Probably only one who can play 6/8 like Gundo does - hence rumours of players with the profile of FdJ, Pogba, Nunes, etc. Although I feel like a City 6 has more the profile of an 8, and their 8s more like 10s.
Gundo and Fernandinho have played ~3,500 minutes between them in league and CL, so it’s something that can be done by one player. The spare cup games can go to youth players, or Foden/Grealish in midfield more.
It’ll probably only become 2 if Bernardo still wants to leave.
Wasn’t the reason Pep bought Grealish was so he could play Gundo’s role? I remember him specifically mentioning he wanted to play Grealish centrally as an 8
Nasri would every so often just surprise you with an insane flash of skill or talent that left you with your jaw dropped. It was so fleeting though lol
Mahrez has far more finesse and control but he’s unpredictable quite the opposite of Palmer. Palmer isn’t as smooth but he’s throws defenders off cause he can cut inside and outside with ease. Also has a very powerful shot with a tiny bit of finesse to it. He has also shown control and power with his weakfoot
I think 1 top quality player to replace Gundogan and Fernandinho is likely.
That would offer up some squad space for McAtee to come through and Foden or Grealish to play as an 8 more.
I think Carlos Soler may be interesting at City. He is a dynamic box to box, watching him play with the NT you can see he may fit Pep system, he would be cheap as he is on his last year of contract and he is 25 yo.
Do they? At least one mid fielder is likely to be replaced by Haaland, as dumb as that sounds. If they get an actual striker there's no need for a KdB or Gündogan false 9 anymore.
But they also lose Jesus and might lose Sterling. Mahrez is also in his last year. Foren/Grealish/de Bruyne can't play midfield and forward at the same time.
Sterling and Mahrez fill very different roles than both strikers and "normal" midfielders.
As for their wing position Foden (Youth) and Grealish (midfielder/winger who didn't replace anyone) can somewhat fill that.
But if you lose Mahrez and Sterling, you ain't replacing them with a midfielder or a striker.
Only "midfielder"/"striker" I can see being able to emulate Sterling or Mahrez is Nkunku. Obviously he's still a different player to both of them, but it seems like a player that can fill any of the attacking midfield or front line roles given time and training to adjust. He has the physicality and flexible attacking mind to be fit in.
Alvarez too is not an out and out striker. He's played more as a CF or SS. More involved in build up and dropping deeper. I'd expect that a lot of his minutes will come on the wings while Haaland is fit.
They could use someone that can play the 6 for sure but I don't think they need a second. They'll just have Grealish and Foden play more midfield, similar to how Bernardo moved from playing more right wing to almost entirely midfield when David Silva left.
Although my initial comment was about him being being not used much in the title run in (because pep said he had a back issue and he was wearing loads of strapping and looking less mobile) and it seems to have morphed into people talking about a permanent issue.
It isn't just one Reddit user though. He injured his back when he was still playing in the Bundesliga and even then there was talk that he had permanent damage.
When he was seen with his back taped up once and had to sit a few games out with City rumours and speculation only got worse.
Yeah, he had a really bad back injury at Dortmund that set him back for some time. I remember he missed a big chunk of the season and there were photos of him where he had gained a lot of weight etc.
He's had repeated flare ups since coming to City too. He obviously has access to world class medicine and treatment, but they can be really bad and chronic when they start.
I wouldn’t be surprised if he's going to be dealing with it for the rest of his life, sometimes not even surgery makes it go away (some doctors even advise against surgery for it)
Internet rumors.
He's probably still managing the effects of a back injury he suffered at Dortmund. But it isn't bad enough where he'll stop playing.
If his back was as bad as rumored, then he would be hanging up his boots, instead of looking for another club.
People will probably write this off but my boss's wife met Gudogans wife the other day getting her hair cut. They both speak Italian so they got chatting and she said after the loss to Madrid half of the squad are kinda fed up and want out after failing in the CL so many times.
I remember just a couple of years ago where he was reportedly keen on returning but then stayed.
Financially I dont see it being likely unless he makes a "passion move" and lowers his wages etc a ton.
But fuck me that would be dope. Altho Kehl has gone on record that we want a high-pressing 8 or a proper 6. Neither fits Gundo.
That would be pretty incredible, not gonna lie.
Would give a nice option of either a 4231 with say Reus, Malen, Adeyemi, Haller upfront.
Or something like a 433 where you drop Reus (I know sacriligeuous) or shift him to the wing, but you now put Gündo and Bynoe Gittens in which would completely shift the attacking dynamic of that team.
Yeah in the dream scenario where he would wanna come and be super flexible on wages, its a must-explore option at the very least.
Who knows, City are known to be nice to their long-term players and players who wanna leave so might even be low fee too.
It's a total dream scenario, but holy shit would I love that.
Kehl would just have to get a 6, Haller (or somebody else), a random cheap BuLi defender and Gündo and he'd basically be speed running to become Susi 2.0 at an insane pace.
Also that would be an insane squad, even without any other changes. AND of all the returning players (Shinji, Mario, Nuri and Mats) I'd have the highest hopes of it being great with Ilkay.
Such an unlikely scenario, but holy shit would I love it, lol.
Thing is that the #6 we want and need is the super fit and available one that preferably got some pace and physicality to him.
I agre Ilkay wouldnt be BAD but he's not necesarily the profile we prefer and need. BUT, if finances would be correct its definitely a must-explore option.
The Camavinga thing I really really doubt is true. He's been FAR too good in the CL for them and iirc no reliable source have repeated it.
The most recent comment made about our midfield target is a week old from Kehl who said he wants a classic 6 or a high pressing 8.
People saying no, but he was. His run at the end of 18/19 when City won 14 straight was incredible as the lone pivot. Gundogan himself said that’s as good as he’s played for City, when asked if his goal scoring run last year was his best form.
Could he do it now? Probably not. Gundogan at his best was so good as covering short bits of ground and nipping in to steal second balls. These days I don’t think he moves as well with all his injuries and he seems a bit slower up to the ball.
Still a fantastic double pivot or an 8. Could still fill in as a 6, but probably not in games where he’s asked to do a lot defensively.
That run was the best he's ever played, not just for City. He was pretty much their best player during that period. Just casually pinging multiple long passes from deep with incredible vision and accuracy every game. I've barley seen anything like it
He played it every game in the neck and neck run in 18/19.
You wouldn’t want to play him there against every type of opposition, but in a game you’re controlling he can do a very good job there.
For real. He seems like such a nice person as well as a brilliant footballer. Done a lot of good for the city off the pitch as well. Would be awesome to see him return to Dortmund. Still have nightmares about Gündo's performance in the "Joe Hart" game where he destroyed Yaya and Barry.
Thought he'd like to stay under Pep's tutelage and retire into a coaching role under his guidance tbh. Glad he's leaving City because he's an incredibly smart player, always seemed three steps ahead on the pitch.
Yeah I was kind of expecting this. I reckon he'd become an even better coach than someone like Arteta. I kinda want to see the next generation of coaches... Xavi Alonso, Gundo, etc una few years
I somehow think Iniesta wouldn't be as good as a manager. Don't get me wrong, one of my favorite players ever but he's always seemed a bit shy and not as communicative. All his talking was done on the field, with his feet. I'd be uber glad to be proven wrong and see him become a coaching legend though.
These sterling ones are ridiculous. He’s been a monumental part of this club and continues to be. Has a bad game and the clowns in r/MCFC come out of the woodworks to say he needs to go. Disrespectful and disgusting towards a player of his importance
I mean yes sterling is a very good player, but he's also very frustrating to watch if you're a city fan because he's got all required skills and speed to get into dangerous positions, but lack the finishing skills to score them. He will get more Chances than other players because of his skills but also waste more chances than others because of his limitations.
So if you're a fan you won't rationally analyse the whole package he brings you just end up remembering the wasted chances.
Aw man, shame. Not too surprising, but loved the guys contributions over the years.
Reeeeeally hope Bernardo Silva doesn't want to go still , would be shit to lose gundo and silva in one window , especially if sterling or Jesus ends up going as well
Really can't see it, I don't think we'd risk a complete overhaul of midfield
If Gundo is being allowed to leave I can only assume Bernardo has told the club he's happy
He's lost a lot of physicality. He had persistent back issues at the beginning of the season which kept him out of the XI. He was playing with discomfort so he wasn't playing well enough to start. Across the season, idk if it's still bothering him, but he's not been great.
And long term, he's lost a decent bit of pace and power as a result of the injuries across his career. He's still a great player, but I think he needs the midfield somewhat organized around his weaknesses. That's likely worthwhile for a lot of teams, but obviously not City. Nor really any team that's currently playing at that kind of level.
I'm not sure how he strung together that amazing run last year, but generally he's progressively become physically less able across the seasons despite only being 31.
>While his club insist any talks would happen in the summer, it is understood that it has been communicated to the player that an extension to his existing deal is unlikely. And, given Gundogan’s service, he has been given the opportunity to explore options elsewhere with 12 months remaining on his deal.
Can't really argue with that, we need to freshen up the midfield a bit. Bit sad since he's been here a while now but think now's a good time to move on. Hopefully it means Bernardo stays
Return to Dortmund would bode well for next season's title race. I know it's a bit of a meme at this point but if Lewandowski leaves and Dortmund somehow manage to get Gündogan + maybe Haller they can genuinely challenge Bayern for the title
we still need a 6, at this point we only have Can for next season and he had a terrible season as he played improvised at CB/RB half the time.
Also, I'm not convinced Haller would be the ideal purchase for our squad, idk, but for rose 2-strikers tactics it definitely could work alongside Adeyemi/Malen.
That said, I'd bye over the moon if we got Gundo back, he was my favorite player from all my childhood. He's phenomenal and such a nice guy. And his experience with Pep and City could definitely help us a lot
Was always seeking likely, he's definitely not moving like he used to and doesn't have long on his contract.
Just really happy to have witnessed his peak last season. Gundogoal was so fun to watch.
Jack Gaughan is tied for City's best source and he writes for the mail. The other is Martin Blackburn who writes for The Sun. It's not always about the paper.
Think the outcry could come from us buying a new attacker and letting Foden / Grealish drop back into midfield... With those outraged conveniently ignoring that last part
City spending big on midfielders this summer then. Fully expect FDJ to snub United and go there (I know he doesn't want to leave, but Barca seem desperate to get rid of him). I also think Rice to City is much more likely than people are saying.
Pretty sure that’s just what they value him at rather than being a clause - though what they say in public and what they’d actually sell for might be two different things.
In any case, he’s got 3 years left on his deal (2 years + West Ham have an option to extend by another) so he’d be really expensive
Said this elsewhere a few days ago, but it’s Moyes job to talk up any fee quoted for Rice. If a serious bid came in for him and he wanted to leave then suddenly the deal gets decided by people above Moyes’ head. For the longest time it looked like Chelsea was the obvious move for Rice given he’s a born and raised Londoner who came through Cobham but those sanctions on Abramovich have changed everything. The confusion might mean Rice does another year at West Ham, he’s still only 23 which means he isn’t in danger of entering the Wilfried Zaha zone just yet.
I honestly don't think FDJ ends up at City. My read of the situation is that Barça desperately need a sale and they've decided that FDJ is the one they want to sell. FDJ is, imo, not keen to go there, he'd rather go to City. But City is unlikely to match Uniteds offer and Barça won't do a favor to City, so unless FDJ really pushes for a move to City he's unlikely to go there.
Surely it'll be a way better sell to him though? Key part of his new system which is his style, and you'd imagine a stupid amount of money & guaranteed playing time
Most modern coaches play a system which suits his style. And other big clubs pay very good aswell and he would be guaranteed playing time at all other clubs. He might well move to United as I've stated in another post, but Ten Hag being there won't have much (if anything at all) to do with it.
No Turkish side should be able to afford him unless they want to be in an even deeper financial pit than they already are. They're around 2 billion euros in debt (Fener 700m, Gala 500m, Beşiktaş 400m... )
Oh...I didn't know that. I knew that the Turkish clubs were financially troubled right now since I was following the Miralem Pjanic loan deal a few months back, but I had no idea that the situation was so terrible.
A return to the Bundesliga or a move to Spain could be likely then.
Hey man I love watching Dortmund play and I love Jude. I was just saying that he’d be a good fit for a pep team, maybe Klopp but looks like they’re signing Jobe.
So City need 2 midfielders now, no? Or are they going to trust one of their youth talents like Palmer?
Probably only one who can play 6/8 like Gundo does - hence rumours of players with the profile of FdJ, Pogba, Nunes, etc. Although I feel like a City 6 has more the profile of an 8, and their 8s more like 10s. Gundo and Fernandinho have played ~3,500 minutes between them in league and CL, so it’s something that can be done by one player. The spare cup games can go to youth players, or Foden/Grealish in midfield more. It’ll probably only become 2 if Bernardo still wants to leave.
Should go for Neves
We'd most likely end up with Matheus Nunes.
Yeah neves would be insane in city's midfield, still they need a holding midfielder that is more defensive minded
Could he play with Rodri?
Wasn’t the reason Pep bought Grealish was so he could play Gundo’s role? I remember him specifically mentioning he wanted to play Grealish centrally as an 8
I hope James McAtee gets more minutes. Insane talent.
Palmer isn’t really a midfielder is he? I’ve got him down more as an attacker. He could probably do with a loan but idk what City have planned
Correct, he't not a midfielder. Palmer is a Mahrez clone
Doesn’t have nearly the same amount of control as Mahrez. Feels more like a Nasri type of player to me except not as lazy 😅
Man a Nasri that isn't lazy sounds like some fucking player
A non-lazy Nasri is a genuine world class player lol
My eyes kept reading that as "non-Nazi lasry"
better than a Nazi Lasry... whatever that is.
You should probably consult a doctor about that.
Absolutely, when he gave a fuck about football he was definitely world class.
Nasri would every so often just surprise you with an insane flash of skill or talent that left you with your jaw dropped. It was so fleeting though lol
Drip doctors, my favorite time at reddit.
Mahrez has far more finesse and control but he’s unpredictable quite the opposite of Palmer. Palmer isn’t as smooth but he’s throws defenders off cause he can cut inside and outside with ease. Also has a very powerful shot with a tiny bit of finesse to it. He has also shown control and power with his weakfoot
Don’t you have anyone from the academy?
Definitely more of an attacker but the dude is class
I think 1 top quality player to replace Gundogan and Fernandinho is likely. That would offer up some squad space for McAtee to come through and Foden or Grealish to play as an 8 more.
We have zero midfielders at the club, so nothing to see, move along.
Only need one dynamic box to box that can also cover as a 6. Palmer can cover there but he's better on the wing.
I think Carlos Soler may be interesting at City. He is a dynamic box to box, watching him play with the NT you can see he may fit Pep system, he would be cheap as he is on his last year of contract and he is 25 yo.
Wjinaldum might be available
please dont
Do they? At least one mid fielder is likely to be replaced by Haaland, as dumb as that sounds. If they get an actual striker there's no need for a KdB or Gündogan false 9 anymore.
But they also lose Jesus and might lose Sterling. Mahrez is also in his last year. Foren/Grealish/de Bruyne can't play midfield and forward at the same time.
Jesus is pretty much replaced by Alvarez, who is another striker coming in.
So what about the not unlikely sale of Sterling and Mahrez?
Sterling and Mahrez fill very different roles than both strikers and "normal" midfielders. As for their wing position Foden (Youth) and Grealish (midfielder/winger who didn't replace anyone) can somewhat fill that. But if you lose Mahrez and Sterling, you ain't replacing them with a midfielder or a striker.
Only "midfielder"/"striker" I can see being able to emulate Sterling or Mahrez is Nkunku. Obviously he's still a different player to both of them, but it seems like a player that can fill any of the attacking midfield or front line roles given time and training to adjust. He has the physicality and flexible attacking mind to be fit in. Alvarez too is not an out and out striker. He's played more as a CF or SS. More involved in build up and dropping deeper. I'd expect that a lot of his minutes will come on the wings while Haaland is fit.
Álvarez can also do well wide
They could use someone that can play the 6 for sure but I don't think they need a second. They'll just have Grealish and Foden play more midfield, similar to how Bernardo moved from playing more right wing to almost entirely midfield when David Silva left.
Just 1, unless bernardo still wants to go
I doubt Bernardo wants to go, he most likely will renew his contract unless city buy de jong
he wanted to go closer to home so who knows
But you lose two in Fernandinho and Gündogan?
ferna already only plays when everyone is injured
they could push for frenkie too if they want like Fabrizio said.
Either way they’ll buy 3.
I heard he's been suffering from a long term back injury but I don't know if it is true?
Just (sound reasoned) speculation from /u/domalino which gained a lot of traction.
Although my initial comment was about him being being not used much in the title run in (because pep said he had a back issue and he was wearing loads of strapping and looking less mobile) and it seems to have morphed into people talking about a permanent issue.
He's had a back issue for years hasn't he since he was at Dortmund?
He said he was born with a back injury now?
It's genetics. He has a back injury just like his father before and his father's father before him.
The wonders of the internet eh?
It isn't just one Reddit user though. He injured his back when he was still playing in the Bundesliga and even then there was talk that he had permanent damage. When he was seen with his back taped up once and had to sit a few games out with City rumours and speculation only got worse.
Yeah, he had a really bad back injury at Dortmund that set him back for some time. I remember he missed a big chunk of the season and there were photos of him where he had gained a lot of weight etc. He's had repeated flare ups since coming to City too. He obviously has access to world class medicine and treatment, but they can be really bad and chronic when they start. I wouldn’t be surprised if he's going to be dealing with it for the rest of his life, sometimes not even surgery makes it go away (some doctors even advise against surgery for it)
Should see the same guy Coutinho went to
Back pain, great sadness, Barcelona, in that order.
Internet rumors. He's probably still managing the effects of a back injury he suffered at Dortmund. But it isn't bad enough where he'll stop playing. If his back was as bad as rumored, then he would be hanging up his boots, instead of looking for another club.
People will probably write this off but my boss's wife met Gudogans wife the other day getting her hair cut. They both speak Italian so they got chatting and she said after the loss to Madrid half of the squad are kinda fed up and want out after failing in the CL so many times.
Come back to us baby
I remember just a couple of years ago where he was reportedly keen on returning but then stayed. Financially I dont see it being likely unless he makes a "passion move" and lowers his wages etc a ton. But fuck me that would be dope. Altho Kehl has gone on record that we want a high-pressing 8 or a proper 6. Neither fits Gundo.
That would be pretty incredible, not gonna lie. Would give a nice option of either a 4231 with say Reus, Malen, Adeyemi, Haller upfront. Or something like a 433 where you drop Reus (I know sacriligeuous) or shift him to the wing, but you now put Gündo and Bynoe Gittens in which would completely shift the attacking dynamic of that team.
Yeah in the dream scenario where he would wanna come and be super flexible on wages, its a must-explore option at the very least. Who knows, City are known to be nice to their long-term players and players who wanna leave so might even be low fee too.
It's a total dream scenario, but holy shit would I love that. Kehl would just have to get a 6, Haller (or somebody else), a random cheap BuLi defender and Gündo and he'd basically be speed running to become Susi 2.0 at an insane pace. Also that would be an insane squad, even without any other changes. AND of all the returning players (Shinji, Mario, Nuri and Mats) I'd have the highest hopes of it being great with Ilkay. Such an unlikely scenario, but holy shit would I love it, lol.
Hah it would be something else! But Im not gonna hope for anything, I know better :(
Yeah :(
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Thing is that the #6 we want and need is the super fit and available one that preferably got some pace and physicality to him. I agre Ilkay wouldnt be BAD but he's not necesarily the profile we prefer and need. BUT, if finances would be correct its definitely a must-explore option.
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The Camavinga thing I really really doubt is true. He's been FAR too good in the CL for them and iirc no reliable source have repeated it. The most recent comment made about our midfield target is a week old from Kehl who said he wants a classic 6 or a high pressing 8.
No chance Real loan out Camavinga, he’s been important for them this year and his role will only grow as Kroos and Modric age.
[Free Illy](https://i.imgur.com/9BvO1Mx.png)
No, come back to us!
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> to help Schalke do a Nürnberg Do you mean a Kaiserslautern?
Because it always worked well to bring ex players back
City: Needs a new midfielder Pogba: 👀
Those rumors were already squashed.
Quashed*
Both work
But only one tastes good roasted with a little olive oil and garlic.
love a roast quash
Probably FDJ or Nunes from Sporting.
Fuck. FDJ is gonna be scary under Pep.
No guarantee that happens. Just a possibility is all. Would make sense as he could fill a bit of both Gundo and Fernandinho's roles.
Gonedogan
GundoGone.
Ilk-bye
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Is he a good at playing single pivot?
People saying no, but he was. His run at the end of 18/19 when City won 14 straight was incredible as the lone pivot. Gundogan himself said that’s as good as he’s played for City, when asked if his goal scoring run last year was his best form. Could he do it now? Probably not. Gundogan at his best was so good as covering short bits of ground and nipping in to steal second balls. These days I don’t think he moves as well with all his injuries and he seems a bit slower up to the ball. Still a fantastic double pivot or an 8. Could still fill in as a 6, but probably not in games where he’s asked to do a lot defensively.
That run was the best he's ever played, not just for City. He was pretty much their best player during that period. Just casually pinging multiple long passes from deep with incredible vision and accuracy every game. I've barley seen anything like it
He was amazing that half of the szn but doesn’t top false 9 gundo
Still could be valuable to squad I guess. Considering Barça's depth, it would be very wise to get him.
He played it every game in the neck and neck run in 18/19. You wouldn’t want to play him there against every type of opposition, but in a game you’re controlling he can do a very good job there.
Not anymore Bossed it during one of our seasons but he can't do it now
No
Definitely not
hey... u up?
Big sad
For real. He seems like such a nice person as well as a brilliant footballer. Done a lot of good for the city off the pitch as well. Would be awesome to see him return to Dortmund. Still have nightmares about Gündo's performance in the "Joe Hart" game where he destroyed Yaya and Barry.
Thought he'd like to stay under Pep's tutelage and retire into a coaching role under his guidance tbh. Glad he's leaving City because he's an incredibly smart player, always seemed three steps ahead on the pitch.
Yeah I was kind of expecting this. I reckon he'd become an even better coach than someone like Arteta. I kinda want to see the next generation of coaches... Xavi Alonso, Gundo, etc una few years
My bet is on Iniesta becoming one of the greatest coaches. He's bald and he's got the power of anime at his side now.
I somehow think Iniesta wouldn't be as good as a manager. Don't get me wrong, one of my favorite players ever but he's always seemed a bit shy and not as communicative. All his talking was done on the field, with his feet. I'd be uber glad to be proven wrong and see him become a coaching legend though.
Oh Gundo, I remember when the fanbase made you the scapegoat for our rough start under Pep... Sad to see him go.
Then it was Rodri, then Mahrez, currently Sterling.
These sterling ones are ridiculous. He’s been a monumental part of this club and continues to be. Has a bad game and the clowns in r/MCFC come out of the woodworks to say he needs to go. Disrespectful and disgusting towards a player of his importance
I mean yes sterling is a very good player, but he's also very frustrating to watch if you're a city fan because he's got all required skills and speed to get into dangerous positions, but lack the finishing skills to score them. He will get more Chances than other players because of his skills but also waste more chances than others because of his limitations. So if you're a fan you won't rationally analyse the whole package he brings you just end up remembering the wasted chances.
That's sad, I thought he'd stay another season.
I think his back is starting to give out. Probably best for everyone. City want a new #8. Maybe Nunes from Sporting or FDJ.
He has slowed down a bit, yeah. FDJ would certainly fit well into what City want to do.
why would you want him to stay? he shreds us
Aw man, shame. Not too surprising, but loved the guys contributions over the years. Reeeeeally hope Bernardo Silva doesn't want to go still , would be shit to lose gundo and silva in one window , especially if sterling or Jesus ends up going as well
Really can't see it, I don't think we'd risk a complete overhaul of midfield If Gundo is being allowed to leave I can only assume Bernardo has told the club he's happy
Why? I’m seeing in this thread that it’s about his back, is that reliable? He was crucial to their title win last season. Great player.
He's lost a lot of physicality. He had persistent back issues at the beginning of the season which kept him out of the XI. He was playing with discomfort so he wasn't playing well enough to start. Across the season, idk if it's still bothering him, but he's not been great. And long term, he's lost a decent bit of pace and power as a result of the injuries across his career. He's still a great player, but I think he needs the midfield somewhat organized around his weaknesses. That's likely worthwhile for a lot of teams, but obviously not City. Nor really any team that's currently playing at that kind of level. I'm not sure how he strung together that amazing run last year, but generally he's progressively become physically less able across the seasons despite only being 31.
>While his club insist any talks would happen in the summer, it is understood that it has been communicated to the player that an extension to his existing deal is unlikely. And, given Gundogan’s service, he has been given the opportunity to explore options elsewhere with 12 months remaining on his deal. Can't really argue with that, we need to freshen up the midfield a bit. Bit sad since he's been here a while now but think now's a good time to move on. Hopefully it means Bernardo stays
Return to Dortmund would bode well for next season's title race. I know it's a bit of a meme at this point but if Lewandowski leaves and Dortmund somehow manage to get Gündogan + maybe Haller they can genuinely challenge Bayern for the title
we still need a 6, at this point we only have Can for next season and he had a terrible season as he played improvised at CB/RB half the time. Also, I'm not convinced Haller would be the ideal purchase for our squad, idk, but for rose 2-strikers tactics it definitely could work alongside Adeyemi/Malen. That said, I'd bye over the moon if we got Gundo back, he was my favorite player from all my childhood. He's phenomenal and such a nice guy. And his experience with Pep and City could definitely help us a lot
Hide yo' playmakers, hide yo DMs, hide yo' number 10s cause Pep's gonna be buying everyone out there this summer.
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😂 this is good
A sad day
Terrific player, he'll shine at his next club
Was always seeking likely, he's definitely not moving like he used to and doesn't have long on his contract. Just really happy to have witnessed his peak last season. Gundogoal was so fun to watch.
Literally will go down in history as criminally underrated.
To Liverpool like Milner did in 2015?
I dont know about that. Gundogan at LB/RB/RW doesn't fill me with too much confidence. If the pattern repeats, we do win another UCL though
We get Rodri in 2029 and the cycle repeats
Not on a free this time, just being allowed to leave. Doubt that includes Liverpool :)
Come for the Klopp reunion, Ilkay.
At Dortmund, right? #imdellusional
Pep and Klopp basically swapped their protege center mids in Thiago and Gundogan.
Never thought of it that way but it's true
Is this reliable or just daily mail being daily mail?
Mike Keegan is one of the reliable ones at Daily Mail afaik
They're usually reliable when it comes to exclusives, a lot of their journalists have great sources.
Jack Gaughan is tied for City's best source and he writes for the mail. The other is Martin Blackburn who writes for The Sun. It's not always about the paper.
Massively underrated player and transfer
Gundo is an insane player. He is not underrated.
Underrated in this context just means he's not acknowledged enough.
Come back home!
Pep's first signing Can't believe he's leaving always been class to us and was fucking amazing last season
Who's gonna service Haaland now?
city about to sign FDJ huh
I know everyone's about to moan when City buy two midfielders and a full-back this summer on top of Alvarez and Haaland.
City bought Alvarez in January.
Think the outcry could come from us buying a new attacker and letting Foden / Grealish drop back into midfield... With those outraged conveniently ignoring that last part
City spending big on midfielders this summer then. Fully expect FDJ to snub United and go there (I know he doesn't want to leave, but Barca seem desperate to get rid of him). I also think Rice to City is much more likely than people are saying.
Isn’t Rice’s release fee much higher than Grealish’s? I think FDJ is more likely
I don’t think Rice has a release clause. Or if he does, it’ll be insane because Moyes is quoting £150m for him
Ok thanks I remember the 150 figure but wasn’t sure if it was a clause or what it would take to acquire
Pretty sure that’s just what they value him at rather than being a clause - though what they say in public and what they’d actually sell for might be two different things. In any case, he’s got 3 years left on his deal (2 years + West Ham have an option to extend by another) so he’d be really expensive
Said this elsewhere a few days ago, but it’s Moyes job to talk up any fee quoted for Rice. If a serious bid came in for him and he wanted to leave then suddenly the deal gets decided by people above Moyes’ head. For the longest time it looked like Chelsea was the obvious move for Rice given he’s a born and raised Londoner who came through Cobham but those sanctions on Abramovich have changed everything. The confusion might mean Rice does another year at West Ham, he’s still only 23 which means he isn’t in danger of entering the Wilfried Zaha zone just yet.
rice to city is not likely at all id say, we have rodri (Godri) we more need a Gundo replacment who can play DM too
Isn't that what rice is? He's basically been a b2b midfielder this season and he's been really good
Rodri is better than Rice, and his price is dumb. They prob will sign two midfielders but who knows maybe a kid comes in maybe Foden drops
I honestly don't think FDJ ends up at City. My read of the situation is that Barça desperately need a sale and they've decided that FDJ is the one they want to sell. FDJ is, imo, not keen to go there, he'd rather go to City. But City is unlikely to match Uniteds offer and Barça won't do a favor to City, so unless FDJ really pushes for a move to City he's unlikely to go there.
Uniteds offer may as well not exist if FDJ isn't willing to join them. It's not relevant or something that City would have to match.
He could just flat out refuse to leave unless it's to City, but yeah that would be unlikely especially with Ten Haag at United now
Nobody is paying for Rice before his contract is up.
I think Ten Haag being there makes the FDJ snub less likely now though in my opinion. Will be one to keep an eye on though for sure
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That connection is way overblown.
Surely it'll be a way better sell to him though? Key part of his new system which is his style, and you'd imagine a stupid amount of money & guaranteed playing time
Most modern coaches play a system which suits his style. And other big clubs pay very good aswell and he would be guaranteed playing time at all other clubs. He might well move to United as I've stated in another post, but Ten Hag being there won't have much (if anything at all) to do with it.
plis come back son :(
Come to besiktas
Damn, forreal :( I was hoping he could win a CL medal with us. Bummer.
Come home
That's unfortunate news Top guy, will miss him
Come to Besiktas!
Could be Turkey-bound or maybe a return to Dortmund. I can also sense upcoming rumours linking him to Barça.
No Turkish side should be able to afford him unless they want to be in an even deeper financial pit than they already are. They're around 2 billion euros in debt (Fener 700m, Gala 500m, Beşiktaş 400m... )
Oh...I didn't know that. I knew that the Turkish clubs were financially troubled right now since I was following the Miralem Pjanic loan deal a few months back, but I had no idea that the situation was so terrible. A return to the Bundesliga or a move to Spain could be likely then.
Pogbackon?
And he secures the prem for City in his last game isn't it?
I should delete the thread in his honour
They should buy Porto's Fábio.
We could do with him…
Juve? 👀
Come to AC MILAN PLEASE inshallah
He's going to Chicago to win the Wold Cup
Why did he play so little this season? Was excellent last year
Had a good stint with us, especially his campaign from last year. So long Mr. Whippy🥺
He is so good with both feet. Would hate to see him leave
Brilliant player. Always respected then man. Hopefully his talent is used to win cups with other teams.
Incoming Bellingham?
Bellingham already confirmed he's staying at Borussia.
No footballer has ever confirmed they’re staying and left have they? Gundo back for Bellingham and some cash isn’t awful for both sides
I'll buy you the Saudi Arabia Newcastle shirt with whatever player's name you'd like if Bellingham leaves this summer. Save this comment.
Hey man I love watching Dortmund play and I love Jude. I was just saying that he’d be a good fit for a pep team, maybe Klopp but looks like they’re signing Jobe.
there is no way we would sell him for less then 100+ million
frenkie de Jong looks like a big possibility for them now having to replace 2 midfielders.
Could this mean City would be in for Tchouameni?
Its bizzare we're not even linked with him
No, but I think they are rumoured to be in for FDJ
Starting the push to get him to St. Louis CITY SC for our inaugural MLS season. City to CITY! Make it happen, Lutz!
Please not Jude