Gabriel
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Good player but has looked tired when I’ve seen him this season. Once Maiconed, twice shy.:-)
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Good player but has looked tired when I’ve seen him this season. Once Maiconed, twice shy.:-)
Even though I don't want him, I agree Pep doesn't give a shit about "turned us down" malarkey. He's not a needy Ex with attention issues :pI genuinely don't think Pep will give a shit. Alves' new wife said she had to stay in Paris, he went to Paris.
- He still thinks Alves is the best RB in history.
- Still playing at a high level.
-It would fill a hole in the squad cheaply.
-Alves could teach Alpha, Mendy, Zinchenko, Frimpong and even Walker, a hell of a lot about the position.
There's no point letting hurt feelings from 2 years ago get in the way of a transfer which could have a very positive impact on the team.
Good player but has looked tired when I’ve seen him this season. Once Maiconed, twice shy.:-)
I don't think I'd want him starting every game in April. But for the role Danilo has? He's plenty good enough.
I may be wrong but I think there is quite a difference between turning someone down and agreeing an offer and then reneging on it in the manner in which he did.Even though I don't want him, I agree Pep doesn't give a shit about "turned us down" malarkey. He's not a needy Ex with attention issues :p
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F Alves.I may be wrong but I think there is quite a difference between turning someone down and agreeing an offer and then reneging on it in the manner in which he did.
Manchester_lalala
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Would not be surprised if we signed Dani Alves at RB by the way.
Pep thinks he's the best RB of all time, he's 36 but could teach a lot to any of the fullbacks at the club. No one before or since has nailed down what a Guardiola fullback is like Alves.
The role Danilo is leaving is tiny - 4 or 5 league starts - and if Frimpong and Alpha are genuine talents then 1 year learning from Alves while they develop a bit would be invaluable.
Turned us down 2 years ago, but then again, Laporte turned us down as well. It would be a cheap way to fill RB in a summer when we have much bigger priorities.
Like already mentioned, it would be like signing Maicon all over again.
Like already mentioned, it would be like signing Maicon all over again.
No it wouldn't. Alves and Maicon have nothing in common, which is why one is still playing in the champions league at 35 and the other was retired by then.
Manchester_lalala
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No it wouldn't.
Fair enough.
With a potential upcoming transfer ban, I highly doubt we’d replaced Danilo with a 36 year old.
Fair enough.
With a potential upcoming transfer ban, I highly doubt we’d replaced Danilo with a 36 year old.
Weve got to replace Kompany, Otamendi, probably Sane, get a replacement for Fernandinho and if a transfer ban is coming, a replacement for Silva as well and maybe a left back.
Do you really think the second choice RB who will play 10 games a season, mostly in the cups, is worth spending 30, 40m on when there is all that to consider?
City_Sean
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Sounds like we want Wan Bissaka to replace Danilo. I think he'd be great, I wonder if he could switch to CB one day?
mosssideblue
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No way on gods earth would we sign a 36 year old - may as well have kept ZabWould not be surprised if we signed Dani Alves at RB by the way.
Pep thinks he's the best RB of all time, he's 36 but could teach a lot to any of the fullbacks at the club. No one before or since has nailed down what a Guardiola fullback is like Alves.
The role Danilo is leaving is tiny - 4 or 5 league starts - and if Frimpong and Alpha are genuine talents then 1 year learning from Alves while they develop a bit would be invaluable.
Turned us down 2 years ago, but then again, Laporte turned us down as well. It would be a cheap way to fill RB in a summer when we have much bigger priorities.
No way on gods earth would we sign a 36 year old - may as well have kept Zab
I laid out the reasons in that comment and the following ones, if you cant be bothered to read them why are you replying?
mosssideblue
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I did read them and that is why I repliedI laid out the reasons in that comment and the following ones, if you cant be bothered to read them why are you replying?
nmc
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I laid out the reasons in that comment and the following ones, if you cant be bothered to read them why are you replying?
You make some good points but the way Alves went back on his word last time will probably count against him. Neither Pep or our owners like that sort of thing. Laporte was young and stayed put, Alves pursued a better offer.
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Do we really need to replace vinny does this mean otto stays as he will get more game time surly now and do we promote either Garcia or sandler to first team squad ?
abu13
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Do we really need to replace vinny does this mean otto stays as he will get more game time surly now and do we promote either Garcia or sandler to first team squad ?
I suspect we will promote Garcia as Kompany's replacement but we will buy someone to replace Otto.
Now is the time for the Academy to bare fruit, Foden and Garcia for starters.
Stones, Laporte, Fernandinho and Garcia/THB as CBs, with Rodri and Gundo DMs. Could workI suspect we will promote Garcia as Kompany's replacement but we will buy someone to replace Otto.
Now is the time for the Academy to bare fruit, Foden and Garcia for starters.
I reckon it will be Sandler over GarciaStones, Laporte, Fernandinho and Garcia/THB as CBs, with Rodri and Gundo DMs. Could work
abu13
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Stones, Laporte, Fernandinho and Garcia/THB as CBs, with Rodri and Gundo DMs. Could work
Yeah, i'm forgetting about Ferny, it could be a natural move for him to step back.
Garcia has started 3 games this season, Sandler has started one. Really hope it`s Garcia, way bigger talentI reckon it will be Sandler over Garcia