Transfer discussion thread

[moomba]

What are people's thoughts on what changes City will make in the off season?

Fernandinho is leaving. I think they will replace him though Stones, Ake or Zinchenko could fill that position. Mendy will be gone.

The strikers are probably the most interesting. There's speculation about Haaland but I don't think he would suit Pep's style of play. Kane would be perfect and I think the deal could be done this time. If it happened City might open to offers for Jesus.

They have the option to bring Alvarez into the squad or loan him out for another season.

I think we'll he after:

A backup keeper, Steffen will leave for game time. We have a couple of performing keepers out on loan (Bazanu and Trafford) but maybe too early for them to step up.

I think we're happy with our defence. Maybe bring in Couto from loan but I'd be surprised. Back four of Stones, Dias, Laporte, Ake has been really strong. Walker and Cancelo on either side with Zinchenko backing up is strong.

Fernandinho will go, and I think we'll look for a signing in midfield. Tchoumeni has been rumoured but apparently off to Madrid. Nkunku as well has been really impressive. Bellingham a possibility but maybe not this summer. Bernardo wanted to leave last season, hopefully he's more settled now.

Up front I think we'll see changes. Doubt we'd go after Kane but I could be wrong. Think Haaland is the one we want. Jesus could go, but I think Pep likes him on the right. Might not be Pep's decision though. Sterling is a possibility to leave if we can't agree a contract extension.

There will be plenty of youf and loaned players leaving which will help fund the two or three we'll bring in.

 

[Frank Bunn]

I think we'll he after:

A backup keeper, Steffen will leave for game time. We have a couple of performing keepers out on loan (Bazanu and Trafford) but maybe too early for them to step up.

I think we're happy with our defence. Maybe bring in Couto from loan but I'd be surprised. Back four of Stones, Dias, Laporte, Ake has been really strong. Walker and Cancelo on either side with Zinchenko backing up is strong.

Fernandinho will go, and I think we'll look for a signing in midfield. Tchoumeni has been rumoured but apparently off to Madrid. Nkunku as well has been really impressive. Bellingham a possibility but maybe not this summer. Bernardo wanted to leave last season, hopefully he's more settled now.

Up front I think we'll see changes. Doubt we'd go after Kane but I could be wrong. Think Haaland is the one we want. Jesus could go, but I think Pep likes him on the right. Might not be Pep's decision though. Sterling is a possibility to leave if we can't agree a contract extension.

There will be plenty of youf and loaned players leaving which will help fund the two or three we'll bring in.

Steffen recently signed a long term contract. He seems happy to stay.

I wonder if they might go in for Conor Gallagher. His ball winning skills are elite. He might be surplus to requirements at Chelsea if they sign Rice.

I don't think they are getting the best out of Grealish. He's not much of goalscorer but he can retain the ball forever and move the team up the field. I would have him in a deeper, more central position. Use De Bruyne (or Kane, if signed) as a false nine.

 

[moomba]

Steffen recently signed a long term contract. He seems happy to stay.

I wonder if they might go in for Conor Gallagher. His ball winning skills are elite. He might be surplus to requirements at Chelsea if they sign Rice.

I don't think they are getting the best out of Grealish. He's not much of goalscorer but he can retain the ball forever and move the team up the field. I would have him in a deeper, more central position. Use De Bruyne (or Kane, if signed) as a false nine.

Just heard a comment from Steffen the other day saying that he has some decision to make, maybe I'm just adding 1+1.

Re Grealish, I don't think much will change. His contribution is good, and it's often not until year two that we see our forward players properly bed into Pep football.

Re Gallagher, I'm not sure he's a good fit for our style of football. Personally think he should stay at Palace for another season.

 

[moomba]

Sounds like Alvarez will be coming over at the start of next season instead of the new year.

Has some wraps and it would be nice to have a striker or two again.

 

[DBAH0]

SM Apparently Moyes was at the game today watching KLP.

 

[SM]

SM Apparently Moyes was at the game today watching KLP.

Yeah sounds like he had a few onlookers - the Spurs scout was there too I think. Wasn't his strongest performance so hopefully that helps us.

 

[Sphynx]

Brighton would be spewing.

They came very close to signing Nunez a few seasons ago, even had him over in the UK I believe.

Similar to Leeds and Gvardiol.

Shows both have decent scouting networks.

 

[Memphis]

Brighton would be spewing.

They came very close to signing Nunez a few seasons ago, even had him over in the UK I believe.

Similar to Leeds and Gvardiol.

Shows both have decent scouting networks.

Hope we snag him.

 

[chef]

God help the rest of us.

 

[chef]

Hope we snag him.

Does ETH play counter attacking football?

 

[Cruyff14]

God help the rest of us.

Daily Mail though?

 

[RPCB]

God help the rest of us.

I am convinced of one thing, that Fabrizio Romano would tweet the second Haaland to City happens and you can take it as gospel. I doubt that the daily mail are getting any information before he is.

 

[pantskyle]

I think it's going to be City though, all the noise is pointing to that.

 

[chef]

Daily Mail though?

So much smoke about hin going to City and it just makes so much sense.

Best team in the world needs a striker so they sign the best available.

 

[Memphis]

Does ETH play counter attacking football?

He is pacey and mobile from what I've seen especially for 6'2

 

[Marcel Proust]

God help the rest of us.

Ho lee sheet

 

[chef]

He is pacey and mobile from what I've seen especially for 6'2

He's not good on the ball, a lot like Lukaku(skill wise) imo. I don't think he'd be suited to a technical team, better in a direct/counter attacking one that can use his gifts(pace/finishing).

 

[Zidane98]

He's not good on the ball, a lot like Lukaku(skill wise) imo. I don't think he'd be suited to a technical team, better in a direct/counter attacking one that can use his gifts(pace/finishing).

You would hope he has a better first touch than Lukaku.

Maybe Dortmund might buy Lukaku as a Haaland replacement at a knock down price?

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

God help the rest of us.

Well hopefully it helps improve their small squad …poor things

 

[Marcel Proust]

You would hope he has a better first touch than Lukaku.

Maybe Dortmund might buy Lukaku as a Haaland replacement at a knock down price?

If Chelsea pay his wage

 

[Bojan KantKick]

He's not good on the ball, a lot like Lukaku(skill wise) imo. I don't think he'd be suited to a technical team, better in a direct/counter attacking one that can use his gifts(pace/finishing).

Shocking take.

 

[chef]

Shocking take.

Yeah maybe, i've only watch him play a handful of times tbh. Theres a good thread on him here.

 

[wadistance]

Shocking take.

One of the worst takes I’ve seen on this platform.


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[chef]

One of the worst takes I’ve seen on this platform.


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[Bojan KantKick]

Yeah maybe, i've only watch him play a handful of times tbh. Theres a good thread on him here.

No that thread is awful. The only thing holding him back is being injury prone. He's a 22 years old so isn't expected to be the complete player yet but his potential is huge.