Using that type of argument - maybe we should have signed Son, or perhaps Rashford????Well Rodrygo has 4 goals and 2 assists against us in 9 games so I'd argue not having to face him anymore would be a huge plus for City regardless who they end up signing.
I'd have loved to have bought Son at his peak yeah.Using that type of argument - maybe we should have signed Son, or perhaps Rashford????
Still a hard pass for me - especially given the numbers being reported
I'd rather we signed a first choice RB - but that's not happening either.
Let's see what Pep can conjure with what he's got - minus the 3/4 outgoings we still need
Exactly, no wonder he wants to come here. Boyhood Barca fan as well. All these posters with their stats need to look closely at the context, he also passes the eye test when you watch him play. In addition to all this there has been a flirtatious element between him and Pep in the media which reminds me of the city pep charm offensive prior to his appointment.But this whole he won’t play on the RW here is bollocks imo. He will.
At Madrid he’s been put out on the right, two absolute muppets demand to play on the left so he never gets the ball.
You don’t get the prima Donna thing? What about Vini and his big sulk over not winning the Balon D’Or? What about Mbappé and his demand for outrageous wages and control of team selection? Jude and his entitled, disrespectful nature on the pitch?What about the season before ? That’s excuses for him . He just isn’t as good as the other two. Don’t get the Prima Donna thing.
There is a big difference between doing the business against us for one premier league a season and knocking us out of the champions league on an occasion that really matters. Son would have done well for us.Using that type of argument - maybe we should have signed Son, or perhaps Rashford????
Still a hard pass for me - especially given the numbers being reported
I'd rather we signed a first choice RB - but that's not happening either.
Let's see what Pep can conjure with what he's got - minus the 3/4 outgoings we still need
I agree. I don’t really get this transfer. I think whilst having great moments, overall he’s not been amazing for Madrid.Not needed , certainly not for the money Real are asking
I'm not totally convinced that he is that much better (if at all). Both have the potential to improve and it is difficult to know which has the higher ceiling ultimately.You don’t get the prima Donna thing? What about Vini and his big sulk over not winning the Balon D’Or? What about Mbappé and his demand for outrageous wages and control of team selection? Jude and his entitled, disrespectful nature on the pitch?
You can argue he isn’t as good but you can’t watch him play and say he isn’t an upgrade on Savinho.
I'd have loved to have bought Son at his peak yeah.
You’re right about potential, that is the unknown factor. Both have an ability to work the wings but Rodrygo can finish and that is ultimately what makes him an upgrade on Savinho.I'm not totally convinced that he is that much better (if at all). Both have the potential to improve and it is difficult to know which has the higher ceiling ultimately.
I'm holding out hope we get to continue to watch the boys in sky blue (somehow) once we take the big sleep!
This is not logical. If we believes he improves our squad and is worth the money paid then that advantages us over Real Madrid if we buy him. We are the winners. But if we decide not to sign him then we are weaker, someone else’s who buys him is stronger and Real Madrid get their money anyway. We are the losers.It isn't weird at all. Madrid is our main competition for the Champions league. We have to careful about taking a player that is surplus to their requirements in return for money they can use to strengthen their squad. It is a complicated deal with multiple layers.
He didn't play in any of Madrid's games in the month of May, so we would be taking a player that wasn't integral to their squad by the end of last season while giving them a significant transfer fee. I say advantage Madrid in that scenario.This is not logical. If we believes he improves our squad and is worth the money paid then that advantages us over Real Madrid if we buy him. We are the winners. But if we decide not to sign him then we are weaker, someone else’s who buys him is stronger and Real Madrid get their money anyway. We are the losers.
What control of team selection? Where did you get that from?You don’t get the prima Donna thing? What about Vini and his big sulk over not winning the Balon D’Or? What about Mbappé and his demand for outrageous wages and control of team selection? Jude and his entitled, disrespectful nature on the pitch?
You can argue he isn’t as good but you can’t watch him play and say he isn’t an upgrade on Savinho.
If we have that kind of coin, i'd like to go for Isak. Thats a good chunk towards it.There aren't many places they can get 90 million from besides us. There are only a handful of teams that can do that type of transfer and a chunk of them aren't in the market.
We just have to be extremely careful about doing business with Madrid given they are one of our main competitors for the Champions League. Thankfully the folks at the club will understand the risks.
If we have that kind of coin, i'd like to go for Isak. Thats a good chunk towards it.
If Haaland gets injured, we only have Homer (Marmoush). I'm not sure he's the answer, but with 2nd season syndrome kicking in, he may take a giant leap on what he's already done. Love his movement. As for Cherki, man, what a baller. I can't wait for him to drive forward at Wolves.Why?
He's a striker that's not as good as Haaland and it's unlikely they'd play together. In Haalands worst seasons and injury hit seasons, he scores the same as Isak when he has the season of his life. We dont need Isak.
Rodrygo is a more versatile player that's proven he can cut it at the very highest levels and win champions leagues. That's the players we need.
If Haaland gets injured, we only have Homer (Marmoush). I'm not sure he's the answer, but with 2nd season syndrome kicking in, he may take a giant leap on what he's already done. Love his movement. As for Cherki, man, what a baller. I can't wait for him to drive forward at Wolves.
can see why saw a few madrid accounts and podcast clips saying Rodrygo on the left is completely different. He always wants to cut in on his right and its unstoppable.