Kalvin Phillips | Joins City on a 6-year deal

[el wey]

Pep 10 year extension?

Wouldn't mind that at all. Can see him extending under the excitement of developing so many top class young players.

 

[peps bald head]

Need to give pep longer extensions having the contract talk every year not healthy. Give him a contract to 2026 or sum

 

[Forza_City]

Depends which club Gabby chooses.

So you think there could be a domino effect with strikers going in and out across europe

 

[skillman]

No idea, likely making sure the exit is as amicable as possible.

Leeds have offered him another pay rise but he's obviously ambitious.

I suppose we should remember we have five subs next summer, that should really work in the favour of purchases such as this.

Didn’t he reject a Premier League move while Leeds were in the Championship? I remember watching the Amazon documentary about it and he had pressure from family etc. to stay where he is because he’s obviously from there so he’s already stuck it out once, would be again?

This is one of the biggest moves in football right now so if he stays there, he’probably be there forever. Presuming they’re never relegated.

 

[DeBlueLou]

An obvious possibility, rather than expectation.

Any updates on Cucurellas transfer? Close as Phillips just on first name basis?

 

[peps bald head]

Wouldn't mind that at all. Can see him extending under the excitement of developing so many top class young players.

Yep hopefully Bernie stays and signs a new deal + long term we can move Grealish there too

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Yes, and Phillip opens the door to the two holders in certain games or to see games out, which Pep has been using Bernado for at the business end of this season. And I totally agree as well that the option to sub or rotate Rodri reduces the chances of injury/tiredness. Fernandinho, like pretty much all of our big stars, arguably stayed a year too long.

I believe two holders in Europe next season could see us take the final step, now we have Haaland up top!

I suppose we can't think too bad of City, we have stood by the likes of Aguero, Yaya, Fern, Vinny, Silva and Zabba until their last legs, more out of deserved loyalty.

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

Yes, and Phillip opens the door to the two holders in certain games or to see games out, which Pep has been using Bernado for at the business end of this season. And I totally agree as well that the option to sub or rotate Rodri reduces the chances of injury/tiredness. Fernandinho, like pretty much all of our big stars, arguably stayed a year too long.

or integrate McAtee as a #10 :)

 

[el wey]

Yep hopefully Bernie stays and signs a new deal + long term we can move Grealish there too

Plus McAtee coming up.

 

[peps bald head]

Plus McAtee coming up.

Rate the guy as much as phil when he was younger, going to be hard for him if Jude comes in next year, who’s place does he take in the team? Gundo?

 

[plebhead8]

As a squad back-up to Rodri? Most definitely. Especially so, if it suggests Bernie will continue to be a part of our midfield engine.

Five subs next season will be huge for us.

*Bellingham next year.

Reckon we'll face rivalry from the scousers for Bellingham next summer now it seems they can't get Tchouameni? I'd imagine we'd be able to put a better offer forward anyway tbf

 

[DeBlueLou]

I’d imagine the City boys will talk up Phillips for the move now the coming weeks over in the Nations League camp ;)

 

[peps bald head]

I’d imagine the City boys will talk up Phillips for the move now the coming weeks over in the Nations League camp ;)

Don’t feel like they even need to our reputation as the best club speaks for itself

 

[footballmanager]

will he risk coming to citys bench in a world cup year though

 

[OB1]

Yes, and Phillip opens the door to the two holders in certain games or to see games out, which Pep has been using Bernado for at the business end of this season. And I totally agree as well that the option to sub or rotate Rodri reduces the chances of injury/tiredness. Fernandinho, like pretty much all of our big stars, arguably stayed a year too long.

Double pivot is a definite option in some games; plus Rodri could play a more advanced role (8 as opposed to 6).

Rotation will be important again as will making good use of the five subs option.

This team / squad needs the quadruple to get the full credit it deserves.

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

will he risk coming to citys bench in a world cup year though

Wont matter, big six club - Southgate will take him if he had one leg.

 

[Come-on-City]

As a squad back-up to Rodri? Most definitely. Especially so, if it suggests Bernie will continue to be a part of our midfield engine.

Five subs next season will be huge for us.

*Bellingham next year.

Guessing Bellingham next year is more a personal wish at this stage Tolmie?

 

[SWPISHOME]

Depends which club Gabby chooses.

Number of teams being mentioned like Tottenham, Arsenal and Atletico, Any more that we don't know about that want Gabby?
I can't see him joining Arsenal in the Europa League neither can I see City wanting to do business with Levy after the whole Harry Kane saga.

 

[richards30]

Number of teams being mentioned like Tottenham, Arsenal and Atletico, Any more that we don't know about that want Gabby?
I can't see him joining Arsenal in the Europa League neither can I see City wanting to do business with Levy after the whole Harry Kane saga.

gabby to A.Madrid and cash for Felix is surely the dream deal?

 

[SWPISHOME]

gabby to A.Madrid and cash for Felix is surely the dream deal?

That's exactly what I'm hoping TH says as in "Gabby wants the Atletico move". Really would all fall into place nicely for us, Gabby not playing for another Premier League club and going to Atletico whilst we get Felix out of it. Sounds too good to be true!