bluetonium
Well-Known Member
I feel very uneasy about this one. Losing both Jesus and Sterling in one window may be too much change.
Surely he's also got to be thinking that if he can get into the squad and link up with Haalaad then he's only going to add to his stock. He's got the pace and directness that Grealish doesn't, and imo we do need to replace that if he goes.
His finishing, yes ok it's not always great, but don't forget he's capable of goals like that one at Bournemouth, as well as the tap ins, and could seriously be looking at 20 plus goals here in a world cup year.
Going elsewhere ahead of a winter world cup is a big risk,unless he's not getting game time. He has to fit in and hit the ground running from August to December, or his place is at serious risk. He gets dropped or inured elsewhere then harder to recover. A city he knows the system and being out for a week or two isn't such the issue. Got to Chelsea or Madrid, not score for 5 and the press will be out in force.
I also believe that, whilst Pep would be ok with him going, we are not expecting him to go. I don't see Alvarez or Haalaad as replacements, I do believe we'd bring in another wide player and we are hearing nothing there. Although that is often how City do business, nice and quiet and no leaks.
I believe he'll stay and review in January, possibly going on a free.
Surely he's also got to be thinking that if he can get into the squad and link up with Haalaad then he's only going to add to his stock. He's got the pace and directness that Grealish doesn't, and imo we do need to replace that if he goes.
His finishing, yes ok it's not always great, but don't forget he's capable of goals like that one at Bournemouth, as well as the tap ins, and could seriously be looking at 20 plus goals here in a world cup year.
Going elsewhere ahead of a winter world cup is a big risk,unless he's not getting game time. He has to fit in and hit the ground running from August to December, or his place is at serious risk. He gets dropped or inured elsewhere then harder to recover. A city he knows the system and being out for a week or two isn't such the issue. Got to Chelsea or Madrid, not score for 5 and the press will be out in force.
I also believe that, whilst Pep would be ok with him going, we are not expecting him to go. I don't see Alvarez or Haalaad as replacements, I do believe we'd bring in another wide player and we are hearing nothing there. Although that is often how City do business, nice and quiet and no leaks.
I believe he'll stay and review in January, possibly going on a free.
