It's Quiet Thread 15 - Txiki Blinders

[domalino]

Five years is a long time mate.

We only have to see the emergence of Foden and Bellingham to see things can change very quickly in what comes on to the scene.

Yes but look at every world cup squad England ever send to a competition.

2018 - Ashley Young and Cahill were about 32/33.

2014 - Lampard and Gerrard were 34 and 35.

2010 - Heskey, Carragher.

There's always a couple of older heads who've been around for a decade. Out of the current group most will be long gone. Kane would be 33 but I'm convinced his ankle will be dust by then.

It's probably Stones and Sterling. They might not be starting, but they'll be around the set up because they'll have been to half a dozen tournaments.


Also Sterling's form for England recently is incredible. 12 goals and 10 assists in 16 games, its about 40% of Englands goals when he plays. Southgate trusts him, I think he's probably going to start the first game at the Euro's so I don't see him worrying about his England place.

 

[Keeper!]

Just trying to connect the dots mate.

Grealish is defo a target.

Do you think there is any truth in the Ramos stories?

Or just a ploy to get his Madrid deal?

 

[Damien10]

I've thought for a while that Grealish would replace Bernardo Silva if it were to happen. You can't sell Sterling for Grealish because you lose so much pace up top.

I think Grealish has the ability to play as #8 or on the left hand side of our front three. Sterling is just not the guy who he replaces. The squad would be one paced.

Why Bernardo, Why not the older leggy Gundo?

I don't want the possibility of the Rodri,Gundo,Kevin midfield ever again. And i think this is one of the reasons Pep liked playing the false 9. It made up for it.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

I just get confused with the seemingly opposite informations. Is almost done or is in consideration if one of our big names gets sold?

Always conflicting information out there, even from inside clubs.

The truth is usually always somewhere in between.

On this occasion, it is also coming from Grealish side.

If Jesus is the one to leave and Raheem stays, it still frees up a lot towards Grealish.

Raheem can also still play up top while Grealish can play wide left as a Sterling replacement, or as a number eight.

 

[City_Sean]

Why Bernardo, Why not the older leggy Gundo?

I think Gundogan is one of the most important players in the side at controlling the game. I think Bernardo has lots of energy, but doesn't put up very good numbers. I think he's also a guy they could get a similar fee to what Grealish would cost.

 

[doobyedoobye]

I think someone like Silva would be the replacement for Jesus if he came forward with an offer

I would imagine all our potential cash will be spent on one elite Number 9 and then LB or DM

 

[doobyedoobye]

Less than a handful are

I genuinely believe Txiki will bring in a record signing by some distance for that position

 

[Damien10]

I think Gundogan is one of the most important players in the side at controlling the game. I think Bernardo has lots of energy, but doesn't put up very good numbers. I think he's also a guy they could get a similar fee to what Grealish would cost.

Bernardo would control the game better then Gundo if they gave him that freedom.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Do you think there is any truth in the Ramos stories?

Or just a ploy to get his Madrid deal?

No idea. Sounds iffy.

 

[Damien10]

Houssem Aouar has to be considered, Lyon didn't secure a Champions League place and he is a sensational player!