It's Quiet 18 - Wanna ring the bell?

[Shazza458]

We have his replacement, Foden. What we’d need is somebody to be used how Foden was used, either wing and in the middle when required. No idea who that person is though.

Too much of a creative burden on Phil - we’d definitely need someone else

 

[Shazza458]

It would make sense considering our serious Bruno interest. If we are paying 100m for Bruno, he will start most games. The only way that happens is if we lose one of our starters. In this case, sadly it seems it's going to be Kevin :(.

Yep. Olmo does make sense - why spend all that money on Eze when you could potentially get a Musiala or Wirtz next summer

 

[Haaland94]

Too much of a creative burden on Phil - we’d definitely need someone else

With Bruno next to Rodri, we would get more goals from the two of them. If Bruno stays behind, Rodri could do more Yaya-like runs and probably score 15+ goals. Bruno is very capable of scoring as well.

 

[blueparrot]

Jack/Jeremy/Oscar/Bernardo for 2 spots as it stands, but we need Bernardo in the middle sometimes, and there are some rumours that Oscar could go to Newcastle for a year. @Shazza458 could be right about Olmo, IMO. He wouldn't expect to start every game but has the experience at a relatively young age, technical ability, knows a bit of Pep's style from La Masia, and has the versatility.

Like I say , I have no idea who, but somebody like Olmo, rather than a big name big price player makes sense. Foden is the KDB replacement,whether Kevin goes this summer or next. Even IF Kevin stays a year I think by the end of the season Foden would be established as first choice.

 

[blueparrot]

Yep. Olmo does make sense - why spend all that money on Eze when you could potentially get a Musiala or Wirtz next summer

If we did that who would Musiala or Wirtz be replacing next summer?

 

[Fordyboy46]

I'm not that averse to Kev moving on providing Saudi do offer us silly money. He still has moments of sublime quality but also a lot of non existent performances in his older age. We've had his best years and he's a fucking legend of the highest order, whatever happens this summer. I think City will accept a huge offer, so it's in Kevin's court now

 

[Haaland94]

Like I say , I have no idea who, but somebody like Olmo, rather than a big name big price player makes sense. Foden is the KDB replacement,whether Kevin goes this summer or next. Even IF Kevin stays a year I think by the end of the season Foden would be established as first choice.

I agree. It adds up.

Haaland/Alvarez
Jack (Jeremy) Bernardo (Olmo)
Phil (Oscar)
Rodri Bruno
(Kova, Rico, Nunes)
Gvardiol Ake Stones (Dias) Akanji (Walker)
Eddie/Stefan

 

[Shazza458]

If we did that who would Musiala or Wirtz be replacing next summer?

I reckon Bernardo will be off summer 2025 - Olmo could take his spot then we’d have space

 

[blueparrot]

I agree. It adds up.

Haaland/Alvarez
Jack (Jeremy) Bernardo (Olmo)
Phil (Oscar)
Rodri Bruno
(Kova, Rico, Nunes)
Gvardiol Ake Stones (Dias) Akanji (Walker)
Eddie/Stefan

Yes, though think there is a decision to be made after pre season whether Bobb or Savio go on loan.

 

[Shazza458]

I presume we’re basing this on the assumption Pep stays post summer 2025? Next manager might want a bigger squad?

I agree. It adds up.

Haaland/Alvarez
Jack (Jeremy) Bernardo (Olmo)
Phil (Oscar)
Rodri Bruno
(Kova, Rico, Nunes)
Gvardiol Ake Stones (Dias) Akanji (Walker)
Eddie/Stefan

 

[blueparrot]

I reckon Bernardo will be off summer 2025 - Olmo could take his spot then we’d have space

Yes ,true just not sure either would get in the team ahead of Foden they may have to settle for wide right.
That said if we have a different manager by then they may have different ideas of the wde players profiles on both sides.

 

[Haaland94]

I presume we’re basing this on the assumption Pep stays post summer 2025? Next manager might want a bigger squad?

We have Savio and Echeverri joining us very soon (within a year) as well.

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

I presume we’re basing this on the assumption Pep stays post summer 2025? Next manager might want a bigger squad?

22 in there, about normal. maybe one more at a push. CL rules still the same.

 

[blueparrot]

We have Savio and Echeverri joining us very soon (within a year) as well.

Keep forgetting Echeverri, don’t know much about him or his position. A lot will depend on the clubs plans for him over the next 2 seasons.

 

[richards30]

Kingsley Coman is seemingly available from Bayern this summer?

 

[Shazza458]

Don’t think this will be the quiet summer people are predicting

 

[Shazza458]

Kingsley Coman is seemingly available from Bayern this summer?

Too injury prone

 

[blueparrot]

22 in there, about normal. maybe one more at a push. CL rules still the same.

Trouble with 23 ,if we have only a couple of injuries, which was fairly often last year,good players aren’t even getting on the bench and younger players are never making the bench.

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

Trouble with 23 ,if we have only a couple of injuries, which was fairly often last year,good players aren’t even getting on the bench and younger players are never making the bench.

yep. its a fine balance to be had. people think 25 internationals is the way to go for some reason

 

[levets]

If KDB does go, Bobb has to stay as he could be the answer. We would need to add a player with creativity too though.

Bobb? As a replacement for KDB? Bobb to stay for sure, but can’t replace Kev, needs managing like Foden was. Too early for such comparison mate.