stupot wrote:I think Declan Rice would be the perfect Fern replacement. Still very young, great on the ball and not signing a new contract by all accounts which means it shouldn't be a Kane type scenario.
Dubciteh wrote:PeterParker wrote:Mase wrote:PeterParker wrote:Mase wrote:Is it worth going for de Jong at Barca? He wanted to come to City when he went to Barca by all accounts. But we wouldn’t pay as much. He’s having a shit time there and Barca are in need of the money. Fern replacement?
Did he? I recall him snubbing us. Same as Huntelaar.
https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11679/11621283/barcelona-bound-frenkie-de-jong-wanted-to-move-to-manchester-city-says-marcel-van-der-kraan
Van der Kraan revealed: "De Jong had made his mind up at an early stage. He wanted to go to one club which was Manchester City because they had a manager who he always believed in and who he thinks is one of the best in the world.
There’s a story from two days ago about Barca offering de Jong in a swap for Sterling. Bite. Their. Hand. Off.
Thanks, pal. Nice that.
I had the impression he refused us.
We should raid Barcelona for some players to be honest. The Spafia will not do it, but they are desperate to sell and will sell under the usuals fees.
When you look at their squad there isnt many youd take these days? Outside of de jong who would you have?
Mase wrote:stupot wrote:I think Declan Rice would be the perfect Fern replacement. Still very young, great on the ball and not signing a new contract by all accounts which means it shouldn't be a Kane type scenario.
I’m not sure whether I’d rather have Phillips at Leeds instead.
stupot wrote:Mase wrote:stupot wrote:I think Declan Rice would be the perfect Fern replacement. Still very young, great on the ball and not signing a new contract by all accounts which means it shouldn't be a Kane type scenario.
I’m not sure whether I’d rather have Phillips at Leeds instead.
He'd be my 2nd choice but Rice is 3 years younger and looks a better all round player.
Phillips seems to get booked every week too so he'd be constantly suspended with us.
salford city wrote:stupot wrote:Mase wrote:stupot wrote:I think Declan Rice would be the perfect Fern replacement. Still very young, great on the ball and not signing a new contract by all accounts which means it shouldn't be a Kane type scenario.
I’m not sure whether I’d rather have Phillips at Leeds instead.
He'd be my 2nd choice but Rice is 3 years younger and looks a better all round player.
Phillips seems to get booked every week too so he'd be constantly suspended with us.
We have now set the precedent spunking 100mil on Grealish and so that's going to cost us if we are to go for Rice. Don't get the fuss around him tbh thought he looked technically short at the Euros particularly when the press was on. I think we will be in for him or the swampy look a like at Leeds
salford city wrote:stupot wrote:Mase wrote:stupot wrote:I think Declan Rice would be the perfect Fern replacement. Still very young, great on the ball and not signing a new contract by all accounts which means it shouldn't be a Kane type scenario.
I’m not sure whether I’d rather have Phillips at Leeds instead.
He'd be my 2nd choice but Rice is 3 years younger and looks a better all round player.
Phillips seems to get booked every week too so he'd be constantly suspended with us.
We have now set the precedent spunking 100mil on Grealish and so that's going to cost us if we are to go for Rice. Don't get the fuss around him tbh thought he looked technically short at the Euros particularly when the press was on. I think we will be in for him or the swampy look a like at Leeds
stupot wrote:salford city wrote:stupot wrote:Mase wrote:stupot wrote:I think Declan Rice would be the perfect Fern replacement. Still very young, great on the ball and not signing a new contract by all accounts which means it shouldn't be a Kane type scenario.
I’m not sure whether I’d rather have Phillips at Leeds instead.
He'd be my 2nd choice but Rice is 3 years younger and looks a better all round player.
Phillips seems to get booked every week too so he'd be constantly suspended with us.
We have now set the precedent spunking 100mil on Grealish and so that's going to cost us if we are to go for Rice. Don't get the fuss around him tbh thought he looked technically short at the Euros particularly when the press was on. I think we will be in for him or the swampy look a like at Leeds
Grealish was 100 mil as that was the release clause in his contract so no precedent has been set.
He stands out at West Ham, was MOTM against the rags for me.
on display tonight I reckonsheblue wrote:Rice yes but the fee will be HUGE. What about this lad we got from from Anderlecht, Lavia, isn't he training with the first team.
johnny crossan wrote:on display tonight I reckonsheblue wrote:Rice yes but the fee will be HUGE. What about this lad we got from from Anderlecht, Lavia, isn't he training with the first team.
sheblue wrote:Rice yes but the fee will be HUGE. What about this lad we got from from Anderlecht, Lavia, isn't he training with the first team.
Hazy2 wrote:salford city wrote:stupot wrote:Mase wrote:stupot wrote:I think Declan Rice would be the perfect Fern replacement. Still very young, great on the ball and not signing a new contract by all accounts which means it shouldn't be a Kane type scenario.
I’m not sure whether I’d rather have Phillips at Leeds instead.
He'd be my 2nd choice but Rice is 3 years younger and looks a better all round player.
Phillips seems to get booked every week too so he'd be constantly suspended with us.
We have now set the precedent spunking 100mil on Grealish and so that's going to cost us if we are to go for Rice. Don't get the fuss around him tbh thought he looked technically short at the Euros particularly when the press was on. I think we will be in for him or the swampy look a like at Leeds
I like Philips tbh. Rice is not linked to everyone for no reason. Plus he is allegedly a better centre half. If we signed him the F I L would freak.
Mase wrote:Being linked with de Jong from Barca again this morning. Brilliant player, great on the ball, good passing and likes a tackle.
Not sure what would happen with Rodri though (who I think has been playing well this season - he’s finished his degree now so possibly less stress?). Gundo isn’t getting younger so Rodri pushed up higher might be a better fit.
Straight swap for Sterling would be perfect.
Hazy2 wrote:Mase wrote:Being linked with de Jong from Barca again this morning. Brilliant player, great on the ball, good passing and likes a tackle.
Not sure what would happen with Rodri though (who I think has been playing well this season - he’s finished his degree now so possibly less stress?). Gundo isn’t getting younger so Rodri pushed up higher might be a better fit.
Straight swap for Sterling would be perfect.
Last line Mase, could be the story....
Mase wrote:Hazy2 wrote:Mase wrote:Being linked with de Jong from Barca again this morning. Brilliant player, great on the ball, good passing and likes a tackle.
Not sure what would happen with Rodri though (who I think has been playing well this season - he’s finished his degree now so possibly less stress?). Gundo isn’t getting younger so Rodri pushed up higher might be a better fit.
Straight swap for Sterling would be perfect.
Last line Mase, could be the story....
I can’t see how Barca will afford Sterling. So a swap has to be considered. Unless the Barca Boys at City are happy with Barca paying £50m over 20 years….which could also happen!
Mase wrote:Hazy2 wrote:Mase wrote:Being linked with de Jong from Barca again this morning. Brilliant player, great on the ball, good passing and likes a tackle.
Not sure what would happen with Rodri though (who I think has been playing well this season - he’s finished his degree now so possibly less stress?). Gundo isn’t getting younger so Rodri pushed up higher might be a better fit.
Straight swap for Sterling would be perfect.
Last line Mase, could be the story....
I can’t see how Barca will afford Sterling. So a swap has to be considered. Unless the Barca Boys at City are happy with Barca paying £50m over 20 years….which could also happen!
Hazy2 wrote:Mase wrote:Hazy2 wrote:Mase wrote:Being linked with de Jong from Barca again this morning. Brilliant player, great on the ball, good passing and likes a tackle.
Not sure what would happen with Rodri though (who I think has been playing well this season - he’s finished his degree now so possibly less stress?). Gundo isn’t getting younger so Rodri pushed up higher might be a better fit.
Straight swap for Sterling would be perfect.
Last line Mase, could be the story....
I can’t see how Barca will afford Sterling. So a swap has to be considered. Unless the Barca Boys at City are happy with Barca paying £50m over 20 years….which could also happen!
Paying in Sterling......
Scatman wrote:Hazy2 wrote:Mase wrote:Hazy2 wrote:Mase wrote:Being linked with de Jong from Barca again this morning. Brilliant player, great on the ball, good passing and likes a tackle.
Not sure what would happen with Rodri though (who I think has been playing well this season - he’s finished his degree now so possibly less stress?). Gundo isn’t getting younger so Rodri pushed up higher might be a better fit.
Straight swap for Sterling would be perfect.
Last line Mase, could be the story....
I can’t see how Barca will afford Sterling. So a swap has to be considered. Unless the Barca Boys at City are happy with Barca paying £50m over 20 years….which could also happen!
Paying in Sterling......
It's value has plummeted in the last couple of years.
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