It’s Quiet 20 - What is the Wirtz that could happen?

[richards30]

Would be smashing, but I think we need someone to play alongside Rodri. That team looks very top heavy!

We’ve only had Rodri in the past mate and Cambiaso and Gvardiol can step into midfield from full back to help?

 

[Bluewonder]

We’ve only had Rodri in the past mate and Cambiaso and Gvardiol can step into midfield from full back to help?

I don't think that's right. He's typically played alongside Gundogan or Kovacic.

 

[richards30]

I don't think that's right. He's typically played alongside Gundogan or Kovacic.

Gundogan used to play further forward mate but would obviously chase back and help and Kovacic has only been here two seasons?

 

[waspish]

I’m desperate for Baleba, don’t know who you take out that team for him though.

I've not seen enough of Baleba what he like with the ball because of the ball the few games I've seen he ok and if they want 100m+ he has to do be quality on the ball as well as off..

 

[krisblue]

I've not seen enough of Baleba what he like with the ball because of the ball the few games I've seen he ok and if they want 100m+ he has to do be quality on the ball as well as off..

Signing players from other Prem clubs should be an absolute last resort. It hasn’t worked for us so far and almost always leads to overpaying as Prem clubs don’t need to sell.

 

[Dribble]

We’ve never had anyone else anyway. we’ve always played with just one defensive midfielder. All we need is another CDM, but a quality one, so Rodri can rest and rotate with him regularly.

Fixed ;-)

 

[BringBackSwales]

We'd be too open in midfield with that team. Need more balance in midfield with a box to box controlling midfielder alongside Rodri.

Rodri is extremely adept as a box to box controlling midfielder. Could do with another like him or an out and out DM

 

[ProofMCFC]

Not sure why we think he is a target or available.

Don’t know if he is a target or available, I’d imagine he will be available in the summer. The clubs lack of movement this window regarding CM obviously points to the fact they know who they want but they can only get him in the summer. I have no idea who that is.

 

[ProofMCFC]

We’ve never had anyone else anyway. we’ve always played with just one defensive midfielder. All we need is a backup, but a quality one, so Rodri can rest and rotate with him occasionally.

That’s your problem, your not going to get a quality player who will sit as a back up, therefore you need to give them playing time next to Rodri.

 

[johnny crossan]

Don’t know if he is a target or available, I’d imagine he will be available in the summer. The clubs lack of movement this window regarding CM obviously points to the fact they know who they want but they can only get him in the summer. I have no idea who that is.

too late whoever it is

 

[ProofMCFC]

too late whoever it is

I don’t 100% disagree, they’ve had plenty of time. But if there not available it is what it is. Although I feel we need a Luiz type and another top class 8/6.

 

[waspish]

Signing players from other Prem clubs should be an absolute last resort. It hasn’t worked for us so far and almost always leads to overpaying as Prem clubs don’t need to sell.

I didn't ask that

 

[ProofMCFC]

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Looks amazing. 1 injury to Rodri and it all crumbles.

 

[handsofstone]

I’m desperate for Baleba, don’t know who you take out that team for him though.

Feel Baleba may be the flavour of the month

Think Caceido looked better than Baleba and whiie Caeido been a lot better this season for Chelsea he still looks short of the top level (although he's young)

Obviously could be class or he just be "ok" and for +£100mil I'd expect better than ok

At least Rice had 4 or 5 really strong seasons with West Ham

 

[Bluemoon has risen]

Rodri is extremely adept as a box to box controlling midfielder. Could do with another like him or an out and out DM

We basically need Gundagon from 4 years ago. He could cover and play next to Rodri. Difficult player to find (Bruno G is the closest I can think of), but that's what the scouts get paid to do I suppose. I'm sure City have a few players in mind.

 

[ScottSinclair]

Signing players from other Prem clubs should be an absolute last resort. It hasn’t worked for us so far and almost always leads to overpaying as Prem clubs don’t need to sell.

Unless there is a Gareth Barry type around who can just slot in and do excactly what we need and also get his hands dirty a bit while making the rest of the team tick

 

[Delphinho]

Wonder if our result against Brugge on Wednesday will impact if/who we sign to play in midfield? Don`t know how much CL football for the remaining part of the season would impact players' willingness to come. Would leave us with very little time, unless we have anyone lined up

 

[ScottSinclair]

Still hope Reijnders are earmarked for the summer, especially if Milan misses out on CL

 

[Eric Hitchmough]

Still hope Reijnders are earmarked for the summer, especially if Milan misses out on CL

I love the fact you’ve pluralised him :)

 

[ScottSinclair]

I love the fact you’ve pluralised him :)

Maybe I am dim but his name literally is Reijnders and not Reijnder though?

Or is it a reindeer joke again lol. Him being earmarked genuinly were no pun intended