The Prophet Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 I'd prefer us to prioritise a midfielder over a centre back, but I think we'll be after both. Shelvey would hold us back more so than Schar or Burn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 7 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: Was never sure on Ake at Bournemouth but every Bournemouth fan I've encountered has said that he was absolute quality. Every time I've seen him at Man City he's been defensively sound like, very comfortable on the ball and a goal threat as well. He should be sound though in that city side, although haven't watched much of him at city as he's hardly never played when I watched them. Yeah I wasn't too convinced by him at Bournemouth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 My issue with our CBs is their retrospective ages, think signing a younger one is needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Manxst said: Wow…. you don’t think Benzema, for instance, might get ahead of him…? Apologies, In his position I meant . Edited May 31, 2022 by McCormick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Just now, neesy111 said: He should be sound though in that city side, although haven't watched much of him at city as he's hardly never played when I watched them. Yeah I wasn't too convinced by him at Bournemouth. He's played a fair bit for Man City this season towards the end. Haven't seen anything other than quality from him tbh, defensively, on the ball, and from set pieces. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Who’s better Ake or Botman? Ake has always looked decent when I’ve watched him but just didn’t quite seem to fit in with the style of play at City Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Prophet Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Just now, Dr Jinx said: Who’s better Ake or Botman? Ake has always looked decent when I’ve watched him but just didn’t quite seem to fit in with the style of play at City Botman. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 minute ago, The Prophet said: Dont think they’ve got the funds? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 No brainer for Zinchenko. Lazy rumour anyway. Gonna be BS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Ake has Howe written all over it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 minute ago, The Prophet said: Botman. Why doesn’t Botman have a single cap for Netherlands then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Not so sure about Zinchenko, not sure what his best position is and he goes from looking amazing to looking poor in the same game too often. I think there’s a really good player in there but Pep hasn’t been able to make him consistent enough which would worry me as he normally improves players a lot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 2 minutes ago, Ikon said: Why doesn’t Botman have a single cap for Netherlands then? I don't know what the situation is with the Netherlands national team, so I can't answer that. It's just based on the eye test of them both. I'd prefer Badiashile over both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Ake lacks height. Been terrible every time we have met him against Bournemouth. Dont know how his City thing is going. Pace and good on the ball. Pace is something we lack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 7 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Fuck Everton. Unless they sell Richarlison and DCL they ain't buying nobody. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 2 minutes ago, gbandit said: Not so sure about Zinchenko, not sure what his best position is and he goes from looking amazing to looking poor in the same game too often. I think there’s a really good player in there but Pep hasn’t been able to make him consistent enough which would worry me as he normally improves players a lot I wonder if anyone fancies him as a centre mid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 minute ago, The Prophet said: I don't know what the situation is with the Netherlands national team, so I can't answer that. It's just based on the eye test of them both. I'd prefer Badiashile over both. Fair enough. They are also playing different opposition/quality. I know Botman has played a bit CL too. Personally I’d also prefer Badiashile or Bremer for example. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Ikon said: Fair enough. They are also playing different opposition/quality. I know Botman has played a bit CL too. Personally I’d also prefer Badiashile or Bremer for example. Think De Ligt, Virgil, De Vrij, Ake have been considered ahead of him recently of course. Add in Timber too. Have to assume Botman would be considered sooner than later. He's really only came on the last 2 seasons no? Van Gaal name checked Botman as someone he wanted to play for the U21s to gain experience and move on up. Edited May 31, 2022 by Kanji Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 56 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: I took Hope’s quote to mean 3 bigger money signings, not the total amount of signings. I think we'll probably pay a fee for 3, and bring a couple in on a free or on an initial loan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Turning our noses up at Zinchenko. My, how times have changed. Love it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 34 minutes ago, Ikon said: Why doesn’t Botman have a single cap for Netherlands then? Van Dijk? de Ligt? De Vrij? Ake? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Didn't realise Ake was 27. Should be approaching his prime. Haven't really seen enough of either to compare him accurately to Botman but I'd be interested to know what Man City would class as a reasonable offer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Just now, Optimistic Nut said: Van Dijk? de Ligt? De Vrij? Ake? I know who they have. My reply was made because he said that Botman is better than Ake. So I wondered why he still hasn’t played for the senior team. As in questioning whether he actually is better than Ake today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 minute ago, Ikon said: I know who they have. My reply was made because he said that Botman is better than Ake. So I wondered why he still hasn’t played for the senior team. As in questioning whether he actually is better than Ake today. Ake’s been in the setup longer and hasn’t really let them down I’d imagine? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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