January window

[Dax777]

Wasnt it rumoured that Fulham wanted Phillips? Maybe Phillips to them and Palinha to us?

Palinha won't be interested in being Rodri's understudy.

 

[Vester]

Palinha won't be interested in being Rodri's understudy.

I think a 28 year old midfielder playing for Fulham would jump at a chance to join the best club in the world, regardless if he is seen as first choice or not. If Bayern come back for him (which is very possible) or another big club try to sign him, he might consider his options. But Palhinha declining the chance to join City if that would be the offer on the table seems extremely unlikely, even if it is to be Rodris backup.

 

[richards30]

I think a 28 year old midfielder playing for Fulham would jump at a chance to join the best club in the world, regardless if he is seen as first choice or not. If Bayern come back for him (which is very possible) or another big club try to sign him, he might consider his options. But Palhinha declining the chance to join City if that would be the offer on the table seems extremely unlikely, even if it is to be Rodris backup.

Agreed, would he be a guaranteed starter at Bayern as well?

 

[salfordbluetrue]

I think a 28 year old midfielder playing for Fulham would jump at a chance to join the best club in the world, regardless if he is seen as first choice or not. If Bayern come back for him (which is very possible) or another big club try to sign him, he might consider his options. But Palhinha declining the chance to join City if that would be the offer on the table seems extremely unlikely, even if it is to be Rodris backup.

While the lure of trophies might be tempting he is going to get other options, he is the best out and out DM in the league.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

Paqueta, with Phillips included in the price.

I just don’t think he’s needed at all. Who does he replace? He isn’t a direct replacement for Philips and doesn’t start ahead of our other midfielders for me

 

[Pingu the Penguin]

We are top of our CL group and top of the Prem mate. It's not too shabby, is it?

I thought we'd be quite a bit off the pace at this stage in the season, and need to move mountains to claw it back based on the toll of the last few years with covid, euros, winter WC, etc. Been pleasantly surprised and it we can reprise out Feb onwards form we are in great shape

 

[Kamaro011]

I just don’t think he’s needed at all. Who does he replace? He isn’t a direct replacement for Philips and doesn’t start ahead of our other midfielders for me

Bernardo will almost certainly left next summer.

 

[Paul1970]

I just don’t think he’s needed at all. Who does he replace? He isn’t a direct replacement for Philips and doesn’t start ahead of our other midfielders for me

We don’t know how kdb is gonna back from injury and we also need to look at trying to replace him if possible .

 

[ChicagoBlue]

KDB is another hamstring injury away from being done at the apex-world class level. The game is too hard and fast for players with dodgy musculature, and you age in dog years in your 30s in this game, unless you can stay injury free.

At best, KDB plays 2.5 more years, so it’s not too early to bring in, and nurture, his replacement. Someone in the 23-25 age range would be perfect, but quality is more important than age!

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

We don’t know how kdb is gonna back from injury and we also need to look at trying to replace him if possible .

We don’t need to replace him in January though. Long term I agree, but he could easily play for a few more years with us.

if KDB is fit his replacement will be a bench warmer for most games. We also have Alvarez who’s been fantastic in a similar attacking role

 

[TonyColemansbagofapples]

Bernardo will almost certainly left next summer.

Rinse and repeat from the last four seasons

 

[Kamaro011]

Rinse and repeat from the last four seasons

I think this time it will almost certainly happen next summer sadly.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

Bernardo will almost certainly left next summer.

There’s no guarantee of that at all. The same was said last summer. I’d rather Bernardo over Paqueta as well

 

[TonyColemansbagofapples]

I think this time it will almost certainly happen next summer sadly.

Indeed it may. Then it will switch back to Pep going, Haaland going, Alvarez going, our next big signing going from the minute he signs, you know the score

 

[Kamaro011]

There’s no guarantee of that at all. The same was said last summer. I’d rather Bernardo over Paqueta as well

Not if his rumored release clause is true.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

Not if his rumored release clause is true.

That’s the point though. It’s all rumours and no one actually knows if Bernardo will stay or go. I read last season he was 100% leaving and it never happened.

If he leaves then sure that move makes sense.

 

[Kamaro011]

That’s the point though. It’s all rumours and no one actually knows if Bernardo will stay or go. I read last season he was 100% leaving and it never happened.

If he leaves then sure that move makes sense.

Just saying his recent contract renewal increase the chance he will leave next summer.

It makes sense of why he will only sign those contract if the club allowed him to put affordable release clause on it.

 

[axlgod]

Go balls in for Kubo.

 

[Crooked_rain]

Go balls in for Kubo.

I'd be happy with that

Apparently the rags are after him.

 

[Paul1970]

We don’t need to replace him in January though. Long term I agree, but he could easily play for a few more years with us.

if KDB is fit his replacement will be a bench warmer for most games. We also have Alvarez who’s been fantastic in a similar attacking role

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 .