It's Quiet 18 - Wanna ring the bell?

[bell_mcfc]

A certain Argentine I suppose?

Was my immediate thought but they have Mbappe and Endrick going there.

Bernado is a steal at 50m but they are so deep in the midfield.

Can’t see it being Cancelo as he’s very pro Barca. But it could be.

I’d have a sneaky bet on Ortega or even Dias.

 

[Gabriel]

I honestly believe Pep & Txiki will be on it this summer. ArseAnal haven't been near us in years, however this season they've two wins & a draw after only really adding Declan Rice.

We've gotta do much much better imo.

The games against Arsenal have been getting closer since Arteta went there. The score lines and results have largely been in our favour, of course, but the balance of play within games has been closing. The euphoria amongst our players when we won both last season was evidence that they know these games are vital.

As I said above, the work that needs to be done is considerable but only some of it can be achieved this summer. Adding Paqueta and Neves for me would be enough but only if we don't lose established players. The effect of losing Gundogan and Mahrez should make people think twice about losing Bernardo/de Bruyne/Walker. No amount of money can immediately compensate what they bring.

 

[vanchi]

Must be. Can't see them realistically trying to poach anybody else. Having said that, they can go to hell, of course.

it’s players, could also be a defender, they will need defenders.

 

[bell_mcfc]

it’s players, could also be a defender, they will need defenders.

My thinking. Walker, Dias, Ortega.

 

[blueparrot]

My thinking. Walker, Dias, Ortega.

Not Dias, Ortega quite possibly.

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

Bayern and Saudi still after Walker.

We are after Musiala.

Madrid after someone not Haaland.

Alvarez & Couto

 

[Gorbachev]

It's not going to happen but I wouldn't be surprised to see Madrid enquiring about Foden.

Bellingham, Camavinga and Foden in midfield with Mbappe, Vinicious/Endrick and Rodrigo going forward.

 

[Blue_Lightsaber]

I want Valverde and Rodrygo.. we need a DM and a secondary striker/ winger to play with Haaland.

Rodrygo may become available as they're adding endrick and mbappe, but valverde hmm that'll be tough!

 

[Dialog]

Rodrygo may become available as they're adding endrick and mbappe, but valverde hmm that'll be tough!

Rodrygo won't leave Madrid. He was bred to play for it from birth by his father. He would rather stay on the bench than move. He is too devoted to Madrid because he was natured and indoctrinated, that if you do not play for Madrid, then you are a failure. To his eyes and his father's eyes, the is no other team except Madrid. But, maybe he will see the light or likely not.

 

[Dribble]

I think that’s why we are seeing reports of Pep wanting Bruno because he’s confident he could step in immediately. Same with Paqueta. Nice to see links to Kimmich as well. Would like the same quality player at RW to replace Mahrez properly like you say.

I think with Bernie any leave will be amicable and probably because of the constant uncertainty that’s why the release clause has gone in. We know he’s gone unless he changes his mind which we’d then know going into the window.

Think Neves makes sense for the next 10 years but some, maybe Pep, want players in that can make an immediate impact.

Neves seems a worthwhile risk. There's something special about the kid which I like. I fully understand our interest in Paqueta & Guimarães. As for Kimmich, personally I'm uncertain he could play a lone CDM in the PL, & his age is also a concern.

Bernie's future just needs to resolved either way. We'd all love him to stay, but the constant will he/won't he does my head in every summer.

I'm pretty sure Pep & Txiki have a serious plan for us. We're not too far away from being back to full squad strength, but having said that, I think we're also not too far away from being pulled back into the chasing pack as we've seen this season.