Of course it still works, it isn’t a hard and fast rule. Bernardo isn’t stupid he understands our position, he’s said as much. He knows if we are too late to replace him or do;’t get what we want he stays, and he ‘s said he’s prepared to.Bernardo wants to go- so City won't say no. The stance we've made that we let players leave when they want to go doesn't work if we don't let bernardo go just cuz it's too late in the window. It's also still possible imo to go and get a replacement it's just going to cost more than it would of 3 months ago.
He’s a lot, lot better than Phillips, and he would play with Rodri rather than replace him.He wouldn’t get in our team ahead of Rodri and now Phillips.
It doesn't really matter the two players mentioned both had one year left on their contracts. Bernardo still has 3. £80m (or that could be the starting point) is decent enoughThis is more likely- but with bernardo wanting to go I think we ate probably saying 80m but would accept 70m. Same with sterling and Jesus on the whole 50+ then they go for 45.
Doubt we would see Rodri and Rice in the same team very often. Anyway I don’t think we have any interest in him.He’s a lot, lot better than Phillips, and he would play with Rodri rather than replace him.
Rice has got a proper engine on him and can get all around the pitch like Bernado does for us, particularly away from home.
A midfield of Rice, Rodri and KDB would be incredible.
Fair points, see it differently thoughOf course it still works, it isn’t a hard and fast rule. Bernardo isn’t stupid he understands our position, he’s said as much. He knows if we are too late to replace him or do;’t get what we want he stays, and he ‘s said he’s prepared to.
I also think if he did go or when he eventually goes his replacement would be a winger not a midfield player.
B for me.I think if he goes we have 3 ways to replace him.
- a like for like replacement such as barella or the Brazilian lad
- a winger and move Foden/grealish back
- a left back and move Cancelo into midfield
The last one would be v rogue tbh and there are so few quality left backsI think if he goes we have 3 ways to replace him.
- a like for like replacement such as barella or the Brazilian lad
- a winger and move Foden/grealish back
- a left back and move Cancelo into midfield
We probably won't replace him this season and more than likely use what we have got.I think if he goes we have 3 ways to replace him.
- a like for like replacement such as barella or the Brazilian lad
- a winger and move Foden/grealish back
- a left back and move Cancelo into midfield
Did bernardo get a game? Writnings on the wall.According to the telegraph barca want to sign Bernardo. Hoping its all a load of crap and city laugh them out the room.
Apparently they will offer player exchanges only... Jog on
Would seem with no game time for him, likely he will be a barca player by next week..This is more likely- but with bernardo wanting to go I think we ate probably saying 80m but would accept 70m. Same with sterling and Jesus on the whole 50+ then they go for 45.