Declan Rice

[richards30]

Suspect as reported this all rides on whether Gundogan goes or stays although they are not really similar style of player although with Kovacic in also it probably covers the bases.

Still think Arsenal will sign him… which likely means Gundo stays.

Interesting to see how this unfolds…

i think we need a younger midfielder even if Gundo stays mate? he`s 33 now and if we go as hard again next season (which we all hope we do) alongside KDB who picks up injuries then we need Kovacic and another? Unless Foden goes inside and we sign two wingers?

 

[Gumzy97]

Suspect as reported this all rides on whether Gundogan goes or stays although they are not really similar style of player although with Kovacic in also it probably covers the bases.

Still think Arsenal will sign him… which likely means Gundo stays.

Interesting to see how this unfolds…

I don't understand why it has to do with Gundo , unless Pep wants to play Gundo in that pivot role with Rodri, Rice is perfect for our formation right now, Stones is perfect there but he's got injury problems. So Rice would be perfect long term.

 

[FantasyIreland]

It should be Kovacic that is pulled if Gundo stays.

Rice offers us something different,and is far more the alternative to Rodri.

 

[crystal_mais]

I'd love Rice & Caciedo at City personally

 

[hammocity]

i think we need a younger midfielder even if Gundo stays mate? he`s 33 now and if we go as hard again next season (which we all hope we do) alongside KDB who picks up injuries then we need Kovacic and another? Unless Foden goes inside and we sign two wingers?

He’s not 33 until October, bit like asking FOC’s their age, “I’m 73 next”, no your not, your 72!

 

[richards30]

I'd love Rice & Caciedo at City personally

i`d take Caicedo over Rice personally but Brighton want £120m it seems and we are not doing that

 

[xmusampa]

I understand this perspective as well, so as long as we are not going to potentially miss out, our management is probably right in giving it a few more days. This transfer window is about to kick-off big time this week, that's for sure :).

Maybe our interest is to ensure Arsenal pay top dollar for rice thus making further transfers more problematic

 

[Deyna18]

Both Rice and Caicedo are excellent players but £100m for a holding midfielder is crazy. I just can't see us doing either. Grealish at £100m was different. Fans all round the world wearing Grealish shirts etc Not going to happen with either of the above. Both make Rodri look a bargain. Only vague and still unlikely possibility is if Moyes wants Phillips.

 

[Tony - MCFC]

i think we need a younger midfielder even if Gundo stays mate? he`s 33 now and if we go as hard again next season (which we all hope we do) alongside KDB who picks up injuries then we need Kovacic and another? Unless Foden goes inside and we sign two wingers?

Certainly possible mate. Busy one for sure.

 

[robbieh]

I imagine Phillips will train on, or at least we'll give him a chance too.

So not including Gundo and Bernardo, we will have,
Rodri, Phillips, Kovacic, Kevin, Foden, Alvarez, Haaland, Mahrez and Grealish for the front 6.
Kovacic covers a few bases so don't think we need to buy Rice, especially if you factor in Stones.
The attacking midfield looks light and we need a new wide player even if Mahrez stays.