It's quiet... summer 2018.

[richards30]

Laporte could also play left back if required

 

[Edwin Edwin]

IN
Bertrand
Claudio Gomes
Soumaré/Emre Can
Isco/Lemar
Rafael Leão
OUT
Bravo
Mangala
Delph
Zinchenko

 

[Easy]

Look, Danilo's gotten the nod ahead of Zinchenko on a number of occasions at left back too and given his versatility to both full back positions, being the current only backup to Walker, then he'll certainly stay ahead of him.

Given Zinchenko is a substandard left back hence his standing as third, sometimes fourth, choice and the fact he'll occupy a foreign slot next season coupled with his next to zero chance of playing any menial let alone substantial role in midfield then it would be wise to ship him out, yes; it would be a waste of a spot. Rotation is one thing, his playing at left back is a last resort. Someone like Bertrand, if Southampton went down, on the cheap would be a different altogether as he could actually justify a rotation policy whereas if every left back we had got crippled again then someone else will fill in like Zinchenko has been averagely doing all season.

Zee, Zin or whatever you wanna call him will most likely be gone. For many practical reasons.

Exactly this. Some are just convinced Zinchenko will stay but I can’t see it. Think we’ll sell for a nice profit as he has no future with us.

Bertrand would be a great option, I like Delph but am worried about his fitness.

 

[Rammyblues]

Out
Hart
Gunn/Bravo
Yaya
Mangala
Zinchenko if Gunn leaves

In
Isco
Can or someone to replace Yaya.

 

[domalino]

He wouldn't if Delph stays - all 4 homegrown spots already filled in.

Angeliño is club trained. We current have 0/4 club trained spots filled.

 

[richards30]

Changing my hopeful list:

Isco
Fabinho
Max
Maffeo back

 

[blueparrot]

Out
Hart
Gunn/Bravo
Yaya
Mangala
Zinchenko if Gunn leaves

In
Isco
Can or someone to replace Yaya.

Why Isco when we have Silva, KDB, Bernardo, Gundogan, Foden, and not a winger when we only have Sane and Sterling ?

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

How has Angelino performed this season - any itk ?

 

[Manchester_lalala]

I wish some of you would forget about Isco.

 

[Delphinho]

How has Angelino performed this season - any itk ?

I've watched NAC several times this season and he and Manu Garcia are their best players. As a LB, Angelino is a better player than Zinchenko, and he is also club trained, and wouldn't take a foreign spot next season. Angelino is quicker, a better crosser, a better dribbler and better defensively (but defending is still his biggest weakness) than Zinchenko. The only thing Zincheko is better at is passing, but Angelino seems to have improved that a lot with NAC. I'm not saying that Zinchenko doesn't have a future at the club, but he should play as an attacking midfielder, not a LB, because in that position Angelino is better.