More than a bit harsh regarding Girona...seems like you're exaggerating to support your original post. "Barely get on our bench" smacks of snobbery. Couto is a rising player. Aleix would start for over half the teams in the Prem. Let's keep it real...
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It's Quiet 18 - Wanna ring the bell?
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decmancity
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Not really, I have watched Girona for years. Back when we had the likes of Yangel and Douglas Luiz there. Ive been posting about them for years on here.More than a bit harsh regarding Girona...seems like you're exaggerating to support your original post. "Barely get on our bench" smacks of snobbery. Couto is a rising player. Aleix would start for over half the teams in the Prem. Let's keep it real...
They have hit a purple patch, they are getting great results there is no denying it.
I havent said a bad word about those three, not being good enough for City isn't exactly me being a snob is it. Phillips probably starts for 70% of the prem, still doesn't get on the pitch for us.
nmc
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Honestly this seems dead simple to me next season.
Just bring in the trio of Girona lads, Yan Couto, Aleix Garcia and Savio.
Perfectly covers all our weaknesses in depth with ready made players.
That seems the obvious play to me next season.
That approach would destroy the CFG concept - City cannot walk into Girona and take all their better players - Girona have to be left alone and allowed to succeed - there are plenty of other players out there for City to sign. There are plenty of benefits to multi club ownership but the club at its heart (City) - pillaging the others will destroy it - what would be the point of joining the CFG?
Dribble
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Haven't we already got one of those player types in Gomez?I'm not saying Couto would be a nailed on starter. As I said a few posts back I think he would be an asset to the squad and someone Pep could utilize depending on varying scenarios.
Dribble
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Several strong reports are saying City maintain a keen interest in Paqueta. Even Hammers fans sound kind of resigned to losing him to City, irrespective of his betting charges.still think pep means if Phillips leaves then he gets a replacement in.
He played No 10 or No 8 for Milan & Lyon. He plays as a left winger for Brazil, & Moyes plays him as a No 6 in a double pivot as well as other midfield positions. That's the kind of versatility Pep loves.
Hammers fans say he's been far & away their stand out player this season, so a perfect move for me would be Philips plus £40m to WHU & Paqueta to City.
He's not the No 6 I envisaged, but he'd suit us more than a Philips who can't get a game for Iove nor money.
They are not really at all similar...Haven't we already got one of those player types in Gomez?
Dribble
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Both can attack & are a bit shaky defensively?They are not really at all similar...
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That is somewhat similar, but for one Couto is much, much more competent a defender than Gomez. Also, Gomez came up as a wide forward/4-3-3 type winger. Couto has always been a back/wing back who has recently played as a wide mid in a 4-4-2 as well. And Gomez is a lefty while Couto is a righty...Can both attack & are a bit shaky defensively?
Dribble
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To be fair, I've only seen a little bit of Couto & I don't get why Gomez isn't used more, as in recent times he's not let himself or City down.That is somewhat similar, but for one Couto is much, much more competent a defender than Gomez. Also, Gomez came up as a wide forward/4-3-3 type winger. Couto has always been a back/wing back who has recently played as a wide mid in a 4-4-2 as well. And Gomez is a lefty while Couto is a righty...
Gomez has played right & left wing, & in Central midfield throughout his short career, & it was Vinny who converted him to a LB when at Anderlecht.
Sergio also did well at the U21 Euros & made the team of the tournament. However, that was whilst playing midfield.
It'll be interesting to see what plans Pep has for Sergio in the short-term, as rumours are flying around about a loan or permanent move.
I'll try & get in more Spanish football & have a closer look at Couto. I'll happily cede to your opinion of the player in the meantime.