Joao Cancelo

[stan bowles]

I think he's a great upgrade on danilo and only paying nearly 28m for a 60m rated player is fantastic business in my opinion.
Imminent, bags packed, hand luggage scanned and sat on the tarmac isn't he?

What are the respective values of Cancelo and Danilo ? Roughly £55m and £20m respectively ?

 

[dhruvblue]

What are the respective values of Cancelo and Danilo ? Roughly £55m and £20m respectively ?

€30m Danilo and €30m cash

 

[TikiTaka]

This deal would make City more complete than ever. I just hope we can keep Sané and see these guys work the right flank together, using him to cut inside (Robben-style) while Cancelo provide all of the crosses. I think it's the longterm idea by Guardiola. Obviously the same goes for the other side with Mendy and Sterling. I've been quite harsh when criticizing Walker the past year or two for several reasons (mostly his lack of offensive qualities), but yesterday he was one of our best players. Either way, we would have two great right backs if this goes through!

 

[kippaxwarrior]

sorry joao, on current form walker keeps his place

It's a long season. Both players will get plenty of game time

 

[W11Nchenko]

It's a long season. Both players will get plenty of game time

agreed. but whoever's second choice will be getting most of theirs in fa/league cups.

danilo only made 7 league starts at right back last season.

 

[kaz7]

Get the tracker out

Joao Cancelo was at Continassa [Juventus’ training centre] this morning - the Portugal international spent a few minutes there before leaving straight after.

 

[northwichblue]

Went to clear out his locker

 

[manimanc]

Went to clear out his locker

Must have a huge locker as he started clearing it out in June.

 

[SWP's back]

agreed. but whoever's second choice will be getting most of theirs in fa/league cups.

danilo only made 7 league starts at right back last season.

There won’t necessarily be a first and second choice. It’ll be horses for courses.

 

[brummie blue]

I noticed Walker mentioned his age yesterday in interview, we are clearly mindful of this and bringing younger players in

 

[cityboy1]

agreed. but whoever's second choice will be getting most of theirs in fa/league cups.

danilo only made 7 league starts at right back last season.

Pep doesnt trust him thats why he only made 7 league starts there were parts of the season when walker was playing awful yet danilo never played

 

[BringBackSwales]

I noticed Walker mentioned his age yesterday in interview, we are clearly mindful of this and bringing younger players in

I could see Walker playing as CB if we get CB injuries, or even the right side of a back 3

 

[Mon Autre]

I could see Walker playing as CB if we get CB injuries, or even the right side of a back 3

But he isn't very good there.

 

[blueparrot]

But he isn't very good there.

Only seen him play there for England, looked ok and would improve with coaching.

 

[Zin 'messiah' Zimmer]

Pep doesnt trust him thats why he only made 7 league starts there were parts of the season when walker was playing awful yet danilo never played

Something to do with being injured for a good portion of the season..

 

[W11Nchenko]

There won’t necessarily be a first and second choice. It’ll be horses for courses.

was gonna argue, then realised this is probably more likely to happen.

the reason i'd hesitate to rotate in walker's case is he's been mediocre for a very long time, and it seems like he might have finally turned a corner, so benching him at this stage would be a bit harsh.

 

[Deleted member 81382]

This will add a whole new dimension to our right side. The linkup between Cancelo - KDB - Bernardo will create so many openings.

 

[Gareth Barry Conlon]

€30m Danilo and €30m cash

Danilo is <£20 in the books. If we were looking for a fee anything over £20 would be enough as its a decent profit on a player who we have had as cover and not needed. I think £20 is a more accurate figure if we want to calculate the Cancelo fee. £20 + ~£35m cash = ~£55m.

 

[ninjamonkey]

Pep doesnt trust him thats why he only made 7 league starts there were parts of the season when walker was playing awful yet danilo never played

I don’t agree with that. Don’t think it was an issue of trust, what has he done to lose Peps trust? Had quite a few regular minor injuries but whenever he played he did well, he just simply doesn’t have the pace and recovery capabilities walker has and they’re essential.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Calling @brooksy76 to the thread. Any private planes on their way/scheduled in from Turin?