The Squad planning thread

[RayCTID]

Which isn't necessarily a bad option.

 

[richards30]

Pep saying he’s not expecting any more ins today

Where was that mate? Seen the press conference late last night where he said he expected 80/90% of the squad but nothing else since?

 

[dannyboiblue]

Where was that mate? Seen the press conference late last night where he said he expected 80/90% of the squad but nothing else since?

Guardiola gives transfer update

Pep Guardiola says wholesale changes to his Manchester City squad are unlikely during the current transfer window.

www.mancity.com

It's on the official website pal

 

[Double R]

Cant see us doing much business this window, reading between the lines.
But would be suprised if we didnt make ONE more signing. Clearly Pep feels we need a centre mid after Phillips and Nunes, but they havent worked.
Can see us making a move for Bruno or Kimmich as a cheaper option, based solely on rumours of course.

 

[Paul1970]

We need fresh players coming in as we looked jaded to fuck last season and only just got over the line . We have savio coming in so our wings are taken care off but we need cover for Rodri and that is must . I also think we should have looked at frimpong aswell .

 

[Coatigan]

We need fresh players coming in as we looked jaded to fuck last season and only just got over the line . We have savio coming in so our wings are taken care off but we need cover for Rodri and that is must . I also think we should have looked at frimpong aswell .

I'm not sure winning our final 9 games in a row with a combined difference of 24 goals to seal the title, really counts as only 'just getting over the line'. But a fresh player or two in place of the two that will undoubtedly leave, would indeed be welcome.

 

[handsofstone]

Are people really that surprised we aren't gonna have a huge rebuild this summer?

We've already brought in Savio who seems like he'll join the first team, expect bigger roles for Rico & Bobb this year and potentially some of the other academy players like Wilson-Esbrand, McAtee, Perrone etc.

Then as has been reported if a KDB, Ederson, Bernardo, Alvarez, Walker etc. leave they will be replaced, but if they dont leave then our squad hasn't space for anyone new

Same way that Arsenal are waiting on their 1st move far only close to signing a CB, arguably their strongest area at present, Liverpool have signed no-one, Villa are in a mix of selling their best players and buying some quality, Spurs have signed a kid, United are United and Chelsea are buying players from the Championship while alienating their home grown talent

The new PSR rules seem to be playing on everyone's minds, and think clubs are still figuring out what each other will do

 

[handsofstone]

We need fresh players coming in as we looked jaded to fuck last season and only just got over the line . We have savio coming in so our wings are taken care off but we need cover for Rodri and that is must . I also think we should have looked at frimpong aswell .

This guy appears to have a very low release clause for someone who's really highly regarded.... yet nobody seems genuinely interested in him

Maybe his defensive shortcomings aren't desired for the elite teams with a conve tional back 4 formation

Can't say ive seen enough of him to make a call, but seems quite telling that no-one is interested

 

[FMwkdsoul]

This guy appears to have a very low release clause for someone who's really highly regarded.... yet nobody seems genuinely interested in him

Maybe his defensive shortcomings aren't desired for the elite teams with a conve tional back 4 formation

Can't say ive seen enough of him to make a call, but seems quite telling that no-one is interested

could have told them all he's taking a break after the tournament and will deal once he's back from holiday. He'd be daft to leave Leverkusen till Alonso does imo, system and manager is perfect for him right now

 

[handsofstone]

could have told them all he's taking a break after the tournament and will deal once he's back from holiday. He'd be daft to leave Leverkusen till Alonso does imo, system and manager is perfect for him right now

Except his release clause has now (apparantly) expired so it's harder for clubs to negotiate for him

He was available and nobody jumped at it, now he's way less likely to move

As I said, think his defensive frailties have stopped anyone from going for him