It's Quiet 17 - Glory Thread

[alexmcity]

I don't think we can sell him unilaterally.

We are headed towards net profit whether we sell him or not. Could well end up with it even after signing Cucurella and replacing Ake.

If we then let Zinch go, we'd still be a FB down going into the season, and without replacing Raz have 2 free spaces in the squad, which would be our smallest squad yet. Can't see that myself.

Zinch won't play much if we sign Cucu and Walker is fit. He didn't play many minutes last season, imagine his minutes this season if we sign Cucu! Also, JWE is a talented LB, he may get more minutes this season.

 

[Coatigan]

Zinch won't play much if we sign Cucu and Walker is fit. He didn't play many minutes last season, imagine his minutes this season if we sign Cucu! Also, the EDS LB is a talent, he may get more minutes this season.

Possibly, yes. Who knows. Either way, don't think it is for us to assume what Zinch wants and doesn't want. Nothing so far to suggest he wants out, and the club couldn't and wouldn't look to sell him on their own accord, that would be pretty damn poor. I'd go as far they would even try convince him to stay if he did want out, up to a point without standing in his way.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Anything on ake tolmie? Do u think he will stay if not will we replace him??

Quite apparent a dialogue is taking place and that would only be continuing if Ake had also given his preference to go to Chelsea.

We have put a timeframe on it, which means we want enough time to bed in a replacement.

If it was about money, Ake could always try leverage a raise, but it does seem to be more about playing ahead of the World Cup.

Coupled with it being a former club and still playing Champs League, it seems an easy option for him.

 

[Kamaro011]

Zinch won't play much if we sign Cucu and Walker is fit. He didn't play many minutes last season, imagine his minutes this season if we sign Cucu! Also, JWE is a talented LB, he may get more minutes this season.

Pep has plan to play him as winger next season.

 

[Jokithedruid]

Quite apparent a dialogue is taking place and that would only be continuing if Ake had also given his preference to go to Chelsea.

We have put a timeframe on it, which means we want enough time to bed in a replacement.

If it was about money, Ake could always try leverage a raise, but it does seem to be more about playing ahead of the World Cup.

Coupled with it being a former club and still playing Champs League, it seems an easy option for him.

Do you think we’ll scrap the Cucurella transfer and buy someone that can play both lb and cb if we sell Ake?

 

[alexmcity]

I'd go as far they would even try convince him to stay if he did want out

Very much doubt that, wouldn't make much sense.

Think Pep trusts academy players to step up if we have injuries. With the likes of Palmer, McAtee, Delap, and other EDS talents our squad isn't small, especially if we sign both Cucu and a CB this window. If we have problems, we may sign players in January.

If Zinch prefers to go, we'll let him go. We won't sell him against his will, though, this I agree with.

 

[alexmcity]

Pep has plan to play him as winger next season.

Who knows Pep's plans?

 

[Rammy Blue]

Quite apparent a dialogue is taking place and that would only be continuing if Ake had also given his preference to go to Chelsea.

We have put a timeframe on it, which means we want enough time to bed in a replacement.

If it was about money, Ake could always try leverage a raise, but it does seem to be more about playing ahead of the World Cup.

Coupled with it being a former club and still playing Champs League, it seems an easy option for him.

As long as we get Cucurella signed then I’m not overly bothered about Ake going, we will have decent cover and I think finding an experienced pro at tail end of career to come in to be 4th choice centre half won’t be too tricky, should we decide that spending decent money on a new defender isn’t feasible.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Do you think we’ll scrap the Cucurella transfer and buy someone that can play both lb and cb if we sell Ake?

I would doubt it. City will buy an orthodox left back, whether it be Cucurella or someone else.

Still expect Cucurella to get done at a premium.

 

[Rammy Blue]

Do you think we’ll scrap the Cucurella transfer and buy someone that can play both lb and cb if we sell Ake?

I fucking hope not, that’s what I am concerned about.