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Manchester City 'express interest' in Bayern Munich's Benjamin Pavard

Manchester City are expected to prioritise finding a new full-back this summer

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

What do we think? A cheeky swap for Cancelo? Pavard is a solid replacement for Kyle if he is leaving.

Bayern won't be keeping Cancelo

 

[Haaland94]

Pavard would be a monumental downgrade on Walker.

I also think Walker is one of the world's best in his position, but who else is available? If these links to Pavard are true, we must be looking to offload Walker in the summer.

 

[JewelZee]

Pavard would be a monumental downgrade on Walker.

A WC Champion, a CL winner, has played in one of Europe's top clubs for past 4 years. If he's a monumental downgrade then Kyle must be Philipp Lahm and Cafu combined...

 

[skillman]

A WC Champion, a CL winner, has played in one of Europe's top clubs for past 4 years. If he's a monumental downgrade then Kyle must be Philipp Lahm and Cafu combined...

It's not about what he's won in a team of fantastic players, it's about what he can offer as an individual. Walker is vital to us in terms of pace, power, aggression and pure determination - plus he seems comfortable enough where he is that he's not been bitching about being dropped recently because he knows he'll get his chance again when needed (Champions League).

I'd go as far as to argue that Walker is one of the most irreplaceable players in the squad in terms of what he offers being so unique.

 

[richards30]

It's not about what he's won in a team of fantastic players, it's about what he can offer as an individual. Walker is vital to us in terms of pace, power, aggression and pure determination - plus he seems comfortable enough where he is that he's not been bitching about being dropped recently because he knows he'll get his chance again when needed (Champions League).

I'd go as far as to argue that Walker is one of the most irreplaceable players in the squad in terms of what he offers being so unique.

But he’s not playing mate? His powers waning maybe? Or a full out with pep?

 

[aguero93:20]

I also think Walker is one of the world's best in his position, but who else is available? If these links to Pavard are true, we must be looking to offload Walker in the summer.

Frimpong.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

A WC Champion, a CL winner, has played in one of Europe's top clubs for past 4 years. If he's a monumental downgrade then Kyle must be Philipp Lahm and Cafu combined...

You're comparing the world's best defensive full back to someone who doesn't have any standout attributes offensively or defensively, other than hitting a spectacular volley once or twice a year

There is a huge discrepancy in terms of their level of talent.

 

[waspish]

I sell cancelo for £30-35 mill I don't care but if Chelsea want him do it for £50 mill

Cancelo ruined his career because his attitude

With his wages his long contract and his attitude if not playing I’d sell him for 20m

 

[waspish]

Pavard would be a monumental downgrade on Walker.

Stones and Lewis been playing before him! Walker probably stay another season then be of to Sheffield

 

[Del_Bosque]

reckon Pavard would probably compete with Akanji for that RCB role more than anything else

 

[Tugay One Cup]

Frimpong.

I'd love to see Jeremie Frimpong come back. Not sure how he'd fare in the inverted role mind you.

 

[aguero93:20]

I'd love to see Jeremie Frimpong come back. Not sure how he'd fare in the inverted role mind you.

Ake could easily be the inverted option from the other side, as could Stones. It doesn't need to be the right back.

 

[skillman]

But he’s not playing mate? His powers waning maybe? Or a full out with pep?

He's had time out of the team in the past. He's only not playing because Pep wants full control back there and for all of his strengths, Walker is prone to a brainfart or 2 which is the last thing you want with an inverted full back.

He'll be back in the team when required - probably against Bayern in one of the two legs to combat Coman and/or Sane.

 

[Haaland94]

Frimpong.

He appears to be United bound. We are not linked.

I trust our guys, and they know what Pep wants. If they think Pavard is the right fit for us, that's good enough for me. IMO one of the best available options around. Maybe Pep thinks he would be well suited for the inverted role.
We can always keep Walker for one more season as well.

 

[LeonardoDaVnci]

Would be truly amazing business for us to get 10m for a player whose contract is expiring

Walker and Gundo are both on approx £100K a week, that's £5.2M per year. So if we don't agree contract extensions with them the club saves £10.4M per player. The actual transfer fee may be a nominal amount.

 

[Gumzy97]

Leicester want 50 mil for Maddison apparently that's a good price for a player of his quality.

 

[LucahArchie10]

Walker and Gundo are both on approx £100K a week, that's £5.2M per year. So if we don't agree contract extensions with them the club saves £10.4M per player. The actual transfer fee may be a nominal amount.

Walker maybe but Gundagun is £140000 a week so little more

Walker will see out another year then maybe just maybe Sheff UTD come knocking although that could happen in the Summer?

Sheff UTD pay City £25.2m of which £5.2m will have to pay up Kyle's last year?

I would keep him & let him go free next year, been a great service to the club over 7 years imo

 

[skillman]

Leicester want 50 mil for Maddison apparently that's a good price for a player of his quality.

Agreed, but I suspect that part of the budget is going on Veiga.

 

[supersonicblue]

Walker maybe but Gundagun is £140000 a week so little more

Walker will see out another year then maybe just maybe Sheff UTD come knocking although that could happen in the Summer?

Sheff UTD pay City £25.2m of which £5.2m will have to pay up Kyle's last year?

I would keep him & let him go free next year, been a great service to the club over 7 years imo

Definitely keep Walker for another year, give Rico one more season to get comfortable in the top flite before he takes over.

 

[Alexia_Ko]

SUMMER TRANSFER WINDOW PROFIT

Let's say the following leave...
Walker (£10M)
Cancelo (£50M)
Laporte (£60M)
Philips (£50M)
Gundagon (£10M)
Silva (£70M)

Incoming...
Bellingham (£100M)
Mitoma (£40M)
Lavia (£30M)
Doyle
McAtee
Harwood Bellis

That would be a £80M profit, so imagine worst case scenario of a £100M fine for the PL charges.We would upgrade the squad, future proof it, and pay the fine for £20M. OK ya, toodle pip...

Lavia, Doyle and Hardwood Bellis aren't upgrades for a team pushing for the UCL