The College Dropout Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 (edited) 21 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: A new GK is a ceiling raiser imo. We would be a better team. a new CM is a floor raiser. It prevents us being a weaker side because of 1 issue to one of three players. I’ll put it this way. For Chelsea would you rather have Trafford/a new GK in goal with Willock LCM or a back 5. With Longstaff and Miley on the bench. Or would you rather have the Atalanta Ederson in midfield/another CM and Pope in goal against Chelsea? I know which one I’d prefer. Villa have 4 quality CM options for 2 positions. Then they have Barkley as backup too. That’s a big reason why they are still in the race. Edited May 6 by The College Dropout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kingxlnc Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Can see Joelinton potentially in the Saudi Pro League for sure. Not sure if this summer though as he's too important to Howe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 If we sell Longstaff and perhaps get Gomes in on a free?? Good creative midfielder and provides next level cover Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 (edited) Would sign Thiaw just to put his name in the Mr Plow song. Edited May 6 by NSG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 8 minutes ago, buzza said: If we sell Longstaff and perhaps get Gomes in on a free?? Good creative midfielder and provides next level cover Don’t think he suits Howe. Especially not with Miley around. If Miley goes on loan then Gomes is a good squad filler. I think we need a third powerhouse CM. That’s Howe’s preferred CM profile. That player can rotate with Tonali or Joelinton. Happy for Gomes to fill in for Bruno. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 For some positions, you can get away with youth/average if you’ve got exceptional players in other positions. How many top sides have we seen over the years roll out average gunk at CB (even up top) but have a legit top CM and still win, because that’s the area that dominates games. We have a big step down in midfield when one is injured / off form and it’s been shown. If we’re to take a step it does feel that is a priority position on par with RCB and RW. Can see us going big there and rolling with GKs we got and a free striker / youth to balance things out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 (edited) Watched Mcatee for city and he doesn´t stand out in any way. Typical technical footballer who prefers the pass backward than to take on his man, just doesn´t seem like an Eddie Howe player... Edited May 6 by buzza Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 I shit myself every time there’s a ball in behind our defence so a pacey CB would be my first preference. We’re going to need bargains though given how many players we need. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 4 minutes ago, buzza said: Watched Mcatee for city and he doesn´t stand out in any way. Typical technical footballer who prefers the pass backward than to take on his man, just doesn´t seem like an Eddie Howe player... That's what the Pep system typically demands. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 1 minute ago, Kimbo said: I shit myself every time there’s a ball in behind our defence so a pacey CB would be my first preference. We’re going to need bargains though given how many players we need. How many do you think we need ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 I mean, we need technical players in final third, it’s something we badly lack. £25m makes him more attractive and there’s certainly a player there to work with which would be appealing for Howe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 53 minutes ago, kingxlnc said: Can see Joelinton potentially in the Saudi Pro League for sure. Not sure if this summer though as he's too important to Howe. He's obviously not leaving this summer like. As for McAtee, I'd take him for sure. Huge upgrade on what we've got beyond our first choice three in the middle, not sure he displaces any of them though. A decent amount of EXP for his age, at both ends of the table, and has loads of miles left in the tank. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 6 minutes ago, KaKa said: That's what the Pep system typically demands. Not sure it's what the Howe system demands, which is what @buzza is getting at. Not that Howe doesn't like technique, but it would need to be allied with some physicality and bite. Not seen much of McAtee so no idea if he fits the bill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 23 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said: Can play on the right, upfront and in central midfield. Would make a lot of sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Just now, TRon said: Not sure it's what the Howe system demands, which is what @buzza is getting at. Not that Howe doesn't like technique, but it would need to be allied with some physicality and bite. Not seen much of McAtee so no idea if he fits the bill. Well he wouldn't be playing that way in Howe's system. That's my point. I imagine if they are interested it would be based a lot on his success at under 21 level for England, and some of what he did at Sheffield United, and not his Man City stint, where he has hardly featured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 37 minutes ago, Ben said: How many do you think we need ? We need 2 - 1 starting CB as we don’t have one and 1 to replace Kelly who gives us a CB and LB option It’s simply incredible how we’ve managed a whole season without these (we’ve had bits and pieces of Botman/Kelly) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 I like McAtee but he seems very random still. One sublime touch followed by an inexplicable decision or mistake. Guess he's not massively comfortable in the City team still. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 These guys really churn out a semi decent second squad from absolutely nothing. I can't wait until we're at that level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 McAtee would be a good signing at that price considering the number of games we’ll be playing next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HayDen Traces Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 I'd prefer O'Reilly, he looks like a Joelinton physical monster in the making Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Chasing the next Cole Palmer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_n_white Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 McAtee would be a nice signing. Very versatile as a few have already pointed out. Can see this going ahead tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Not sold on McAtee. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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