Gvardiol

gavin · June 29, 2023, 21:38:21

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66019220

A centre half who can play left back. Seems to be a good bet for us generally. But we've a lot of centre halves already. Could be that Laporte is on his way anyway. He's been an excellent player for us, especially showing his worth at the end of last season but Pep prefers others for now at least.

Vickki · June 30, 2023, 00:29:50

I think this guy is who PeP really wants and not Rice hence we pulled out of that deal. I have seen this guy in multiple games and he is impressive. This guy will strengthen City's squad: a must buy!

Stephen Paul · July 01, 2023, 04:53:24

Rice for me is bang average, glad we didn't buy but this guy Gvardiol has what it's got fit into this City team

Vickki · July 01, 2023, 10:58:26

From what I have seen if his play, he runs up and down the field, sneeks into the penalty area,and is not afraid to mix it. His passing is a bit suspect but will improve under Pep I'm sure. This guy is what City need, and I think he will be a good fit for City👍

gavin · July 13, 2023, 21:25:40

It has all gone quiet on this guy now. It looked like he would be coming at one stage. But it has been a short quiet summer overall now. The lads are back in training on Monday and then shortly afterwards are off to Japan for the summer tour. It won't be long until the triple Champions, FA Cup holders and Champions of Europe are back in action. It is still bloody hard to believe all that is true, at once.

reddishblue · July 13, 2023, 22:29:30

Meanwhile Declan Rice to the Arse is still not done.

Vickki · July 14, 2023, 00:30:39

Quote from: reddishblue on July 13, 2023, 22:29:30
Meanwhile Declan Rice to the Arse is still not done.

Because Arsenal are being cheap. They want to pay 5 installments over 5 years of £25m where we offered 2 lump sums of £40m over 2 years.
I can see West Hams view of not accepting Arsenals' pay structure. But West Ham greed is the cause of this. Personally, I would have gone for the 2 lump sums of £40m over 2 years, which was our bid. Better business in my view.

reddishblue · July 19, 2023, 20:25:35

Looks like he's on his way.

https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1681714192821125134

Vickki · July 19, 2023, 20:50:42

About time too, this guy is far better than Rice from what I've seen of him

reddishblue · July 19, 2023, 21:27:48

Bet we paid less for him than the Arse did for Rice for twice the player as next season will show

Swiss · July 20, 2023, 20:43:58

Different position to Rice, not sure why the comparison other than fee.

I too think Laporte will be on his way, which will balance the books somewhat. Though I can see a scenario if Walker moves on and we'll utilise

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Akanji/Laporte for any of the back 3
And Rico for Stones.

Think we're at a net spend of -£11.5m atm.

gavin · July 20, 2023, 21:35:46

Pep always used to fill the team with midfielders. Now it is central defenders everywhere. Albeit, all of them are central defenders that are fantastic footballers. Definitely not the donkeys of the 80's and 90's. Stones was absolutely incredible at times last season.

gavin · July 21, 2023, 13:18:19

Not looking good on the Gvardiol front today.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66266867

reddishblue · July 26, 2023, 22:06:13

He's at it again. Watch from 3m 01s.

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gavin · August 02, 2023, 15:46:14

Is it actually nearly done now??!!!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66386222

KunDB · August 02, 2023, 15:58:18

Appears now to be a done deal at 90 million euros, 77 million pounds. So cheaper than harry maguire was and no add ons seemingly.

I think he is a really sound defender and we all should know by now Pep turns stars into Superstars.

Let's get this season started. C'mon City.

reddishblue · August 02, 2023, 19:24:13

Is he any good, I've only seen clips on youtube

gavin · August 03, 2023, 21:50:50

You've seen him play City at least a couple of times. He has looked a very good player when I've seen him in those games and others. Though we did beat Leipzig 7-0 last season with him in the team.....

Pep and Txiki must still have been impressed regardless.

KunDB · August 03, 2023, 22:38:11

Quote from: reddishblue on August 02, 2023, 19:24:13
Is he any good, I've only seen clips on youtube

He is a real defender, not a John Stones Rolls Royce style defender, which is brilliant. Best young defender in Europe with plenty of experience and with scope for further improvement. If he continues his improvement we will have a superstar defender.

Ignore the games against us as any defender is exposed in a struggling team and who doesn't struggle against an in form City. Score an awesome header running and out jumping Dias.

This is a great buy probably the best if this transfer window. He is probably one of only a few defenders who could measurably improve our defence and the only one so young.

reddishblue · August 03, 2023, 23:30:15

Quote from: gavin on August 03, 2023, 21:50:50
You've seen him play City at least a couple of times. He has looked a very good player when I've seen him in those games and others. Though we did beat Leipzig 7-0 last season with him in the team.....

Pep and Txiki must still have been impressed regardless.

It would have been 8 had he not chased back, superb interception.

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