Txiki Txiki Bang Bang
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Like most Brazilians he is mixed, even someone who seems white like Kaka or black like Gabriel Jesus has some mixed ancestry.
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Lucas Paqueta investigated by FA for alleged betting breaches
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wolviedinho
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£60m would be a nice fee to land on. Bought for £51/53m but has wanted out now for the best part of a year. Struggled at the start of the season but seemed to settle towards the end. Certainly the game we played West Ham he was good.The more I think about this transfer, the more on board with it I am. The fee is pretty high, but I’m not paying it so that doesn’t really bother me. Think he’ll thrive at City, and gives us a bit more creativity in midfield. Get a winger in now and it will have been a very good window.
All depends on how much we value him and take everything else into account. Don’t think West Ham can be greedy here with the player not interested in staying. Calm heads and a reasonable fee would be nice. Maybe offer a few players to soften the blow.
Calv_from_the_frog
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I think someone to play in place of Rodri (so he doesnt have to play 55 games a season) without the team's performance going down by 50% is more important than a winger, which is why I'd privilege Caicedo.The more I think about this transfer, the more on board with it I am. The fee is pretty high, but I’m not paying it so that doesn’t really bother me. Think he’ll thrive at City, and gives us a bit more creativity in midfield. Get a winger in now and it will have been a very good window.
Bernardo, Foden & Alvarez can play on the right-side (and well).
John Wayne
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Having read Rodri's comments, I think we need to prioritise an understudy for him. Our wide options can be covered by a number of players. I don't think we can rely on Phillips, so getting someone in who can cover for Rodri is vital, particularly if Kovacic does turn out to be injured.The more I think about this transfer, the more on board with it I am. The fee is pretty high, but I’m not paying it so that doesn’t really bother me. Think he’ll thrive at City, and gives us a bit more creativity in midfield. Get a winger in now and it will have been a very good window.
John Wayne
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Beat me to it.I think someone to play in place of Rodri (so he doesnt have to play 55 games a season) without the team's performance going down by 50% is more important than a winger, which is why I'd privilege Caicedo.
Bernardo, Foden & Alvarez can play on the right-side (and well).
Gabriel
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Not until he signs with us. ;-)Lucky guy
Dribble
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Paqueta can play as a winger too. My thoughts are he can play wide right & left, & we also have options wide right with Bernardo & Foden too if needed.The more I think about this transfer, the more on board with it I am. The fee is pretty high, but I’m not paying it so that doesn’t really bother me. Think he’ll thrive at City, and gives us a bit more creativity in midfield. Get a winger in now and it will have been a very good window.
Where Paqueta differs from Mahrez, is he can play centrally too, giving us more versatility.
Like you, I never considered Paqueta until 24 hours ago, but the more detail I see of him & the more I think about it, the more on board I am with the possibility too.
dadnlad
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Dont let it Slip ?He’s a Liverpool fan - he’s got a Steven Gerrard quote tattooed across his arm.
hope someone not beat me to it
Bellamy's Caddy
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Having read Rodri's comments, I think we need to prioritise an understudy for him. Our wide options can be covered by a number of players. I don't think we can rely on Phillips, so getting someone in who can cover for Rodri is vital, particularly if Kovacic does turn out to be injured.
Completely agree. We were extremely fortunate that Rodri was available for as many games as he was last season, we can't reasonably expect him to repeat that this time. The drop off in his absence was huge and assuming Phillips isn't trusted (which is what the evidence suggests), it's surprising that we seemingly aren't even being linked with someone who can come in to cover that position.
Essentially guarantees our title charge and less worries for depth given number of competitions we’re inThe more I think about this transfer, the more on board with it I am. The fee is pretty high, but I’m not paying it so that doesn’t really bother me. Think he’ll thrive at City, and gives us a bit more creativity in midfield. Get a winger in now and it will have been a very good window.