It's Quiet the £250m return

[oldius]

I am looking forward to the end of the transfer window now. The constant rumour and extreme opinions are distasteful to me. I shall seek solace with two feet on a furry chest and a nice, warm brew.

 

[bell_mcfc]

I know they are trying to sort out the Isak mess but the fact Livramento hasn't signed a new deal yet bearing in mind they said he would makes me think its still being discussed.

 

[nmc]

What is going on?
Salvinho to Spurs?
Ederson to Galatasaray?
MacAtee to Forest?
Grealish on loan at Everton.
City still with millions left for new players.
And still no proper right back?

Business as usual….

 

[NQCitizen]

Except you do.
Arsenal squad - 9 defenders.
Chelsea squad - 11 defenders.
Liverpool squad - 10 defenders.
City squad - 9 defender

I did say 8 CBs, the lack of full backs is a different glaring issue.

 

[NQCitizen]

He's not being pushed out though.

If he stays I'll completely agree mate.

 

[chesterbells]

I think we should be trying to sign Guehi we need a CB given our injury record to first choice players there. Only Gvardiol stays fit

I’d like to see us try too, but to inflate the price for others.

 

[Coatigan]

What is going on?
Salvinho to Spurs?
Ederson to Galatasaray?
MacAtee to Forest?
Grealish on loan at Everton.
City still with millions left for new players.
And still no proper right back?

115mageddon

 

[Marvin.]

I don’t for one minute think City expected to end the window with all 3 of Bernie, Gundo and Kova still at the club. Safe to say Bernie going nowhere, so it still wouldn’t surprise me if one of the other 2 left before it slams shut. Kova is back training, and even if not fully fit it wouldn’t stop a loan or sale taking place, it was only minor surgery rather than a huge injury. That said, I still think it’ll be Gundo who will leave.

Kovacic had the op. right at the end of the season and is still recovering.

 

[Lee the Blue]

What is going on?
Salvinho to Spurs?
Ederson to Galatasaray?
MacAtee to Forest?
Grealish on loan at Everton.
City still with millions left for new players.
And still no proper right back?

Get ready - as we speak The Tragic Twat/Nick Harris will be preparing a 35 consecutive tweet missive on why this all indicates City are guilty and about to relegated to the Chesman Sunday League

 

[samuelyeboah]

we have 2 proper right backs and they are both quality. put some respect on them.

 

[Superace]

If he stays I'll completely agree mate.

Stay or go its his choice it seems.

 

[johnny crossan]

All going pear shaped this week - we don't need this turbulence.

 

[ninjamonkey]

I did say 8 CBs, the lack of full backs is a different glaring issue.

But that ignores the fact our central defenders play elsewhere, often, we won the treble with 4 central defenders making up the back 4. If Pep chooses to prefer central defenders over conventional fullbacks then there is obviously going to be more centre backs in the squad than most. The important stat is, the number of defenders we have available to us is now in line with what you expect a squad of 25 to have and not the shortfall we went into last season with.

 

[Damanino]

big period ahead of Hugo Viana. he started to move on the outgoings this week with deal closed with Grealish, soon McAtee, still taking bit too long on deciding on loan for Echeverri, Nypan, would have been better to let them have 2-3 weeks pre season with their next club.
potential extra moves like Savinho, Ederson.
to pull off big transfers like Donnarumma, Rodrygo some clever negotiation needed on the fee and the salary too.

rivals dont slow down either, Chelsea looking to add Garnacho, a new CB, Xavi Simons too?
Arsenal Eze?
Dippers ffs still about to add Guehi and Isak?
rags new GK, Baleba?

matchday coming up, Pep has to select 20 players for Wolves trip, we are quite above that currently.

 

[Rammy Blue]

Kovacic had the op. right at the end of the season and is still recovering.

It was minor surgery on his achilles which was elective rather than forced, just the natural period out for it. Nothing like a ruptured achilles. I’ve had similar surgery in the past.

 

[NQCitizen]

But that ignores the fact our central defenders play elsewhere, often, we won the treble with 4 central defenders making up the back 4. If Pep chooses to prefer central defenders over conventional fullbacks then there is obviously going to be more centre backs in the squad than most. The important stat is, the number of defenders we have available to us is now in line with what you expect a squad of 25 to have and not the shortfall we went into last season with.

I don't disagree entirely but if we end up with only 6 attackers for 4 places and Savinho leaving so we can have all of Akanji, Ake, Stones as our 4/5/6th choices at CB or 3/4th choice full backs I'd think that was a poor distribution of resources.

 

[David Silva]

I think we should be trying to sign Guehi we need a CB given our injury record to first choice players there. Only Gvardiol stays fit

We have 6 CBs and just sent a 7th out on loan

 

[LongsightM13]

So until this week Savinho didnt know he wanted to leave and Thomas Frank didn't know he wanted him?

If he goes its because he's been pushed out for the squad places we've mismanaged or to make room for Rodrygo.

Horseshit m8
Agents and players spend all summer on their phones. No way this talk happens without the player agreeing to it
Probably seeing the $$$$ from a big move, while knowing his place is under threat

 

[cheekybids]

That does seem to pretty balanced mate.

I'm a big believer in Savio's potential, for me it'd be the worst sale we've made since the takeover.

His value has been dragged down by a shooting percentage so low it'd be hard to reproduce. He actually shoots more on target statistically than Rodrygo, not that you'd know it.

Savio was a massive disappointment for me, flatters to deceive & can’t shoot.

 

[NQCitizen]

Horseshit m8
Agents and players spend all summer on their phones. No way this talk happens without the player agreeing to it
Probably seeing the $$$$ from a big move, while knowing his place is under threat

I'm not saying he hasn't agreed to it, I'm saying we don't have to set such a low price.

I still think if our squad places were open we'd have quoted them a price they're never going to pay. Like we did Bernardo and Ederson.

We'll see what happens. Maybe we have. Maybe he goes and Rodrygo comes in (bit of a waste but possibly better). Or maybe he goes we, don't have enough attackers and Akanki, Gundogan and kovacic take the last squad places (not ideal).