The Squad planning thread

Reijnders, Livramento, Wirtz. That’s where it all starts. Honestly IF Grealish leaves I’d say Kvata but he would cost 150M too at this point. Txiki had weak windows. Need 6-7 players if we are being real but that’s not possible in one window.
 
Bringing Gundogan back perhaps doesn't look like the best move so far but if we didn't bring him back who would have taken his minutes?

It didn't seem as though we were going to sign another midfielder but Gundogan was an opportunity that presented itself. This along with no Rodri back up, and no Haaland back up does seem like an act of self sabotage.

I'm sure there are reasons for this, maybe next summer there will be an entirely clean slate on the football management side of the club. It might be to do with the charges. Two reasons for keeping our powder dry.

We can't fuck about over the next few windows though given we have a big rebuild to undertake.
 
If Guardiola intends on staying, he either needs to return to his principles and be given more players who are technically excellent and just don’t give the ball away, or he needs to move completely in the direction we appear to be headed and be given more players who are risk takers but who are young enough and mobile enough to play the full pitch.
 
Gabriel said:
If Guardiola intends on staying, he either needs to return to his principles and be given more players who are technically excellent and just don’t give the ball away, or he needs to move completely in the direction we appear to be headed and be given more players who are risk takers but who are young enough and mobile enough to play the full pitch.
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We are 100% not going the direction of risk takers. We are the most risk averse team in the premier league. We literally take no risks.
 
Dialog said:
1-Reijnders can cover two positions, playing as a CM and DM. Price: £30M-£40M max.
2-Van De Ven can play as a CB and RB, replacing Walker's pace. Price: £70M, given that Levy is hard to negotiate with.
3-Marmoush is a complete forward—he can play as an LW, False 9, second striker, backup striker, and RW if needed. He adds goals and assists, which we desperately need. Price: £42M-£51M.

Looking at high-profile players:
  • Wirtz: CAM, RW, LW
  • Musiala: CAM, LW
  • Rodrygo: CF, LW
  • Kvara: CAM, LW
Getting the first three and one from the high-profile list would make us incredibly strong and cover all key positions. Ake, Gvardiol, and Akanji can hold down that LB spot.

£250M would indeed be a solid budget to secure these signings, especially if negotiations go smoothly and we avoid premium markups. With strategic negotiation, this budget could cover Reijnders, Van De Ven, Marmoush, and one high-profile addition. It would provide depth, versatility, and strong options across the pitch.
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With the way we are playing the now. Micky Van De Ven is the guy we need.
 
nellyonthewing said:
Txiki has short changed us in recent windows. Some very poor acquisitions, a reliance on academy players that are not of the calibre we need, selling some of the better ones, letting players go for the money .
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Like who? Foden who was player of the season or Lewis, who has been excellent most of the time.

We’ve got rid of most of our academy players. A lot of them I’d argue would improve our side - Rogers, palmer and lavia for example.
 
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