Agree with much of that.I would be absolutely shocked if we got him. This slow dance he’s doing with Bayern is giving me serious anxiety. I’m hopeful, but it’s that very hope that’s killing me. If he ends up signing that extension after all this waiting, it would just do me in
Bobb seems to have earned Pep’s admiration—and honestly, I’m a fan too. The boy is special. On the other hand, Pep keeps toying with McAtee. The fact that McAtee has been fit but hasn’t played much is quite telling—he might be on his way out in the summer.
McAtee has a good eye for goal, but I’m not sure how highly Pep rates him. What I do know is that Pep clearly rates Bobb more. I hope both players fight for their place and establish themselves, but they’ll need consistent game time to do that. Unfortunately, McAtee isn’t getting much of it right now, whereas Bobb will likely see more opportunities as soon as he’s fit.
I suspect we’ll bring in a goalkeeper, maybe a full-back depending on how the Cambiaso situation unfolds. I’m hoping we secure a KDB replacement as well. Beyond that, it’s a mystery to me, and it likely depends on who ends up leaving.
One thing I’m absolutely sure of is that our squad size will be the largest it’s ever been under Pep. These injuries and recent defeats have given the higher-ups and Pep himself a serious case of PTSD. They were shaken to the core, and that’s exactly why we’re seeing this aggressive January window shopping spree. After everything that’s gone wrong this season, they’ve clearly recognized the need for reinforcements. It’s a full-throttle approach to fix things and ensure we have the depth to compete on all fronts. The level of urgency from the club right now speaks volumes.Agree with much of that.
Given the players we’ve bought this month, anything seems possible in the summer, especially with Viana coming in.
As you elude to though, we’ve got multiple positions to fill and so going “massive” on one player seems less likely, but I know nowt and am guessing,
Yeah, I wrote on the Stones thread that I think clubs might start buying players to have enough to send a couple on holiday for 6 weeks on rotation to limit burnout.One thing I’m absolutely sure of is that our squad size will be the largest it’s ever been under Pep. These injuries and recent defeats have given the higher-ups and Pep himself a serious case of PTSD. They were shaken to the core, and that’s exactly why we’re seeing this aggressive January window shopping spree. After everything that’s gone wrong this season, they’ve clearly recognized the need for reinforcements. It’s a full-throttle approach to fix things and ensure we have the depth to compete on all fronts. The level of urgency from the club right now speaks volumes.
Means you gotta shift em when they do turn 21 though or nail your progression plan for the team, and some must be willing to not be on the CL squad etc. As well as the kids from B List that need to come off. Tricky balance.Yeah, I wrote on the Stones thread that I think clubs might start buying players to have enough to send a couple on holiday for 6 weeks on rotation to limit burnout.
It’s interesting to see the under 21 players being bought that don’t need to be named in the PL squad yet. That opens the doors for more players.
This CWC in the summer will be brutal on our squad next season.
Not the world’s greatest source ever, but I would take that!
Where do I sign?
I think, if the player is willing to come we get Wirtz just because we are the only club that need him and can afford him.
Wages wise it would probably mean he got KDB’s money and Kev moved on or stayed on less money combined with Gundo going.
I’ve always believed he had a shot at Wirtz. Who wouldn’t want to supply the bullets to Haaland.
Not a chance we sign this lad
There is a chance. Signings of this nature are about timing and, if we are lucky, when and his club are ready to do business, we could be the highest (or only bidder)Not a chance we sign this lad
Oh like Bellingham, De Jong?If pep want’s him Pep will have him
If pep want’s him Pep will have him
We paid 55m for KDB almost a decade ago, so incredibly 120m is a fair price for a player with wirtz attributes and age.He's world-class but you'll probably need 120m to get him out of Bayer. I'd rather spend 50-60m on a Baena
De bruyne,Haaland I’ll throw Rodri in there aswellOh like Bellingham, De Jong?
Alan Smith “ the one team I will never play for is Man United”Wirtz will not move . Everyone in Germany knows that.