The Doctor
Well-Known Member
Playing time would definitely be the issue in these negotiations. He will want to play as much as possible, and with Vinny, Demichelis and Mangala I can't see that happening. I have a personal view that he is better than Mangala, but the club is never going to agree with that.
The only way that I can see him getting more time on the pitch is as a DM, but if we bring in Pogba then that is unlikely as well.
I really hope Txiki can convince him to sign up and go out on loan again until MDM retires. I think that looks to be our best bet to keep him.
Not many of us have seen him play during the passed year however he's developed significantly to gain full International status with a very decent side Belgium.
Therefore how can people be quoting that he won't get game time.
If anybody should be concerned about game time it has to be MD & EM dos the new kid on the block has them in his sights.