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Sorry Dax - I can't let that go - Gundy transitioning! It will never work.
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Frenkie de Jong
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After 2 serious knee injuries and a major back operation it's incredible the level Gundo has got back to, shows what a top man and player we have.Gundo is already working on his Badges, so that tells you he's be transitioning soon. Kev is in his 30s too. So yeah, this would be a great signing.
But if FDJ is available and at some of the prices quoted I would hope the club will go all out for him.
kun
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His injury record also explains why he’s taking his badges. It absolutely does not mean he’s planning on retiring any time soon.After 2 serious knee injuries and a major back operation it's incredible the level Gundo has got back to, shows what a top man and player we have.
But if FDJ is available and at some of the prices quoted I would hope the club will go all out for him.
tolmie's hairdoo
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Jorginho’s contract is up next summer. Might be thinking ahead.
Wow, that seemed to go quick.
Jorginho and quick in the same sentence, something I never thought I would see!
De jong would want to start every game and he isn't going to do that at city. He would walk into any of the other teams starting line up. I see us getting denis or another backup for cdm, and we probably won't touch the midfield again for a few more seasons
I'm not sure anyone can say that with any degree of certainty. If Pep has proved anything during his tenure, it is that he can take a squad full of internationals and keep them relatively happy despite there being no guarantee of a regular start for most.
World class players always think they will start every game because that is the mentality it takes to make it.
Then they get here and realise everyone is that good, and actually it's quite nice not being flogged to death, and having world class players around you, and winning stuff every year.
tolmie's hairdoo
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A straight swap with Sterling this summer would be very good business, if Raheem doesn't pen his deal.
It's one of only three clubs who he would entertain and we know they have already asked about him.
It's one of only three clubs who he would entertain and we know they have already asked about him.
If we win everything (Champions League really, but definitely the treble) I wouldn't be surprised to see a few players leave. Playing for Pep is bloody hard work, and burnout is natural for both coach and players, and I think the club would rather an early refresh than leaving it too late.
I would only expect 1 or 2 of these to materialise, but -
- Mahrez might get approached by PSG for that LW spot that's opening up or to replace Di Maria and for a born and bred Parisian that might appeal.
- Gundogan always seems like the kind of guy who would love moving to Milan, or Barcelona, or Turin for the culture.
-Gabby Jesus is sort of treading water now, the bright start on the RW has faded and Sterling is back ahead of him plus Mahrez, and Palmer is emerging. He might decide he needs a move to fulfil his potential.
- Bernardo might not have changed his mind.
- Sterling will stay IMO but can't leave him off a list like this until he's signed.
- Laporte could well ask to go if Stones and Dias reemerges as our first choice partnership in the business end of the season (which I think it will, maybe for another thread but I think Pep is doing the reverse of last year where he didn't play Laporte until he got happy and then weakened our defence in Feb-May by trying to fit him in).
- Cancelo might decide he wants to play on the right full time, and Real Madrid are expected to spend big on a RB this summer.
IMO Frenkie de Jong would be a signing to plug one of those gaps. I think Dybala could be one of those players as well, a free replacement for Jesus would be nice and straightforward if he did decide to leave.
I think this season might end up being the end of an era for Pep's City, pursuing a striker like Haaland or Kane will change the style of play a lot and other pieces will move around because of that. We won't be worse, just different.
I would only expect 1 or 2 of these to materialise, but -
- Mahrez might get approached by PSG for that LW spot that's opening up or to replace Di Maria and for a born and bred Parisian that might appeal.
- Gundogan always seems like the kind of guy who would love moving to Milan, or Barcelona, or Turin for the culture.
-Gabby Jesus is sort of treading water now, the bright start on the RW has faded and Sterling is back ahead of him plus Mahrez, and Palmer is emerging. He might decide he needs a move to fulfil his potential.
- Bernardo might not have changed his mind.
- Sterling will stay IMO but can't leave him off a list like this until he's signed.
- Laporte could well ask to go if Stones and Dias reemerges as our first choice partnership in the business end of the season (which I think it will, maybe for another thread but I think Pep is doing the reverse of last year where he didn't play Laporte until he got happy and then weakened our defence in Feb-May by trying to fit him in).
- Cancelo might decide he wants to play on the right full time, and Real Madrid are expected to spend big on a RB this summer.
IMO Frenkie de Jong would be a signing to plug one of those gaps. I think Dybala could be one of those players as well, a free replacement for Jesus would be nice and straightforward if he did decide to leave.
I think this season might end up being the end of an era for Pep's City, pursuing a striker like Haaland or Kane will change the style of play a lot and other pieces will move around because of that. We won't be worse, just different.
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A straight swap with Sterling this summer would be very good business, if Raheem doesn't pen his deal.
It's one of only three clubs who he would entertain and we know they have already asked about him.
Maybe Sterling wants to go back to London and if he runs his contract down he will have an option of Chelsea or Arsenal
If we win everything (Champions League really, but definitely the treble) I wouldn't be surprised to see a few players leave. Playing for Pep is bloody hard work, and burnout is natural for both coach and players, and I think the club would rather an early refresh than leaving it too late.
I would only expect 1 or 2 of these to materialise, but -
- Mahrez might get approached by PSG for that LW spot that's opening up or to replace Di Maria and for a born and bred Parisian that might appeal.
- Gundogan always seems like the kind of guy who would love moving to Milan, or Barcelona, or Turin for the culture.
-Gabby Jesus is sort of treading water now, the bright start on the RW has faded and Sterling is back ahead of him plus Mahrez, and Palmer is emerging. He might decide he needs a move to fulfil his potential.
- Bernardo might not have changed his mind.
- Sterling will stay IMO but can't leave him off a list like this until he's signed.
- Laporte could well ask to go if Stones and Dias reemerges as our first choice partnership in the business end of the season (which I think it will, maybe for another thread but I think Pep is doing the reverse of last year where he didn't play Laporte until he got happy and then weakened our defence in Feb-May by trying to fit him in).
- Cancelo might decide he wants to play on the right full time, and Real Madrid are expected to spend big on a RB this summer.
IMO Frenkie de Jong would be a signing to plug one of those gaps. I think Dybala could be one of those players as well, a free replacement for Jesus would be nice and straightforward if he did decide to leave.
I think this season might end up being the end of an era for Pep's City, pursuing a striker like Haaland or Kane will change the style of play a lot and other pieces will move around because of that. We won't be worse, just different.
Jesus swap for Declan Rice
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Don’t think Jesus would entertain that.Jesus swap for Declan Rice