It's Quiet 17 - Glory Thread

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

For next year, presumably. But this is a one-off income so they will be right back at -144 the year after presumably, less even as they have sold some of their future income. Is that how it works? If so, they must be really hoping for their ESL windfall ....

Didnt even think of next year, no idea how they get that one

 

[BillyShears]

Losing Bernardo while understandable if he wants to go would be a huge blow. There’s not many obvious replacement, I always thought Bellingham was the intended replacement but that won’t be for another season. Means a season with an obvious deficiency in the squad.

I think we could survive. You could move Phil into that position and you'd still have Sterling, Mahrez, Grealish, Palmer and potentially even Alvarez for the two wide spots. I'd rather we banked the money and bought Bellingham next summer. There'd be little point in going out and spending big money on a replacement this summer if Bellingham is the one they really want.

 

[razman]

Losing Bernardo while understandable if he wants to go would be a huge blow. There’s not many obvious replacement, I always thought Bellingham was the intended replacement but that won’t be for another season. Means a season with an obvious deficiency in the squad.

Well I have seen Madrid linked with him for THIS Season for 90m Euros, though I have big doubts as they have already lost Haaland

 

[Gumzy97]

The thing is, their wage cap is what it is. That won't change this summer. They can't even register Kessie, Christensen etc. Gavi's new deal isn't signed probably because they can't afford to give him that pay bump. I simply don't see feasibly how they can add the likes of Lewandowski and Bernardo without selling several players, not just FDJ. I also don't see United paying 100 million euros for him when he isn't even sold on the move. Feels like a lot of smoke and mirrors.

If Pique and Frenkie de Jong go they could do it. Pique is on ridiculous money behind the scenes bonuses etc Pique one of their best captains behind the scenes is ruining them wage wise. It’s why they are desperate for him to retire/leave. They already owe him a lot of money. If he goes that wage bill changes.

Spanish press are sly, they are using Piques break up as an excuse for unprofessional behaviour so they can push him to leave / retire its fucked up what they are trying to do but Barca are desperate to keep the image of one of the best in the world

 

[City_Sean]

I think we could survive. You could move Phil into that position and you'd still have Sterling, Mahrez, Grealish, Palmer and potentially even Alvarez for the two wide spots. I'd rather we banked the money and bought Bellingham next summer. There'd be little point in going out and spending big money on a replacement this summer if Bellingham is the one they really want.

I think that's far too risky personally and would massively hinder us. Bernardo is not only a fantastic footballer but he's also Mr 14km a game. It's rare to have such a blend of skill and graft.

If Bernardo goes the club would have to replace him IMO. They could still push for a replacement and get Bellingham next summer because of Gundogans contract IMO.

Final thing. With how condensed this season is we need depth now more than ever. It's not the time to be letting goes go and not replace them. Five subs and every midweek gap filled means there will always be chances for players to be rotated. We have to utilise it

 

[Newman Noggs]

Barcelona and their press are acting like fools, and I wonder if it's at Mendes' behest.

I don't have any insight to add but I just wonder if it is in Mendes' long-term interest to piss off City over one player.

 

[RandomJ]

Losing Bernardo while understandable if he wants to go would be a huge blow. There’s not many obvious replacement, I always thought Bellingham was the intended replacement but that won’t be for another season. Means a season with an obvious deficiency in the squad.

If someone actually met the £100 million asking price for Bernardo we’d definitely go for Bellingham this window and I doubt Dortmund would turn down the money.

 

[razman]

Looks like definite briefing from Mendes side

 

[pavelsrnicek]

I think that's far too risky personally and would massively hinder us. Bernardo is not only a fantastic footballer but he's also Mr 14km a game. It's rare to have such a blend of skill and graft.

If Bernardo goes the club would have to replace him IMO. They could still push for a replacement and get Bellingham next summer because of Gundogans contract IMO.

I’d agree with that plus Phil is our best left wing at present. I think if Bernardo goes we have to test the water for Bellingham this season. No guarantees his head won’t be turned between now and next summer.

 

[Trickyblues]

Absolutely love Bernardo and hope he signs an extension but every summer for the last 2/3 years has been the same. It’s quite annoying now actually