Someone has dropped a bollock here selling Zinco without a replacementGreat question, I have full respect for Zinchenko. Excellent servant. But yeah, that's great question and we are behaving...risky? Risky is the best word.
Anyone know why Kabore isn't even training with the first team this summer?I'm thinking about PLAN D: Giving Kabore the chance to replace Walker from time to time and utilize Cancelo as a permanent left-back with Ake and JWE competition. Kabore is super talented and he is available for free. For me that's also option to consider.
Interesting where is he...Anyone know why Kabore isn't even training with the first team this summer?
Bro, it's not my fault that Pep has said we have options.Someone has dropped a bollock here selling Zinco without a replacement
So if he is 20M£-rated player by City, then why not to have him as a Walker's back-up? We have rejected Forrest and Soton too...Anyone know why Kabore isn't even training with the first team this summer?
Edit: According to a post in the EDS/Academy thread he's still on loan at Troyes, although he could be recalled and permanently sold (with buyback I presume).
and the agent will reply “because I didn’t put a buy out clause in your contract”At the end of the day I could not care less whether he comes or doesnt come, I will trust the management team to do the right thing, exactly as they have for thelast 6 seasons,
But one thing is for sure, if he doesnt come, then on the final day of the season when he is celebrating his we came 15th 14th 13th trophy and city players are collecting yet another shit load of winners medals, and Nathan, jack, phil, erling and the rest are dancing on the pitch, he will be straighht on the phone to his agent and saying oi dickhead your sacked, look at what the fuck i could have won, why am I not there
Me neither, in fact it would be suicide to how pep rotates… we’d be 2 injuries away from over exposure to core players given the demands of how we play, let’s not discount stones and the emergence of niggles for Walker; Zin going makes it essential we bring someone in!I certainly wouldn't put money on that
My only concern is that Walker is a 32-year-old player and he wouldn't be younger. Lack of him and we have seen the results how Vini have demolished Dinho. IMO too big risk that people think he would be capable of playing every game, especially with his tendency of getting yellow or red cards.Me neither, in fact it would be suicide to how pep rotates… we’d be 2 injuries away from over exposure to core players given the demands of how we play, let’s not discount stones and the emergence of niggles for Walker; Zin going makes it essential we bring someone in!
and the agent will reply “because I didn’t put a buy out clause in your contract”
That's the case of not having the powerful agent like Barnett, Mendes or even guys from CAA Base. They would arrange him the move. His agency is not so powerful, they only have such a BIG PLAYERS like Demirbay or Lucas Klostermann in their portfolio. With all respect - they are small fishes in the pond. The wise agent would estimate his potential and potential transfer by negotiating release clause on the level of 40-45m£ and I'm sure we are interested in him for a long time.At the end of the day I could not care less whether he comes or doesnt come, I will trust the management team to do the right thing, exactly as they have for thelast 6 seasons,
But one thing is for sure, if he doesnt come, then on the final day of the season when he is celebrating his we came 15th 14th 13th trophy and city players are collecting yet another shit load of winners medals, and Nathan, jack, phil, erling and the rest are dancing on the pitch, he will be straighht on the phone to his agent and saying oi dickhead your sacked, look at what the fuck i could have won, why am I not there
Relax. They've got this.Plan C is actually to still sign someone after the season has started but before the window closes.
Its still a really stupid plan as the nearer the first of September is the more desperate you become and the higher the price.
Pep has already had pre season without 4 players turning up. Going into the season having not tried an orthodox left back in his team (other than the marvellous but very young Esbrand) is really bad considering how well we are run. I’d like to see one season where Pep wasn’t having to start it with a make do and mend built into the team. Imagine what he could do then!
I would hope City put in a best and final offer for Cucu and, if it’s not accepted by a certain date, make an offer elsewhere. I also hope that offer is made this week.
It's an interesting one. Why would Soton be in for him when they have Tino Livramento and Kyle Walker Peters?So if he is 20M£-rated player by City, then why not to have him as a Walker's back-up? We have rejected Forrest and Soton too...
For me Sosa in terms of price and quality. I don't like Grimaldo, Cucurella and this price is a complete madness.Cucurella - £50m
Sosa - £25m
Grimaldo - £6m
Which would be everyone's preferred outcome of these three?
Cucurella. The best player of those 3.Cucurella - £50m
Sosa - £25m
Grimaldo - £6m
Which would be everyone's preferred outcome of these three?