probably only negative is that we loose only player who extends the width, which i understood from Nobbins video, Maresca likes for wingers to do
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probably only negative is that we loose only player who extends the width, which i understood from Nobbins video, Maresca likes for wingers to do
Gabriel
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Maresca used 5 wingers in his long season with Chelsea, amounting to over 10,000 minutes played. We only have 3 realistic starters. If we lose Savinho, then we will need to have identified someone capable of giving us between 2,500-3000+ minutes and the flexibility to work either side. Easier said than done, especially if that someone is new to the country and league.
Spanish media linking Porro with Real Madrid.
Spanish media linking Porro with Real Madrid.
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It does make it difficult to see who we get instead, I assume Semenyo stays first choice so it would be another young player, never really seen McAidoo play much maybe him, most likely somebody I’ve never heard of though.
its a Barm
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It's going to be a long wait for any meaningful transfers looks like nothing will happen until after the world cup, maybe there are agreements in principle but nothing signed.
maybe players who are not in WC
Gabriel
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Another concern about losing Savinho is that he already has the summer off so should be in and around the new coach. Both he and Foden would be expected to be in the starting eleven for the opening games.
Last season, we never recovered from the Club World Cup disruption, and by the end of September we’d already dropped 8 points from the first 6 games. If we’re to do better in the Champions League, a solid domestic start would help.
Last season, we never recovered from the Club World Cup disruption, and by the end of September we’d already dropped 8 points from the first 6 games. If we’re to do better in the Champions League, a solid domestic start would help.
Better than with Liverpool?
Yeah if he’s not coming to us I’d rather him not be in the league. PSG really going for three champions leagues in a row they also want Kroupi and Valverde as the Ruiz replacement
its a Barm
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Yes agreed but are there any elite players not at the world cup
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No idea how true, but it makes more sense than any other chelsea player we get rumoured.
Gabriel
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He is contracted through 2030 and the figure quoted is from when he signed for Chelsea.
Season this rumour with a big pinch of salt…
From Sam Lees article
What positions will they be looking at in the summer window?
A right-back, central midfielder and winger are priority areas but with several players potentially leaving, there could be other areas that need reinforcing, like in goal if James Trafford were to leave, for example, or there may be a need for two midfielders if others in that position move on.Are there any specific players they are targeting?
Elliot Anderson is the main target in midfield, though they have been keeping tabs on other options, like Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali. City have been credited with an interest in Enzo Fernandez though they say that is not a deal they are actively looking to do.Players that could leave according to Sam Lee
Nathan Ake is also expected to leave. Bayern hold some interest in Josko Gvardiol.
The expectation throughout the season has been that Trafford will move on, after he was devastated by City’s decision to bring in Gianluigi Donnarumma after the Englishman had returned to the club in July, but it remains to be seen whether Maresca’s arrival changes the situation.
Savinho and Omar Marmoush are others who could attract interest, too.
Who will they be looking to sell?
Nico Gonzalez is one player who could be moving on this summer after struggling to break into the team since he joined in January 2025, even if that was on Guardiola’s watch. Tijani Reijnders has only had one season at City and started well enough, but could not get into the side after Christmas and there is uncertainty about him, too.Nathan Ake is also expected to leave. Bayern hold some interest in Josko Gvardiol.
The expectation throughout the season has been that Trafford will move on, after he was devastated by City’s decision to bring in Gianluigi Donnarumma after the Englishman had returned to the club in July, but it remains to be seen whether Maresca’s arrival changes the situation.
Savinho and Omar Marmoush are others who could attract interest, too.
Always thought they had the best chance
ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN
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Fuck me we must be playing 5 a side next season