Ryan Bertrand

[Phil1]

If we are after him it is because he has skills we need and he will improve us.

Improving us at left back isn't going to be difficult tbf.

 

[oakiecokie]

He plays for Southampton, doesn't he? Why haven't the Dippers signed him?

They already have a world class left back and will possibly be signing his understudy ... Gael Clichy.

 

[MaccBlueSS115]

I actually think he'll be a really good signing for us and will surprise a lot of people next year, if he signs for City.

 

[mosssideblue]

Improving us at left back isn't going to be difficult tbf.

I know, I was trying to explain to the poster moaning about his pay rise :)

 

[Kamran Shirinzade]

İt is better to spend 25 for Bertrand than 45 for Walker if we only aim to solve HG issue. Consider that they are both 27 and individually same quality.

 

[FantasyIreland]

İt is better to spend 25 for Bertrand than 45 for Walker if we only aim to solve HG issue. Consider that they are both 27 and individually same quality.

I think its more a case of solving the fullback issue.

 

[argyle]

Would Kompany? Or Aguero? It's a non-argument.

Is Bertrand a good option for us is the only question Pep, and we, should be asking. I feel the answer could be yes.

These were the same arguments for Sinclair, Rodwell and Delph.

 

[Akiva]

These were the same arguments for Sinclair, Rodwell and Delph.

And Pep Guardiola was involved in none of those transfers.

 

[jared]

Sceptical on Bertrand.

Would he get in Real Madrid's team? Would he get in Bayern Munich's team? Would he get in Barcelona's team?

The answer is no. If he is being bought as a squad player fair enough, but if he is being bought as first choice. No thanks. I want better than just adequate.

He isn't in the same class as Marcelo. Not even close. obviously he isn't getting into Madrid or bayern. But we are not in the sane class as those two clubs anyway. Not yet.

Nevertheless it will be an underwhelming signing. Rose is a much better player if we are looking at English LB.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

He isn't in the same class as Marcelo. Not even close. obviously he isn't getting into Madrid or bayern. But we are not in the sane class as those two clubs anyway. Not yet.

Nevertheless it will be an underwhelming signing. Rose is a much better player if we are looking at English LB.

there are barely any left backs in football as good as marcelo and not every player we buy has to cost 40 or 50 m. i think this would be a smart signing. hes been one of the best full backs in the league the last 2 seasons. rose would cost double and is now very injury prone.