Declan Rice

[richards30]

Caicedo at Brighton would probably be a better fit than Rice.

And at least £30m dearer?

 

[Gumzy97]

Who is Rice replacing? That's the question to ask because it's not Gundo. Kovacic has been given Gundos number also pep has wanted Kovacic for years theres your Gundo replacement Peps wanted him since before Chelsea. So where does Rice fit in?

 

[Zenmanc]

2nd ? That’s being optimistic for them,be lucky top 4 this coming season them bottle jobs

I agree... I think the abject choke job they put in at the end of the season will rock their confidence to the core. TBH last year was an off year for multiple teams and of course we turned in a worldie staying the course.

 

[Manc123]

The reaction to Declan rice i find funny personally.

Youve got arsenal fans who are more happy theyve potentially got one over on city than they are to actually potentially signing the player. Its not as deep as people think its been quoted multiple times he wants london. Im sorry if thats literally the reason he picks you then its laughable anyway. But this fickle fanbase will be calling for artetas head again next season especially if it doesnt go well. They spent the best part of last season telling everyone party was best then why need for replacing him. Theyll be calling us cheats and were ruining football again if we win it. Because i actually see them having more of a struggle next season. I think now teams have worked out how they play, i dont think arteta has a plan B.

Then the city fans who are worried about who we are signing dont be, if its not rice it will be some quality player who will help us achieve what we want to again. Do i think rice moves the needle no i dont. But stop fretting were litterally still in june.

Sullivan has got what he wanted and thats for arsenal to panic and actually give him the 100m he wants.

 

[come-on-barney]

Caicedo at Brighton would probably be a better fit than Rice.

I’d pay the extra and go for him, but Pep will sort it.

 

[Zenmanc]

fanny flapping and conjecture?

If you Google that phrase in the off-season a link to this board appears at the top of the page.

 

[Manc123]

Who is Rice replacing? That's the question to ask because it's not Gundo. Kovacic has been given Gundos number also pep has wanted Kovacic for years theres your Gundo replacement Peps wanted him since before Chelsea. So where does Rice fit in?

kovavic was coming in whether gundo stayed or not so he isnt his direct replacement but could potentially do his role but i dont think hes the replacement.

 

[Rammy Blue]

If he signs, Chips, Rice and Curry from the Chippy will never be the same again.

Why?

 

[TheBlueCat]

going off all the reports we are 100% interested in rice and are willing to purchase him… pep has also said he’s a huge admirer of rice, calling him ‘an exceptional player’ Is that not enough to think the club and pep rate him?

All the reports have been generated by WH (Sullivan). Do you really imagine that journalists are briefed with ‘what we intend to do?’ Pep says lots of things which may or may not be true..

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

fanny flapping and conjecture?

Was that our midfield three back in the 70s? Bit before my time but it rings a bell.