Jude Bellingham

[supercity88]

My problem with Rice is that he doesn't offer enough going forward.

He would have been a much better option than Kalvin but watching him try to do what Gundo or Bernardo do would be like listening to Harry Kane singing Bohemian Rhapsody.

It's just not in his repertoire.

The problem with Rice is that's he's expected to be better going forwards when that's not his game. He's a brilliant player, loads of energy and under the right coaching could easily develop the skillset to control the tempo and run the game. His technique, pace and power are all there. His passing range is good, as is his vision. It's a lack of confidence to pick up the ball and look to run the game which holds him back currently, but Pep is the perfect man to coach him.

He's not the same as Bellingham, who is probably better in the final third. But adding Rice could give us the defensive balance we sometimes miss with Gundo in there (when we play a 4-3-3) and play alongside Rodri or instead of at times as well.

I didn't want Phillips initially before warming to it, and that was mainly on the basis that Rice just seemed a much better fit for us and it was worth waiting 12months to make it happen.

 

[p.taker]

We should sign Kalvin Phillips instead

What's he cost per stone?

 

[BlueLou82]

Well I'm more inclined to believe him.

Oh well, it's a loss for me but a win for my missus. She can't stand him.

Wait for Ornstein. Romano jumped early on a few things the last 2 windows that didnt go through and had to backtrack - getting a bit ahead of himself

 

[manimanc]

What's he cost per stone?

Per John Stone is that?

 

[LucahArchie10]

Rice is 100% every week, West Ham would have been relegated weeks ago without him

Don't think City need him as playing both Rice & Rodri doesn't float my boat

Rice under Pep would be a great move for Declan but a strange £100m imo

Now MaCallister is where I would go next especially if Gundagun & Bernardo leave

Please please don't be Maddison I just see Phil or Jack playing inside

Anyways, something has changed in the last week or 2 or Jude doesn't fancy England???

Have we got Berny to stay?

 

[bluesince76]

Rodri-Rice
Ake/Gvardiol-Dias-Stones

Offers a lot less creativity than having Gundogan, Bernardo or KdB in there with Rodri. Ok against a Madrid where we'd be nervous on the break, but not ideal against most of the PL who just sit back

 

[willipp]

I believe we are allowed to sign multiple players. Personally I think we need at least 2 in MF (if Bernardo and Gundogan leave).

I’m not particularly disagreeing with you, but when we only play with one true DM and the other seems to be made up from full back, spending 80 million on a player who won’t necessarily be a first choice player seems excessive.

 

[Woody135]

Timing terrible for dortmund. Seems awfully well timed by madrid. Wont take it at face value til someone reputable has said as much

 

[blueparrot]

Finally it's over.

Or not

 

[LucahArchie10]

Dortmund will announce it on the stock market I guess then we know