It's Quiet 18 - Wanna ring the bell?

[simon23]

We played more of a diamond in midfield in the CL final than the box W-M formation. I wonder if the idea would be that Rice would be one of the side 8s and play as box-to-box, rather than thinking of him doing Stones' usual role. Maybe Rodri dropping into CB and Rice at 6ish when OOP.

Is rice creative enough to be a number 8?

 

[simon23]

Agreed, technically he's good but not on Bernie or Gundo's level, what I like about him though is his character and mentality he's a real leader and would definitely improve us.

if he's coming and replacing Phillips thats a good deal, as a number 8 i dont think he has that intricate quality that our system requires, although he could definitely learn it playing under per for a few seasons.

I'm not sure about the ability to learn that technical quality at all

 

[simon23]

Ssn saying we are happy to let Bernado go.

We would say that about ANY player

 

[pavelsrnicek]

With Bellingham off to Madrid and Rice seemingly off to Arsenal I wonder will we look at Matheus Nunes at wolves. Looked decent whenever I’ve seen him play but very few links anywhere recentl.

 

[bigstanhibbert]

We would say that about ANY player

Pretty sure we say that to every player and/or their agent. With the proviso that, our valuation for your transfer is £x find a club agreed to pay that.

 

[Keeper!]

Last year this time everyone was saying can you imagine how good City will be with Erling Haaland in the fold? No one has to imagine anymore...

Very true and the scary thing is he has so much to improve upon.

 

[akrh215]

This guy looks like a typical city player to me. He could easily cement himself here for 10 years. I'd pay 110 mil for him.

 

[bluenova]

We would say that about ANY player

City: Even though Bernardo has wanted to leave for three years, when it didn't pan out, he's stayed with a smile, he's given everything for the team, and has helped the club achieve so much.

City: We would love Bernardo to stay, but he wants a new challenge, and after all he's done, and the way in which he's done it, if he wants to move on, and we get a good price, he can go.

The Sun: City happy to let Bernardo go.

 

[Gabriel]

This guy looks like a typical city player to me. He could easily cement himself here for 10 years. I'd pay 110 mil for him.

Wonderful prospect but knowing Napoli they would demand double that. If we start negotiations with De Laurentiis this summer, we might just secure his services in 2026!

 

[waspish]

Ssn saying we are happy to let Bernado go.

We have for the last 2 years if we got the fee we asking for! So nought new