Money goes towards a young up and coming with potential.What good is 30m to us though? It'll take three times that amount to replace what Mahrez brings.
Consistently in the top 2 or 3 for goals and assists every season and is perfectly suited to our current system.
He may be 32 but his game relies on technique not pace so he could easily have 3 years left in him at this level.
I think we'd be better off keeping him to be honest.
He will be unhappy if we stop him going to Saudi Arabia to earn life changing money for his entire family.True but we don't know he's unhappy.
So no mahrez replacement at all if he leaves?
Replacing gundogan and mahrez with JUST kovacic after having an already extremely stretched midfield last season, with KDB's injury. Absolute recipe for disaster.
So no mahrez replacement at all if he leaves?
Replacing gundogan and mahrez with JUST kovacic after having an already extremely stretched midfield last season, with KDB's injury. Absolute recipe for disaster.
I doubt we would stop him if he wants to go and they meet our valuation but we don't know if he wants to go.He will be unhappy if we stop him going to Saudi Arabia to earn life changing money for his entire family.
So no mahrez replacement at all if he leaves?
Replacing gundogan and mahrez with JUST kovacic after having an already extremely stretched midfield last season, with KDB's injury. Absolute recipe for disaster.
If that's true, Bernardo as the Gundogan replacement, we will be relying yet again on Kev to produce for Haaland. Would've thought foden would go in there as he's a more creative player than Bernardo. Which would lessen the reliance on KDB. KDB is the most crucial player in our team, he creates for Haaland. Can see his runs in behind etc , so could Gundo.
We dont have a Gundo or David Silva to lessen the need for KDB to be that only creative player in midfield. Unless Pep turns Kovacic into it.
That's the major worry when Kev isn't there we lack creativity. Kev assisted the most to Haaland last season, when Kev was off his game or not playing , no one looked for Haaland. Bernardo is an amazing player but does he have the passing and final ball as a Gundo or Kev. That's a problem, especially with Kev not being fit for the start of the season.
and they are gonna want more, same with mcatee, bobb etc.Alvarez and foden already had minutes of their own last season. You're not getting away with making a thin squad thinner. We're playing more competitions next season and will play even more minutes. You're gonna run these players to the ground.
If that's true, Bernardo as the Gundogan replacement, we will be relying yet again on Kev to produce for Haaland. Would've thought foden would go in there as he's a more creative player than Bernardo. Which would lessen the reliance on KDB. KDB is the most crucial player in our team, he creates for Haaland. Can see his runs in behind etc , so could Gundo.
We dont have a Gundo or David Silva to lessen the need for KDB to be that only creative player in midfield. Unless Pep turns Kovacic into it.
That's the major worry when Kev isn't there we lack creativity. Kev assisted the most to Haaland last season, when Kev was off his game or not playing Gundo was there to provide creativity and the final ball, Bernardo is an amazing player but does he have the passing and final ball as a Gundo or Kev. That's a problem, especially with Kev not being fit for the start of the season.
Foden staying fit as well, only started 3 CL games last year and 2 of them were sevilla in the group.Would note that Grealish was creative as well but I get your point. We do have McAtee, Alvarez and Bobb as well, but yep could do with another.
If that's true, Bernardo as the Gundogan replacement, we will be relying yet again on Kev to produce for Haaland. Would've thought foden would go in there as he's a more creative player than Bernardo. Which would lessen the reliance on KDB. KDB is the most crucial player in our team, he creates for Haaland. Can see his runs in behind etc , so could Gundo.
We dont have a Gundo or David Silva to lessen the need for KDB to be that only creative player in midfield. Unless Pep turns Kovacic into it.
That's the major worry when Kev isn't there we lack creativity. Kev assisted the most to Haaland last season, when Kev was off his game or not playing Gundo was there to provide creativity and the final ball, Bernardo is an amazing player but does he have the passing and final ball as a Gundo or Kev. That's a problem, especially with Kev not being fit for the start of the season.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66188707 (Although it is Simon Stone)
Guess we may never win the CL again so.If true then we never learn do we?
I think a fee in the region of 30m would be fair and totally acceptable. Most people will be happy enough if he stays but won't cry if he goes. We have plenty of time to find a replacement if one should be required. People just need to chill and let the experts get on with their job. A job they seem to be very good at.Despite his age £30m isn't enough, has to be £45m+ to even be considered in my opinion.
It's not a good market for wingers and the ones that are decent aren't cheap.
That's assuming we even want to lose him, I already think we're a bit short out wide and that's before losing him.
It only works if those players are ready mentally and physically to take those roles on. There’s no doubting their ability but it’s the whole package that’s required before making any kind of impact in the starting 11 week in week out.There has to be a point where we back some of these lads coming out of the academy. Foden is a senior player now, ready to take on the creative burden. McAtee, Palmer and contributions from the EDS talents could mean we unearth our own gems. With the options on the market pretty light it's the perfect opportunity
I'd argue that Mahrez has shown on a few occasions his mentality could be better, not sure the younger players, with points to prove, would be much different.It only works if those players are ready mentally and physically to take those roles on. There’s no doubting their ability but it’s the whole package that’s required before making any kind of impact in the starting 11 week in week out.
Bearing in mind we’ve just come off the back of a treble winning season I think we can give those who make the decisions a bit of slack.