Is he? Dias/Laporte were 100% the first choice pairing for Pep last season even when stones was fit
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Every time I have watched De Ligt play, he looks slow on the turn. He reminds me of Maguire and would get exposed in the system City playDe Ligt is far more physically aggressive than Laporte and Stones, a natural leader, and is five years younger than both of them. The only problem, save the price, is that his arrival would quickly put someone’s nose out of joint because their playing time would go down. It’s a tricky one for the management if Ake goes.
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Is he? Dias/Laporte were 100% the first choice pairing for Pep last season even when stones was fit
I think pep prefers Dias & Laporte even though the fans prefer Stones & Dias! lol
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I rate dias, Laporte and stones far higher than all the names mentioned here. I wouldn't be so quick to get rid of any of them any time soon, we've been defensively incredible for 2 seasons now.
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BILD linking us with Gnabry again.
Hope so! I had seen that he wouldnt go the Chelsea due to his Arsenal connections but i do wonder if we may try and get him on a free next summer.
Leipzig don’t need to sell. No one has put forward a serious offer for him. Also he’s happy at Leipzig. Chelsea apparently offered 55 million and Leipzig laughed at it. Bayern were looking at him in January But nothing came of it. Even though he’s happy he does think if City came calling hed jump at the chance.
If they turned down 55m they’d turn down 60m and we want go higher than that if we were interested
Bluewars
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I read that RB Leipzig would want €70-€80 million to sell Gvardiol this summer, I doubt he's an option, perhaps next year?So why none looking to buy him seeing he has all those abilities!?
Personally I'd be happy with Cucurella coming, if Ake stays fine, if he goes fine, Mbete and Cucu can play LCB we don't necessarily need a replacement. Ake is a decent defender but ball-playing wise he was average, he would suit Chelsea's 343 system better.
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Is he? Dias/Laporte were 100% the first choice pairing for Pep last season even when stones was fit
Stones got an extended rest post World Cup but I think Pep’s preference is Stones playing the ball out and one of the other two holding the line.
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65 million is his release clause
Tell Chelsea its 70 million for Ake
65 million is his release clause
Still think they are re-using a claim and figure from 2 years ago myself. Been quiet so why not.
I've seen a fair few Chelsea fans on Twitter in despair that them buying Ake from us at a premium price lets us go after other CB options that are supposedly more desirable - I guess Kounde and Gvardiol are those two.
It's just funny to see them pissed off, even if it's only slightly.
It's just funny to see them pissed off, even if it's only slightly.
Is there any thread about possible tactics for this season given our new signings?
Win.
And play with courage.
That's pretty much it.
Cozmo Bozo
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65 million is his release clause
He's no better than Aké.
richards30
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He's no better than Aké.
is this why you dont post alot on the forum mate............. ;-)
Give it to bloody HaalandIs there any thread about possible tactics for this season given our new signings?
Stones is clearly first choice when fit, the other two play off him.
Stones has averaged about 18 PL starts per season during his 6 years here. I’m not sure that means he’s clearly first choice.
He's no better than Aké.
I think you'll find he is.
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Stones has averaged about 18 PL starts per season during his 6 years here. I’m not sure that means he’s clearly first choice.
It’s we’ll known the reasons why though. He clearly had his struggles early on with the system, injuries and personal stuff.
But when he’s on form and fit, Pep uses him as the ball passer.