Leonardo Bonucci

[manimanc]

Lol. Pepe would have been class here, the same goes for Ramos if he would have joined United. Both world class, the fact Aguero didn't get a sniff in the CL speaks volumes

Erm no......Sergio didn't get a sniff because he was on his own up front with the midfield about 100 yards behind him. Pellers couldn't fathom out how to disconnect the kitchen sink from the kitchen.

 

[domalino]

Benatia is a starter, highly thought of still in Serie A. He won't be a replacement for a CB who played 6 times in the league last season.

Injured or not but he's a backup that they could easily replace without spending the money they will on Benatia.

I don't think Juventus will replace Bonucci with Benatia.

He was good at Roma, but he was injured for 5 months of the season. Three separate muscle injuries. Was injured a lot in his first season at Bayern too - it's the main reason he hasn't done well there.

They can't rely on him to replace Bonucci - and they were linked with him long before our Bonucci bid came up as well.

Not to mention the simple numbers of it all. They can't go into a season with 4 CBs and 3 of them on the pitch at any one time.

 

[MeatHunterrr]

I don't think Juventus will replace Bonucci with Benatia.

He was good at Roma, but he was injured for 5 months of the season. Three separate muscle injuries. Was injured a lot in his first season at Bayern too - it's the main reason he hasn't done well there.

They can't rely on him to replace Bonucci - and they were linked with him long before our Bonucci bid came up as well.

Not to mention the simple numbers of it all. They can't go into a season with 4 CBs and 3 of them on the pitch at any one time.

Exactly

 

[domalino]

Erm no......Sergio didn't get a sniff because he was on his own up front with the midfield about 100 yards behind him. Pellers couldn't fathom out how to disconnect the kitchen sink from the kitchen.

Pepe wouldn't have started at Real Madrid for a decade and won two champions league finals if he was shit.

I don't know why anyone would think he's anything other than a great defender. He's a cheating diving twat, but he's an exceptional CB.

 

[manimanc]

Pepe wouldn't have started at Real Madrid for a decade and won two champions league finals if he was shit.

I don't know why anyone would think he's anything other than a great defender. He's a cheating diving twat, but he's an exceptional CB.

That's all I see when I see him. A diving, cheating softarse who goes to ground if the wind is too strong. No thanks.

 

[kupest]

Yeah the Benatia links were a lot before our Bonucci bid.

 

[pudge]

A bid never signals the start of negotiations.

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

Hope we get this guy he is a rock and so calm in possession with good strength and a great long pass come on city make it happen.

 

[TRUE BLUE NO1]

footballitalia ‏@footballitalia 21m21 minutes ago
#MCFC 's offer for Leonardo Bonucci gives #Juventus trouble as they have to raise his salary http://www.football-italia.net/87159/city-offer-tempts-juves-bonucci…

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[TRUE BLUE NO1]

1. MCFC Info ‏@MCFClnfo 4m4 minutes ago
   City's offer to Leonardo Bonucci is causing Juventus problems, as they may be forced to raise the player's salary to keep him. [GDS]
   
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   MCFC Info ‏@MCFClnfo 3m3 minutes ago
   City are now pressing as hard as they can on the player himself by offering €8m p/y salary, more than double his current one. [GDS]
   
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   MCFC Info ‏@MCFClnfo 2m2 minutes ago
   Juventus can solve this by renewing Bonucci's contract but they're reluctant to as it may lead to other players requesting a raise. [GDS]