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richards30
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If he won’t commit then sell him!
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I rather have him until the end of his contract than sell him, would still give us time to persuade him to stay too,plus another yer of Gonzalez improving. He’s getting back to being the best 6 around again, prefer another year of that ,if that’s all it is, than any fee.
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Would rather keep Rodri and let him go for free then a fee, but yes not the unsellable after his injury
The concern for me is getting rid of both Bernardo and Rodri is the same window, thats a lot of experience and quality gone overnight
Pur best XI currently has both of those, and yes theyre both on the wane but they've been huge for us
I like Nico, I really like him but he isnt ready yet to replace Rodri and I love Anderson, but its asking a lot to be as reliable as Bernardo is
I wonder if Tonali could be available, 2 years left on his deal, no champions league and PSR corners, think Newcastle would be open to it
Think hes quality, and hes prem proven think he will get better with a better team (and manager)
Interesting to see how it plays out
The concern for me is getting rid of both Bernardo and Rodri is the same window, thats a lot of experience and quality gone overnight
Pur best XI currently has both of those, and yes theyre both on the wane but they've been huge for us
I like Nico, I really like him but he isnt ready yet to replace Rodri and I love Anderson, but its asking a lot to be as reliable as Bernardo is
I wonder if Tonali could be available, 2 years left on his deal, no champions league and PSR corners, think Newcastle would be open to it
Think hes quality, and hes prem proven think he will get better with a better team (and manager)
Interesting to see how it plays out
richards30
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Depends on the fee offered mate?
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Up to the club obviously but for me unless it’s silly money(60 mill ish plus) I’d say no. think thats what we were asking for Bernardo when there was talk.
If rodri actually wants to leave
I cannot fault him for wanting to play in his home country
I can fault him for wanting to go to madrid after they blatantly disrespected him and our club
If rodri wants to leave to finish his career in spain, let him at this point. Sign anderson and don't look back
I cannot fault him for wanting to play in his home country
I can fault him for wanting to go to madrid after they blatantly disrespected him and our club
If rodri wants to leave to finish his career in spain, let him at this point. Sign anderson and don't look back
richards30
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I think we could easily get £60-70m for Rodri this summer mate if he wants to go
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If he wants to go then it’s a different discussion, if he is waiting to see what we can offer in the summer then again I ‘d rather spend the 60mill on keeping him for 3 or 4 years.
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So, 2 'good' sources for Madrid contradicting each other. Glad that's cleared up then
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They can have Wharton and we can get Smit!
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If he’s committed then happy days but he’s wanting huge money to stay currently so I’m sure we have our eye on someone if it turns south
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You mean like Wirtz and Isak ;)
One gets info from agents especially Spanish players , the other gets info from Perez/club.
Ramon Alvarez gets info from players agents which means Rodri’s agent has told him something that’s why he’s published that.
Jfelixdiaz gets info from Perez / club.
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No chance we let him go.
Fighting mentality of serial winners, that is hard to replace. Great shout on Tonali.
I think if we sign anyone this summer for the forward group, it should be Olise. Spent some time at City academy.
I took a stupid amount of hate for the Olise > Mahrez take on here last year but I assume you've all come around now. Mahrez obviously brilliant but everyone on here seems to forget he was a rotation player throughout his tenure. I think he was left out of the starting XI 25 times in our treble season. Love the lad. Top player. Not trying to be disrespectful.
But we have Olise with 41 G+A through 37 games this season from the wing. He is in the pool for the Balon d'Or for a second year running and just turned 24 a few months ago. Yes farmers league yada yada but the guy is a joy to watch and his ability is clear (was also clear last season but alas).
I can't see him staying in Germany forever. Too easy. Rumours online that Liverpool, Madrid, and ourselves are interested and that has prompted Bayern to look into a 2 year-contract extension before the World Cup. I think our wingers are all great at what they do, but I'm not sure any are this good. I think he'd be a mainstay in the XI on the right when healthy.
Potential of a double with Kompany and Olise in a few seasons?
