I understand your point I really do but:
A. I think Kanté has improved technically to the point where I think he is a “footballer”, albeit no Bernardo
B. He is such a dominant force in midfield I reckon it would allow our fullbacks to bomb forward at every opportunity and give our front 4 more freedom.
C. We would be replacing Bernardo’s pressing and work rate effectively
(Also apologies if my last post was a bit abrasive too)
No mate, I got the response I deserved.
Its surprising a swap deal with FDJ has not gained traction.
Barca get the player they want without having to fund it via another transfer and free up a place to register their new signing.
We get a player who can play multiple midfield positions, holding, box to box and even as an 8 who we were previously desperate to sign and without struggling to find a replacement so late in the window. A player we have no doubt already done our homework on, lifestyle etc.
From the outside its the most obvious swap deal ever, but it does not seem to be gaining any traction.
I rate Kante highly but think he would have been a possible replacement for Fernandiniho, but now Phillips has filled that position I think we need someone effective at both ends of the pitch. Just cannot see it with Kante.
Re:the fullbacks bombing on I think Cancelo typically does anyway and Walkers is best served, with his pace and not much creativity, to cover at the back.
