspx?id=2510 Reports in France this morning claim that Le Havre striker Amadou Alassane is being tracked by SPL champions Rangers. Alassane, 26, has been linked with Premier League side Hull City and is certain to leave Le Havre after they were relegated to Ligue 2 last season. Despite finishing bottom of the top French division Alassane impressed, scoring 10 goals in 32 games. The 6.3ft striker can also play on the left or right as an attacking midfielder as well as behind the striker. Due to Le Havre’s situation he could move to Ibrox for as little as two million euros. Alassane has spent his whole professional career at Le Havre but broke into the world of professional football quite late. He played until the age of 23 for AM Neiges in the amateur French league. IMScouting’s network of scouts in France describe Alassane as a "clever striker with great footwork, he can be very effective and was one of the revelations of Ligue 1 in 2008/2009. Although he is very tall, Alassane is very fast and technical." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 He's actually a decent player. We do need a powerful, tall striker for the CL, especially away games. Done as well as he could in a struggling Le Havre team, but he's definitely been a late developer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyboyblue 226 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Sounds like we have another Kyle Lafferty here, in the respect that he plays wide as an attacking midfielder. Or perhaps a Dado Prso (late developer). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest therabbitt Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 *awaits Muff's opinion* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourfourtwo 2,015 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 *awaits Muff's opinion* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I'd get in there before any Premiership or Ligue 1 sides decide on snapping him up. Alassane is a good player who has explosive pace, and a very good football brain. He had a terrific season last season in Ligue 1. His best position IMO, is playing on the left of a front three (was linked with Lyon at Christmas time). He's two footed, very direct, likes to cut inside and strike a ball. He sometimes tries to be a bit fancy but that's not much of a problem. Unlike Lafferty, he's good in the air, and at 6ft 3 or whatever he is, is a bit of a handful at set pieces. I also see we are linked with him on L'Equipe - http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/breves2009/...ux-rangers.html Pretty much the type of signings we should be making; good player, offers something different, not expensive, good age, now playing in a lower league (Ligue 2).... I'm interested to see if there is anything in this, as I think he'd be a good signing, and one who would warm to the supporters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poetry_In_Blue 1,043 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Good to see Muff didn't disappoint Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest therabbitt Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I'd get in there before any Premiership or Ligue 1 sides decide on snapping him up. Alassane is a good player who has explosive pace, and a very good football brain. He had a terrific season last season in Ligue 1. His best position IMO, is playing on the left of a front three (was linked with Lyon at Christmas time). He's two footed, very direct, likes to cut inside and strike a ball. He sometimes tries to be a bit fancy but that's not much of a problem. Unlike Lafferty, he's good in the air, and at 6ft 3 or whatever he is, is a bit of a handful at set pieces. I also see we are linked with him on L'Equipe - http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/breves2009/...ux-rangers.html Pretty much the type of signings we should be making; good player, offers something different, not expensive, good age, now playing in a lower league (Ligue 2).... I'm interested to see if there is anything in this, as I think he'd be a good signing, and one who would warm to the supporters. Muff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CooperSF 5,792 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 *awaits Muff's ridicule of the player* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersJamie52 0 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Imagine this in the CL, __________________McGregor__________________ Whittaker_____Weir__________Boughy_________Sasa ________Davis_______Mendes_________Thommo_____ Alassane______________Boyd_________________Miller :drool: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilko89 507 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Do you see wattie playing three up front in europe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangeclement 582 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 good to see some sensible players being mentioned in this section today keep it up guys im impressed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Do you see wattie playing three up front in europe? No, but I see us playing 4-2-3-1/4-5-1/4-1-4-1, and with the right personnel, it can change into a 4-3-3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw69uk 123 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Never heard of him, however, I would say, I am always wary now fo signing players from France, or, French. They dont havea good track record with us do they? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBoyd 355 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Alassane - Boyd - Miller Job Done in europe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilstonloyal 186 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 where are we goin to get 2million from Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 where are we goin to get 2million from 2m euros, or £1.7m; Hemdani, Dailly off the wage bill, Adam aswell along with the £500k for him, more to follow....along with the transfer budget set aside. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I'm just happy we are getting linked with players outside Britain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leishman2 0 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Imagine this in the CL, __________________McGregor__________________ Whittaker_____Weir__________Boughy_________Sasa ________Davis_______Mendes_________Thommo_____ Alassane______________Boyd_________________Miller :drool: __________________Alexander__________________ Whittaker_____Willson__________Boughy_________Sasa ________novo_______Davis_________Thommo_____ Alassane______________Boyd_________________Fleck that would be my team Davis plays better in the middle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Rangers are ready rival Hull City in pursuit of French striker Amadou Alassane. The 26-year-old is set for a summer move after his club Le Havre were relegated and he has plenty of suitors after scoring 10 goals in 32 games for the abject team last season. The 6ft 3in versatile striker can also play on the left or right or in a supporting role and could be on the market for £1.7million. Hull are looking for new firepower after their waning form at the end of last season, but a move for Fulham striker Bobby Zamora could indicate a cooling of interest in Alassane. But Scottish champions Rangers have entered the race, according to reports in France. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/...u-Alassane.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Hull City, then new Bolton Wanderers; linked with every man and their dog. Can't stand them or their manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersJamie52 0 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Imagine this in the CL, __________________McGregor__________________ Whittaker_____Weir__________Boughy_________Sasa ________Davis_______Mendes_________Thommo_____ Alassane______________Boyd_________________Miller :drool: __________________Alexander__________________ Whittaker_____Willson__________Boughy_________Sasa ________novo_______Davis_________Thommo_____ Alassane______________Boyd_________________Fleck that would be my team Davis plays better in the middle Novo at CM? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffbear 4,106 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Imagine this in the CL, __________________McGregor__________________ Whittaker_____Weir__________Boughy_________Sasa ________Davis_______Mendes_________Thommo_____ Alassane______________Boyd_________________Miller :drool: __________________Alexander__________________ Whittaker_____Willson__________Boughy_________Sasa ________novo_______Davis_________Thommo_____ Alassane______________Boyd_________________Fleck that would be my team Davis plays better in the middle No chance Wattie doesn't rate Boyd and Fleck is not a left winger for christ sake. Novo is a bench player at best and Weir will be replaced by a new centre half.. Alassane is another big Cousin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 If it is a straight race between Rangers and Hull City in terms of a transfer fee and wages then there will only be one winner. But Hull will never have the CL and won't be challenging for titles. It's up to the player to see how ambitious he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigreid 0 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 If you translate the comments on http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/breves2009/...ux-rangers.html all the fans are wanting 20million for him so he must be a decent player for that price tag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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