Summer Transfers

[nmc]

Don't disagree with any of that at all.

Still think we need a top class centre halve as neither Kolarov or Otto are good enough long term......and thats ignoring the Kompany situation as well

Fullbacks are an absolute must as well

Isco would be the icing on the cake though and I think he is still pretty young as well

Totally agree. Only long term CB we have is Stones and he's raw and needs the right partner. Otto can be good but he's prone to moments of madness and errors (although Stones makes errors too but you'd hope we can coach them out of him). We need two top notch centre backs who can play with Stones and give us the option to play 3 at the back on occasions. Some big decisions this summer on Otto, Kolorov and Kompany and I wouldn't count on any of them being here in October.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

we've been linked with ben gibson recently. i think he'd be a really good signing. no nonsense defender, good on the ball swell. if not a first team player he would be a good squad player. not every player we sign has to be 50m.

 

[ADegenerate]

Totally agree. Only long term CB we have is Stones and he's raw and needs the right partner. Otto can be good but he's prone to moments of madness and errors (although Stones makes errors too but you'd hope we can coach them out of him). We need two top notch centre backs who can play with Stones and give us the option to play 3 at the back on occasions. Some big decisions this summer on Otto, Kolorov and Kompany and I wouldn't count on any of them being here in October.

Replacements? The only names I ever hear are VVD and Laporte. I can already picture the drama on here now with a back three of Stones, VVD, and Laporte getting shredded and us spending 130m for the three!

 

[Dax777]

Totally agree. Only long term CB we have is Stones and he's raw and needs the right partner. Otto can be good but he's prone to moments of madness and errors (although Stones makes errors too but you'd hope we can coach them out of him). We need two top notch centre backs who can play with Stones and give us the option to play 3 at the back on occasions. Some big decisions this summer on Otto, Kolorov and Kompany and I wouldn't count on any of them being here in October.

I think if we go to 3 at the back, we already have the 3 in Stones, Kola and Ota. I really don't think we need another defender unless someone leaves. The most likely being Kompany retiring. In That scenario, then sure. The other 3 are pretty save unless a juicy bid comes in for Kola or Ota.

I expect all 3 to be here in October.

 

[BufordUSABlue]

Don't disagree with any of that at all.

Still think we need a top class centre halve as neither Kolarov or Otto are good enough long term......and thats ignoring the Kompany situation as well

Fullbacks are an absolute must as well

Isco would be the icing on the cake though and I think he is still pretty young as well

Isco will be 25 in April, so yep, good enough and young enough!!

 

[Andouble]

Everton and Liverpool both eyeing Pickford per the Sunderland Echo. Looks a very promising young keeper that I'd have at City.

 

[BusterPhillips]

As it is now we will have room for 5-7 foreign players.

Based on the below - keeping, selling/contract expiry or loaning list:

Keeping:
Bravo
Kolarov
Otamendi
Stones (HG)
Kompany
Gundogan
Deburyne
Sane (U21)
Delph (HG)
Fernandinho
Fernando
Sterling (HG)
Jesus (U21)
Nolito
Aguero
Iheanacho (U21)

Selling / Loan Out /Contract Expiry:
Caballero
Hart
Mangala
Nasri
Toure
Zabaleta
Cliché
Bony
Deneyar
Sagna
Navas

Loan for Development List:
Roberts
Unal
Adarabioyo
Maffeo
Angelino
Garcia
Zinchenko
Moreno
Roberts
Gunn

 

[aguero93:20]

Bravo
Kolarov
Otamendi
Stones (HG)
Kompany
Gundogan
Deburyne
Sane (U21)
Delph (HG)
Fernandinho
Fernando
Sterling (HG)
Jesus (U21)
Nolito
Aguero
Iheanacho (U21)

Only Nacho and Garcia will be eligible for u21 status in the CL so those numbers might need rechecked.

 

[BusterPhillips]

Only Nacho and Garcia will be eligible for u21 status in the CL so those numbers might need rechecked.

My apologies, but still that leaves 5x foreign spots.. Wouldn't be surprised to see Yaya sign an extension though and possibly either Zabaleta or Sagna..

 

[Xiphos]

Telegraph reporting Pep wants to sign a core of English players in the summer, Pickford, Rose, Walker and Wilshire are his top targets even though he says English players are expensive, "i believe a home core is essential in any team" he says