Otamendi

[Neville Kneville]

Given his reputation...... Why do you not rate him Nev?

Seen him play.

What is it he supposed to be good at ?

Denayer was miles better for Belgium last week, than Ottamendi was for Aregentina. At pretty much everything. He is ours & homegrown.

This would be the stupidest & most disappointing signing I could possibly imagine. Might as well sign Fred & send Iheanacho on loan while we're at it.

 

[Neville Kneville]

As good as Denayer is and can be, do you really see City relying on him for 20+ games this season?

He will get his chance but he still has to earn his place yet.

I still think Martin is off.

If it's a choice between Denayer or Ottemendi, I choose Denayer.

 

[FantasyIreland]

I've never seen him so I have no opinion on his ability,but....... to be the best centre half in La Liga......he must have something??

I too would be gutted for Denayer but I imagine,like others,Demi would make way.

 

[Tron Coltrane]

So who leaves for us to fit in yet another fucking centre half instead of the better homegrown one we already have ?

If you're butting your head against the wall, it's worth noting I'm with you on this one. We have Kompany (who starts when fit), Mangala (a young talent we're married to developing, who already made significant strides in that direction to close out the season), Demichelis (who has been consistent and level headed over the past two seasons), and one of the brightest young central defenders in Europe (who was just voted Young Player of the Year on his loan spell and capped on a senior level for FIFA's #2 ranked nation in the world).

If we run out and buy an expensive central defender under these circumstances I'll be heartbroken. Eventually we have to give a kid a chance, and the level of responsibility that rests on the shoulders of our 4th choice option isn't exactly Herculean. He'll get league cup, FA cup, and cover for injuries. In the even of two senior injuries there are a lot of clubs who would be happy to have Denayer as their 4th choice. Give him a chance.

 

[Neville Kneville]

I've never seen him so I have no opinion on his ability,but....... to be the best centre half in La Liga......he must have something??

I too would be gutted for Denayer but I imagine,like others,Demi would make way.

But he isn't.

 

[leighton]

In the long run Demi needs replacing. Saying that Denayer I think could be used this season even with Demi , Kompany , Mangala and Otamendi if he joins at the club. I think Denayer could well be used to sit in front of the back 4 to close out some games to give him experience within the team. Honestly think Denayer if MP thinks he is ready will give him a run of games this season. His season at Celtic has done him wonders. Playing European games if we were to loan him out again I would be in favour of him going back to Celtic or to a team who will be playing European football so 2 years time he is in the mix to be a regular starter.

 

[MillionDollarDream]

Seen him play.

What is it he supposed to be good at ?

Denayer was miles better for Belgium last week, than Ottamendi was for Aregentina. At pretty much everything. He is ours & homegrown.

This would be the stupidest & most disappointing signing I could possibly imagine. Might as well sign Fred & send Iheanacho on loan while we're at it.

Did you watch his games against Barca and Real Madrid this season?

 

[Neville Kneville]

Did you watch his games against Barca and Real Madrid this season?

I can't remember.

I've watched Valencia play Barca & Real I've watched Atleti play Barca & Real & I've seen various teams take points off them & I've seen sides with Jerome Boateng or Humnels in them, beat those teams in the Champions League.

I've just watched Roque Santa Cruz give him a fucking hard time a few days ago.

I can't see why the fuck we would want him, at all.

Use what we've got. If Denayer doesn't make it this season, replace Demi with a more experienced cb than Denayer next season. Absolutely no need to sign this bloke at all.

 

[Ballymagash Blue]

There is a very great need to sign a top class centre-half. The chaos at the heart of our defence was the single biggest reason we lost our title last season. I know many of us won't acknowledge it, but Mangala is just out of his depth in the premier, and if Vinny is in decline, we're facing another trophyless season unless we do something about it.

 

[Neville Kneville]

There is a very great need to sign a top class centre-half. The chaos at the heart of our defence was the single biggest reason we lost our title last season. I know many of us won't acknowledge it, but Mangala is just out of his depth in the premier, and if Vinny is in decline, we're facing another trophyless season unless we do something about it.

Mangala would improve Argentina.