Declan Rice

[domalino]

completely agree. Dont see the point in buying someone as limited as Rice who really can only play DM, when we already have a DM specialist. I'd rather someone like Bellingham who appears equipped to play anywhere in midfield who can then step in to DM when required.

Ward-Prowse would be the English midfielder to get this summer.

He can play 6, but also as the box-to-box next to a proper Barcelona style 6 (as he does with Romeu) and he could play 8 because he has the touch of creativity Rice doesn't.

Massive work rate, very technical, presumably wouldn't mind being on the bench often because he's making such a big step up and has a little bit of X factor in his set pieces and penalties. I actually think box-to-box is a role we really miss in this squad, which is why Bernardo is doing it. JWP could be a good option to rotate with him and keep him at his best.

He's 27, so would be a nice bridge to replace Fernandinho in the squad then in a year or 2 Gundogan will move on and we could line up a massive transfer for Bellingham.

 

[super_city_si]

Ward-Prowse would be the English midfielder to get this summer.

He can play 6, but also as the box-to-box next to a proper Barcelona style 6 (as he does with Romeu) and he could play 8.

Massive work rate, very technical, wouldn't mind being on the bench often and has a little bit of X factor in his set pieces and penalties.

He's 27, so would be a nice bridge to replace Fernandinho in the squad then in a year or 2 Gundogan will move on and we could line up a massive transfer for Bellingham.

Dont tease me with Bellingham talk then give me Ward-Prowse :P

I know youre talking the immediate requirement, Bellingham is a few years away from leaving Dortmund. WP is decent player and fits the multi-tool approach I think we take

 

[Deleted member 87819]

I admit I’d heard of and watched rodders for those wankers we played the other week. Too little to form an opinion. Rice I’ve watched a fair few times and see nothing at our level. Overhyped traditional English midfielder who puts it about but can find a pass occasionally. My knowledge of rice is enough to know he’s not good enough imo.

I wouldn’t say occasionally. His passing is incredible, not just the accuracy (which immediately makes him a contender for our team) but the quality. And his tackles are next level too. I guess my outsider view is a little different than part of the English posters here… for me he is one of the few English players that actually lives up to the hype

 

[Deleted member 87819]

Ward-Prowse would be the English midfielder to get this summer.

He can play 6, but also as the box-to-box next to a proper Barcelona style 6 (as he does with Romeu) and he could play 8 because he has the touch of creativity Rice doesn't.

Massive work rate, very technical, presumably wouldn't mind being on the bench often because he's making such a big step up and has a little bit of X factor in his set pieces and penalties. I actually think box-to-box is a role we really miss in this squad, which is why Bernardo is doing it. JWP could be a good option to rotate with him and keep him at his best.

He's 27, so would be a nice bridge to replace Fernandinho in the squad then in a year or 2 Gundogan will move on and we could line up a massive transfer for Bellingham.

Zero European experience

 

[domalino]

Zero European experience

Who cares? City clearly don't. Stones had no European experience when we bought him, Grealish, Aké. I think Mahrez had 1 half season. Alvarez doesn't, Jesus didn't.

 

[Deleted member 87819]

Who cares? City clearly don't. Stones had no European experience when we bought him, Grealish, Aké. I think Mahrez had 1 half season. Alvarez doesn't, Jesus didn't.

But for a player who will be 28 I think it’s different. What do I know. Not sure I’d put him on top of my list. I said awhile back that I’d only go after PL players if they’re top drawer, otherwise save the trouble as the other clubs want to fuck us over

 

[domalino]

But for a player who will be 28 I think it’s different. What do I know. Not sure I’d put him on top of my list. I said awhile back that I’d only go after PL players if they’re top drawer, otherwise save the trouble as the other clubs want to fuck us over

He'll be 27. Younger than bother Yaya and Fernandinho when they arrived and played 8 or 9 seasons.

 

[BlueDejong]

Zero European experience

So what?

 

[LongsightM13]

Ward-Prowse would be the English midfielder to get this summer.

He can play 6, but also as the box-to-box next to a proper Barcelona style 6 (as he does with Romeu) and he could play 8 because he has the touch of creativity Rice doesn't.

Massive work rate, very technical, presumably wouldn't mind being on the bench often because he's making such a big step up and has a little bit of X factor in his set pieces and penalties. I actually think box-to-box is a role we really miss in this squad, which is why Bernardo is doing it. JWP could be a good option to rotate with him and keep him at his best.

He's 27, so would be a nice bridge to replace Fernandinho in the squad then in a year or 2 Gundogan will move on and we could line up a massive transfer for Bellingham.

Agree 100% with this ^^^ would be a very smart signing, definite Gareth Barry vibes

 

[Deleted member 87819]

He'll be 27. Younger than bother Yaya and Fernandinho when they arrived and played 8 or 9 seasons.

28 in November