Ruben Dias - Benfica confirm sale to City

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anyone else think otamendi was solid yesterday? Got the better of salah quite a few times. still think he's a very good defender when called upon

He was tremendous considering he hadn’t played in preseason.

Showed good leadership too.

There is absolutely no need to move him and bring someone new in.
 
With the arrival of Cancelo, I think Pep has his business done now. Maybe Walker could be moved to CB (if needed) and Fernandinho will basically be playing as a centre back next season.

Otta was outstanding on Sunday. If Laporte gets a long term injury we're screwed.
 
With the arrival of Cancelo, I think Pep has his business done now. Maybe Walker could be moved to CB (if needed) and Fernandinho will basically be playing as a centre back next season.

Otta was outstanding on Sunday. If Laporte gets a long term injury we're screwed.
Your 100% correct with the injury concern to Laporte or Stones for that matter, hence why we desperately need another top class CB even this late in the window.

Hopefully Txixi has been working his magic and will surprise us all.
 
With the arrival of Cancelo, I think Pep has his business done now. Maybe Walker could be moved to CB (if needed) and Fernandinho will basically be playing as a centre back next season.

Otta was outstanding on Sunday. If Laporte gets a long term injury we're screwed.

You are correct re concerns regarding Laporte but how would we address that issue - who could we presently target to address the concern? Maguire and Ake are not the answer and they are going for stupid money.
 
Not if Sane leaves

And as there is absolutely no sign of that happening, either they go for a homegrown or young cb, or the window will close.

I imagine it's Fernandinho, Rodri, Harwood Bellis, Garcia, for that job.

Edit: and of course if it's a back 3 sometimes, Walker pretty much plays that role now in large parts of games.
 
And as there is absolutely no sign of that happening, either they go for a homegrown or young cb, or the window will close.

I imagine it's Fernandinho, Rodri, Harwood Bellis, Garcia, for that job.

Edit: and of course if it's a back 3 sometimes, Walker pretty much plays that role now in large parts of games.
I think there is every possibility of him leaving, but if it's before the Premier League window closes I would agree it seems unlikely.
I can see a deal reached on deadline day for the German League which I think falls on 31st August.
 
I think there is every possibility of him leaving, but if it's before the Premier League window closes I would agree it seems unlikely.
I can see a deal reached on deadline day for the German League which I think falls on 31st August.

Do you understand how weak our negotiation platform would be with Bayern if we signed a non home grown centre back? Bayern would know we need to shift a player or have him sat in the stands for a year.
 
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Do you understand how weak our negotiation platform would be with Bayern if we signed a non home grown centre back? Bayern would know we need to shift a player or have him sat in the stands for a year.
Hence why I said I can't see Sane leaving BEFORE the English window closes which would mean we WONT sign a foreign CB
If Bayern want Sane this season I can see them pushing City till the final hours of the 31st.
 
Hence why I said I can't see Sane leaving BEFORE the English window closes which would mean we WONT sign a foreign CB
If Bayern want Sane this season I can see them pushing City till the final hours of the 31st.

Bayern simply can’t afford him. They’ve already spent £100m. I doubt they’ve got £200m to spend.
 
Bayern simply can’t afford him. They’ve already spent £100m. I doubt they’ve got £200m to spend.

They have money. Soft loans from sponsors etc. They are tough negotiators but will have access to funds. They have a huge rebuild to undertake- so us fucking them over for Sane could cost them dearly in the long run!
 
Hence why I said I can't see Sane leaving BEFORE the English window closes which would mean we WONT sign a foreign CB
If Bayern want Sane this season I can see them pushing City till the final hours of the 31st.

Unless of course City set a deadline of Thursday !
 
Simply not true, Bayern have major backers and are a very wealthy club

Yes, but like the rest of us, can only spend what FFP allows.
They will not be able to shell out the type of money we will rightly want.
 
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