Kalvin Phillips | Joins City on a 6-year deal

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RandomJ said:
So it's essentially £40 million taking the £5 million for Gyabi into account. No complaints at all.
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We probably could have got him for under £40m but the Gyabi deal allows for clever accounting. Like the Cancelo-Danilo deal.
 
jimharri said:
I know that The Athletic doesn’t have a great reputation with City fans. But wasn't Ornstein saying that the Haaland "unveiling" was imminent? And it happened very shortly afterwards. Does he have pretty good connections inside the club, or is he a chancer who got lucky with the Haaland call?
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Ornstein is pretty reliable normally. Has good sources
 
jimharri said:
I know that The Athletic doesn’t have a great reputation with City fans. But wasn't Ornstein saying that the Haaland "unveiling" was imminent? And it happened very shortly afterwards. Does he have pretty good connections inside the club, or is he a chancer who got lucky with the Haaland call?
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Just wish they got rid of the fanzine writers - some of them are ridiculous and childish. They have some really good journos but it spoils it.
 
Shaffer92 said:
What's not to like, really?

'Competition' for Rodri seems a disservice to Phillips as I think he can at the least challenge Rodri for the starting spot. Great lad from a great family, works hard, decent fee, etc.

The only concern is him needing to go under the knife for his hamstring imo.
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He's a good player, and a decent addition to the squad. But he's nowhere near Rodri's level, let's be honest. He'll play in the domestic cup games and some of the "easier/less difficult" PL games to give Rodri the occasional rest. And, of course, he'll cover Rodri for the inevitable suspensions a DM can attract.
 
He won't be playing back up to rodri. Yes he will fill in for rodri as a single pivot when rodri is rested from time to time, but I suspect that he will play in a double pivot alongside home a fair bit. With potentially less out and out wingers next season and cucurella and haaland coming in I suspect we will be playing a 4231 with the fullbacks pushing up more.

He helps lessen the burden on all midfielders, not just rodri.
 
Never been that convinced with Phillips, for England in particular he always seems to hide from the ball.

As a squad player though it obviously makes us stronger, as we need the depth to compete on 4 fronts. Hopefully he kicks on a level.
 
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Very talented lad is Darko, one of the brightest prospects pre-u18s. Not quite as much now.

Far too many bodies in front of him for any clear path to the first team so seems like a good deal for all involved.
 
If the Gyabi deal actually is separate and he’s not being thrown in on top of the Phillips deal, then £37m rising to £40m really is a great price. Welcome to Manchester, Kalvin.
 
jimharri said:
I know that The Athletic doesn’t have a great reputation with City fans. But wasn't Ornstein saying that the Haaland "unveiling" was imminent? And it happened very shortly afterwards. Does he have pretty good connections inside the club, or is he a chancer who got lucky with the Haaland call?
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He is pretty reliable Ornstein
 
jimharri said:
I know that The Athletic doesn’t have a great reputation with City fans. But wasn't Ornstein saying that the Haaland "unveiling" was imminent? And it happened very shortly afterwards. Does he have pretty good connections inside the club, or is he a chancer who got lucky with the Haaland call?
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Ornstein is TOP
 
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