Ig we sign Cucurella, I don't see how he isn't 1st choice. It won't make sense to go out and sign a LB and make him a Backup.
If Cucurella comes, he is going to start. Period.
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If Cucurella comes, he is going to start. Period.
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Cucurella to CITY
Cucurella deal no further on. The clubs seem no closer on valuations. Borna Sosa is the favourite alternative if a deal cannot be struck.
City rejected an offer of £16 million for Delap from Southampton.
City are deciding whether to loan McAtee or keep him. Half the PL want him on loan so the decision is likely to a joint one between City and the player.
Today has all been about Esbrand. His first team performances have been so good that some posters, who thought we needed two left backs, now think we need only one. Some that thought we needed only one now think we don’t need any. Another stream of thought is that we should still buy a left back but as a back up to Esbrand. Everyone wants a solution before we play West Ham given that any new signing will have already missed most if not all all our pre season training.
We have a brilliant Academy.
The window closes 11PM on 1st September.
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Please note this isn’t a summary of what is in the news, what I reckon or what will definitely happen. It’s only a summary of what is currently being discussed on the transfer forum
JWE will backup whoever we get as LBI get your point but it's more about our plans than about his demands. We don't plan the squad and the future of the academy talents with regard to the minutes they played in previous seasons. Otherwise, it would be hopeless for them.
Take Palmer. He started only one PL game last season and played a small fraction of Sterling's minutes. But we expect big things from Palmer and won't sign a player, say a winger, who could block his future integration in the team. The same holds about McAtee.
If we expect JWE to improve by leaps and bounds, we may be wary of signing a player who could block his development. Such considerations play a role in our plans. Whether we plan the future squad with JWE is anyone's guess, though. It's a bit academic right now. He should get over his injuries. We need an experienced LB, that much is clear.
Guardiola, on outgoings and window so far:
'I'm excited. Sometimes the market is strange. Normally we are a team that buy and didn't sell much. This summer for different reasons, we sell some players. If they stayed longer there would be no problem. They proved how good they are. But sometimes the players want more and the club feel it is the right moment to do it. Chelsea and Arsenal have paid the money — that is fair.'
'I'm excited. Sometimes the market is strange. Normally we are a team that buy and didn't sell much. This summer for different reasons, we sell some players. If they stayed longer there would be no problem. They proved how good they are. But sometimes the players want more and the club feel it is the right moment to do it. Chelsea and Arsenal have paid the money — that is fair.'
tolmie's hairdoo
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An improved bid going in later today on Cucurella.
I believe closer to £40m with add ons.
I remain positive.
I believe closer to £40m with add ons.
I remain positive.
tolmie's hairdoo
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Might finally be good news on Phil this week.
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An improved bid going in later today on Cucurella.
I believe closer to £40m with add ons.
I remain positive.
dont think they will accept that either to be honest. maybe £40m plus add ons would have a chance but not £40m full fee imo.
SWPISHOME
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Is it £40m in total OR £40m plus add ons?An improved bid going in later today on Cucurella.
I believe closer to £40m with add ons.
I remain positive.
It's positive that we are still at the table and going back for more, Obviously their is a deal to be done.
Might get away with £35m + £7.5m add ons?dont think they will accept that either to be honest. maybe £40m plus add ons would have a chance but not £40m full fee imo.
wolviedinho
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Brighton hold’em, the river card is down.An improved bid going in later today on Cucurella.
I believe closer to £40m with add ons.
I remain positive.
Over to you Bloom. Awaits influx of needy Brighton fans and Twitter bullshitters.