Declan Rice

[richards30]

I assume McAtee will take Palmers role in the squad, who seems to be going out on loan? Just my guess :)

Maybe to West Ham? ;-)

 

[Chopper2115]

Hopefully it happens quick if we can get a deal agreed.

It’s going to get rejected but the best thing is that it’s our first bid for him.

 

[JimmyGrimble10]

Bid rejected according to John Percy at the Telegraph

 

[Bluearmy]

If its true Pep asked the club specifically for Rice, Gvardiol and Kovacic then we are going to see something new from Pep again next season!

He’s certainly changed defensively last season, with 4 CB’s deployed at lot. Pep became more pragmatic and won the lot… i never thought we’d see that….

I wonder if we may see a stronger midfield next season to go with the defensive strengthening this season. Its possibly looking that way….

 

[Jack99]

Unless he wants to come here I don't understand bldding for him at all. Feels like we're being used as leverage.

How many times will people write this?

 

[Bluearmy]

You forgot about Akanji, and his ability to play across the back 4, though :). We're all good.

Oops so i did. Teach me to post before coffee ;)

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[richards30]

He’s certainly changed defensively last season, with 4 CB’s deployed at lot. Pep became more pragmatic and won the lot… i never thought we’d see that….

I wonder if we may see a stronger midfield next season to go with the defensive strengthening this season. Its possibly looking that way….

Well KDB will be a year older again and maybe will need to be used more sparingly?

 

[Franknorgrovesnephew]

You know it’s over when….

Thought the rags had 150 mill to spend can't see them spunking 100 on one player to be honest

 

[Keeper!]

Palmer maybe? Borges?

Phillips, trust Big Fat Sam ;)

 

[r.soleofsalford]

He’s the one I want for CB to partner Laporte.

Pep would make him a monster.

You are Olivia Newton John and I claim my £10

 

[richards30]

Bid rejected according to John Percy at the Telegraph

Add Borges into the deal then if he`s still desperate to go and the hammers still want him

 

[Tony - MCFC]

As expected bid rejected, now the real business starts. Bring it on.

 

[Haaland94]

I assume McAtee will take Palmers role in the squad, who seems to be going out on loan? Just my guess :)

Also, Bobb will be with the squad. Maybe we could just use Jack on the left and Julian on the right. Otherwise, use McAtee and Bobb as well. Anyway, I am waiting to get linked to some winger in case Bernardo leaves :).

 

[Sky Blue]

You are Olivia Newton John and I claim my £10

Oh, yes, indeed.

 

[richards30]

As expected bid rejected, now the real business starts. Bring it on.

think we go again mate?

 

[Keeper!]

Bid rejected according to John Percy at the Telegraph

Predictable, 60m plus Phillips and Palmer on loan incoming!

 

[Kamaro011]

think we go again mate?

Waiting for Arsenal third bid to see what happens.

 

[Blue Smarties]

Not sure what to think about this potential transfer. He is not a Gundo type player, more of a Rodders one but not on the same level (who is?) so where will he play and how will we set-up if we get him? Will he negate the use of Johnny Stones in the hydrid role and take the slot alongside Rodders with a proper back 3? And then have KDB ahead with Foden in the Gundo role with Jack and Bernie on the wings? Seems a lot of money as well for this type of player.

You can't compare Rice to Rodri, simply because Rodri signed for us 3 to 4 years ago at a similar age and some on here dubbed him Plodri.

If you're going to compare the two, you have to compare the Rodri which was in La Liga / first season here.

Rice has got bags of potential and I think could also provide an element of Yaya's bursting runs to our midfield.

 

[uwe rosler 28]

Don't think it will be long before the next bid goes in. I'd imagine we have 2 or 3 bids already drew up to send to West ham. Maybe we might wait a few days to see what arsenal come up with.

 

[FatedBlue77]

“Unimpressed”?