Summer Transfers

[Dax777]

GK: I think with the recent links to Ederson and Rulli talking openly about his desire to play for us, it is very likely that we'll see someone new as our no.1 next season. At this moment I cannot compare between the two but I'd be happy with whatever Pep decides.

LB: Can't argue with LB situation, I too think Bernat would be high on preference for Pep, he knows the system and is certainly wanting to be a starter. I personally don't rate him that highly but I think he'll do the job. As for Zinchenko, I am really not sure that we signed him as a fullback, as someone mentioned earlier he is more in the mould of KDB. My personal preference would be Danny Rose, but it's very unlikely.

For RB, Semedo would be immense but there would be a great deal of competition for his services. I think Bayern and rags are the recent ones to get linked.
Sidibe from Monaco is the one we got linked with recently, I think he fits the bill for what Pep is trying to do as he is strong and versatile. I personally would like to go for Henrichs from Bayer, he's very young and versatile. It might be a season too early for him as his agent suggests, but It would be ideal to get him now as the competition would not be as fierce as compared to when he is ripe and ready for a big move.

CM is a tricky one, Rakitic would be ideal but I am really not sure if Barca would be ready to sell him. They are already under pressure for not successfully replacing Xavi-Iniesta duo and I think they'll be looking to reinforce their midfield options next summer with Rakitic being an important figure in the center.
There have not been much links to him recently but I would really like Bakayoko from Monaco, he's young, strong and a quick CDM. Don't know if he'll fit the Pep system though. Plus, If we are actually in for Sidibe then I doubt we'll double dip. So for now I'll go for Carvallho, don't really rate him personally but he's been strongly linked with us so far after he switched to Pere, and I believe Sporting are looking to cash in on him.

FW: Not really keen to bring another forward, but if Aguero does leave then I would prefer a Moussa Dembele or someone like that who'd bring something different to the table. I think we have enough light weight midgets already. But as of now, I wouldn't swap Aguero for anyone.

CB: I think we'll go for Laporte again, I'd be happy with either of him or Van Dijk. But, Laporte would suit the system more being a Left footed CB.


I also think there is an outside chance that we'll sign 1 Marquee player, It could be Isco or anyone Pep prefers for that matter.

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GK: Rulli/Ederson, Gunn, Willy.

LB: Bernat,Laporte*, Sidibe*, Kolarov*
LCB: Laporte, Otamendi, Kolarov
RCB: Stones, Vinny, Otamendi*
RB: Sidibe, Maffeo

CDM; Fernandinho,Carvalho,Delph, Sidibe*
CM/AM : Silva, KDB, Ilkay, Yaya, Garcia

RW: Raheem, Roberts
FW: Sergio, Jesus, Kelechi(if he doesn't go on loan)
LW: Sane, Nolito, Jesus*



*Players who can cover different positions.

Interesting Squad.

 

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This is what I would prefer, not what I expect:
GK: Hart, Gunn
Back 3: Kompany, Otamendi, Stones, Mangala, Denayer, Adarabioyo
DM 2: Fernandinho, Gundogan, Verratti, Aleix
AM 1: de Bruyne, Silva
WG 2: Sterling, Sane, Roberts, Moreno/Zinchenko!?
ST 2: Aguero, Jesus, Iheanacho, Unal?!

 

[PannickAtTheDisco]

This is what I would prefer, not what I expect:
GK: Hart, Gunn
Back 3: Kompany, Otamendi, Stones, Mangala, Denayer, Adarabioyo
DM 2: Fernandinho, Gundogan, Verratti, Aleix
AM 1: de Bruyne, Silva
WG 2: Sterling, Sane, Roberts, Moreno/Zinchenko!?
ST 2: Aguero, Jesus, Iheanacho, Unal?!

glad you're not Pep.

 

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glad you're not Pep.

This is the exactly correct answer that I was expected on here. Pep is the God so we cannot have our own opinion. We just clap our hands no matter what. Even he said he made some mistakes but you: No and no! I should have never posted here again. So I am back at just watching City again.

 

[PannickAtTheDisco]

This is the exactly correct answer that I was expected on here. Pep is the God so we cannot have our own opinion. We just clap our hands no matter what. Even he said he made some mistakes but you: No and no! I should have never posted here again. So I am back at just watching City again.

that wasn't the point so stop being a tit.

Going for 3 at the back with no full-backs in the entire squad, Mangala, Denayer & Tosin all involved, ditching Navas/Nolito and relying on 2 kids to come in who haven't proven themselves and can barely get in their loan teams, so no replacement there, and no addition up front. We'd have no chance with that squad, although Verratti shows you do have some taste.

 

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that wasn't the point so stop being a tit.

Going for 3 at the back with no full-backs in the entire squad, Mangala, Denayer & Tosin all involved, ditching Navas/Nolito and relying on 2 kids to come in who haven't proven themselves and can barely get in their loan teams, so no replacement there, and no addition up front. We'd have no chance with that squad, although Verratti shows you do have some taste.

Mangala and Denayer are PL proved, Adarabioyo is an amazing talent and all 3 of them are going to be back-ups. Sane and Sterling must start every game- and if one is missing we can play Jesus or de Bruyne there, but we also need to give some experience to Roberts and Zinchenko (than what's the point of buying them?). Iheanacho/Unal can play Cups.
That was my point of view for the team.
For Peps 4141 we only need one lb and one rb, as I said previous on this thread.

 

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Mangala and Denayer are PL proved, Adarabioyo is an amazing talent and all 3 of them are going to be back-ups. Sane and Sterling must start every game- and if one is missing we can play Jesus or de Bruyne there, but we also need to give some experience to Roberts and Zinchenko (than what's the point of buying them?). Iheanacho/Unal can play Cups.
That was my point of view for the team.
For Peps 4141 we only need one lb and one rb, as I said previous on this thread.

Mangala is a wank footballer, he might be a big fucking tank but he is deffo not top 4 quality. He's currently getting waxed in La Liga with an occasional decent game. Denayer has just started playing any decently for Sunderland. Adarabioyo got bullied in the UYL by RB Salzburg Youth. So you are expecting us to go into new season with basically the same defense as this seasons and moreover without any Left Footed CB.
I know "3 at the back hipsters" are being helped by Conte and his success this season, but Chelsea has monsters for Wingbacks in Alonso and Moses and you are expecting us to play that system without any wingbacks/fullbacks which is bonkers in itself.

Hart is never going to play for us, if he does then he'll have to play according to Pep's requirements, even if we like the idea or not.

 

[Silva_Spell]

Ederson
Van Dijk
Laporte
Bernat/Gaya
Dahoud
Sanchez

 

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Mangala is a wank footballer, he might be a big fucking tank but he is deffo not top 4 quality. He's currently getting waxed in La Liga with an occasional decent game. Denayer has just started playing any decently for Sunderland. Adarabioyo got bullied in the UYL by RB Salzburg Youth. So you are expecting us to go into new season with basically the same defense as this seasons and moreover without any Left Footed CB.
I know "3 at the back hipsters" are being helped by Conte and his success this season, but Chelsea has monsters for Wingbacks in Alonso and Moses and you are expecting us to play that system without any wingbacks/fullbacks which is bonkers in itself.

Hart is never going to play for us, if he does then he'll have to play according to Pep's requirements, even if we like the idea or not.

3 at the back is the only system that integrates Aguero, Jesus, Sane, Sterling and de Bruyne. Mangala is a very good defender, Denayer as well, and you judge Adarabioyo after one game? And Moses is not a monster of a wb. Sterling is 3xtimes the player Moses is.

 

[Dax777]

Ederson
Van Dijk
Laporte
Bernat/Gaya
Dahoud
Sanchez

No right back?