It's Quiet 18 - Wanna ring the bell?

[blueparrot]

Gundogan, Bernardo and Mahrez are all creators. That cannot be replaced immediately. You would only rely on the Kev to Haaland axis and some brilliance from the wings. Bernardo is just irreplaceable. We don't yet know how Kovacic is going to fare. Can he replace Gundo?
About the bench, who is going to be back-ups for the wingers. Who would replace Kev or Rodri if unavailable. Your bench is only Alvarez for the whole offensive line. It's not a bench for a title run.

Foden is as creative as Bernardo, maybe slightly more-so and a better finisher. I think Kovacic can be creative and with Pep reach Gundogan levels. My bench has two or three spaces for new signings including a winger and attacking midfielder and already inludes McAtee.
Bernardo is no more irreplaceable than Toure, David Silva, Kompany, Aguero, Fernandinho were. Neither is Gundogan. Though think one if not both stay.
As posted by somebody else always remember We Are Not Run By Idiots

 

[Paladin]

Another thing with Walker, he's shown some appetite for media work. Pops up on 5Live quite often.

If he wanted to go that way after football, winning 3 bundesliga's and a few DFB Pokal's would be enough to get him on the pundit panel of any match involving a German side in the CL or even German international matches.

Add that to his existing affiliations to City and Spurs and he'd be on every week if he wants to be.

You're giving him too much intellectual credit. No way Kyle thinks in those terms.

 

[Constantine]

Foden is as creative as Bernardo, maybe slightly more-so and a better finisher. I think Kovacic can be creative and with Pep reach Gundogan levels. My bench has two or three spaces for new signings including a winger and attacking midfielder and already inludes McAtee.
Bernardo is no more irreplaceable than Toure, David Silva, Kompany, Aguero, Fernandinho were. Neither is Gundogan. Though think one if not both stay.
As posted by somebody else always remember We Are Not Run By Idiots

They are not idiots. That's why they either 1) not release them 7 all at once, or 2) they have a long-term plan.

 

[alexmcity]

Pep is building his 3rd City team.

The first was built around Kun, David, Kompany, Walker and Fernandinho. They won 100 pts and the domestic quadruple.

The second was built around Dias, Rodri, Walker, Cancelo, Gundogan, Bernardo. They won 3 league titles in a row and the Treble.

The third will be built around Dias, Gvardiol, Rodri, Foden, Haaland, Grealish... Hopefully they'll win more PLs and CLs.

Ederson, Stones and KDB will be the links between all three Pep City teams.

 

[blueparrot]

They are not idiots. That's why they either 1) not release them 7 all at once, or 2) they have a long-term plan.

No 3) they release them and the long term plan was formed months ago knowing this might happen and they will be ready to go next season. Only one player is left from Pep arriving we have refreshed this team a few times without dropping off. We will do it again with a team for his last 2 years and beyond without dropping off.

 

[Constantine]

No 3) they release them and the long term plan was formed months ago knowing this might happen and they will be ready to go next season. Only one player is left from Pep arriving we have refreshed this team a few times without dropping off. We will do it again with a team for his last 2 years and beyond without dropping off.

Agree to disagree.

 

[Gumzy97]

Pep is building his 3rd City team.

The first was built around Kun, David, Kompany, Walker and Fernandinho. They won 100 pts and the domestic quadruple.

The second was built around Dias, Rodri, Walker, Cancelo, Gundogan, Bernardo. They won 3 league titles in a row and the Treble.

The third will be built around Dias, Gvardiol, Rodri, Foden, Haaland, Grealish... Hopefully they'll win more PLs and CLs.

Ederson, Stones and KDB will be the links between all three Pep City teams.

Kovacic seems like the Gundogan signing for the third build. Multiple capped international, a winner , played in winning sides, injury ridden last season but still a quality player.

 

[DJ1]

You're giving him too much intellectual credit. No way Kyle thinks in those terms.

Agree...but his management will be thinking exactly along those lines as they'll continue to take a percentage even after his footballing days are over.

 

[Ajm1985]

He has a release clause, and he wants to move to the PL. He is one of Haaland's best mates as well :).

Really talented and pretty versatile as well

Would love it if we went for him.

 

[DJ1]

£50m each.

Plus add ons

 

[samuelyeboah]

I am not sure why people here are suggesting names of fullbacks to replace walker when it couldn't be more clear walker is allowed to leave because we won't be playing with traditional fullbacks anymore

 

[Summerbuzz]

I am not sure why people here are suggesting names of fullbacks to replace walker when it couldn't be more clear walker is allowed to leave because we won't be playing with traditional fullbacks anymore

The same source that's broken the news over the last couple of days about Kyle, said (the day before the first of the story) that City were looking for an RB.

It's being spoon fed to to us. The reason given is pretty soft. I have a feeling that City are also thinking about his age, plus perhaps a reputation/team culture/interpersonal issue.

I would not be particularly amazed if Cancelo came back.

 

[g180aj]

The winger signing is going to be a tough one. Some of you believe it s unlikely for Kvarahelia to join us since we won't negotiate with Napoli. I can't think of any other top notch player who is available and would be a good fit for our team. We definitely don't want players like Diaby for example.

He plays on the wrong side

 

[Kamaro011]

The same source that's broken the news over the last couple of days about Kyle, said (the day before the first of the story) that City were looking for an RB.

It's being spoon fed to to us. The reason given is pretty soft. I have a feeling that City are also thinking about his age, plus perhaps a reputation/team culture/interpersonal issue.

I would not be particularly amazed if Cancelo came back.

Cancelo will definitely not coming back.

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

The same source that's broken the news over the last couple of days about Kyle, said (the day before the first of the story) that City were looking for an RB.

It's being spoon fed to to us. The reason given is pretty soft. I have a feeling that City are also thinking about his age, plus perhaps a reputation/team culture/interpersonal issue.

I would not be particularly amazed if Cancelo came back.

Hopefully that will NOT happen.

 

[DJ1]

I think he fancies a new challenge with some of those German lasses.....allegedly

 

[Summerbuzz]

Cancelo will definitely not coming back.

"Definitely"

 

[The Stockport Iniesta]

I assume this is all part of a master plan then?

Yep, we are aiming to become the first team to win the English top flight by using a 5 a side team.

Ederson
Stones
Dias
Rodri
Haaland

More than enough there :)

 

[Xhavenjoe]

Cancelo will definitely not coming back.

He might but he'll soo find out that Pep has changed the locks on the front door

 

[Tony - MCFC]

The same source that's broken the news over the last couple of days about Kyle, said (the day before the first of the story) that City were looking for an RB.

It's being spoon fed to to us. The reason given is pretty soft. I have a feeling that City are also thinking about his age, plus perhaps a reputation/team culture/interpersonal issue.

I would not be particularly amazed if Cancelo came back.

Absolutely no chance Cancelo will play for City in a competitive game under Pep.