Alternative striker options

ChicagoBlue said:
Yes, hence the multiple question marks and exclamation point!

I don’t think City like dealing with him! ;-)
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Sorry, now I see) I'm sure Txiki hates the bastard)

bluesingh said:
Icardi, Aubameyang, Griezmann, Dybala, Werner, in that order of preference
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I guess the coaching staff decides what skillset is needed, and then scouts/directors search and analyse players. That's how proper squad building is supposed to work, doesn't it? I mean, your list looks like a random collection, mate. Dybala, Griezmann and Icardi are players of three totally different types that require different tactical environment. I don't think City will choose between them.
 
Andrew___K said:
Sorry, now I see) I'm sure Txiki hates the bastard)


I guess the coaching staff decides what skillset is needed, and then scouts/directors search and analyse players. That's how proper squad building is supposed to work, doesn't it? I mean, your list looks like a random collection, mate. Dybala, Griezmann and Icardi are players of three totally different types that require different tactical environment. I don't think City will choose between them.
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I'd argue Dybala, Griezmann and Werner would bring something similar to our team. All of them are small, quick and primarily playmaking strikers. Griezmann has mostly played as a second striker throughout his career drifting on either sides and dropping deep getting in the build up. Same is the case for Dybala. Werner has played on either wings for Germany U21s.

Icardi is definitely not the same type but is a personal choice, and Aubameyang has always been linked with Pep and then us.
 
If we sign someone up front, it'll be in the summer — and will probably be a replacement for Aguero (makes me sad typing that)

The only two players at his level, who would be available, are Griezmann and Aubameyang. Would be very happy with either
 
aguerooo93 said:
If we sign someone up front, it'll be in the summer — and will probably be a replacement for Aguero (makes me sad typing that)

The only two players at his level, who would be available, are Griezmann and Aubameyang. Would be very happy with either
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Before the start of next season Griezmann will be 27 and Aubameyang 29, I would imagine that a long term replacement for Sergio would probably have to be younger than this as we'd want them for 5+ years
 
bellsouth said:
Before the start of next season Griezmann will be 27 and Aubameyang 29, I would imagine that a long term replacement for Sergio would probably have to be younger than this as we'd want them for 5+ years
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Jesus + Griezmann is a good combo, better than 2 inexperienced strikers.
 
The Riot Club said:
Don't you think there's also a risk players and greedy agents will think we don't pay enough if somebody is absolutely top drawer, so we'll never be able to get the Neymars, Mbappes, Sanchez, Lewandowski, etc because rags or Chelsea will bend over for the agent? Which although means in principle we may be doing the right thing, but in reality it's detrimental to our success because rivals know we'll baulk when it gets to big boys money. This is the only thing that irks me about how we're run.
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Say to the agent "you're talking Sanchez not neymar you know. Sanchez is good but he's older and not in the same class"

Anyway, Sanchez megabucks sounds like another Rooney situation - a player who's peaked getting paid based on past achievements.
 
bellsouth said:
Before the start of next season Griezmann will be 27 and Aubameyang 29, I would imagine that a long term replacement for Sergio would probably have to be younger than this as we'd want them for 5+ years
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Jesus is the long-term replacement for Sergio...and if Griezmann will have just turned 27 (3 years younger than Aguero would be), that means he has 5, maybe more, seasons at the top. Hard for me to understand why any City fan wouldn't be over the moon to sign a player of Griezmann's calibre.

If we're looking for a world-class striker, then there just aren't that many under 25 out there......Mbappe & Jesus are the only ones who come to mind
 
bellsouth said:
Before the start of next season Griezmann will be 27 and Aubameyang 29, I would imagine that a long term replacement for Sergio would probably have to be younger than this as we'd want them for 5+ years
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Jesus is his long term replacement isn't he?
 
aguerooo93 said:
Jesus is the long-term replacement for Sergio...and if Griezmann will have just turned 27 (3 years younger than Aguero would be), that means he has 5, maybe more, seasons at the top. Hard for me to understand why any City fan wouldn't be over the moon to sign a player of Griezmann's calibre.

If we're looking for a world-class striker, then there just aren't that many under 25 out there......Mbappe & Jesus are the only ones who come to mind
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Can't argue with that - a compelling argument. But isn't Griezmann going to the Rags?
 
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