Centre back options

[Lancet Fluke]

Sanchez is incredibly error prone he switches off 2 to 3 times per game like Mangala did.

De Ligt is less error prone but he fucks up in the exact same way as Stones because they play the exact same game.

We need to sign a fully developed, proven centre back who can take charge when Kompany is out, not gamble on another kid with potential. We have that in Stones, we don't need another in the centre of defence.

 

[Ruzzles]

We need to sign a fully developed, proven centre back who can take charge when Kompany is out, not gamble on another kid with potential. We have that in Stones, we don't need another in the centre of defence.

While i agree i'd sign De Ligt in a heartbeat if the chance was there

 

[Lancet Fluke]

While i agree i'd sign De Ligt in a heartbeat if the chance was there

In theory we could get rid of kolarov and otamendi and replace with an established top class centre back and one with loads of potential like De Ligt. That would be perfect. Very unlikely though and assuming we will only sign one CB this summer (if that) then a proven player would have to be the priority.

 

[Neville Kneville]

Pep was talking about a big figure to backup Kompany.

I don't think any up & coming player would be on the cards unless it was in addittion to a solid Kompany impersonator.

 

[Andrew___K]

In theory we could get rid of kolarov and otamendi and replace with an established top class centre back and one with loads of potential like De Ligt. That would be perfect. Very unlikely though and assuming we will only sign one CB this summer (if that) then a proven player would have to be the priority.

Can't wait, but agree that both can't go in one window. Kola probably costs nothing on the market because of expiring contract, selling him now makes no sense.
Ota, on the other hand...Would be disappointed if he isn't replaced by this summer's end.

 

[Neville Kneville]

Can't wait, but agree that both can't go in one window. Kola probably costs nothing on the market because of expiring contract, selling him now makes no sense.
Ota, on the other hand...Would be disappointed if he isn't replaced by this summer's end.

Unless we need the money, it would make more sense to keep Otamendi, then see where we are upto with him this time next year.

If Stones is still dropping bollocks a year from now, it would be close to time to reassess whether or not he's actually any good. Then Kolarov would surely be leaving, we have no idea of Kompany's condition by then.

It would be better imo to have Otamendi there in case the other options turn out much worse.

Then if all is well & we don't need him, move him on.

 

[StretfordBlueReece]

Spot on, Idk how can anyone take such 'news' seriously.

How can you be so confident in Stones? He'll get better, but when? And to what extent? He's a terrible 1-on-1 defender, not sure if that can be fixed. And should we just let him learn, ruining our title chances? I'd like to see a rising star like Laporte or Ajax CBs, not another temporary repair. Oh, that would harm Stones? Who cares? Let the strongest survive.

Stones is our Future Captain stop being so negative he needs to improve everybody knows that. It was his first season with a lot of pressure next season he will be better. Be positive and look and the bigger picture.

 

[Easy]

Are we really talking about signing Ajax's CBs? Both young and inexperienced, would be great to sign them and loan back or to a different league but in our first team? Absolutely no chance that will happen. Far from the level we are aspiring to. Sanchez was especially bad in the Europa League final against a 6th place rag team, he gave the ball away in dangerous areas numerous times. Stones is much, much better than him. De Ligt on the other hand is 17 and could develop in to a top class defender but right now is not even close to playing for a top team in a top league.

 

[Andrew___K]

@Easy Think you're seriously underestimating them, they aren't that much worse than 3 of our CBs right now. Loan or rotation is debatable, but that's the situation with wordclass talents - you're either getting them young or not getting at all. Would you prefer de Ligt to be snatched by Madrid one day? Or make your move in advance?
Getting readymade players is important for us now in the light of Komps' health issues, but let's not forget about higher longterm goals.

 

[harvo the blue]

I can't see how all the players we are 100% signing & now Dembele & world class CB are going to be signed.

It smells like we are flushing teams out & making them move.

Dembele talks have got to be telling Sanchez to make noises. There's no room for Dembele-Sterling-Jesus-Aguero-Sanchez-B Silva-Sane