Lucas Paqueta investigated by FA for alleged betting breaches

Although it’s an incredibly annoying and boring thing to say, it really isn’t our money.

Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and United have spent big in midfield, our net spend atm after winning a treble is below Luton, let’s just enjoy splashing some cash!

It’s a going to be a ridiculous amount of money, that right now he’s not worth, but he really is a top player who is desperate to join, will slot straight in. Insane pedigree of 50 games for Brazil, had a year of prem football to get him up to speed.

Let’s just enjoy this one, I care about fees too much sometimes but we’ve got a lot to spend and are desperate for a body in midfield.

Enjoy Blues!

He’s class….
 
ElMago_DSilva said:
Maddison is nowhere near as good as Paqueta for what we want. Nowhere near.

City are interested in a player that can play in a double pivot and even cover Rodri when needed.

Paqueta can arguably play as a 6, an 8 and a 10 because of his tactical discipline and understanding of the game. He can mix it physically too and is a far more combative player than Maddison.

Maddison has zero tactical discipline and can only play as a 10 or an advanced midfielder in a 3 man midfield.

If we tried playing Maddison in a double pivot, we would end up getting completely overrun and bullied in midfield.

Paqueta is by far the better choice for us.
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It's not even close. City want him. Pep wants him. I want him. You want him. Others want him here. As for those who don't want us to sign him too fucking bad. I couldn't give two shits about the negative brigade. He's coming. Get behind him or piss and moan your way to the trophy podiums next Spring...
 
Roy Munson said:
Maddison is a shithouse. Dropped by Leicester in the run in last season because his attitude is wank.

A midtable mentality, hence his transfer to a team of perennial bottlers.
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I will reiterate once again, we should have sign Maddison. He is proven quality, meanwhile we are still wondering if Paqueta is just another samba dancer that thinks the football field is a ballroom or something. Some healthy dose of realism is needed when it comes to Paqueta and his ability.
 
D'Silva said:
I will reiterate once again, we should have sign Maddison. He is proven quality, meanwhile we are still wondering if Paqueta is just another samba dancer that thinks the football field is a ballroom or something. Some healthy dose of realism is needed when it comes to Paqueta and his ability.
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Good for you.

Give Pep a call and let him know your thoughts.

I'm sure he'll realize what a terrible error he, and every other manager of European level Premier League sides, made by not signing Maddison.
 
D'Silva said:
I will reiterate once again, we should have sign Maddison. He is proven quality, meanwhile we are still wondering if Paqueta is just another samba dancer that thinks the football field is a ballroom or something. Some healthy dose of realism is needed when it comes to Paqueta and his ability.
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Maddison isn’t capable of passing the club’s character test. He has a bad reputation. He wouldn't even be on the list.
 
D'Silva said:
I will reiterate once again, we should have sign Maddison. He is proven quality, meanwhile we are still wondering if Paqueta is just another samba dancer that thinks the football field is a ballroom or something. Some healthy dose of realism is needed when it comes to Paqueta and his ability.
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Save it shorty. Paqueta's coming you wallflower...
 
Roy Munson said:
Good for you.

Give Pep a call and let him know your thoughts.

I'm sure he'll realize what a terrible error he, and every other manager of European level Premier League sides, made by not signing Maddison.
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Haha Why so touchy? You seem to be really dead set on Paqueta being a success. I just reminded you to lower your expectations. I trust my impressions, judgments and discernments. Thankfully I've not been disappointed by my assessments. I don't stray much away from players who have a track record and have an innate quality and talent that shines through. Paqueta isn't one of these players. I might be wrong but I'll go with my first impressions.
 
mattyb said:
I agree. It’s a big outlay for someone who hasn’t achieved anything in the premier league
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mattyb said:
I agree. It’s a big outlay for someone who hasn’t achieved anything in the premier league
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Well, would him winning the Conference League as a player in the premier league be some sort of achievement?
I truly rate Paqueta, he is very good, liked him at Lyon, I like him now. I do see your point with the price tag but it is very clear that the selling clubs have no mercy and would want to squeeze every penny from the buying clubs. Some can stomach it and some can not.
 
D'Silva said:
Haha Why so touchy? You seem to be really dead set on Paqueta being a success. I just reminded you to lower your expectations. I trust my impressions, judgments and discernments. Thankfully I've not been disappointed by my assessments. I don't stray much away from players who have a track record and have an innate quality and talent that shines through. Paqueta isn't one of these players. I might be wrong but I'll go with my first impressions.
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Yawn...
 
Dialog said:
Well, would him winning the Conference League as a player in the premier league be some sort of achievement?
I truly rate Paqueta, he is very good, liked him at Lyon, I like him now. I do see your point with the price tag but it is very clear that the selling clubs have no mercy and would want to squeeze every penny from the buying clubs. Some can stomach it and some can not.
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There does not seem much point negotiating for months to get the Gvardiol price down, to spend more on a player not as good, and easier to find just as good or better, i can understand West Ham wanting as much as they can get, but it is City`s choice to pay it, if they are stupid enough, and i do like Paqueta a lot he will make a great sub.
 
salfordbluetrue said:
There does not seem much point negotiating for months to get the Gvardiol price down, to spend more on a player not as good, and easier to find just as good or better, i can understand West Ham wanting as much as they can get, but it is City`s choice to pay it, if they are stupid enough, and i do like Paqueta a lot he will make a great sub.
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“easier to find just as good or better“

Who are these guys that are as good or better and are so easy to find? If they are so easy to find why has the best run club in the world with a global scouting network not found them? I can suggest to you a reason why I think they haven’t found them because they um you know don’t exist.
 
KingGeorge said:
“easier to find just as good or better“

Who are these guys that are as good or better and are so easy to find? If they are so easy to find why has the best run club in the world with a global scouting network not found them? I can suggest to you a reason why I think they haven’t found them because they um you know don’t exist.
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Valverde, Barella, Wirtz, Griezmann, McAllister...not to mention Rice or Bellingham and I am not even mentioning Musiala, Camavinga, Kimmich, Pedri, De Jong...because they are impossible to get. Even Ugarte, Szolozbai, Zielinski, Bonavento are of similar level.

I am sure Paqueta will be a success in our team because his style is really good for us. For 90m, I expect more than what he offers now though.

I am certain that all the praise he is getting here would be pure mockery if Liverpool or United were trying to sign him for 90m.

I am still happy to sign him, but it's not a great transfer fee we are doing.
 
I Would try to sell Phillips to Liverpool, but if they don't want him 60m + Phillips for Paqueta wouod be a great deal IMO.

I rate Paqueta around 55-65m and Phillips, right now, is a -8m player for City (his importance is zero and has high wages).

Phillips cannot stay here, his price will drop even more if we don't sell him now
 
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