D'Silva
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I'm not sure this player is even Kovacic level much less Foden or KDB level. Not sure what the club is thinking, I think the next midfield signing should be a definite starter in preparation for Kevin's eventual departure.
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Don't understand this at all
Good player, maybe even very good
But he's just a bit too slow, he doesn't have the quick mind and feet to play in a Pep team. Seen a bit of their Europa campaign and while he does have quick feet when he wants, he's slow to react compared to the midfielders we need in tight spaces
If it was for £40mil, sure
But at what will surely be £60mil or more it doesn't really make sense
If we're after someone from WH I'd prefer Bowen for the right
Good player, maybe even very good
But he's just a bit too slow, he doesn't have the quick mind and feet to play in a Pep team. Seen a bit of their Europa campaign and while he does have quick feet when he wants, he's slow to react compared to the midfielders we need in tight spaces
If it was for £40mil, sure
But at what will surely be £60mil or more it doesn't really make sense
If we're after someone from WH I'd prefer Bowen for the right
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Guy picked the wrong week to fuck of.
its even 85 and more... If you are spending that money, surely there are better targets out there... Unless West Ham wants our players too.
Probably swap deal involved. But i cant imagine better options on the market tbh
I'd rather see City hold onto those 85!!! million and use them next summer instead of splashing it now on a player that is not worth more that 70... MAD money for the player in question. Although, Arsenal paid 65+ for Havertz so the market is weird.
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I have nothing against him.
Actually I found him a bit down-to-earth type when I watched Brazil team comparing to some show pony there.
Price aside I really want to know
How is his work rate?
Can he make those little runs into the box like Gundo? Mateo does not really have that.
Will he accept to be a squad player and provide enough support to others? KDB is one year older and Grealish/Bernado are not young lads.
For the price I think that we can solve it by player swap. Anyway it is not my money.
Actually I found him a bit down-to-earth type when I watched Brazil team comparing to some show pony there.
Price aside I really want to know
How is his work rate?
Can he make those little runs into the box like Gundo? Mateo does not really have that.
Will he accept to be a squad player and provide enough support to others? KDB is one year older and Grealish/Bernado are not young lads.
For the price I think that we can solve it by player swap. Anyway it is not my money.
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Of all the teams visiting the Etihad in the Premier league last season his performance impressed me the most. His movement and passing was outstanding. I really hope we get him.
He would be a welcomed signing, but is he worth north of 70?
Are West Ham really letting him go after letting Rice go?
€70m maybe but £70m? That is robbery
Tugay One Cup
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Great with both feet, good eye for a final pass, solid tackler, crazy dribbling and close control, versatile, entertaining and an eye for goal.
Literally the only real complaint I understand is the price. But if we're applying the ol' Grealish method, he's worth whatever we're willing to pay and they're willing to sell for.
Literally the only real complaint I understand is the price. But if we're applying the ol' Grealish method, he's worth whatever we're willing to pay and they're willing to sell for.
Philips still has time
City allegedly offered 70 and from their fans and itks its not close to enough. A non-starter deal.
Also twice the player.
I really like Paqueta and wanted us to get him from Lyon. Can't understand why we are talking about him at £70m and didn't look at Szoboszlai's release clause though! Paqueta's last season at Lyon is better to look from an attacking standpoint but Moyes definitely made him work defensively. Here's his stats last year against AM/Wingers (played 17 times in the league) and then against CMs (played 10 times in the league):
