De Bruyne?

[Pam]

Why do we have to sell Dzeko before putting a bid in for De Bruyne?

 

[TueartsCossackSpray]

Maybe a statement that we are being Gordon Brown (prudent) and therefore less likely to get ripped off.

 

[Seosa]

The chances of De Bruyne wearing Blue

Epic.

 

[supercity88]

Why do we have to sell Dzeko before putting a bid in for De Bruyne?

We probably wanted to confirm incoming cash to evaluate where we are with our expenditure, but also because Dzeko takes up a place in our squad that we'd need for De Bruyne.

 

[TRUE BLUE NO1]

The Times or Mirror?....seems both reporting something different...is the Times a better source? It would make more sense, as Wolfsburg have made it clear its going to take a 50mil or no deal type of offer......fingers crossed something happens now Dzeko gone...

 

[Rammyblues]

You really do have to laugh at the journos for the papers, as if they know the bottom lines for each club in the deal if one is to be done. First rule of negotiating any deal is never disclose your bottom line. Using their figures the sensible and most logical outcome is 44m. :-)

 

[City_Sean]

I'm not sure who the times writer was, but James Ducker seems to be quite good on things City related.

 

[Benarbia’s Backheel]

I remember the Chelsea v Hull game very well, KDB made a lasting impression on me from that match. He was fantastic, and also played either the match before or after to similar effect, and was possibly MOTM in that game too - and in both he was played centrally.

A lot of people have been talking about his inability to tackle, but I don't see that as too much of a problem. Firstly, he'll learn, and closing down players and blocking their pass lanes and intercepting is more effective than tackling anyway, unless a last ditch tackle is needed, or a crucial tackle on a playmaker, in which case it won't be up to him. Secondly, I remember a little ginger wizard over the road who didn't do too badly despite his inability to tackle.

Although, in saying that, the thought of playing a three man midfield including KDB and Yaya does worry me.

 

[citizens_1976]

I remember the Chelsea v Hull game very well, KDB made a lasting impression on me from that match. He was fantastic, and also played either the match before or after to similar effect, and was possibly MOTM in that game too - and in both he was played centrally.

A lot of people have been talking about his inability to tackle, but I don't see that as too much of a problem. Firstly, he'll learn, and closing down players and blocking their pass lanes and intercepting is more effective than tackling anyway, unless a last ditch tackle is needed, or a crucial tackle on a playmaker, in which case it won't be up to him. Secondly, I remember a little ginger wizard over the road who didn't do too badly despite his inability to tackle.

Although, in saying that, the thought of playing a three man midfield including KDB and Yaya does worry me.

Agree with the last bit, KDB and Yaya wouldn't cut the mustard in a 3 man midfield. We still need another midfield player who adds steel to the middle.

 

[Smithy_]

Agree with the last bit, KDB and Yaya wouldn't cut the mustard in a 3 man midfield. We still need another midfield player who adds steel to the middle.

agreed. If we was to have a midfield 3 including KDB and yaya we should be looking to bring in pogba or if not poss someone like veratti, gundogan or one of the bender brothers