Transfers (General)

[Sus]

Surely there are better CBs out there than Ake - surprised Chelsea didn't have a run at Botman, for example, unless they want an old head to replace their experience.

Still, don't think Ake is the way to go unless they've got someone else lined up (De Ligt maybe?)

I wonder, in all of this, if they'd be open to a cheeky bid for Pulisic? Klopp was super keen on him a few years ago

[Harv]

Soon to be Nathan Ake of Chelsea with another massive price tag if rumours are correct.

Didn't they sell him originally?? What is it with that club and buying back players they've discarded

[RichC]

I think they're a little desperate at the moment, lost both Rudiger and Christiensen out of contract which leaves them with Sarr, Chalobah and a really aging Thiago Silva.

I can see the Chelsea fans getting restless fairly quickly if they're not spending like that did under Abramovich

[Doc_Piptorious]

Surely there are better CBs out there than Ake - surprised Chelsea didn't have a run at Botman, for example, unless they want an old head to replace their experience.

Still, don't think Ake is the way to go unless they've got someone else lined up (De Ligt maybe?)

I wonder, in all of this, if they'd be open to a cheeky bid for Pulisic? Klopp was super keen on him a few years ago

Would Ake be that though?

I know he is 27, but the only club he was a full time regular at was Bournemouth and his last season as a regular started was the 2019/20 season.

He only had 24 appearances in the league for City (including when he was a sub) over the past two seasons.

Think he is a good player but also think he excels with a dominant CB beside him so that he can be the ball player at the back.

[Rich]

Ake is good but he isn't excellent and not a patch on someone like Rudiger (who is top level)

[danperkins]

Losing Rudiger was huge for them, they are not going to get a replacement with that quality. Ake is decent but makes mistakes and hasn't played regular footie since Bournemouth days. Personally I think they'll go for De Ligt. Not hugely convinced about him to be honest.

[frank the tank]

Gabriel Jesus looks like he is going to Arsenal.

I reckon Jurgen could have made him into a worldie. He works hard, can play across the front line etc......

Doubt city would sell to us but in my opinion he is better than Arsenal ffs.

[Sus]

Would Ake be that though?

I know he is 27, but the only club he was a full time regular at was Bournemouth and his last season as a regular started was the 2019/20 season.

He only had 24 appearances in the league for City (including when he was a sub) over the past two seasons.

Think he is a good player but also think he excels with a dominant CB beside him so that he can be the ball player at the back.

Didn't realise he was only 27!

[Doc_Piptorious]

Losing Rudiger was huge for them, they are not going to get a replacement with that quality. Ake is decent but makes mistakes and hasn't played regular footie since Bournemouth days. Personally I think they'll go for De Ligt. Not hugely convinced about him to be honest.

De Ligt has been very good for Juve the past three seasons.

He made a few mistakes in games, mostly just after the move, that seem to have become a highlight reel of him failing, but he has been rock steady for the most part and their best CB for most of the past three seasons. Think it gets overlooked that he was only 19 when he joined Juve.

Does not turn 23 until next month either. (he shares his birthday with Djibril Cisse, Cara Delavinge, Huntelaar, Tyson Fury and Me. He is very excited by the last name ) So he will continue to improve for a long time yet as he gains more experience.

Kind of have to remember that he still a young player and very very young for a CB.


I actually think that in a couple years time that he and Konate will be seen as the dream pairing when people make wishlists of what players they would love to see in the same team.

Kounde would be another that might make the list with someone like Konate beside him.

[The_weatherman]

Spurs are making some...interesting signings. Am I underrating Richarlison? I haven't been particularly impressed by him in recent seasons. He doesn't seem to have a standout attribute really, he's not scoring or assisting that much, his passing doesn't seem to be the best and his mentality also seems to have been a problem.

[Irishnev]

I think Richarlison will be a utility player for them - cover for Kane, Son and even at wing back

[Doc_Piptorious]

Spurs are making some...interesting signings. Am I underrating Richarlison? I haven't been particularly impressed by him in recent seasons. He doesn't seem to have a standout attribute really, he's not scoring or assisting that much, his passing doesn't seem to be the best and his mentality also seems to have been a problem.

Nope.

He is a shining example of hype over substance.

[SB]

Yep I agree. I can’t imagine him & Harry getting along real well either.

[Irishnev]

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[Bender]

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