Douglas Luiz

[Sk@mcfc]

Will it clear the first man?

Yes

 

[citymad]

Another player we let go who ended up being a star elsewhere.

 

[dadnlad]

Another player we let go who ended up being a star elsewhere.

Nope
We just wouldn't pay top wages to get work permit

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

Another player we let go who ended up being a star elsewhere.

We didn't just let him go though.

We were not able to get a work permit for him, hence why he was loaned to Girona, failed to get it a 2nd time and then he went to Villa as they were able to guarantee everything for him to be granted a WP. Plus villa were in the championbship at the time

 

[blue b4 the moon]

As a loan option we can't lose, unless he starts scoring OG's.

If he's not our level he goes back and it'll give our new DOF a few months to find someone to play alongside/fill in behind Rodders (if Rodders is still the same player).

 

[I'm Blue]

If he’s a replacement for either Gundogan or Kovacic then it’s a no brainier.
Loan or the fee being quoted it’s not much of a gamble.
Get it done.

 

[blue ranger]

situations change....we didnt need him then - now we do....or would you prefer to continue with the absolute disaster that we have seen from the likes of Gundo, and Rico in recent months....?

Of if not thatwho is better and available? - and lets extendit further...who would you go for in the summer? cause most people predicted what would happen with Rodri in the last two summers and the club made a mistake in not providing the squad depth in that area buying the ilkes of Kalvin Phillips (was never going to be good enough) and Nunes....(again not good enough in that defensive role) bringing an aged Gundo back (who was nevr a great 6 even in his prime)

I definitely think we need a midfielder in January. Just not convinced if everyone is fit Luiz gets in. Would prefer they sign someone who can play as a 6 or an 8 but can get in our best 11. If it’s Luiz on loan I guess it’s not a risk. But he can’t get in the Juventus team so why is he good enough for ours?

 

[chiswick blue]

Juve at the time got a good deal at 50M euros especially as he was valued at 70M (according to Transfermarket). If we get him for <40M it is a very good deal. He was playing very well for Villa and would be as asset in our squad and certainly by far the best available DM at the club if we get him this month.

This is a pretty low risk signing even if there is an obligation to buy with the loan and his salary is hardly going to be at Grealish levels making him almost impossible to move on if things don't work out (and I think they will because he's a good player)

 

[chiswick blue]

Luiz's value over the years

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

Any number of reasons for a players move not to work out or start, doesnt mean you dismiss a player offhand.