Lol, on a more psychological level. At least having everyone present on the bench so there's none of this feeling bad they dint make the match day squad
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A left winger is the most important thing we need as we need to get some service for big Earl
Like a certain Egyptian we just signed?
I actually wouldn't be surprised with the incomings we need, that more outgoings happen and reduce the squad size to a slightly smaller one than now, but of higher quality.
I assume whatever happens with the goalies, that its a direct swap for whoever we bring in. No net change there.
OUT
Grealish
McAtee
Kevin
Gundogan
Stones
Ake or Akanji
IN
Wesley (whichever RB, he has highest links)
LB (whoever, I like Kerkez more than Cambiasso but fine).
Reijnders
MGW
This is a squad of 24, that while Pep just said he doesn't want a big squad, has lots of youth there to make up the numbers, I believe Pep's biggest issue with a big squad is having too many senior-type players like Grealish.
Edit: I forgot Bernie! Slot in at RCM, squad size is actually 25. Still rather big, but simply because it has lots of youth in it, that I prefer as backups than a bunch of older, injury prone players tbh!
I assume whatever happens with the goalies, that its a direct swap for whoever we bring in. No net change there.
OUT
Grealish
McAtee
Kevin
Gundogan
Stones
Ake or Akanji
IN
Wesley (whichever RB, he has highest links)
LB (whoever, I like Kerkez more than Cambiasso but fine).
Reijnders
MGW
This is a squad of 24, that while Pep just said he doesn't want a big squad, has lots of youth there to make up the numbers, I believe Pep's biggest issue with a big squad is having too many senior-type players like Grealish.
Edit: I forgot Bernie! Slot in at RCM, squad size is actually 25. Still rather big, but simply because it has lots of youth in it, that I prefer as backups than a bunch of older, injury prone players tbh!
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He wont get rid of Akanji and 1 of Stones or Ake.
Only 1 of those 3 will go. Some on here won't like it but Reis and Khusanov could easily be loaned out this summer, the former definitely will be.
Not a chance Bernardo goes either imo, after Rodri he's the next most important midfielder to keep hold of.
You've made me realize I forgot to put Bernardo in there!
He wasn't in my list of outs, so its actually a squad of 25 lol, it's really quite hard to trim it down.
I agree on those 3 CBs, but I think 2 of them seriously need to go in this new 2 CB system with wide fullbacks, I am quite adamant the club needs to be aggressive and let them go.
This also makes it easier to keep Reis and Khusanov, they are fit, have hunger, these are the CBs who should be the "fill in" when the main CBs are injured, not the 3 on crutches.
Pep should not be allowed to loan out khusanov. Move on whoever is next in line. If gvardiol is going to cb then 1 of ake and akanji goes, whoever can be trusted more to stay fit stays.
Could easily see it though, especially if there are communication issues, fact is he hasn't fancied him since our form turned around at half time in the FA Cup against Bournemouth.
O'Reilly
New Left Back
Gvardiol
Dias
Akanji
1 of Ake/Stones
Nunes
New Right Back
Only thing that might stop the loan is he cost £33m, if he was £10-£15m I reckon he'd be loaned. Reis cost nearly £30m though and I think he'll get loaned too.
I think they were both injury crisis gambles, we went young as they'll always have resale.
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Its trying to get in a replacement for KDB will be hard his assists and goals over the years. Also goals from midfield until years gone by this season has been hard. You look at what we had on the past the options we creatively has dried up in squads before we had Yaya , David Silva , KDB , Bernardo and even players like a Nasri and Mahrez who all could create chances for players and get goals too. This season how many midfielders has scored 10 goals this season for us
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The flipside of this is we are Man city not Sporting. Here players/managers should have instant success and a continuous success as well. For every good signing there are 2/3 flop signings at Sporting and clubs like sporting like Dortmound, Lyon etc.
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We will try but will they go ? If they want also who will take them with that salary.
I think if they were willing to go then club would have extended Debruyne stay.
Reis most likely will be loaned out, same goes to Echeverri
i have a feeling Kovacic will be sold to KSA
Going to be a tricky transfer window, there realistically isn't any space for incomings without trimming the squad a fair bit.
And, when you look at a lot of the candidates to move on, a lot of them are home grown/association trained. So squad rules are going to come into play.
Viana has some tough choices in the months ahead of him.
And, when you look at a lot of the candidates to move on, a lot of them are home grown/association trained. So squad rules are going to come into play.
Viana has some tough choices in the months ahead of him.
Well according to reports we want 2 fullbacks and 2 midfielders so Viana might not care what pep wants. Pep will be here max 2 years and the club already knows that. I hope the club don’t go against certain players who will be the future just because pep refuses them for whatever reasons. Can’t force Bernardo and Gundo out but have to make sure that the new guys ( Reijnders, Gonzalez , MGW) start ahead of them.
McAtee, Ederson, Grealish, Stones/ Ake, Walker, Philips, KDB + potentially Nunes,Lewis and Gundo/Bernardo should be exists in my eyes. Since the CB position is currently stacked Nunes could leave to make place for the RB we actually need same with Lewis.
There will be at least 6 exits.
Normally the club has to keep Echeverri and Reis. Not only because of language problems but also to get used to England and the squad. Reis cost more than 30M loaning him out could as well be his end. Echeverri is a big talent as long you can’t loan out to Girona it’s useless.
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so it would seem pep hasnt learnt anything from this season at all then
It better be the likes of Stones or Akanji, not Reis, Khusanov and Echeverri. If Pep is allowed to decide, you know what to expect...
So it's going to be a long summer transfer window because we will wait till a players go before purchasing anyone! Bet pep wants to keep Silva Gundo Kovacic Akanji and Ake so seems the likes of Khosonov Reis and echiverri will be shipped out on loan!