It's Quiet 18 - Wanna ring the bell?

[Stato]

Why isn't Bellingham announced, with Madrid and Dortmund seasons finished, if he was going to Madrid, almost as if it is being held back for a week or so.

Real Madrids season hasn't finished last game on sunday

 

[It'sBlue93:20]

I think we should be all over this!

 

[SoulFood009]

Kovacic is the energy in Croatia's midfield, he's their ball winner. He can provide the energy around Rodri. Can play a 6 and a 8 as well. It's a very balanced midfield.

Kovacic and Rodri midfield provides you with two press resistant ball winners and deep playmakers that can win the ball back when we lose it and launch counters quickly. Kovacic is one of the best midfielders for progressing the ball to the attack as well.

To get a player of that quality for 30 to 40 mil is daylight robbery.

Spot on!

 

[SoulFood009]

Think it's quite interesting how much Tielemens has fallen in the past year. He's available on a free and there doesn't seem to be a decent market for him

Very talented player on his day.

 

[SoulFood009]

Is he all about him though? Stepped aside and made room for mbappe to shine and pushed hard for Messi. Also, typically really well liked in the dressing room. I don’t trust any reports out of the garbage French press to be honest. He was on a ridiculous clip this season before the World Cup, if we play with two tens again next year he would be ridiculous for us imo.

He would take the royal piss in our team! Crazy how people say no to Neymar... But everyone has their opinion. I'd take him, no drama. Fantastic player

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

I think we should be all over this!

They said he aint for sale which is why the bid was rejected.

 

[Tb1981]

I’m hoping that the fact we are being linked to a few low value options like kovacic and guerro means we are looking to strengthen squad numbers ahead of a couple of bigger signings (maybe gvardiol)
If we can keep gundogan and Bernardo and add kovacic that’s a good start

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Forget the Romano tweet.

City agreed personal terms with Kovacic almost two months ago.

 

[blueparrot]

I’m hoping that the fact we are being linked to a few low value options like kovacic and guerro means we are looking to strengthen squad numbers ahead of a couple of bigger signings (maybe gvardiol)
If we can keep gundogan and Bernardo and add kovacic that’s a good start

Low price doesn't = Low value.

 

[bell_mcfc]

Forget the Romano tweet.

City agreed personal terms with Kovacic almost two months ago.

You mentioned this ages ago.

Also means that this isn't an alternative to Bellingham we were always planning Kovacic, unlike some people now think.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Why isn't Bellingham announced, with Madrid and Dortmund seasons finished, if he was going to Madrid, almost as if it is being held back for a week or so.

Madrid are trying to bluff City off the table. Classic tactics from them and they did same with Haaland.

They are desperate to get it sorted because they know City potentially winning everything in the next week could also be a factor.

Dortmund don't need to rush. City don't need to rush. The only people rushing are Madrid.

Strange, considering they are have already stated he only wants them.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Don't think he's anything special tbh, and if we were signing him I'd be gutted.

He's the type of player you didn't even realise was playing until you see him being subbed.

Another hide and seek champion.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

You mentioned this ages ago.

Also means that this isn't an alternative to Bellingham we were always planning Kovacic, unlike some people now think.

Kovacic has been part of the plan since the turn of the year, as has been Gvardiol.

Sadly, I've always felt he was being lined up for Gundo's role, however.

 

[Tb1981]

He's the type of player you didn't even realise was playing until you see him being subbed.

Another hide and seek champion.

Gets a pass because he is ‘one of their own’
Lampards pet project

 

[Tricky_Trev]

Kovacic has been part of the plan since the turn of the year, as has been Gvardiol.

Sadly, I've always felt he was being lined up for Gundo's role, however.

It would be underwhelming if he’s replacing Gundo. We’d be losing a clutch player and wouldn’t be gaining one in return.

 

[Mancini’s Pastilles]

Kovacic has been part of the plan since the turn of the year, as has been Gvardiol.

Sadly, I've always felt he was being lined up for Gundo's role, however.

Phil can slot into Gundos role.

 

[Kamaro011]

We doesn't know if Kovacic can fit our team yet already the judge is be given for him before this season isn't over yet.

Typical BM, I already have preview what sort of player thread and match day thread about him will be like next season.

 

[richards30]

We doesn't know if Kovacic can fit our team yet already the judge is be given for him before this season isn't over yet.

Typical BM, I already have preview what sort of player thread and match day thread about him will be like next season.

Yet he`s a priority target for Pep? No one is forcing Pep to have Kovacic, it seems Pep wants him so i`ll back him in fairness

 

[FantasyIreland]

Kovacic has been part of the plan since the turn of the year, as has been Gvardiol.

Sadly, I've always felt he was being lined up for Gundo's role, however.

We will lose a degree( to what amount remains to be seen) of fluidity,and cohesion,if that is the case.

He is far more an alternative to Rodri than he is any one else.

I guess this particular ball of wool will soon unravel.

 

[Ste68]

Kovacic has been part of the plan since the turn of the year, as has been Gvardiol.

Sadly, I've always felt he was being lined up for Gundo's role, however.

Would be very happy with Gvardiol , the best left sided option at fantastic age and we would easily cover the cost with Laporte and Cancelo sales.

Kovacic I guess helps him settle and gives us another solid option in midfield but at a level below Gundogan.

Pep must see something he likes in Kovacic he thinks he can work with and you have to back Pep.