Phillip Billing

[Hedontplayforyou]

Available for £8.5m according to reports.

You’d have to think he’d be an option we are looking at.

[warksclaret]

Well no better judge than Parker

[Hedontplayforyou]

Whether we do or don’t go in for him , we certainly still need another in that position . Possibly even another who can play as across the front 3/4 positions .

[dougcollins]

He's really tall.

He must be easily 6' 6".

[Dark Cloud]

I've always liked him. He bossed us playing for Udders more than once and was excellent at Bournemouth, but maybe he's past his best and 8.5 million is a lot for us. If nothing better comes along he'd be an 11.55 option on deadline day for me!

[Goliath]

If we wanted him I'd have thought we'd have him by now

[Vegas Claret]

should be all over him at that price

[Woodleyclaret]

Good 3 yrs ago and seemed a little slow last time he played at Bournemouth I think we could do better and also a bit pricey.

[JimmyRobbo]

He couldn't move then, he'll be even slower now.

No thank you. 8.5m is a lot of money.

I'm happy putting that towards a better player.

[Vegas Claret]

Good 3 yrs ago and seemed a little slow last time he played at Bournemouth I think we could do better and also a bit pricey.

Not sure we have many in our side capable of this tbh
https://www.skysports.com/football/vide ... st-everton

[Buxtonclaret]

Just checked his age, and thought he was older than 29.
He just seems to have been around for ages.

[BurnleyFC]

If we have £8.5m to spend, he’d be well worth it.

[Paddy1882]

I think we need another midfielder and would personally prefer another big strong one over one with pace, ideally you want one who can do both but if they could they wouldn’t be coming to Burnley. If it was a loan possibly but we won’t pay money for anyone now I don’t think so can’t see it.

[TsarBomba]

Do we need another CM? We have Lesley, Cullen and Laurent and I think there’s an argument that Hannibal should drop deeper. Then there’s Ramsey.

I would be looking to add creativity, tbh.

But if we are looking at another physical CM, then it’s difficult to see past Billing. Whether it’s budget, club profile or relegation wage drop, we’re not signing the profile of players even Sunderland and Leeds are.

[JimmyRobbo]

Diouf allegedly goes for 20m.

Billing isn't anywhere near that level. He wouldn't recoup anywhere near the fee.

If Parker signed him, I'd back him. Being honest, I'd much rather a Diouf type for 20m. Easy spending other people's money but I think it is better for our club if similar could be found and invested upon.

[Deathtrip]

Sign him just what we need big and strong,we seem to have had a powder puff midfield for donkeys years,we need midfield monsters not the likes of Cullen and Brownhill

[JimmyRobbo]

Sign him just what we need big and strong,we seem to have had a powder puff midfield for donkeys years,we need midfield monsters not the likes of Cullen and Brownhill

Big and strong? That's Laurent. I want better, significantly better. Easier said than done.

[Deathtrip]

Big and strong? That's Laurent. I want better, significantly better. Easier said than done.

Lauren should be nowhere near a Premier league team I'll rephrase it big strong with a bit of skill that's what we need.

[jojomk1]

Lauren should be nowhere near a Premier league team I'll rephrase it big strong with a bit of skill that's what we need.

Add to that pace

Sorry to say, but Laurent wouldn't be close to any other Premier League side

[BigBadBarnes]

Laurent gets a lot of criticism yet we were a better side when he was in it last season. Let's see how he adapts to the Premier League before writing him off perhaps?

[boatshed bill]

Lauren should be nowhere near a Premier league team I'll rephrase it big strong with a bit of skill that's what we need.

Is that because Lauren is a girl?
Difficult, innit?

[beeholeclaret]

Sign him just what we need big and strong,we seem to have had a powder puff midfield for donkeys years,we need midfield monsters not the likes of Cullen and Brownhill

It’s ridiculous that we haven’t got Fernandes, McAlister and Odegard playing for the Clarets. Sack the recruitment team!

Ridiculous we had to put up with Cullen and Brownhill as we amassed 100 league points last season and long unbeaten run.

[BleedingClaret]

Is that because Lauren is a girl?
Difficult, innit?

Well we’re playing Lesley
So I fancy a Lauren Lesley combo

[agreenwood]

Off to FC Midjtyland for about £5m.

You have to assume his ability is on the wane if that’s the best move he could get (albeit he’s off home).

[jojomk1]

At around £5m he would be worth a punt

[Woodleyclaret]

Big Les showed glimpses of what we've got.A cm with speed and skill .Once he's fully fit he will be awesome

[ollieclarets8]

Big Les showed glimpses of what we've got.A cm with speed and skill .Once he's fully fit he will be awesome

Him and Tchaouna I think both significantly improve us.

[beddie]

Not for me. Not aggressive enough, a bit lazy at times.

[louieollie]

Not for me either, as above seems lazy and imo maybe believes he's better than he actually is!

[ClaretTony]

Started one Premier League game since the beginning of April 2024 and I agree with the comments above, very lazy player.

[CoolClaret]

If Parker wanted him we'd have him.

I trust SP on this one - experience in the side is important, but it's more important to not sign players for big money/wages who are on the decline and don't particularly improve the squad.

[Holmechapel]

Laurent gets a lot of criticism yet we were a better side when he was in it last season. Let's see how he adapts to the Premier League before writing him off perhaps?

I’ve noticed in the last few games he’s come on as sub that he’s played in a more attacking role and a pressed really high in the Sunderland match,give the guy a chance.