If we didn't hit the jackpot with Akanji, he'd be great for us. For now though, especially with Gvardiol potentially coming in, I think the CB spots are the least of our worry.
I reckon we only need Gvardiol because apparently we need at least CBs starting everytime, and Kovacic to cover for either Gundogan and Bernardo. But if it were me, I'd rather we boil some piss and spend the prize money on Wirtz, De Jong and Davies.
I predict Bernardo to go to PSG. The Qataris would need to save face once Mbappe fecks off to Real Madrid.
Thus, Gundogan would have to stay to rotate with KDB and Kovacic.
I doubt Mahrez actually goes but I wouldn't mind. Alvarez can take his minutes.
In:
Kovacic
Veiga
Chilwell
Gvardiol
Out:
Bernardo
Laporte
Gomez
Extend:
Gundogan
That should be good enough to win the PL and have a decent chance to defend the CL.
Not trying to be greedy here but I'd rather have him for 80m if Philipps is going for 60m anyway. You get a cover for Rodri and he can step into KDB's role as well. He's perfect for Pep's system, he's a year younger than Philipps and we hijack a rag deal for a change.
I think he'll have his opportunities. Aside from being Rodri's direct back-up, he can fill-in for KDB when he's not fit, and Bernardo when he plays more advanced.
But I agree, he'd make more sense once Gundogan goes.
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