kaz7
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Where is kovatic going ? Not any reason for him to leave is there ?
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FMwkdsoul
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Release clause and him begging to move here is a hell of kicker though, no fight no fuss, great fit and done.Especially as Wirtz wouldn’t be much more.
I reckon if we don't go for Wirtz, it's because he doesn't want to move abroad/at all at this stage of his career. Surely, he would be ahead of Paqueta in the pecking order (looking at the long-term). If Wirtz stays at Bayer, maybe we can go for him in a year or two when KDB really starts to slow down.Especially as Wirtz wouldn’t be much more.
Alan Harper's Tash
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I’d be happy if we got one of Musiala and Wirtz. Both would be incredible.I reckon if we don't go for Wirtz, it's because he doesn't want to move abroad/at all at this stage of his career. Surely, he would be ahead of Paqueta in the pecking order (looking at the long-term). If Wirtz stays at Bayer, maybe we can go for him in a year or two when KDB really starts to slow down.
Paqueta is top class too, but much older. If that £85m outlay stops us getting one of the other two, I wouldn’t want him.
I’m spoilt!
Dribble
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There's a decent player in there, but unfortunately for all concerned, Kalvin's not a player who's at City's level.The link with Leeds must come from the player and his agents, don't you think?
They are already planning how to get out of city and to make even more money, we will have to pay him off or let him leave for a token fee, both wins for the players/agents wallet.
Not sure where this "Kalvin's a nice bloke" has come from, always thought Pep was slightly sarkie with his comments, particularly when Phillips went to West Ham.
Phillips had a very good 18 months, top euro's followed by a good season under Bielsa, apart from that he was a Championship player.
He seems a decent sort from what I've seen & heard of him, so hopefully it works out for him at WHU, & he can secure a permanent move there, or back to Leeds if they get promoted.
I was surprised , there were several rumours of a move to Saudi in the summer and there is nothing since to dismiss those.Where is kovatic going ? Not any reason for him to leave is there ?
Maybe it was just a short term deal to replace Gundo and maybe we have our real replacement limned up for the summer?
Kovacic is a class act but is also made of glass, he's had a bad injury record his whole career sadly.
Wirtz would be well north of 100M.Especially as Wirtz wouldn’t be much more.
Alan Harper's Tash
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Buyout is about £110m. It’s not that much more than £85m, especially if we get 10 years of service out of him.Wirtz would be well north of 100M.
kaz7
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Saudi want to sign all of our players tbf , disregard any links to any of them who currently play for us . If anyone wants to go for the money like ffs then they are not wanted here imoI was surprised , there were several rumours of a move to Saudi in the summer and there is nothing since to dismiss those.
Maybe it was just a short term deal to replace Gundo and maybe we have our real replacement limned up for the summer?
Kovacic is a class act but is also made of glass, he's had a bad injury record his whole career sadly.
Kovacic is at the age he may well be tempted and if we may make a profit after 12 months service it may suit us.Saudi want to sign all of our players tbf , disregard any links to any of them who currently play for us . If anyone wants to go for the money like ffs then they are not wanted here imo
We are linked with several CM so I could see it happening.
Paquetta for Bernardo and Kimich for Kovacic seems very possible.