Or Gundogan moves permanently to number 6 with Rodri leaving Aouar to play as an 8Gundo ain't leaving.... So aouor won't be joining I assume... Not necessary, but I think they are linked
If what @Prestwich_Blue heard was correct, I can imagine £35m is the fee we agreed with them last year, and now they want more.
Although to be fair, there were credible reports out of France after the CL that Lyon wanted €40-50m, and €40m is £36m.
Fair play to PB for sticking his neck out there. But I just don't see Auoar happening. He's fantastic but I do think someone would have to make way.
Could Barca be in the market for another nondescript midfielder perhaps ?
Looking at it, I think we could fit him into the squad along with Koulibaly if the expected couple of players leave.
So 'Someone' could still be here 'til the end of the season at least.
Aouar is a big upgrade on Gundogan, more mobile and quicker. I would love to see Auoar come in and you would think Gundogan would be the player to go, but you just never know with Pep.Fair play to PB for sticking his neck out there. But I just don't see Auoar happening. He's fantastic but I do think someone would have to make way.
He would be restricted to being Rodris backup in that case IMO
Aouar/Bernardo and KDB/Foden for the two 8 positions. Gundogan and Rodri as the 6 with Ake there as an emergency pacey physical player there.
With Messi.When does he sign?
I think £40million would be a great piece of business for us.If what @Prestwich_Blue heard was correct, I can imagine £35m is the fee we agreed with them last year, and now they want more.
Although to be fair, there were credible reports out of France after the CL that Lyon wanted €40-50m, and €40m is £36m.
He would be restricted to being Rodris backup in that case IMO
Aouar/Bernardo and KDB/Foden for the two 8 positions. Gundogan and Rodri as the 6 with Ake there as an emergency pacey physical player there.
We would still need to move someone else on along with Otamendi.
Steffan - Bravo
Koulibaly - Otamendi
Aouar
Messi - Silva
Torres - Sané
DinhoEderson Steffen
Cancelo, Mendy, Zinchenko, Laporte, Koulibaly
Gundogan, Aouar, Rodri, KDB, Bernardo
Messi, Ferran, Aguero, Jesus, Mahrez
17 foreign players. Who am I missing?
Ederson Steffen
Cancelo, Mendy, Zinchenko, Laporte, Koulibaly
Gundogan, Aouar, Rodri, KDB, Bernardo
Messi, Ferran, Aguero, Jesus, Mahrez
17 foreign players. Who am I missing?
Yesis Ake considered homegrown?
Ederson Steffen
Cancelo, Mendy, Zinchenko, Laporte, Koulibaly
Gundogan, Aouar, Rodri, KDB, Bernardo
Messi, Ferran, Aguero, Jesus, Mahrez
That leaves out Fernandinho. Might be time to hang up the boots? If not then I think Mahrez, Gundogan, Cancelo & Zinchenko are all expendable in that order.
We would still need to move someone else on along with Otamendi.
Steffan - Bravo
Koulibaly - Otamendi
Aouar
Messi - Silva
Torres - Sané
Ederson Steffen
Cancelo, Mendy, Zinchenko, Laporte, Koulibaly
Gundogan, Aouar, Rodri, KDB, Bernardo
Messi, Ferran, Aguero, Jesus, Mahrez
That leaves out Fernandinho. Might be time to hang up the boots? If not then I think Mahrez, Gundogan, Cancelo & Zinchenko are all expendable in that order.
Nowouldnt zinch count as HG?