The Squad planning thread

Gumzy97 said:
I might be wrong but I can see by the end of the window

Reijnders
Nico G
Gvardiol ( if Bayern make a good offer)
Marmoush
Rico lewis
Trafford (maybe)
Savinho

All going if offers come in.
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So then we would need to replace Gvardiol, a new winger, a RB, goalkeeper and two midfielders?
 
goater1985 said:
Anyone who wants out, usual process of come with a acceptable bid, wouldn't want any players staying unhappy.

However with the greatest of respects to anyone sharing info, Gvardiol is on record saying he's happy and has everything he needs at City. And personally I'll believe that more than any chatter on a forum.

See how it pans out but I'd be surprised if he left.
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That was a Pep and Txiki thing though?
 
goater1985 said:
Anyone who wants out, usual process of come with a acceptable bid, wouldn't want any players staying unhappy.

However with the greatest of respects to anyone sharing info, Gvardiol is on record saying he's happy and has everything he needs at City. And personally I'll believe that more than any chatter on a forum.

See how it pans out but I'd be surprised if he left.
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What do you expect him to say to the world media?
He’s not going to come out and say I’ve just had a lovely maccies breakfast with Vinnie, he’s ready to put a bid in so I’ve already started packing my bags.

He’s a professional.
 
Lee the Blue said:
Given weve just paid Josko for 6 months for him to rehab and helped him get ready for the WC, hes a cheeky bastard.

As a matter of principle Id never sell anyone to Bayern either. Contract till 2028 - I wouldnt let him go anywhere; same with Rodri - Id rather he played it out like Bernardo if we cant agree a contract. He'll be 31 at the end of next season and this upcoming year likely his last one at his top level.
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We sold them Sane, no? If they want to leave and the fee can be matched, let them go, because it works in players coming in our direction, too.

Big clubs around Europe will see two years of underachievement, Guardiola leaving, and a bigger squad (potentially less playing time) as ripe conditions for sowing disruption. Even if they have no intention of buying, seeds of doubt are free to cast.

Time the club started leaking its plan to bring Harry Kane back to England after the World Cup…
 
Looking for a young profile at right back if Lewis Hall is available he’s 21 and I thought he was a left back but he can play both sides. He’s done that for Newcastle.
 
decmancity said:
What do you expect him to say to the world media?
He’s not going to come out and say I’ve just had a lovely maccies breakfast with Vinnie, he’s ready to put a bid in so I’ve already started packing my bags.

He’s a professional.
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That he's happy at City and has everything he needs. If that's how he feels. And he has. So I believe that.
 
skillman said:
Wonder if Trafford is staying.

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Don’t know could just be Newcastle didnt want him after last summers rejection. On the other hand I’m sure Maresca will have spoken to players he wants to keep, and may have assured Trafford and others he starts on an equal footing and the shirt is there to be won when the season starts. Who knows to be honest , not me.
To be honest Ive given up trying to second guess the squad for next season. Just sit back let it unfold and see where we end up.
 
blueparrot said:
Don’t know could just be Newcastle didnt want him after last summers rejection. On the other hand I’m sure Maresca will have spoken to players he wants to keep, and may have assured Trafford and others he starts on an equal footing and the shirt is there to be won when the season starts. Who knows to be honest , not me.
To be honest Ive given up trying to second guess the squad for next season. Just sit back let it unfold and see where we end up.
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We will also want over twice that fee for him.
 
skillman said:
Wonder if Trafford is staying.

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Sets a fee benchmark for Trafford too.

"Newcastle bought an unknown GK from a mid-table French league for £24m. You want a double-winning, full England international? Then pay up".

(PS for all I know Ewen might be on his way to becoming the Courtois of the 2030s, but ...)
 
bluemc said:
Yeah, about that.......

www.statmuse.com

Most Passing Accuracy From A Goalkeeper | StatMuse

Gianluigi Donnarumma had the highest pass completion percentage by a goalkeeper in the Premier League in 2025-26, at 80.2 percent.
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Well good thing I have eyes.

Let me tell you why these stats don’t tell the full story.

Donnarumma has always had high passing numbers, mainly from short passing.

But when it comes of the way he passes the ball, it’s not like he picks a pass esp when we get pressed he launches it up the pitch and we usually lose it this happens against every team.

This changes how we end up playing as in the domestic cups it’s completely different we’re able to be more patient and trap teams into pressing us we beat it and we move the ball quicker to the other side which is how we were able to beat pool and Arsenal we wouldn’t have been able to play that football with Donna.

I prefer Trafford be cause when he’s there we look like our old selves a pep team that can play out from the back and doesn’t smash the ball long 20 times a a game.

The problem with Donnarumma is you can only accommodate for so many people. We have Haaland who isn’t the most amazing out of possession and doesn’t link up with other players but it’s fine because he can score 40+ a season, then there’s Cherki who isn’t a pressing monster but he can make something happen from nothing which is why we play the 424 passive pressing system that worked quite well towards the end of the season but not against teams that don’t care to have the ball and build out well. Now you have to change the system to accommodate a GK ??? That’s just nonsense, he is not a modern GK he’s good in one part of the game, but coming off his line is crucial nowadays, defending corners is extremely important nowadays, when almost every team plays man2man we have to create a spare man somewhere but with him that’s impossible. He’s not gonna get any better this is who he is and Trafford is gonna be England’s no.1 gk for the next decade.

So i’d love to know how anyone can argue against these points
Lack of Composure Under Pressure: City’s entire offensive fluidity is built on the goalkeeper acting as the crucial "spare man" in a man-to-man pressing system. Donnarumma's distribution under heavy pressure lacks the elite precision and composure required to consistently recycle possession.
No Long-Range Progression: Unlike Ederson, whose distribution acts as a primary playmaker to bypass high defensive lines, Donnarumma struggles with executing long, accurate passes
Command of the Penalty Area: English football and Guardiola's systems demand a goalkeeper who acts as a "sweeper-keeper," actively rushing off the line to clear through-balls. Donnarumma hesitates to play a high line, forcing defenders to drop deeper.
Struggles with Corners: In a league renowned for physical, congested penalty areas, Donnarumma struggles to claim high crosses and defend set-pieces effectively
Loss of Possession Control: Because Donnarumma cannot circulate the ball as securely as required, City loses their traditional dominance in territory and time, which impacts the fluidity of the midfield and attack
Accommodation Issues: Attempting to alter the team’s foundational possession style to mask a goalkeeper’s technical weaknesses requires City to compensate in other areas. This often means shoehorning players into uncomfortable roles to shore up the defensive transitions
 
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