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[doobyedoobye]

If Juve win with CL then maybe Bonucci will be more inclined to relocate

 

[richards30]

If Juve win with CL then maybe Bonucci will be more inclined to relocate

@BillyShears has mentioned no way juve will sell bonnuci and Sandro and I agree. We need Alex Sandro way more than bonnuci. Maybe a move for VVD? If we signed VVD, walker and Alex Sandro for our defence than we are sorted at the back for years to come

 

[blueparrot]

Absolutely no question in my mind that they'll sign another CB this summer. They're losing Tosin this summer on a free as well and he was nominally part of the 25 man squad this season. My best guess is that actually Otamendi's gonna get sold, Vinny will stay, and we'll bring in another CB. It's a risk but I suspect that at least one if not both the full backs we sign will be able to play as part of a back 3.

Id agree selling Otamendi seems the only way it works.

 

[blue ranger]

No quick deals will ever be done with Juve. Take forever to negotiate with.

 

[doobyedoobye]

@BillyShears has mentioned no way juve will sell bonnuci and Sandro and I agree. We need Alex Sandro way more than bonnuci. Maybe a move for VVD? If we signed VVD, walker and Alex Sandro for our defence than we are sorted at the back for years to come

I think we need a commanding CB as much as a LB. The difference Vinny made yesterday was clear and can anybody guess his fitness levels next season? We need more leaders desperately which is why I'm now thinking it's also a sensible move for Yaya to stay another year which I never thought I'd say..

 

[richards30]

No quick deals will ever be done with Juve. Take forever to negotiate with.

Maybe that's why we've gone in with a big offer straight away mate?

 

[richards30]

I think we need a commanding CB as much as a LB. The difference Vinny made yesterday was clear and can anybody guess his fitness levels next season? We need more leaders desperately which is why I'm now thinking it's also a sensible move for Yaya to stay another year which I never thought I'd say..

VVD?

 

[doobyedoobye]

VVD?

How bad is his current injury?

 

[MadchesterCity]

No to Defoe. We are near enough set in terms of strikers.

A definite no to Defoe

 

[Kinkladze 1]

A definite no to Defoe

I think Defoe would be a good back up option. Knows the Prem, low wages, fit as a fiddle, great finisher. Imagine how many he'd get with KDB putting them on a plate for him.

 

[@BluePhil8]

Absolutely no question in my mind that they'll sign another CB this summer. They're losing Tosin this summer on a free as well and he was nominally part of the 25 man squad this season. My best guess is that actually Otamendi's gonna get sold, Vinny will stay, and we'll bring in another CB. It's a risk but I suspect that at least one if not both the full backs we sign will be able to play as part of a back 3.

We only have 3 senior Centre Backs and one of them is injury prone and the manager likes to play 3 at the back at times and rotate a lot. Doubt we would sell to buy. 4 senior centre backs and 2 senior full backs would be fine and is what most other clubs have.

 

[BillyShears]

We only have 3 senior Centre Backs and one of them is injury prone and the manager likes to play 3 at the back at times and rotate a lot. Doubt we would sell to buy. 4 senior centre backs and 2 senior full backs would be fine and is what most other clubs have.

I've got Kolarov as number 4. Ideally he's the one who gets sold and Otamendi stays.

 

[domalino]

I think Defoe would be a good back up option. Knows the Prem, low wages, fit as a fiddle, great finisher. Imagine how many he'd get with KDB putting them on a plate for him.

He'd get 0 because he'd not play a single game with Agüero Jesus and Sanchez ahead of him.

 

[@BluePhil8]

I've got Kolarov as number 4. Ideally he's the one who gets sold and Otamendi stays.

True.

I've prayed that this was only a temp situation although Pep might value his versitility.

 

[PannickAtTheDisco]

I've got Kolarov as number 4. Ideally he's the one who gets sold and Otamendi stays.

I think based on recent teams, and how much better Ota looks with Vinnie, that this would be preferable and hopefully more likely. Pep's fancy for AK has really faded in recent months judging by selection.

 

[domalino]

I've got Kolarov as number 4. Ideally he's the one who gets sold and Otamendi stays.

If we're getting rid of Kolarov, Kolasinac makes so much sense as a signing.

We can't start the season with just one LB, even if it's someone as good as Sandro, so a back up like Kolasinac who can also comfortably play CB or midfield to stay happy when the number 1 is playing is ideal.

And the fact he's free can't hurt either.

 

[Kinkladze 1]

He'd get 0 because he'd not play a single game with Agüero Jesus and Sanchez ahead of him.

Oh right, so you know that Aguero will actually be here next season? And that Sanchez is coming? Ok then. You must really be at the heart of things behind the scenes at City. This for the info.

 

[Goater=Legend]

Imagine getting rid of Aguero and signing Defoe.

Defoes game wouldn't be any use in a Pep system.

 

[Kinkladze 1]

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Imagine getting rid of Aguero and signing Defoe.

Defoes game wouldn't be any use in a Pep system.

No no no, that's not what is being said. If Aguero goes, he'll be replaced with a world class signing to either partner or rotate with Jesus. We'd still do well to have back up to them and I think it's generally agreed that Kelechi isn't it.

 

[dave_blue12]

Do those suggesting Defoe actually watch football.

Good striker but pray tell how he would fit into our style of play ?