Danilo

[Silva_Spell]

Maybe Pep can make him good (again? - I never saw him at Porto)

He wouldn't be the first good player to go to R.Madrid and not deal with it as well as hoped.

Gotta say I'd rather he cover both RB and LB than see us throw another chunk of money on a backup LB. Maybe, if Kolarov leaves, we use that money on someone like Laporte who can play LB if we're in a position where Mendy (hopefully) and Walker (and Fernandinho) are out

 

[Blue Coop]

I've not seen him play and though youtube can hide a myriad of faults you can't do that without a modicum of talent.

Exactly my thoughts. The glimpses of talent combined with his Porto reputation and 30m transfer to Madrid there has to be a good player there. If you don't hit the ground running in Madrid the fans quickly turn so I'm hoping he's just never settled, which could be a big possibility.

 

[Chi-town blues]

Is he fast and does he have pace?

I am sure he has pace but not sure if he is fast. If he has pace then he ought be fast but if he is fast he should have pace.

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

He has a broad range of pace.

He has but so did navas!

 

[Cityfan]

Exactly my thoughts. The glimpses of talent combined with his Porto reputation and 30m transfer to Madrid there has to be a good player there. If you don't hit the ground running in Madrid the fans quickly turn so I'm hoping he's just never settled, which could be a big possibility.

Yes, keeping my fingers crossed and hoping he settles as consistency is pretty important in defense .

 

[schfc6]

I'm concerned, hearing from lots of people saying he's awful. Not just the usual suspects, but the kind that will say if we're signing a good player.

I've never seen him personally, but yeah... worried.

Two years ago Real were so desperate to sign him, they lumped in before the window even opened. He was consider just about the best rightback in the country.

If he's motivated he could be a really good addition.

 

[City Raider]

Left back and centre mid as well? Prototype Pep player.

 

[TotalFootballOne]

He's a LB RM used him as a RB (hence his poor performance) perhaps Pep and City wanted lock him up incase something happens to Mendy. He also provides good depth and competition for the other FB.

 

[cadds92]

Kaveh Solhekol‏Verified account @SkyKaveh 6m6 minutes ago
Man City not just signing Danilo to play at right back. Can also play left back and in midfield. Very impressive at Porto

City Watch‏Verified account @City_Watch 2m2 minutes ago
Pep Guardiola plans to use Danilo as a right-back, left-back and defensive midfielder in the squad next season. [@StuBrennanMEN]

Makes sense.

I will be astonished if we spend £150m+ on fullbacks this summer.

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

He has but so did navas!

Navas's brain couldn't keep up with his legs most of the time.