Nathan Ake

[domalino]

I've no idea why you would buy a defender from a relegated team, when you are at the top, Bournemouth conceded the third most goals in the PL for a reason, their defence was shit.

I have no idea why people a incapable of thinking that a good player might be at a bad club? Just the entire thought process behind it is so shockingly brain dead.


I haven't heard anyone laughing at Liverpool lately for signing Andy Robertson when Hull got relegated.

 

[simon23]

Think this is a very good signing.

Is he better than Ota. -Damn straight he is - quicker, not as rash in the tackle, reads the game better, distribution is better and better 1vs 1 - based on that alone he improves the team.

As others have alluded to he could play left back as a push (which means he is already better defensively than Mendy!)

Also he has leadership experience - something none of our centre halves have at all

Now Stones might be the one to also make way but it could also be Garcia. AS good as he is Im just not sure he is cut out for the run of the mill premiership week by week as he lacks pace, strength and height which is something that is needed (Im also fully aware of the many strengths/postives Garcia possesses).

Laporte, Ake, Stones and Koulibaly would be 4 very strong centre halves

Laporte Ake ,Garcia, Koulibaly would also be 4 very strong centre half options.

And at 41m thats a steal compared to other prices we may have had to pay previously for the likes of McGuire (75m?)

 

[TFC]

I've always thought he looked a tidy player. Bring it on.

 

[taconinja]

I have no idea why people a incapable of thinking that a good player might be at a bad club?


I haven't heard anyone laughing at Liverpool lately for signing Andy Robertson when Hull got relegated.

There's an even more prominent example of them signing a defender from a team with atrocious defending. Granted, Southampton didn't get relegated.

 

[Jonsilfab]

I have no idea why people a incapable of thinking that a good player might be at a bad club? Just the entire thought process behind it is so shockingly brain dead.


I haven't heard anyone laughing at Liverpool lately for signing Andy Robertson when Hull got relegated.

He only cost them £10m.

 

[LongsightM13]

I’m not sure. Mendy has shown glimpses of his Monaco-form recently, against Liverpool he was excellent. I doubt he’ll be replaced.

His wages and injury record would make him impossible to move on even if we wanted to. I’m not convinced we do want to get rid just yet. I suspect next season he will be given a last chance to prove himself.

 

[OrigamiNinja]

I've no idea why you would buy a defender from a relegated team, when you are at the top, Bournemouth conceded the third most goals in the PL for a reason, their defence was shit.

I think there is a chance you can pick up a gem from a relegated side. Didnt Liverpool get Robertson from a relegated Hull?

At least Ake has been playing a similar style to us. Howe was determined to have his defenders playing out from the back, albeit with some absolute cart-horses, so probably not the best idea.

I cant say I am blown away by this signing but its only really fair to judge him when playing with better players. Fingers crossed he can step up.

 

[Taylor]

I've no idea why you would buy a defender from a relegated team, when you are at the top, Bournemouth conceded the third most goals in the PL for a reason, their defence was shit.

You do realise its a team game. Just because Bournemouth went down doesn't mean Ake shouldn't transfer to a bigger club.

Ask yourself if the adapts to city would he be able to play a role. Yes.

The whole point in a scouting network is to secure players from all over the world.

 

[cleavers]

I have no idea why people a incapable of thinking that a good player might be at a bad club? Just the entire thought process behind it is so shockingly brain dead.


I haven't heard anyone laughing at Liverpool lately for signing Andy Robertson when Hull got relegated.

You have your opinion, and I'll have mine, thanks, its not because I'm incapable of thinking just that you are an arrogant tosser, and that's another opinion of mine.

 

[domalino]

He only cost them £10m.

How the fuck is that relevant?

If he cost them £40 would he have been worth it? Yes.