Left Back

[mj1991]

Raum was excellent against Germany and Italy. An absolute no-brainer if Cucurella is too expensive and Brighton wouldn't let him go below 50M£.

 

[Retro_Citizens]

Raum seems a bit like monaco mendy to me. Physical, great crossing. Tall, but not too good defensively

 

[decmancity]

Seems pointless to buy another attacking LB when we already have the best.

 

[MichaelFrontzeck'sBathroom]

Seems pointless to buy another attacking LB when we already have the best.

So he gets injured, then what?

 

[richards30]

Raum looks a player to be fair.

 

[decmancity]

So he gets injured, then what?

Then you play Zinchenko or Ake.
Unless of course Zinchenko is leaving and then I'd bring in someone like Cucuarella who appears more well rounded.

 

[Nicholas van Whatsisface]

Cucurella is a better fit for our system than Raum, IMO - but Raum would definitely be a decent alternative if Brighton are pissing about on the price.

Still be happier if we got Cucurella though.

 

[DeBlueLou]

Cucurella is a better fit for our system than Raum, IMO - but Raum would definitely be a decent alternative if Brighton are pissing about on the price.

Still be happier if we got Cucurella though.

Totally agree.

 

[Cobwebcat]

I’ve seen this a lot since I started this poll. Cucurella had very few votes until we played Brighton and some people voted for him. Then, City are linked to him and he immediately becomes the runaway leader.

His votes have doubled overnight

 

[Deleted member 87819]

Raum being “average defensively” simply isn’t true. And his very good performance yesterday playing in a comparable formation, alongside his other ones in this international “break” (uh…), probably have impressed Pep if he was watching

 

[markprendy]

So he gets injured, then what?

Also, I wouldn't be surprised if Cancelo plays a few more games on the right side to whip balls in for Haaland while Cucurella/Raum does the same on the left side.

 

[DeBlueLou]

Raum being “average defensively” simply isn’t true. And his very good performance yesterday playing in a comparable formation, alongside his other ones in this international “break” (uh…), probably have impressed Pep if he was watching

Gonna be interesting to see if that one link was legit or not. Raum won’t be on the market for long as he’s fairly cheap and good. But I do still think Cucurella is the deal that is going ahead.

 

[richards30]

Gonna be interesting to see if that one link was legit or not. Raum won’t be on the market for long as he’s fairly cheap and good. But I do still think Cucurella is the deal that is going ahead.

i wonder if that was leaked to hurry brighton up? either way, we seem to be going for a LB finally this summer!

 

[bobmcfc]

Brilliant!!!

Hopefully. What if we lose zinchencho as well, Could we get both or am I being greedy ? lol

 

[DeBlueLou]

 

[Cobwebcat]

Hopefully. What if we lose zinchencho as well, Could we get both or am I being greedy ? lol

I’d prefer a right back rather than multiple left backs.

 

[richards30]

are some wanting Raum for the price only or because they think he`s a better player?

 

[Cobwebcat]

Bloom’s valuation will be relatively objective and based on his algorithms. He won’t want to lose the money by ridiculously overpricing him it’s not their model. Neither will they sell if we low ball them.

 

[bobmcfc]

I’d prefer a right back rather than multiple left backs.

With Mendy being a useless lump never getting near our pitch again and loosing zinchencho then I'd prefer 2 LB options

I get what you're saying though, Kyle has injuries and Fernandinho is no longer an option as cover. Our defence had major issues last season

 

[Deleted member 87819]

are some wanting Raum for the price only or because they think he`s a better player?

The price makes the deal easier, but he’s got high potential to still improve and the right physicality for the league. As some have mentioned, would also be great for playing with Haaland