Declan Rice

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Did City really want him?

The reason I ask is that City obviously have a valuation they will not go beyond for a particular player, right?

So, why did City pay £100M 2 years ago for Jack?

I know it was his release clause but as good as Jack is now he was way overvalued at £100M 2 years ago but City paid it because they wanted him.

Something to ponder?
 
Chiefmcfc said:


Jack Guaghan retweeted his earlier article.
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For those asking what type of player Gabri Viega is…

He’s right footed and plays predominantly from the right of midfield. His attacking ability his more impressive than his defensive ability. He’s a completely different player to Declan Rice or Gundogan. In fact he’s quite different from anything we’re used to. He reminds me more of Foden when he plays in midfield.

Compared with all midfielders in Europe this is how he fairs.

Strengths

- In the top 99 percentile for goals scored

- In the top 98 for shots

- In the top 90 for progressive caries

- In the top 90 for take ons

- In the top 90 for touches

- In the top 80 for assists

- In the top 75 for progressive passes received

- In the top 75 for shot creating actions

Weaknesses

- In the bottom 3 for passes attempted

- In the bottom 10 for successful passes

- In the bottom 30 for tackles

- In the bottom 32 for interceptions


Its fair to say he’s no way near the finished article. Pep would have his work cut out in developing areas of his game that we need him to excel in. If he could develop in those areas, he could be a top midfielder. I struggle to see him making a huge impact from the off though and if we sign him, I think he would be more of a good squad player to begin with. But overall, I do get a good feeling about this guy, I for one hope it happens.
 
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Dribble said:
Gomez was a last minute Plan B, not a Planned Plan B to be fair...
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How do you know we aren’t in the same scenario right now? Remains to be seen how well the club has handled this situation. If Plan C is signing a very raw player from Celto de Vigo I can’t say that fills me with a tone of confidence.
 
Big Dave Watson said:
Did City really want him?

The reason I ask is that City obviously have a valuation they will not go beyond for a particular player, right?

So, why did City pay £100M 2 years ago for Jack?

I know it was his release clause but as good as Jack is now he was way overvalued at £100M 2 years ago but City paid it because they wanted him.

Something to ponder?
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Some were saying at the time that we got and paid that much because Silva wanted out!
 
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