It's Quiet 18 - Wanna ring the bell?

[richards30]

I wonder why the dippers are getting a free run at mac Allister?!

 

[Asa's left peg]

Hi The Sun!
We'll be back later today with some more made up rumours for Martin to write up. Whatever you're paying him - it's too much.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Firstly, losing either Gundo or Bernardo and bringing in Kovacic as their replacement would be utterly laughable. If you lose players of that calibre, you need to replace them with world class talent, whether that's the finished article or a player with undeniable potential. Kovacic is neither.

Even if we're signing him as a squad player in addition to the midfield options we already have, it still makes little sense to me. Yes, he's a decent player and would fit in well enough. But if Pep feels we're a little light in the middle then surely keeping one or both of Doyle/McAtee around the squad next season, or using Lewis there as he did on Sunday, would make more sense than signing an injury prone 29 year old on their last big contract, who isn't even that good.

I struggle to believe that we're going to give Kovacic the 4 or 5 year deal he'd no doubt want when we're not prepared to give Gundogan a straight 2 year deal at the age of 32.

Mount is the one we should be all over. It looks like he's decided to leave, and his quality, versatility, work rate and intelligence would be perfect for us. He's no Foden, but he's a great player.

In fact, I'd take Loftus Cheek over Kovacic.

 

[Usman]

From what I’m hearing is that Bernardo Silva will play his final game for city in the UCL final

 

[Fiikso]

Probably true actually. He has the fight, energy and vision but ya he struggles sometimes with tight control.

He's new. His touch will stick more next season, trust.

 

[blue_hawk]

Hi The Sun!
We'll be back later today with some more made up rumours for Martin to write up. Whatever you're paying him - it's too much.

Martin Blackburn is one of the best journos covering City. Very reliable.

 

[Tevez City]

If Bernardo leaves then with all due respect Kovacic in really is a downgrade!

There is no upgrade from Bernardo.

 

[colin's bell helmet]

Firstly, losing either Gundo or Bernardo and bringing in Kovacic as their replacement would be utterly laughable. If you lose players of that calibre, you need to replace them with world class talent, whether that's the finished article or a player with undeniable potential. Kovacic is neither.

Even if we're signing him as a squad player in addition to the midfield options we already have, it still makes little sense to me. Yes, he's a decent player and would fit in well enough. But if Pep feels we're a little light in the middle then surely keeping one or both of Doyle/McAtee around the squad next season, or using Lewis there as he did on Sunday, would make more sense than signing an injury prone 29 year old on their last big contract, who isn't even that good.

I struggle to believe that we're going to give Kovacic the 4 or 5 year deal he'd no doubt want when we're not prepared to give Gundogan a straight 2 year deal at the age of 32.

Mount is the one we should be all over. It looks like he's decided to leave, and his quality, versatility, work rate and intelligence would be perfect for us. He's no Foden, but he's a great player.

In fact, I'd take Loftus Cheek over Kovacic.

Yeh what the fuck does Pep and our scouting team know eh... 5 out of the last 6 titles won and 2 wins away from a treble! I wouldn't give a fuck if we we're in fer bringing Peter crouch out of retirement if our higher ups and Pep wanted it for the benefit of our team to be perfectly honest.

 

[blightee]

Kovacic is a great player, I don't think its fair to cast judgement based on his performances vs us when we can make nearly all midfielders look absolutely garbage. Even when we've dominated Chelsea over the years and forced him into errors I still feel like hes one of the best competitors we've played against (especially in the tight spaces). I don't see him as a replacement for Bernardo though. He's a 6 who can make runs from deep, not an 8 in our system or a wide midfielder

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

I wonder if we’d still be interested in Kovacic if Gundogan stays. Can’t see how he would replace Bernardo.

Bellingham for Bernardo fair enough but if Bernardo leaves and Bellingham heads to Real I wonder who we move for.

As it stands, Gundo is staying and has changed his mind :)

Still some bits to sort, but his wife is backing him either way.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Well, I hope he's thinking Caerphilly about moving on.

It's all about more cheddar.

 

[waspish]

As it stands, Gundo is staying and has changed his mind :)

Still some bits to sort, but his wife is backing him either way.

Now if Silva stays as well we won’t need another midfielder then!? So the 3/4 player we were looking to buy goes down too 1/2 players!?

 

[halfcenturyup]

Just dot see Lavia coming back

Who is Dot? New ITK? Probably more reliable than Romano whoever she is.

 

[halfcenturyup]

As it stands, Gundo is staying and has changed his mind :)

Still some bits to sort, but his wife is backing him either way.

She needs to explain life to Bernardo's young lady then ..... Job sorted.

 

[Rammy Blue]

Pep would know far better than me but I didn’t see anything in Phillips game yesterday to see him being a starter in our side… I know he looks low on confidence but he just doesn’t make himself available to receive the ball in all situations as Rodri does…

Is that code for he’s wank?

 

[richards30]

Now if Silva stays as well we won’t need another midfielder then!? So the 3/4 player we were looking to buy goes down too 1/2 players!?

I genuinely dont think Bernie stays mate. We do need a few new faces though and Pep has mentioned that over the last few years about having to freshen things up every year or two?

 

[Delphinho]

As it stands, Gundo is staying and has changed his mind :)

Still some bits to sort, but his wife is backing him either way.

Only one midfielder coming in then?

 

[waspish]

I reckon Cancelo will end up fa Arsenal and Arteta will have a plan to use him as a right winger to give Saka a rest also Cancelo can fill in at right back and left back! Think we could get up to 50m of em

 

[Haaland94]

Only one midfielder coming in then?

And it better not be Kovacic. I like Kovacic, but not for Bernardo, come on now...
It would feel seriously underwhelming.

 

[waspish]

I genuinely dont think Bernie stays mate. We do need a few new faces though and Pep has mentioned that over the last few years about having to freshen things up every year or two?

Yeah maybe am just hoping he stays! If he is happy to go psg we could get what we asking for! Can’t see any other club who can pay the 70m we asking for.