IanBishopsHaircut
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To be fair to Nev..he probably was the CB until Southampton asked silly money for him..our absolute priority is fullbacks and they will be expensive..even we have a budget
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To be fair to Nev..he probably was the CB until Southampton asked silly money for him..our absolute priority is fullbacks and they will be expensive..even we have a budget
To be fair to Nev..he probably was the CB until Southampton asked silly money for him..our absolute priority is fullbacks and they will be expensive..even we have a budget
Right so Cb is such a priority that if the first choice target is off the table, we just don't buy one? That just doesn't sound like a priority to me.
IanBishopsHaircut
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Right so Cb is such a priority that if the first choice target is off the table, we just don't buy one? That just doesn't sound like a priority to me.
Maybe not a priority..I think next summer it certainly will be though
Neville Kneville
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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.
The transfer news and gossip suggests it's not a priority as the only real link has been to VVD, yet if you look at our options in central defence it should be the priority once the full backs are signed. If Kompany got injured we'd be in trouble.Maybe not a priority..I think next summer it certainly will be though
The lack of links makes me wonder if we are going to go into the new season with Kompany, Ota and Stones. That would make the Sanchez bid even more difficult to understand.
Neville Kneville
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The transfer news and gossip suggests it's not a priority as the only real link has been to VVD, yet if you look at our options in central defence it should be the priority once the full backs are signed. If Kompany got injured we'd be in trouble.
The lack of links makes me wonder if we are going to go into the new season with Kompany, Ota and Stones. That would make the Sanchez bid even more difficult to understand.
I can only assume, Sanchez is in addittion to a cb but perhaps Van Dijk & whoever is plan B, is very difficult to land.
We already have Mangala for huge money, so just signing 'a' centre back, is not on the agenda. It has to be genuine cover/partner for Vinny.
It might be that we have a veteran lined up as plan 'c' for later in the window.
IanBishopsHaircut
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The transfer news and gossip suggests it's not a priority as the only real link has been to VVD, yet if you look at our options in central defence it should be the priority once the full backs are signed. If Kompany got injured we'd be in trouble.
The lack of links makes me wonder if we are going to go into the new season with Kompany, Ota and Stones. That would make the Sanchez bid even more difficult to understand.
Kolarov as well
Neville Kneville
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Kolarov as well
I notice Kolarov has just started talking about missing Italy.
I dare to hope this could mean he would not be averse to an early return.
Lancet Fluke
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Makes the Sanchez bid even more difficult to understand.Kolarov as well
Lancet Fluke
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Would you drive him there yourself Nev?I notice Kolarov has just started talking about missing Italy.
I dare to hope this could mean he would not be averse to an early return.
Neville Kneville
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Would you drive him there yourself Nev?
I'd sign him if I could afford it & just pay him to go there.
blueparrot
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Why is replacing either Otamendi or Kolarov in anyway linked to Sanchez, unless you think we should have 5 centre backs in the squad ?The transfer news and gossip suggests it's not a priority as the only real link has been to VVD, yet if you look at our options in central defence it should be the priority once the full backs are signed. If Kompany got injured we'd be in trouble.
The lack of links makes me wonder if we are going to go into the new season with Kompany, Ota and Stones. That would make the Sanchez bid even more difficult to understand.
Makes the Sanchez bid even more difficult to understand.
It's not difficult to understand.
You can disagree with it, but it's not hard to understand.
Lancet Fluke
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It was a joke. I was implying that Kolarov isn't good enough.It's not difficult to understand.
You can disagree with it, but it's not hard to understand.
Why are we bidding for a 29 year old forward when we have only 3 central defenders one of whom has played 25 league games in 2 seasons? Kolarov is a squad player now. He's too slow to start games accept maybe Cup or game where we could partner him with KompanyWhy is replacing either Otamendi or Kolarov in anyway linked to Sanchez, unless you think we should have 5 centre backs in the squad ?
Imagine Kompany gets injured and we have big games coming up against Chelsea and a Champions League tie. Season could be over in a week.
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Why are we bidding for a 29 year old forward when we have only 3 central defenders one of whom has played 25 league games in 2 seasons? Kolarov is a squad player now. He's too slow to start games accept maybe Cup or game where we could partner him with Kompany
Imagine Kompany gets injured and we have big games coming up against Chelsea and a Champions League tie. Season could be over in a week.
Are you implying we may have a poorly balanced squad at the start of the season.
blueparrot
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So replace Kolarov with somebody better don't get in an extra centre back and leave us short up front, if Aguero is injured we have Sane Jesus Sterling that's it. Don't say Kelechi he's obviously off, and Bernardo is there to play midfield with Silva and KDB.Why are we bidding for a 29 year old forward when we have only 3 central defenders one of whom has played 25 league games in 2 seasons? Kolarov is a squad player now. He's too slow to start games accept maybe Cup or game where we could partner him with Kompany
Imagine Kompany gets injured and we have big games coming up against Chelsea and a Champions League tie. Season could be over in a week.
jimmy blue shoes
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Fucking find something about him & post it.
And relax. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. That's it. Nice and easy. It'll all be fine.
PannickAtTheDisco
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Why are we bidding for a 29 year old forward when we have only 3 central defenders one of whom has played 25 league games in 2 seasons? Kolarov is a squad player now. He's too slow to start games accept maybe Cup or game where we could partner him with Kompany
Imagine Kompany gets injured and we have big games coming up against Chelsea and a Champions League tie. Season could be over in a week.
How about you wait till the end of August?
Sometimes targets are known early other times not.
In this window we only found out about Bernardo the day before we signed him and Alves in the last week or so.
In the two previous summer's we have not found out about Bravo and Otamendi till relatively late.
It sounds like we have looked at VVD. I certainly wouldn't assume that we are not looking at centre backs because of the lack of specific rumours.
Meantime I'm hoping we are going to get Sanchez as well. the
In this window we only found out about Bernardo the day before we signed him and Alves in the last week or so.
In the two previous summer's we have not found out about Bravo and Otamendi till relatively late.
It sounds like we have looked at VVD. I certainly wouldn't assume that we are not looking at centre backs because of the lack of specific rumours.
Meantime I'm hoping we are going to get Sanchez as well. the
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