Benjamin Pavard

[leo_city]

Does fit the right back/centre back role . Maybe a straight swap. But very underwhelming on paper. Just a thought however. As usual, Pep knows best and if he wants him, then bring him in. End of. Profile works

 

[Dr Jacoby]

Hope this isn’t true.

 

[vincent]

I do not like this one bit. Does fit the right back/centre back bit. Maybe a straight swap. But very underwhelming.

‘Very underwhelming’ was mentioned on here many times when we bought Dias.

 

[Ehza]

I feel like he would fit pep's system!

 

[xMatMcC]

Good player. Good advanced data. Should be cheap. If he was in our squad and trying to leave you'd all be moaning about us losing depth. He's an upgrade on Walker as an asset.

 

[Chi-town blues]

Benjamin name and full back gives me bad vibes.

 

[samuelyeboah]

Ask yourself why bayern want to replace him with a 33 year old Walker.

 

[xMatMcC]

Ask yourself why bayern want to replace him with a 33 year old Walker.

contract expiring at year end. French. Among others.

 

[pavelsrnicek]

Bar the occasional thunderbast@rd I’ve never rated him. Would prefer to go for Kounde from perennially broke Barca. Similar profile but a better player for me.

 

[leo_city]

‘Very underwhelming’ was mentioned on here many times when we bought Dias.

Similar with Akanji and so on. You’re right, will be gladly proven wrong in due course. But we can aim higher. Pavard is an experienced/senior player for what it’s worth and plays his role very well. So if Pep wants him then it’s all aboard :-)

 

[KdeB_17]

Benjamin name and full back gives me bad vibes.

and french

 

[bell_mcfc]

Makes me wonder. Fits the multiple position role but we have been scouting Mario at Porto. Also with Gvardiol expected to come in Akanji will get most of his minutes on the right side as well.

 

[Kippax Street 1880]

He's a very good player. Expect Akanji will cover Walkers role as a defensive right sided player with recovery pace and Pavard will be the jack of all trades across the back line.

 

[leo_city]

Bar the occasional thunderbast@rd I’ve never rated him. Would prefer to go for Kounde from perennially broke Barca. Similar profile but a better player for me.

The thunderbastard in question was 5 years ago. Roughly the same time I remember Walker scoring one

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

not a 'sexy' signing by any means, but totally makes sense to me.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Ask yourself why bayern want to replace him with a 33 year old Walker.

His contract runs out next year and he's refused to sign a new one?

 

[KdeB_17]

why are we buying him? he is not that good and we already have Akanji and Stones. would prefer to keep Walker for two more years anyway

 

[pavelsrnicek]

The thunderbastard in question was 5 years ago. Roughly the same time I remember Walker scoring one

Did it to Ireland recently, the rascal.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

It makes a lot of sense. Totally different player to Walker, but arguably a better fit for the way we play now.


Big concern for me would be the pace we lose from Walker, but maybe Pep thinks having one of Akanji/Ake/Gvardiol is enough.

 

[samuelyeboah]

not a 'sexy' signing by any means, but totally makes sense to me.

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Damn, turns out kyle walker is a terrible footballer. who knew.