I thought it was obvious he meant we can't rely on Kompany to start, that's all, but even if he did mean we need another centreback, our activity in the transfer market shows it's not a priority. Even if VVD was the one he wanted, it can't be much of a priority if he decides he doesn't fancy one after losing out on him, can it?
It definitely doesn't seem as big a priority as Sanchez.
I'm sure we want Sanchez.
My whole point is, there is only one position which Pep has actually said 'we need backup' & that's cb. I will find it very strange therefore, if we don't sign one.
If Pep said the same re Aguero: 'Manuel missed him, when he's there, blah blah, then said 'we have to cover our backs' etc, everyone would 100% assume he was signing a striker, no question.
Pep knows, we have a problem at cb, without Kompany.
It's therefore very odd, if he doesn't do something about it.
Personally, I would prioritise that over any other position, seeing as we have fullbacks coming in.
Even above Sanchez, but we are clearly after him, irrespective.