Lucas Paquetá

[Gabriel]

I think that the straw that broke the camel’s back with both Palmer and McAtee was not Doku but the subsequent signing of Nunes. We all thought that he would play more in central midfield with Kovacic and Rodri, and that Foden and Bernardo would therefore have to be accommodated out on the wings, where Grealish and Doku would also be competing for game time. Add Phillips and Gomez on the bench ahead of them- at that point, de Bruyne to return,and I can understand them looking elsewhere.

In relation to Paqueta this summer,even If he comes, we may need to rethink the logjam on the bench and determine whether it is worthwhile keeping certain players.

 

[Mad 4 It]

I think that the straw that broke the camel’s back with both Palmer and McAtee was not Doku but the subsequent signing of Nunes. We all thought that he would play more in central midfield with Kovacic and Rodri, and that Foden and Bernardo would therefore have to be accommodated out on the wings, where Grealish and Doku would also be competing for game time. Add Phillips and Gomez on the bench ahead of them- at that point, de Bruyne to return,and I can understand them looking elsewhere.

In relation to Paqueta this summer,even If he comes, we may need to rethink the logjam on the bench and determine whether it is worthwhile keeping certain players.

I’d rather have one diamond than 3 or 4 stocking fillers

 

[Gabriel]

I’d rather have one diamond than 3 or 4 stocking fillers

Ideally, yes, but the problem with that is you end up wearing your diamond every day and it quickly becomes jaded. And sometimes we seem to buy paste.

 

[Protein Junkie]

Not every player is a dinho tho.

Jordan Pickford is

 

[Paul1970]

I think that the straw that broke the camel’s back with both Palmer and McAtee was not Doku but the subsequent signing of Nunes. We all thought that he would play more in central midfield with Kovacic and Rodri, and that Foden and Bernardo would therefore have to be accommodated out on the wings, where Grealish and Doku would also be competing for game time. Add Phillips and Gomez on the bench ahead of them- at that point, de Bruyne to return,and I can understand them looking elsewhere.

In relation to Paqueta this summer,even If he comes, we may need to rethink the logjam on the bench and determine whether it is worthwhile keeping certain players.

I’d rather have kept mcatee than sign nunes .

 

[richards30]

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No way he agrees to that west ham deal as no doubt we would beat their wage offer anyway and it seems he only has eyes for Pep? These chances don’t come around often

 

[p.taker]

I’d rather have kept mcatee than sign nunes .

McAtee has played 1578 PL minutes at Sheffield Utd. Nunes 683 at City. You can debate signing Nunes, but this is one of the better loans City has done.

 

[Mad 4 It]

No way he agrees to that west ham deal as no doubt we would beat their wage offer anyway and it seems he only has eyes for Pep? These chances don’t come around often

What is the love in with this guy. I’m not seeing it tbh there is better out there for a little more and as the best team in the world that’s what we should be aiming for. Same with sick note Netto. We are slowly but surely watering down the quality of the squad and it won’t end well

 

[Gabriel]

What is the love in with this guy. I’m not seeing it tbh there is better out there for a little more and as the best team in the world that’s what we should be aiming for. Same with sick note Netto. We are slowly but surely watering down the quality of the squad and it won’t end well

Out of interest, who and for how much more?

 

[waspish]

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If he is that daft he can stay at West Ham

 

[mosssideblue]

What is the love in with this guy. I’m not seeing it tbh there is better out there for a little more and as the best team in the world that’s what we should be aiming for. Same with sick note Netto. We are slowly but surely watering down the quality of the squad and it won’t end well

Err, probably because he’s an excellent player who we want

 

[Mad 4 It]

Out of interest, who and for how much more?

Musiala, Pedri, Gavi, Wirtz, Zielinski,

 

[Kamaro011]

Musiala, Pedri, Gavi, Wirtz, Zielinski,

Don't worry you going to make comments like "Why we signing this player A" next season if any of these player join us and need to adapt one season.

 

[Haaland94]

Musiala, Pedri, Gavi, Wirtz, Zielinski,

Musiala is most likely unobtainable, and if he is available, we will go for him (legit interest confirmed by Tolmie). Pedri and Gavi are in the pipe dream category. They are never leaving Barca, same like Phil for us. Wirtz doesn't seem keen to move abroad, and is eyeing up Bayern. There is also a chance he doesn't move at all. We are interested in him anyway (confirmed by Tolmie). Zielinski is 29 and just joined Inter Milan.

I would prioritise Neves ahead of Paqueta, though.

 

[Mad 4 It]

Musiala is most likely unobtainable, and if he is available, we will go for him (legit interest confirmed by Tolmie). Pedri and Gavi are in the pipe dream category. They are never leaving Barca, same like Phil for us. Wirtz doesn't seem keen to move abroad, and is eyeing up Bayern. There is also a chance he doesn't move at all. We are interested in him anyway (confirmed by Tolmie). Zielinski is 29 and just joined Inter Milan.

I would prioritise Neves ahead of Paqueta, though.

Fair enough I agree with Neves 100%

 

[simon23]

Fair enough I agree with Neves 100%

Wirtz for me over Paquetta however

 

[Keeper!]

Wirtz for me over Paquetta however

Long term without question but how long would it take him to settle into this team and league?

We need someone who can come in and be quality from day 1, for me Paquetta could do that.

 

[Mad 4 It]

Long term without question but how long would it take him to settle into this team and league?

We need someone who can come in and be quality from day 1, for me Paquetta could do that.

The same was said about Phillips

 

[Keeper!]

The same was said about Phillips

Paquetta is many levels above.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Paquetta is many levels above.

Probably true, but it’s more about the “knowing the league” but that’s a nonsense.

He knows the league playing for David Moyes. That isn't much of an advantage.