January window

[richards30]

In January we need cover for Rodri and it’s urgent aswell as I don’t think we get to summer with him playing in all the big games . We can bring someone in to cover kdb in summer .

Agreed if Phillips leaves

 

[Cobwebcat]

I'd be happy with that

Apparently the rags are after him.

Those two sentences contradict ;-)

 

[ninjamonkey]

Phillips shipped out with a replacement who Pep trusts is the top priority. Ideally you'd want somebody who can play alongside rodri aswell as be his stand in otherwise you just arent going to find anybody good enough and get them enough minutes to satisfy them.

Still expecting this Barco lad to come in, he'll likely spend 6 months settling in maybe one or two appearances tops but nothing significant, will however basically make gomez redundant so could see him get loaned out too, Girona maybe?

Personally, id want to see us bolster the paper thin squad with another signing, you could make a case for it to be another defender, midfielder or winger but don't think we do anything other than replace any outgoings.

 

[OntarioBlue]

Cover for Rodri and a proper left back please.

 

[richards30]

Cover for Rodri and a proper left back please.

Surely Gvardiol and Ake is plenty mate? Plus Gomez or maybe even Barco if he comes in should cover us fine? Rico could also play there?

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

Surely Gvardiol and Ake is plenty mate? Plus Gomez or maybe even Barco if he comes in should cover us fine? Rico could also play there?

he might be in luck, we're linked with at least four right now, no sure they'll move in jan though (apart from Barco)

Barco, Maatsen, Dorgu, Ait-Nouri

 

[Gabriel]

Doubt we’ll sign anyone in the coming window, unless somehow Paqueta is cleared and West Ham are somehow amenable to his departure. Too much somehow to be likely, for me. Nobody else we’re associated with would be up to speed for what we immediately require. We’re currently top of the pile with one point less than at the same stage last season, and we also have de Bruyne and Stones to return and Grealish and Nunes to find consistent form, so unless things go horribly awry in December, we’ll go with what we have.

 

[richards30]

he might be in luck, we're linked with at least four right now, no sure they'll move in jan though (apart from Barco)

Barco, Maatsen, Dorgu, Ait-Nouri

Barco seems likely now mate so i think that will happen.

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

Barco seems likely now mate so i think that will happen.

dont expect him to play at all unless we get a plum draw in the fa cup at least or go 4-5 up at home

 

[OntarioBlue]

Surely Gvardiol and Ake is plenty mate? Plus Gomez or maybe even Barco if he comes in should cover us fine? Rico could also play there?

Weve been making do with “converted” left backs for years. Ake is a brilliant player and can definitely do the job. But he is injury prone and can’t do the job on his own. I think Gvardiol looks like he‘ll be a great centre back but (imo) has struggled at left back. I haven’t seen Barco play so can’t comment on him. Personally I dont see either Gomez or Lewis as left backs but what do I know - Pep can get anyqone to play anywhere. I’d just like to have a couple of specialist full backs in that position