Because unless Gundogan is off, he’s not what we need. There will come a time when Gundo and Fernandinho leaves, then sure we’d need a new defensive mid and maybe Aouar but right now, no.
Our energy in midfield can be restored as easy as playing Foden or Bernardo along KDB in midfield. They are all better footballers than Aouar.
Really tired of this ”new and shiny is always better”. No it’s not. Bernardo is an outstanding footballer and Foden too. I can’t imagine this kid coming in without us risk losing any of Bernardo or Foden.
Foden waited all these years to prove himself as Silvas successor so let’s give him a full season.
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I wonder if the club remembered to delete Arteta's account on the scouting database?Arsenal and arteta pushing for him
Do you think we'll have a good season, with the same choice of Gundogan, Fern & Rodri & no new midfielder?
You’re not alone. Neither did most of our midfield.
Pep bought Rodri for 70m last summer ffs.
He has to coach his players, not spend 50m+ each summer on a new midfielder.
The only reason to bring in Aouar is if Gundogan leaves this summer and I don’t see him do that.
Well it’s two hours away and he will have a private jet
Different world to us so doable
But unlikely
Prestwichblue and Ezzy both said it's a done deal. ( done and dusted )
Pep bought Rodri for 70m last summer ffs.
He has to coach his players, not spend 50m+ each summer on a new midfielder.
The only reason to bring in Aouar is if Gundogan leaves this summer and I don’t see him do that.
There is another option - that’s controversial but you have to wonder with Ferns rapid decline whether we pull him from the squad and put him on the coaching staff instead. It could be an option.
1) Pep didn't buy anyone. The club did. Pep's job is to coach players as you say, not scout them. Sure he gave gave input what kind of player he wants but it is up to club to find that player.Pep bought Rodri for 70m last summer ffs.
He has to coach his players, not spend 50m+ each summer on a new midfielder.
The only reason to bring in Aouar is if Gundogan leaves this summer and I don’t see him do that.
Cornet not Aouar.You must have noticed that every time the ref blew for a free kick it was because Aouar was lying on the turf screaming and spitting his dummy out.
As it stands, one of 3 plodders will play in midfield every week, sometimes two.
Against teams who are using athleticism to counter our play.
You are confident with that ?
1) Pep didn't buy anyone. The club did. Pep's job is to coach players as you say, not scout them. Sure he gave gave input what kind of player he wants but it is up to club to find that player.
2) Aouar doesn't even play in the same position as Rodri. He'd be a replacement for David Silva who is leaving. Without injuries I'd agree we have enough bodies at the moment but 1 injury and things are suddenly very worrying.
3) Every single club has purchases that don't work out, Rodri could of course still work out but to say we shouldn't replace him if the club feels so isn't really the mentality that wins you titles.
I agree. He looked very good but there are certain areas of the team that need strengthening and some that don't. We should be focused on what we need. I expect we are. It's a case for fans of filtering the news.1. Did you seriously just say that?...
2. The replacement for David Silva is Foden and he's been exceptional, better than Aouar. If we don't give him a proper chance, he'll leave the club he loves to play elsewhere. He will definitely have to fight for his spot but he waited all these years to succeed Silva, and the summer David is off, another midfielder comes in, despite Pep said multiple times a midfielder will not be signed.
3. When you spend 70m and a club record to sign someone, you better get it right. People are already laughing at the club for overspending and we're not exactly helping ourselves.
If Rodri or Gundogan for some reason wants out this summer, then yes this transfer makes sense. If it is to replace Fernandinho, then it doesn't make sense because Aouar is not a very capable defender.
Do I like the guy? Definitely, but imo Aouar is not a signing to help us win the league or the UCL, a strong defence is.
I still don't think this deal will happen. No credible journos said this is on.