Bernardo Silva

[serghei]

I like Silva but why are we trying to buy other big clubs stars? I would take him for <50 mil. Buying him for 100 would be straight up laughable. Him and Torres fees would completely find Haaland.

Haaland didn't want Barcelona anyway. He wanted to join a top 3 team currently, and City is probably best team in the world at the minute.

 

[Andresito]

I like Silva but why are we trying to buy other big clubs stars? I would take him for <50 mil. Buying him for 100 would be straight up laughable. Him and Torres fees would completely find Haaland.

Why? Because he wants to leave and we need players in their prime. Also should cost below his market value as this is the second time summer he wants to go. Wont be considered cheap though.

Think he'll cost lost than we can sell Frenkie for.

 

[serghei]

Why? Because he wants to leave and we need players in their prime. Also should cost below his market value as this is the second time summer he wants to go. Wont be considered cheap though.

Think he'll cost lost than we can sell Frenkie for.

If we can exchange Frenkie for Bernardo and also save some money in the process, than it could be a considered a good deal.

But I don't that will be the case.

 

[wisconsincule]

Haaland didn't want Barcelona anyway. He wanted to join a top 3 team currently, and City is probably best team in the world at the minute.

That does not mean we should overpay for their players.

If we can exchange Frenkie for Bernardo and also save some money in the process, than it could be a considered a good deal.

But I don't that will be the case.

I don’t understand why we aren’t targeting a DM to replace Busquets. Especially if FDJ is sold. We have no DM to compete with Busi and that is a big problem.

 

[Andresito]

If we can exchange Frenkie for Bernardo and also save some money in the process, than it could be a considered a good deal.

But I don't that will be the case.

Not sure City want him. Their next targets are Cucurella and Kalvin Phillips.

Think they are well covered in midfield even with Fernandinho and Bernardo leaving, if they can get Phillips.

Edit: Gundo might leave too. Let's see how many CMs they'll target.

 

[serghei]

Not sure City want him. Their next targets are Cucurella and Kalvin Phillips.

Think they are well covered in midfield even with Fernandinho and Bernardo leaving, if they can get Phillips.

Edit: Gundo might leave too. Let's see how many CMs they'll target.

Exchange from our perspective. If we get Bernardo and sell De Jong and save some money in wages and transfer fees from the combined deals I'd do it.

I only rate De Jong as a possible DM for us, but if Xavi doesn't see him there, he doesn't have a spot for us. He's not my cup of tea as an offensive player. Just has poor instincts near the box.

 

[serghei]

That does not mean we should overpay for their players.



I don’t understand why we aren’t targeting a DM to replace Busquets. Especially if FDJ is sold. We have no DM to compete with Busi and that is a big problem.

No, true. I'd pay up to 70 for Bernardo, and sell De Jong for at least 90. De Jong is 3 years younger which counts.

 

[fergus90]

Bernardo is levels above De Jong in my opinion. The only thing that De Jong has on Bernardo is age.

But that matters not if you can’t unlock your potential.

 

[JamDav1982]

Bernardo is a bit over rated.

Almost one of those players that folk dont think gets enough credit with likes of KDB about to point then gets over rated to compensate.

Would rather have FDJ in a system that suits him.

Getting 6/7 assists a season in a team like City is not all that amazing.

Not even much better than FDJ numbers who has been in defence and at DM at times at Barca.

 

[serghei]

Bernardo is levels above De Jong in my opinion. The only thing that De Jong has on Bernardo is age.

But that matters not if you can’t unlock your potential.

Other teams would fit De Jong better. He needs freedom to roam around on the field. United is excellent for him. They have no one in midfield and he could be the main man there.

 

[serghei]

Bernardo is a bit over rated.

Almost one of those players that folk dont think gets enough credit with likes of KDB about to point then gets over rated to compensate.

Would rather have FDJ in a system that suits him.

Getting 6/7 assists a season in a team like City is not all that amazing.

I agree. I think he would clash with Pedri at Barcelona personally. Same player really.

But De Jong has been disappointing under all managers since he came. Could be one of those players that do well in lesser teams but aren't really cut out for the top top level.

 

[jamrock]

Imagine if we tried to sign him instead of gomes back in the day, massive difference loved him as a player since Monaco.

 

[serghei]

I'd cash in on De Jong, and reinforce the defense and attack. Kounde and Raphinha if possible. Gavi Busquets/Kessie and Pedri all in. With Torre next in line.

 

[jamrock]

I'd cash in on De Jong, and reinforce the defense and attack. Kounde and Raphinha if possible. Gavi Busquets/Kessie and Pedri all in. With Torre next in line.

Yea that's definitely the way to go, which is why I've never been fussed above him leaving.

 

[JamDav1982]

I agree. I think he would clash with Pedri at Barcelona personally. Same player really.

But De Jong has been disappointing under all managers since he came. Could be one of those players that do well in lesser teams but aren't really cut out for the top top level.

De Jong has been ok and never been played in role that suits him.

There is a reason teams will still pay big money for him when wouldnt for flops.

They realise he has been good but never had full chance when likes of Busi are at DM.

I am not against selling FDJ if think improves team but selling him as Xavi thinks Busi is still a top DM to base team on is ridiculous.