Yes, probably. I’d imagine Abramovich’s position is resolved by summer, and still even if not, it’s not stopped anyone coming to City (that we know of) given the press noise around UAE.
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Declan Rice
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colesy
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I understand your theory, but who of our current midfield, would we want to have less game time, to give Rice the opportunity? Fernandinho and Gundogan are the obvious choices, but they have only had twenty league starts between both of them currently. It would be different if someone left, but if that was only Ferna, I would preder KDB, Rodri, Bernardo to start over Rice.He is not just being used as backup player, i'm sure with his potential versatility playing in multiple position (The kind player Pep wants for his player). He will have enough game time for us.
I also said time and time again price tag will not be a problem for us as seen by Grealish case, if Pep wants him then board makes sure they will get for him even at 100m because board rarely disagree with Pep wish.
The question is, will he really want to join us?
I know that we could afford his fee, but I believe that would probably be north of 100 mill, that is mainly the UK tax that we always inherit. I believe there may be more affordable "quality" alternatives out there, but I wouldn't know who is the best option.
Someone mentioned that his introduction to the rags would have them competing, but that has been said so many times about their previous signings, I think it would need a complete clear-out top to bottom, to have them competing again. I would actually prefer them to sign him over Chelsea, just because it appears that they have a handy knack of turning half decent footballers, into under achievers, ala Sanchez, Pogba, Maguire, Sancho, Beek, Fred, plus many more I have forgotten about.
Yes, probably. I’d imagine Abramovich’s position is resolved by summer, and still even if not, it’s not stopped anyone coming to City (that we know of) given the press noise around UAE.
Haha really
jimharri
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150m for Rice? Someone's taking the piss. Rice, or Haaland for 60-odd million (plus dad and the agent's slice of the cake)?
150m for Rice? Someone's taking the piss. Rice, or Haaland for 60-odd million (plus dad and the agent's slice of the cake)?
He only has 2 years left on his contract. The figure will be half what has been reported.
Yes, probably. I’d imagine Abramovich’s position is resolved by summer, and still even if not, it’s not stopped anyone coming to City (that we know of) given the press noise around UAE.
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sir baconface
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Nah.I'm struggling to understand why Rice wouldn't want to join us? Does he want to win the Premier League? Does he want to play regularly in the Champs League and compete to win it? Does he want to work with one of the best coaches the sport has ever seen? Does he want to develop his game to become a more complete player and maximise his potential? Does he want to play alongside some of the best players in world football?
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Personally I don't want him playing alongside the best players in world football
Zin 'messiah' Zimmer
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Grealish tax150m for Rice? Someone's taking the piss. Rice, or Haaland for 60-odd million (plus dad and the agent's slice of the cake)?
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