You would rather keep an inferior keeper as number 1 when the best in the world becomes available , because we made assurances in good faith prior to that availability? weird point of view. We should never have just let Gigi go elsewhere just because we told Trafford he would be number 1 prior to us knowing he was available.I hope that this is not true, both in terms of him wanting out and in the sense of us not behaving honourably. Personally, I would prefer us to act with honour and play James Trafford as the number one than sign a great goalkeeper like Donnarumma. If we did what is being suggested, then good luck James Trafford in whatever you decide.
Maybe Newcastle, they only loaned Ramsdale, right?I am not sure there are any obvious teams that would want him, have the means to pay it and that he would want to go to.
Ortega back in as number 2 with a years extension wouldnt be a bad solution for us.
As I said, if what is being reported is correct.You would rather keep an inferior keeper as number 1 when the best in the world becomes available , because we made assurances in good faith prior to that availability? weird point of view. We should never have just let Gigi go elsewhere just because we told Trafford he would be number 1 prior to us knowing he was available.
You think it is charity to keep your word? No, it is basic integrity. And I would rather have mine.We’re not a charity, you do what is most likely to win stuff. When the best goalkeeper in the world becomes available you sign him!
Would you have said keep Wilfrid Bony if Messi had become available and wanted to sign?
Always, always look to improve and get the best you can.
In his defence, he is going up against 10 years of experience, a European championship, a Champions League and Italys long term number 1 at age 26.If Trafford wants to leave, I think that tells us a bit about his mentality.
I'm guessing he has aspiriations to be the best GK in the World. Then why not stay and prove it
If Trafford wants to leave, I think that tells us a bit about his mentality.
I'm guessing he has aspiriations to be the best GK in the World. Then why not stay and prove it
I do remember people on here saying that Trafford was screwed over and they were shouted down that Trafford knew the situation and the club wouldn't have told him he would be number 1, etc. They were correct.
But, it's football. The opportunity came to get the worlds best keeper and it's a shame for Trafford but understandable.
Blame mentality ? Only few city fans have weird fetish towards players warming benchIf Trafford wants to leave, I think that tells us a bit about his mentality.
I'm guessing he has aspiriations to be the best GK in the World. Then why not stay and prove it
What have you been watching? Donnarumma is not perfectly adequate with his feet at all, he's really poor and that is why we've made big changes in our game to accomodate it.Well he wasn’t that good with his feet that first season at Burnley as I recall.
Not sure where all this talk of brilliant distribution has come from.
From what I can see Donnarumma is perfectly adequate in that department.
But can you become the best player if you quit at the first sign of competition after only 4 months?This is so dumb. No one can become the best player in the world playing 6-10 games a season.
But can you become the best player if you quit at the first sign of competition after only 4 months?
Donnaruma isn't irreplaceable (ask PSG) and not without flaws. Just feel he's not backing himself enough
At the end of the day it's his career and I've got no issue with any player wanting to move on if they so desire.