Declan Rice

[Irishblue93]

Can only imagine this deal getting done if Phillips is part of the deal.

Can’t see Rodri, Kovacic, Rice and Phillips in the same squad.

Especially how stones finished the season practically next to rodri

 

[nisan5504]

Well we know ourselves with Jorginho, Sanchez, maguire (thank god) players can change their minds. Just feel rice has been totally convinced to join arsenal. They are ambitious, building a brilliant squad and keeps him close to home. Just seems to make too much sense

When I read these three names,I don't think we could have had the year we had with them being in the team. Luck plays a big part in transfers.(In hindsight)

 

[plattlanebenches]

We have one,the best in fact,in Rodri.
What we still need....is a competent replacement/alternative/partner,and Rice more than fits that bill.

Rice won’t go anywhere as a backup. Not good enough for us.

 

[DeBlueLou]

City could get two fairly good more fitting mids for the price of one Rice. Veiga and Guler would both together cost less if he does decide to go to Arsenal. You can even add a Williams in there and you have three top talents for the price.

I have faith in Phillips to turn it around.

 

[Any1aBlue]

City could get two fairly good more fitting mids for the price of one Rice. Veiga and Guler would both together cost less if he does decide to go to Arsenal. You can even add a Williams in there and you have three top talents for the price.

I have faith in Phillips to turn it around.

Crikey - I don’t agree with any of that (Other than the other two would cost less).

Rice is English. Rice is mentally as well as ability wise, a perfect City player. Rice is at the top of his game. There’s three reasons why Rice is more expensive.
also - why have you faith in something you’ve no evidence of? Phillips did nothing before he came to us and certainly hasn’t since.
all that said - he’s going to arsenal…….

 

[FantasyIreland]

Rice won’t go anywhere as a backup. Not good enough for us.

He needn't be (see my team on page 295) and his attitude and character would ensure he wouldnt be.

 

[DeBlueLou]

He needn't be (see my team on page 295) and his attitude and character would ensure he wouldnt be.

Rice could obvious start for City. Not only is he good enough but Kdb is probably out for the start of the season anyways which leaves a gap for players to slot into.

 

[Blue_Lightsaber]

Interesting..

 

[Any1aBlue]

Only If Rice wants to go the same way as Maguire…….

 

[pudge]

We had better not go for Rice now Gundogan's away