Kalidou Koulibaly

[RayCTID]

Apparently Bournemouth have asked about taking Taylor Harwood-Bellis on loan for next season. They also like Toisin

Good moves for both.

 

[LongsightM13]

Considering we took Ake, this seems to make sense.

I think there are good relationships between the clubs. They also might try to buy Tosin

 

[CenturyClub]

Better still let's flog Rodri and get someone who can actually run.

I think you will regret doubting Rodri.

 

[Vienna_70]

4-5 years and these will both be well established defenders. Unfortunately it's likely both will leave use in the next 2-3 years after more loan spells so someone else is likely to benefit.
I think it's more likely the generation behind them will benefit most from a successful Laporte Koulibaly partnership.

I don’t know how you can make such a judgment on THB yet: he's still only 18, and as we all know, central defenders seem to develop later than other positions.

However, my statement on Tosin was more in hope than expection.

 

[AliBobbyJ]

Apparently Bournemouth have asked about taking Taylor Harwood-Bellis on loan for next season. They also like Toisin

Better for him to play every week and get clogged by Cardiff, Stoke and Barnsley or stay at City and improve by coming on as a sub with better players around him?

 

[MillionDollarDream]

Thanks but I don’t trust a random italian guy I never heard of. Look out for Fabrizio Romano. If he says it’s on, he is City-bound.

Fabrizio actually just steals the journalists you don’t trust breaking news and adds “here we go” then sends tweet. It’s not on, it’s already confirmed.

 

[himalayan_blues]

I haven't got an ans. Is Koulabaily a leader? We need one desperately.

 

[ADegenerate]

Fabrizio actually just steals the journalists you don’t trust breaking news and adds “here we go” then sends tweet. It’s not on, it’s already confirmed.

This guy, Les, is ITK about who’s ITK in journalism.

follow @goodkidmancity on twitter.

Yes, I’m Les’s hype man. :-)

 

[Coatigan]

Considering we took Ake, this seems to make sense.

We didn't 'take' him. We paid them for him, and paid well.
I think for thb perhaps a good loan move. Tosin either gets loaned to a PL side, or sold.

 

[citytill1die84]

So badly want this transfer to go through lol.

 

[zepenedo]

So badly want this transfer to go through lol.

Well, it seems like it's bound to happen next week. Unless KK pulls a Jorginho on us.

 

[citytill1die84]

Well, it seems like it's bound to happen next week. Unless KK pulls a Jorginho on us.

I always worry about somebody gazumping us mate.

 

[Kaora]

Fabrizio actually just steals the journalists you don’t trust breaking news and adds “here we go” then sends tweet. It’s not on, it’s already confirmed.

Fabrizio Romano is an excellent journalist, but who manages that "team" is Gianluca di Marzio, he is the guru of the Italian transfer market, the most reliable source, recognized by all. Fabrizio Romano works with sky and with Di Marzio, but the news is rarely his exclusive. Just for info ...

Here in Italy other less reliable sources say we are close. 70 Mln + bonus (I think they are few).

 

[SleepingBlueTiger]

I think it's been quite obvious this deal will be completed for quite a while now. I just hope we don't have to go into the market next year again for a top CB.

 

[Kaora]

How much money do you think they will spend? What do the English newspapers say?

 

[zepenedo]

I always worry about somebody gazumping us mate.

I believe the fact that Barcelona has just put their entire squad - including Piqué, Umtiti and Todibo - will distract the possible contenders that we had for Koulibaly.
Man Utd paid 87M for Maguire last year, there's no way they'll pull another transfer like that for a CB this year.
The other contender seemed to be Liverpool, but I think with the imminent signing of Thiago I guess they'll use VVD, Gomez, Matip and Fabinho as their CBs.

 

[zepenedo]

I think it's been quite obvious this deal will be completed for quite a while now. I just hope we don't have to go into the market next year again for a top CB.

That all depends on who'll be our 4th CB this year and how well they perform. Stones? Otamendi? Tosin? THB?
I think a Laporte-Koulibaly partnership will be good, given that none of them gets a long-term injury. Aké will probably be our 3rd choice.
Of course, buying Koulibaly now means we'll have to sign another world-class CB in 3 years, which wouldn't happen if we signed a younger player.

 

[citytill1die84]

I believe the fact that Barcelona has just put their entire squad - including Piqué, Umtiti and Todibo - will distract the possible contenders that we had for Koulibaly.
Man Utd paid 87M for Maguire last year, there's no way they'll pull another transfer like that for a CB this year.
The other contender seemed to be Liverpool, but I think with the imminent signing of Thiago I guess they'll use VVD, Gomez, Matip and Fabinho as their CBs.

Wouldn't rule out PSG especially with Silva leaving, or Chelsea as they look to be spending the cash. I worry to they're on the official site in a blue shirt lol

 

[Tugay One Cup]

Interesting that links to other centrebacks like Diego Carlos seem to have completely disappeared.

 

[zepenedo]

Wouldn't rule out PSG especially with Silva leaving, or Chelsea as they look to be spending the cash. I worry to they're on the official site in a blue shirt lol

PSG could be a contender, but I haven't heard any reports on it. It'd make more sense for them to buy Upamecano or another french prodigy. I think with Marquinhos, Diallo and Kimpembe they don't really need to be concerned unless a serious injury arrives.

Chelsea already spent on Ziyech and Werner. Chilwell/Tagliafico, Havertz and Onana seem to be their main targets. For CBs there have been reports on Lewis Dunk and John Stones.