Declan Rice

[Dirty Harry]

A really top player and only getting better.

His price is huge, but I think one day he will become a top centre half.

I'd take him in a heartbeat, can never have enough good players, especially if Fern and then Gundo step down.

This, is what the long term plan will be if we are in for him, a la Vincent. (IMO)

 

[RayCTID]

We have already got Dias

 

[David Silva]

This, is what the long term plan will be if we are in for him, a la Vincent. (IMO)

Vinny was always a centre back though before he came to City. Just Hughes used him there for a season probably because we had very limited options.

 

[doobyedoobye]

An elite player in the making. It's a yes from me

 

[David Silva]

No, you’re mistaking Pol and Lu. Lu was the one for that - people were like, He’s reliable! He’s close to Pep and people at the club! I said - No, he wrote the book with Pol, but isn’t taken very seriously in Spain and the show in which he gave that “info” (if you actually watch it, you will see that he is guessing/giving an opinion) isn’t too serious either, just Barcelona propaganda. Pol, the source here, is respected and reliable

My mistake!! Knew it was the fella from his book but wrong one..

that could also be true though?

Didn’t mean to say it wasn’t but it’s just strange to hear from a solid source given it goes against all other sources. Like with the Kane link I’m just wondering if this is a bit of gamesmanship while we negotiate with someone else.

 

[Deleted member 87819]

I’m just wondering if this is a bit of gamesmanship while we negotiate with someone else.

Doubtful as the report says he’s just one of several targets discussed

 

[Tb1981]

A really top player and only getting better.

His price is huge, but I think one day he will become a top centre half.

I'd take him in a heartbeat, can never have enough good players, especially if Fern and then Gundo step down.

With rice sancho foden mount grealish Bellingham it’s just a shame the England manager is Gareth Southgate

 

[hgblue]

I was banging on about Rice when there were zero links to him and everyone was assuring me there was no chance we were in for him, I just couldn’t get my head round why he wouldn’t be on the clubs radar, especially if Fernandinho is leaving. Well, seems the professionals at the club know a top player when they see one ;)

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

@Alan Harper's Tash
@RayCTID
@Gus Cruz

Could you guys please in future either cut the bickering out or take it to PMs, thanks.

Sorry dad.

 

[teddykgb]

Would only make sense to me if we were facing a summer where we had significant Cb departures as well. Like if Ake and Laporte both wanted to find regular game time then a player like Rice could maybe get games at both CDM and CB covering multiple positions sort of like how Fernandinho did last season. I think it’s really hard to play multiple positions though.

 

[OB1]

A really top player and only getting better.

His price is huge, but I think one day he will become a top centre half.

I'd take him in a heartbeat, can never have enough good players, especially if Fern and then Gundo step down.

He seems to divide opinion quite strongly. I'm pretty sure Your Kid wrote a scathing assessment recently.

I've seen him have games where I have thought he has the potential to prosper under Pep. Post Brexit, we may need to increase the English contingent in the squad and I think there would be worse ways.

 

[decmancity]

I was banging on about Rice when there were zero links to him and everyone was assuring me there was no chance we were in for him, I just couldn’t get my head round why he wouldn’t be on the clubs radar, especially if Fernandinho is leaving. Well, seems the professionals at the club know a top player when they see one ;)

We aren't going to spend the money on him so its a non story. Douglas Luiz is about as good as it will get, far more important issues to resolve.

 

[KennyG]

We aren't going to spend the money on him so its a non story. Douglas Luiz is about as good as it will get, far more important issues to resolve.

Exactly. Current prices dictate that we can’t be spending big money on luxuries. Striker first and that will break our transfer record.
I’d like Grealish but how much will that cost?

 

[LongsightM13]

Good player but a fairly similar profile to Rodri. Tall, upright but on the slow side. If we were signing another DM I would prefer someone with a bit more pace, agility, mobility and athleticism.

 

[nmc]

That was a joke (although Villa rates Cantwell just as highly).

Liverpool rated Ibe above Sterling!!!! lol

 

[RayCTID]

Liverpool rated Ibe above Sterling!!!! lol

Difference is Cantwell has had a decent season debut season in the Premier League and has played a part in Norwich getting promoted as Champions. Probably not quite good enough for City but still a good starting point for Villa.

 

[southamptonblue]

Liverpool rated Ibe above Sterling!!!! lol

That was on their forum.....reading our transfer forum, especially the 'players who might improve us' thread .......we have as many deluded fools as them ;)
IMHO.....Rice is decent nothing more, think Hammers would miss Soucek? Much more.

 

[RayCTID]

Soucek has crossed my mind for West Ham players but he is still limited for us.

 

[southamptonblue]

I have considered Soucek but he is still limited for us.

Best let pep know your scouting then ;)
....I didn't and wouldn't suggest buying him, I just think he offers W Ham more than Rice, ie Rice is even more limited ;)

 

[TonyM]

Prefer Potatoes.