Kalidou Koulibaly

Reckon we’ll pay for Koulibaly because he’s what we need. He has the right combination of attributes we are seeking. He also brings much needed Champions League experience, which if Otamendi and Stones leave, we’ll be short of in the centre. Ake and Garcia have none, currently, and Laporte only has 15 games. Other players that are mentioned just don’t have that experience.

We need a new Colossus, someone who will hold it together when we’ve lost a goal and are shaking at places like Anfield. It’s not going to come cheap because Napoli know he’s what we need and will try and squeeze us, but they also respect the man himself and know that he’s served them well and that it is his time to leave.
 
Gabriel said:
Reckon we’ll pay for Koulibaly because he’s what we need. He has the right combination of attributes we are seeking. He also brings much needed Champions League experience, which if Otamendi and Stones leave, we’ll be short of in the centre. Ake and Garcia have none, currently, and Laporte only has 15 games. Other players that are mentioned just don’t have that experience.

We need a new Colossus, someone who will hold it together when we’ve lost a goal and are shaking at places like Anfield. It’s not going to come cheap because Napoli know he’s what we need and will try and squeeze us, but they also respect the man himself and know that he’s served them well and that it is his time to leave.
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What are the attributes that we look for in a defender? It seems to be more about their ability to start the build up than defensive strengths.

If we could find a right footed player that can read a game, be strong in the air, have pace, be able to play the right pass at the right time and a calm temperament under pressure, with the desire to win every duel, then I think we have the perfect partner for Laporte.
 
Alan Harper's Tash said:
What are the attributes that we look for in a defender? It seems to be more about their ability to start the build up than defensive strengths.

If we could find a right footed player that can read a game, be strong in the air, have pace, be able to play the right pass at the right time and a calm temperament under pressure, with the desire to win every duel, then I think we have the perfect partner for Laporte.
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All of the things you list in your second paragraph are the very attributes Koulibaly brings, which is why he has done so well at Napoli. He’s been coached by Ancelotti, Benitez, and Sarri, to name a few, so he’s got it upstairs to play the technical game and has the humility that Guardiola so prizes.
 
Would rather go for a younger player for that sort of money, there is an equally good player out there and we need to identify them.
 
BlueCityfan said:
Go on....shock us with your brilliance.
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I have no idea but that is what our scouts should be doing, every year we are linked with the latest must have player and when we they go elsewhere the following year there are a new crop of must have players. Why were we not picking up on this guy last year when we knew Kompany was going?
 
colesy said:
We will be waiting at least until both teams finish their champions league campaigns, then probably a bit longer with his shenanigans.
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Never seen him play. Haven't read this thread but I have to say he is getting on my tits.

Never wanted him anyway
 
abu13 said:
I have no idea but that is what our scouts should be doing, every year we are linked with the latest must have player and when we they go elsewhere the following year there are a new crop of must have players. Why were we not picking up on this guy last year when we knew Kompany was going?
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Probably because it wasn’t entirely sure what Kompany’s intentions were until rather late in the season. Similarly, it was hoped that Stones and Otamendi would progress rather than regress, and there was also the insurance that Fernandinho could slot back into the defence. Only on that last point were we correct.

Napoli were also in a stronger position last year and less likely to sell at an acceptable price; a chaotic season this year means that they currently look forward to Europa League football (they’ve enjoyed Champions League football for four consecutive seasons) and playing in empty stadia for the foreseeable. They’ve already spent on new players so they must be anticipating cashing in on Koulibaly.

We don’t need a player to develop over the next 5 years, we need the finished article who can lead us for the next 4 years, and of those there are precious few. Patience will hopefully be rewarded with a player who keeps both the fans and the accountants happy.
 
Gabriel said:
Probably because it wasn’t entirely sure what Kompany’s intentions were until rather late in the season. Similarly, it was hoped that Stones and Otamendi would progress rather than regress, and there was also the insurance that Fernandinho could slot back into the defence. Only on that last point were we correct.

Napoli were also in a stronger position last year and less likely to sell at an acceptable price; a chaotic season this year means that they currently look forward to Europa League football (they’ve enjoyed Champions League football for four consecutive seasons) and playing in empty stadia for the foreseeable. They’ve already spent on new players so they must be anticipating cashing in on Koulibaly.

We don’t need a player to develop over the next 5 years, we need the finished article who can lead us for the next 4 years, and of those there are precious few. Patience will hopefully be rewarded with a player who keeps both the fans and the accountants happy.
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They're separate entities? I thought all of the accountants were on here.
 
Last night i watched JSG give his views on the top 5 contenders against Koulibaly, he got plenty wrong mostly on the ability but in the case of the Milan player he ignored the fact that Milan are a very very rich club with no need to sell their best players, the striker they want to sell can not play with Lukaku,
All the noise about Koulibaly is coming out of Italy/ Napoli, as yet we have no knowledge of any interest from City, at 29 i think a lot of people are exaggerating how long he has left, especially coming off a poor season where he visibly slowed, Koulibaly`s own word are,` I am happy here` another way of saying we are going to have to pay him as much as KDB
In todays news Rudiger has been put up for sale? i have watched both in Italy and there was little difference, except age price wages and pace.
I am not a Koulibaly fan but he is a good player that does not make financial or sporting sense, and does send out the wrong message
 
What date is the Champions League final?
I’m just assuming we will kick out Madrid and Juve. I want to know when we can start dealing with this guy because it ain’t happeing until UCL is over, or atleast until Napoli is knocked out.

I do think we could get Koulibaly for around 65m, and by sendig a player in their direction. Napoli would never settle for 65m up front and I doubt City will pay 80m.
 
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