Nathan Ake

[blueparrot]

End of the day if ake does come to us which is highly likely then we get behind him and support him . I think £41 million is a good deal for a very good player . Getting relegated doesn’t make you a bad player because if they got another point or two then it wouldn’t even be debated

Yes, find it odd his value is dependant for some on whether the goal line technology worked or didn't in the Sheffeild United game against Villa.

 

[shak]

The thing that really excites me about Ake is that he has had to be a leader at Bournemouth. One of Stones and Otamendi will still be here at the end of the transfer window and both need to play next to someone who can give them orders and cut out some of their mistakes.

I would be very happy going into next season with Stones always lining up alongside Ake or Laporte. Would rather shift Ota (old) and flog Garcia (don't rate him very highly, and if he doesnt want to be here then bye) and keep two homegrown centre backs meaning we can look at decent signings elsewhere instead of being forced to drop 80 million on someone like Chillwell or Maguire just because they're english.

 

[bluenova]

The thing that really excites me about Ake is that he has had to be a leader at Bournemouth. One of Stones and Otamendi will still be here at the end of the transfer window and both need to play next to someone who can give them orders and cut out some of their mistakes.

I would be very happy going into next season with Stones always lining up alongside Ake or Laporte. Would rather shift Ota (old) and flog Garcia (don't rate him very highly, and if he doesnt want to be here then bye) and keep two homegrown centre backs meaning we can look at decent signings elsewhere instead of being forced to drop 80 million on someone like Chillwell or Maguire just because they're english.

There are definitely concerns about him, but I think that's the thing that might be key. I've read a lot of people talking about his leadership and intelligent play - and that's more important at City where the defence is so exposed that a single mistake, or player out of position can cause havoc.

Stones has all the attributes of a great defender, but would definitely benefit from a strong leader beside him. Garcia looks good, and it sounds like he's going to be a leader/thinker on the pitch, but I just can't believe he'll prosper in the PL with his lack of height and pace.

 

[northstandgiveusasong]

There are definitely concerns about him, but I think that's the thing that might be key. I've read a lot of people talking about his leadership and intelligent play - and that's more important at City where the defence is so exposed that a single mistake, or player out of position can cause havoc.

Stones has all the attributes of a great defender, but would definitely benefit from a strong leader beside him. Garcia looks good, and it sounds like he's going to be a leader/thinker on the pitch, but I just can't believe he'll prosper in the PL with his lack of height and pace.

I think we'll see Ake and Laporte as the main two. A distinct lack of pace has been the problem.

 

[Vienna_70]

oh yeah , well name me one Argentinian forward who came from south america and not go to barca

Err, Sergio?

he's not Dutch he's from Holland

What’s the difference?

 

[Vienna_70]

Bernie is obviously an intelligent man with wide interests and l can quite imagine him visiting Scotland to see what it offers and there is a lot.
He reminds me of the Scottish Chelsea player who commentates for Radio 5 whose name l cant remember.

Pat Nevin?

 

[Vienna_70]

Maguire was great in the World Cup and played well for Leicester. £80mil was still over the top.

Slabhead looked good n the World Cup because he had the best player in the England squad alongside him: one John Stones.

 

[bondsman]

Err, Sergio?


What’s the difference?

And Tevez

 

[Vienna_70]

The thing that really excites me about Ake is that he has had to be a leader at Bournemouth. One of Stones and Otamendi will still be here at the end of the transfer window and both need to play next to someone who can give them orders and cut out some of their mistakes.

I would be very happy going into next season with Stones always lining up alongside Ake or Laporte. Would rather shift Ota (old) and flog Garcia (don't rate him very highly, and if he doesnt want to be here then bye) and keep two homegrown centre backs meaning we can look at decent signings elsewhere instead of being forced to drop 80 million on someone like Chillwell or Maguire just because they're english.

I’d like to keep John for at least another year.

If - and I know it’s a big if - he can overcome his injury problems, and he can recapture his his form from a couple of seasons ago, he will be a great great asset.

 

[manimanc]

Ake will only get better playing for an excellent team and a fantastic manager. I think he'll be a great signing personally.