Leonardo Bonucci

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So if we get Bonucci & Stones(and I dont believe we are in for both tbh, it's either/or) who makes way? Does Kompany become expendable too, assuming it's Mangala going first?
 
We definitely want two centre backs this summer.

It was Stones and Laporte, now it looks to be Stones and Bonucci. A world class centre back and a future world class centre back. Sounds brilliant to me.

I think Pep will look to go 3 at the back, hence the urge to sign two top centre backs but no top full back.
 
So if we get Bonucci & Stones(and I dont believe we are in for both tbh, it's either/or) who makes way? Does Kompany become expendable too, assuming it's Mangala going first?
I don't see a reason why anyone has to leave if we only buy 1. That would be 5 CBs, including one who's always injured and Denayer who will probably cover CB and RB. It will give us the option of playing 3 at the back if we need to.
 
I don't see a reason why anyone has to leave if we only buy 1. That would be 5 CBs, including one who's always injured and Denayer who will probably cover CB and RB. It will give us the option of playing 3 at the back if we need to.
I think we will go 3 at the back all season with denayer going out on loan and our defenders will be kompany stones bonucci Mangala Otamendi
 
have a feeling he will renew his contract at Juve, will do a Del Piero.
 
Does Kompany become expendable

The more pertinent questions is "is Kompany reliable in terms of injuries?". I love the guy. He's our captain, already a club legend and seems one of the nicest blokes in the sport. Hell, even his wife is a blue. He's married to the club. When he's fit, there are few better defenders in Europe than Vinnie.

...but he isn't fit. And baring a drastic 180 in terms of injury, his ongoing issues mean he isn't player we can entirely rely on.
If Mangala is on his way out, we need two proven centre backs. Pep and the club know this, and that's what they're seemingly going for.
And if he does somehow regain full fitness on a regular basis? Well, I'd rather be over-stocked than under prepared.
 
If we sign him AND Kompany miraculously stays fit we would have the best CB pairing in world football.
 
If we sign him AND Kompany miraculously stays fit we would have the best CB pairing in world football.
I reckon under the right guidance, Kompany, Mangala, Stones, Otamendi,Bonucci means we can rotate and have the best defence in the world. We are going to be so solid next season and I cant wait.
 
have a feeling he will renew his contract at Juve, will do a Del Piero.

I don't think we are being played. City have become experienced in these deals, and will be wary of being stung in that way. Interesting to note that his agent is coming to City, not us going to meet him. No doubt a tour of the CFA, stadium and a meeting with Pep will be on the agenda.

Bonucci is 29, if he ever wants to try a different league now is his last big chance at it. My big concern is that interest from Conte might see him join Chelsea if they are prepared to pay what we are. Hopefully the Pep factor will swing it in our favour though.
 
Source seems all kinds of sketchy.

Would love this one to be true, but I still can't see Juve going along with it.

You can say that again - the guy seems to have a problem with black players representing France, and isn't even a football journalist.
 
I don't think we are being played. City have become experienced in these deals, and will be wary of being stung in that way. Interesting to note that his agent is coming to City, not us going to meet him. No doubt a tour of the CFA, stadium and a meeting with Pep will be on the agenda.

Bonucci is 29, if he ever wants to try a different league now is his last big chance at it. My big concern is that interest from Conte might see him join Chelsea if they are prepared to pay what we are. Hopefully the Pep factor will swing it in our favour though.

The "being used for new contract" thing doesn't add up - Bonucci only signed a 5 year deal last season.

It's nothing like Ramos, who was nearing the end of his contract.
 
I reckon under the right guidance, Kompany, Mangala, Stones, Otamendi,Bonucci means we can rotate and have the best defence in the world. We are going to be so solid next season and I cant wait.

Yes centrally but unless we improve our full backs then we'll still have problems in defence. 43M for a 29 year old ? the football world has taken madness to a new level.
 
I'm only speculating - and Pep changes his formations all the time but I do wonder if he's planning 3 at the back quite often on the basis he wanted Stones and Laporte - would Pep be planning to play them as his primary CBs in a four? Possibly not - more likely in a three with the more experienced Kompany. Again Bonucci is ready made for a back three formation rather than a four.
 
Yes centrally but unless we improve our full backs then we'll still have problems in defence. 43M for a 29 year old ? The worlds gone mad and quite frankly its no wonder everyone hates us. Its just flaunting our wealth.

They hate us whatever we do - so best just crack on and give them something to hate : )
 
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