Ins and outs

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    Brian blue
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    So,, at this moment we have no full backs,a keeper likely to sign who does not speak English…..that means a lot of pre season studying for a new defence to learn quickly. I still do not understand why Hart or Bravo have not been retained and Bravo moved on, maybe Hart has gone past the option stage now but Gunn has not.A lot at stake here but whatever the scenario our defencive capability will be tested again, we need a fit Kompany improved Stones or a proven CB with class. We will need 4 CBs to choose from for the season ahead and not repeat last seasons mistakes but as we all know the ‘keeper has to be right this time

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    Brian blue
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    Sorry I should have said Hart and Willy,,,not Bravo…..what am I thinking of!!!!!

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    mcfc-psychology
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    Strongly linked again with Sanchez, Wenger staying on will either seal his move or see a quick contract signed. Still think he will go Bayern but if he does come to us, imagine that front line! Would have to stay away from any city players in fantasy league tho, who knows who would start one week to the next

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    dr ian
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    Great to see that the Big Man will be with us for another season. Now we need a couple of new full backs. Hopefully the new goalie is better than Bravo.

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    DaveCarlisle
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    Most City transfers in recent years have been well-telegraphed (Bernardo Silva a rare surprise) , so it’s a fair bet we’re working hard to get Kyle Walker, Virgil Van Dijk and Bernard Mendy. Add them to Ederson in goal and B Silva as a creator, and that’s a hefty outlay for one window, improving both full back slots and the centre back options. There’d be less cover at full back, but Fernandinho and Kolorov (last season before out of contract) would see us through to next summer. If Otamendi stays (some rumours to the contrary) we’d have four good centre backs; three if Vinnie breaks down again.
    Obviously we’ve released Caballero, Zabba, Sagna, Clichy and Navas. Unal already sold, and we’ll sell the out of favour Hart, Mangala, Nasri and Bony. I expected us to get William Carvalho as a holding midfielder, but Yaya’s new deal may imply that one will wait a year. I read that we’ve agreed a deal for Lucas Hernandez from Athletico Madrid (left back/left c back) for next summer (transfer ban for them this year…) who would replace Kolorov.
    That leaves us needing to sell a non-home-grown current squad member for any new one we recruit. Nolito will go, making one space. Fernando might go, too. I’d expect us to cash in on Aaron Mooy and take any offers we get for Delph. Striker is fascinating: looks like Iheanacho is off, which disappoints me. Lots of links with Sanchez (superb player) and Mbappe (exciting and promising) but for me they give us nothing new. I’d have expected us to sign a big line-leader like Aubameyang, or a stop-gap move for Llorente.
    This window already feels more like revolution than evolution…

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