Its still a big risk if he doesn't sign with us, he's already losing money, and if (likely for me) bayern won't pay what we want, he's stuck here on a low (relatively) wage, but he'll still have to perform, and if he subsequently got a long term injury, its a serious issue.The problem is though he wont ... he`ll get a massive signing on fee which will be more than that.
We have sterling, which means the team loses a lot of flexibility if he always has to play on the left. Gabby isn't very good from the wing and Mahrez / Bernardo are way better on the right. If Sane goes before the hammers game then either Aguero or gabby will need to be rushed back to start. Thinking outside the box, angelino could possibly play there but thats a big step down in quality from Sane, zinchenko is too slow, David is way past being capable on the wing (even though hes looking pretty quick as of late).We have others who can play on the left.
Do you honestly believe that we will lose 10 goals + assists from one player.Other players for all we know may come in with a better return.
We will NOT be buying a replacement in this window,should he move on.
Honestly starting to wonder if Gabby J needs to be in a 2 striker formation and on that note I'm not sold that he can't produce from the wing. I know he has flashes at the 9, and I am pulling hard for him as I keep thinking one day the switch will flip and he shows that flash he is capable of consistently... that and finally gets his offsides timing down pat.We have sterling, which means the team loses a lot of flexibility if he always has to play on the left. Gabby isn't very good from the wing and Mahrez / Bernardo are way better on the right. If Sane goes before the hammers game then either Aguero or gabby will need to be rushed back to start. Thinking outside the box, angelino could possibly play there but thats a big step down in quality from Sane, zinchenko is too slow, David is way past being capable on the wing (even though hes looking pretty quick as of late).
Edit: just thought, maybe Foden? would be interesting to see how he would go. If he could cover multiple positions he would get way more gametime too.
So, is Leroy staying or not?
Mahrez would do better on the left wing.At times playing on the right he does slow us down.For me,Sterling is far far better employed on the right wing but with our POTS Benie,who was superb,then maybe the answer is Sterling ?We have sterling, which means the team loses a lot of flexibility if he always has to play on the left. Gabby isn't very good from the wing and Mahrez / Bernardo are way better on the right. If Sane goes before the hammers game then either Aguero or gabby will need to be rushed back to start. Thinking outside the box, angelino could possibly play there but thats a big step down in quality from Sane, zinchenko is too slow, David is way past being capable on the wing (even though hes looking pretty quick as of late).
Edit: just thought, maybe Foden? would be interesting to see how he would go. If he could cover multiple positions he would get way more gametime too.
Honestly starting to wonder if Gabby J needs to be in a 2 striker formation and on that note I'm not sold that he can't produce from the wing. I know he has flashes at the 9, and I am pulling hard for him as I keep thinking one day the switch will flip and he shows that flash he is capable of consistently... that and finally gets his offsides timing down pat.