SteV Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 13 minutes ago, Smal said: If Gvardiol goes to Man City then Ake might be available. He's been tremendous this season though so maybe not. Doubt they could afford to lose him from the home grown numbers needed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 I’ve been so impressed by Ake this season, he’s been superb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Some City fans on another forum were saying the other day that he’s been their best defender and possibly even their best player overall this season, which seems mad considering who’s up front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 It's weird because I don't even think it's been under the radar. Every time I've watched them he's been absolute quality. Maybe he's the Schar in their squad where everyone else gets the plaudits for some mad reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 55 minutes ago, Smal said: Some City fans on another forum were saying the other day that he’s been their best defender and possibly even their best player overall this season, which seems mad considering who’s up front. Ake was like our Joelinton last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingArthur Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 I really don't see the point with Gallagher. He is decent yes, but somehow reminds me of Ross Barkley. High risk high reward, because the price would be ridiculous. If he costs 40 million or something we better not go anywhere near. 20 million maybe, but young English player from top EPL team? Not going with that price. Too expensive, and having a good engine and working hard is not something you pay 40 million for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Just now, KingArthur said: I really don't see the point with Gallagher. He is decent yes, but somehow reminds me of Ross Barkley. High risk high reward, because the price would be ridiculous. If he costs 40 million or something we better not go anywhere near. 20 million maybe, but young English player from top EPL team? Not going with that price. Too expensive, and having a good engine and working hard is not something you pay 40 million for. At Palace, absolutely everything went through him. He definitely has more to his game than hard work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingArthur Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 19 minutes ago, The Prophet said: At Palace, absolutely everything went through him. He definitely has more to his game than hard work. That might be, but hasn't really shown anything at Chelsea. I remain sceptical until I see him having a second decent season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Just now, KingArthur said: That might be, but hasn't really shown anything at Chelsea. I remain sceptical until I see him having a second decent season. Has he ever had a consistent run of games at Chelsea in his preferred position? I don't think he has this season, not sure about last. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 I get not really liking a player's game, but don't understand why some folks don't rate someone, when they clearly haven't really seen them play! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 1 hour ago, KingArthur said: That might be, but hasn't really shown anything at Chelsea. I remain sceptical until I see him having a second decent season. There aren't many worse situations for a young player than Chelsea this season. Dysfunction, three managers, and tons of talent to compete with for regular playing time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 4 hours ago, joeyt said: What's wrong with London lads? One of our best midfielders recently is a London lad I'm sure he wasn't interested in moving anywhere but London. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 4 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said: You might want to check where Rice is from ... I know were he's from, but Gallagher was reported as he'd rather stay in London than move north. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 2 hours ago, KaKa said: I get not really liking a player's game, but don't understand why some folks don't rate someone, when they clearly haven't really seen them play! Sly dig there ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 3 hours ago, The Prophet said: At Palace, absolutely everything went through him. He definitely has more to his game than hard work. Yeah, he was good at Palace, where he nailed down a regular place. At Chelsea, he only gets limited time, and probably as a result of that, he tries too hard to make an impact when he's on. He's not the only one suffering at that club. I watched Mudryk - a couple of weeks ago I think it was. I reckon he's a very talented player and it was a bit disturbing to watch him perform like a frightened rabbit. I wonder if he's looking at that 8 year contract and wondering what he's done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 I must admit I don't watch Gallagher much just when we've played against him and he didn't stand out at all. So I'll reserve my judgement for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 It's hard to judge anyone in that clusterfuck of a team, I did wonder if he was a bit of a ross barkley, did brilliant stuff but most the time not contributing, but that is probably really unfair and would trust howe if he wants him lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianSwan Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Yeah, Ake is one of Pep's favourites and he's been immense this year. No way they sell him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 8 minutes ago, BrianSwan said: Yeah, Ake is one of Pep's favourites and he's been immense this year. No way they sell him. I wouldn't of believed pep would of getting rid of cancelo either he's a funny one is old pep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Bruno, Isak and Botman are the standard we need to be looking at and Gallagher is not in that bracket. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubteam Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 48 minutes ago, Slim said: Imagine if Eddie got a full pre season to develop Rice and settle him into the team. Him or Bellingham and I'd be happy, don't want much ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 I can see us competing for Rice, but I just don’t see Bellingham. He’s gonna go for yuge money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 i mean with bellingham type transfers its not like transfer window opens and bang everyone fire off the bids, man city, real madrid etc will have been negotiating with agents for a year already. I doubt we are interested, and any interest may be from his agent to get bigger wage offers from either side when in reality we wouldn't offer as giant wages as real or city could Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Rice would be the biggest signing since pre-Ashley. It would be an unbelievable deal tbh. It still feels like we’re a couple of years away from a signing like that, but wor Eddie didn’t exactly rule it out … Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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