Josko Gvardiol

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

So was Tosin when he was on loan at Blackburn?

The step up is huge to us, certainly after the Championship.

I think he’s a higher level then tosin and I think he is a better defender. Of course its a huge step up, but if they’ve got the talent I don’t see why not.

 

[Legal Alien]

I could see both Ake and Laporte going, leaving Stones, Dias, Akanji plus one other.

Both will have 2 years on their contract and maybe looking not to renew.

I could see Laporte going back to Spain and Ake (who I really rate) would have lots of options.

Harwood Bellis will have a year left after this season, could see him being sold with a buy back or another loan if willing to sign an extension.

Whilst the fee sounds very high, with the sales etc and the way it is accounted it would not prove very difficult and would not in anyway effect money for Bellingham.

I would hope there is also money for a LB, unless City have more faith in Gomez then me, I would like to see a long term solution.

I agree with that and can only see us buying him if Ake and Laporte leave, also Walker might be tempted to leave if Sheff Utd go up.
So, If we sign him we would have the money to do it.

If that scenario happens, I wouldn’t be surprised to see us play with 3 CH’s:
Stones, Dias, Gvardiol; with Cancelo and Gomez playing right and left wingback.
We would be solid at the back and that will allow them to attack and provide the width, which plays to both of their strengths.
The midfield would have Rodri holding, Bellingham and Foden playing box to box and KDB roaming wherever he wants and Haaland would have a field day.
That team would be world class imo!

…………...Ederson…….………
…Stones…Dias…Gvardiol
Cancelo………………..Gomez
……………..Rodri……………….
Bellingham…………...Foden
………………KDB…………………
…………..Haaland…………….

 

[Sheikh rattle and roll]

Do the deal. He's elite.

Massively brings down the average age of the team. We replace one or two Centre backs, that are approaching their 30’s.Having had their best years, whilst lowering the wage bill and getting a good financial return on them.
#replace&refresh to stay at the top.

 

[TonyColemansbagofapples]

I agree with that and can only see us buying him if Ake and Laporte leave, also Walker might be tempted to leave if Sheff Utd go up.
So, If we sign him we would have the money to do it.

If that scenario happens, I wouldn’t be surprised to see us play with 3 CH’s:
Stones, Dias, Gvardiol; with Cancelo and Gomez playing right and left wingback.
We would be solid at the back and that will allow them to attack and provide the width, which plays to both of their strengths.
The midfield would have Rodri holding, Bellingham and Foden playing box to box and KDB roaming wherever he wants and Haaland would have a field day.
That team would be world class imo!

…………...Ederson…….………
…Stones…Dias…Gvardiol
Cancelo………………..Gomez
……………..Rodri……………….
Bellingham…………...Foden
………………KDB…………………
…………..Haaland…………….

Need to find room for Alvarez

 

[Keeper!]

Do the deal. He's elite.

100% do you think we have a chance or are interested?

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

100% do you think we have a chance or are interested?

I think we may have been trying to put down a marker, knowing the landscape with a couple of the squad next summer.

The report went very hard, no couching, whatsoever, which makes me believe it has some legs.

We have the money to do him and Bellingham and still be well inside budget.

 

[Gumzy97]

I think we may have been trying to put down a marker, knowing the landscape with a couple of the squad next summer.

The report went very hard, no couching, whatsoever, which makes me believe it has some legs.

We have the money to do him and Bellingham and still be well inside budget.

That Journalist Alfredo Pedulla whos normally good for italian news dont know about Bundesliga but Chelsea fans are taking his word for their transfers said yesterday that City want to conclude the deal for Gvardiol after the world cup .Wouldn't that mean a January transfer? also according to him we want to loan him back until the end of the season.

Would be stupid by Leipzig mind since we play them in the champions league and he's their best defender.

 

[Blue_Lightsaber]

Do the deal. He's elite.

Love Laporte but I think he might be the one to make way.

He'll be 29 when the season ends and has more or less played his prime years with us and given us everything.

His resale value should be 80mil+.. top defender, good pace.

Maybe we can hold onto Ake too.. since most teams don't want to shell out the money for him!

 

[nalari]

"we've got Gvaridol, ah!"

Can already hear it...

 

[Kamaro011]

That Journalist Alfredo Pedulla whos normally good for italian news dont know about Bundesliga but Chelsea fans are taking his word for their transfers said yesterday that City want to conclude the deal for Gvardiol after the world cup .Wouldn't that mean a January transfer? also according to him we want to loan him back until the end of the season.

Would be stupid by Leipzig mind since we play them in the champions league and he's their best defender.

Maybe it will sweeten the deal, make them more likely selling him to us? Replacing best defender mid season is not an easy task.