It's Quiet 18 - Wanna ring the bell?

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Gabriel said:
They were unicorns when we signed Laporte, yet now every time we're linked with a defender he's left-footed. Has their been a breeding programme?

Cherki is such a maverick, isn't he? If he ever gets his head screwed on properly, he'll be a joy to watch.
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I think with Cherki, he’s been ‘around’ for a while now (bloody young and I’m still saying that). Sometimes, it can be a good thing and sometimes bad. I’m surprised he hasn’t left France. If I’m being honest, he’s someone I’d have taken before Doku just because of how comfortable he is using either foot. Does anyone use his feet the way he does in football currently (deciding which foot to use for set-pieces and such depending where on the pitch).

Anyhoo, like you said, if he can get his head screwed on properly…
 
Josh_D said:
I think with Cherki, he’s been ‘around’ for a while now (bloody young and I’m still saying that). Sometimes, it can be a good thing and sometimes bad. I’m surprised he hasn’t left France. If I’m being honest, he’s someone I’d have taken before Doku just because of how comfortable he is using either foot. Does anyone use his feet the way he does in football currently (deciding which foot to use for set-pieces and such depending where on the pitch).

Anyhoo, like you said, if he can get his head screwed on properly…
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He’s too much of an individual for most teams, and even though he’s not yet 21, he’s still struggling to play 90 minutes on a regular basis. It’s such a pity, because, as you say, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more naturally gifted player with both feet, and he should be worth a fortune given he can play anywhere. Until the centime drops, however, and he realises that there are teammates in better positions to whom he could pass, he’ll never fulfil his potential.
 
Uglyassin said:
Agree. But the players who walk into our team or push those in the starting line up are world elite, non-transferable players. Musiala, wirtz etc aren’t leaving anytime soon and when they do they’ll end up at the cartel.
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Most players are transferable for the right price. Wirtz is staying and Bayern bound in 2025, but it seems that Musiala might wanna leave, and then it won’t be up to Bayern.

I am totally on board with signing Paqueta if Musiala isn’t possible. Probably the best player outside the top 6 clubs. Works his socks off, solid defensively and a good creator. A Paqueta-Rodri-Foden midfield looks very well balanced. Frimpong should definitely be available and Kimmich might be too.

There are definitely available players out there that would improve the squad. Targeting the likes of Robinson, Ait-Nouri, Eze or Olise seems completely pointless to me and a tremendous waste of money. Sign someone that strengthens the team or don’t sign anyone at all. A treble winning team shouldn’t be targeting players that would struggle for game time at Newcastle, Villa, rags etc.
 
Dribble said:
Money is only a partial indicator of potential success. For every Philips, there's a Fernandinho. For every Mangala, there's an Akanji.

I was excited about Philips, as were most of us in truth & upto last August, I was hoping he'd have a far better second season. However, all that changed with Rodri's interview in the Fail about playing too much football & fearing for his health.

For me that was obviously directed at Kalvin, & there's no way Rodri would've given those comments without City being aware & agreeing.

In November, Pep apologised to Philips for not playing him, & said he was such a lovely guy. But crucially he said loan & permanent offers had come in for him which were put to the player & he declined the moves & opted to stay & fight for his place.

My position toward Philips changed with Rodri's interview & hardened after Pep's press conference. They see him in training every day & know him best.

With all the best will & effort in the world, his signing was a mistake. He left for WHU & his career has tanked further.

In terms of signings, we win some, we lose some.
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Close, but actually we win most and lose some : )
 
bell_mcfc said:
Spending big because we can. We’re there not reports recently saying we could go as high as 500m expenditure due to new regulations.
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Think we can not sure we will. Paqueta maybe £85mill, cover for Rodri- Kimmich ? wouldn't be too much. and a Gomes replacement- maybe left back. Only other big signing would be if Bernardo goes and replacing him not convinced he will though.
 
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Franknorgrovesnephew said:
Kovacic ain't terrible is he
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he’s back to being useless trash after that penalty.

olmo is, allegedly, one of the options for the summer, nice release clause too.

paqueta is, allegedly, cleared in brazil, not yet in england. whatever happens it shouldn’t last all summer imho.

i think city should go big this summer. it was obvious they care about the public opinion with not making gvardiol the most expensive defender, but that just failed completely, everyone thinks he was 100m pounds, not even euros.
 
vanchi said:
i think city should go big this summer. it was obvious they care about the public opinion with not making gvardiol the most expensive defender, but that just failed completely, everyone thinks he was 100m pounds, not even euros.
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I think City doesn't give a fuck about public opinion, remember Grealish? we pay Villa 100m for him to become the most expensive English transfer player at time. And we also last summer is prepared to pay 100m for Rice only for Arsenal to pay more for him.
 
yarny101 said:
Would this not be about Thiago Silva?
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No. Has said a lot about Bernado in the past and said that PSG was the move.

Also the first account that said Musiala to City which still might not happen but we are seeing more about it. Tolmie was more subtle with hints.

No idea how legit it is but people say a very good Chelsea ITK and gets info based of Chelsea targets. For instance said Chelsea asked about Musiala but was told he’s going to City, perhaps the same with the Bernie stuff.

Could also be bollocks.
 
vanchi said:
he’s back to being useless trash after that penalty.

olmo is, allegedly, one of the options for the summer, nice release clause too.

paqueta is, allegedly, cleared in brazil, not yet in england. whatever happens it shouldn’t last all summer imho.

i think city should go big this summer. it was obvious they care about the public opinion with not making gvardiol the most expensive defender, but that just failed completely, everyone thinks he was 100m pounds, not even euros.
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Actually we succeeded. We got a 100 mil talent for 75 mil by standing our ground. Josko wanted City and Leipzig gave in...
 
JewelZee said:
Actually we succeeded. We got a 100 mil talent for 75 mil by standing our ground. Josko wanted City and Leipzig gave in...
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i know that, i meant the public perception, most people believe city paid 100m pounds for him (even some city content creators).
 
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