January 2021 Transfer Thread

[Spursidol]

From 1 January, all players moving to England from overseas must be at least 18 years old, and qualify for entry through a points-based system.

However, through their City Football Group umbrella, the owners of Manchester City already have a significant stake in three clubs still in the European Union - Girona, Lommel SK and Troyes AC, who play in the second divisions in Spain, Belgium and France respectively.

Chelsea, meanwhile, have a very close relationship with Vitesse Arnhem - who are fourth in the Dutch top division - sending numerous players there on loan, including England international Mason Mount.

The new rules forbid English clubs signing under-18s, but there would be nothing to prevent those 'partners' doing it on their behalf.

Yup, but the problem will be any overseas clubs within ManCity's group signing players under 18 will not make it that easy for those players to become HG or Club trained for ManCity.

 

[Bri]

Poor logic..... A rotation with players of differing styles doesn't particularly work.... You want like for like replacements so that the overall system isn't disrupted..... Notably we also have Rodon too.

Obviously recovery pace is an added bonus, but it doesn't mean we're suddenly gonna start playing a high line.

I disagree, u want different players for different situations - not sure if this applies to the initial thing regarding our defenders but his logic was sound

 

[ryuzakiluke100]

Jan v2?

I think this link would pick up steam with Lille is going under finance wise. Owner selling the club, DOF Luis Campos leaving. Even their head coach may look to get out.

The news about left footed CB makes sense. Comfortable with the ball. Can pass and possess good range. Physical imposing, and good in the air. U23, so would bypass HG restriction for Premier League if signed in January.

Even there is a chance we may pick up Renato Sanches for the box to box midfielder rumour, even if it's a loan deal.

 

[Airfixx]

I disagree, u want different players for different situations - not sure if this applies to the initial thing regarding our defenders but his logic was sound

Managers typically strive for a settled CB pairing/trio.....

Case in point; our manager certainly appears to have done.... As did our previous.

 

[Deleted member 15314]

Jan v2?

He does look good, but as always with highlights, it's the stuff that you don't see.

How many times did he fuck up when trying to carry the ball out from the back? How many times he did he miss an easy aerial duel? How many times was he caught flat footed?

Those are the kind of questions that really need to be answered.

 

[skywalker68]

He does look good, but as always with highlights, it's the stuff that you don't see.

How many times did he fuck up when trying to carry the ball out from the back? How many times he did he miss an easy aerial duel? How many times was he caught flat footed?

Those are the kind of questions that really need to be answered.

I think you answered it.

 

[Smogz]

Is inevitable when we sink so low. And when we cant string two passes in a row together I can't see us turning this around.

 

[GGTH]

We still need a goalscoring RW btw.

 

[Thin Lilywhite Duke]

I'll support anyone while they're wearing the shirt.

But in terms of overall squad strength, I think it's looking a lot like we shouldn't have both Lucas and Bergwijn, but upgrade one of the two whomever that might be.

 

[Right as Rain]

Lucas or Bergwijn out, Pedro Neto or Sabitzer in

Davinson Sanchez out, Vestergaard in

 

[JDK]

Looking forward, we’re probably a Sissoko upgrade, Bergwijn upgrade, and eventual Toby replacement away from having the squad where we could really compete for every competition.

The nice thing as well as we have a few pieces they we could likely sell for decent money to assist in raising funds like Alli, Winks, Sanchez, Moura, and maybe smaller fees for a couple of others.

Definitely need a few improvements and a couple of back-up tinkers (Skipp back in, maybe replace Doherty with a younger option?), but in a very good spot overall I think.

 

[TonySoprano]

Wijnaldum is on a free, he would definitely add to our midfield. Even at 30 still be a good deal on a free transfer.

 

[VoiceOfThePoshSeats]

Leon Bailey, Skriniar, Milenkovic Savic is what we need.

 

[Deleted member 15314]

Leon Bailey is what we need. Pace, goals, youth.

And either give Rodon a go or find a new CB. Set pieces are absolute wank.

 

[ryuzakiluke100]

Jan v2?

Second bump. I only saw him in about 6-7 games, but from what I saw and stats backs me up that he's quite good in the air.

Don't have to worry about his PL eligibility as he's U21. Should be obtainable for decent fee with Lille financial struggling would smooth the deal.

 

[VoiceOfThePoshSeats]

The good news is we dont need alot and we have alot of players to sell.

Bergwijn, Lucas, Sanchez, Alli can go. Thats gotta be close to 100m in sales. Bale is 10m off the wage bill.

Bailey, Milenkovic Savic and Skirnniar in.

 

[Deleted member 15314]

The good news is we dont need alot and we have alot of players to sell.

Bergwijn, Lucas, Sanchez, Alli can go. Thats gotta be close to 100m in sales. Bale is 10m off the wage bill.

Bailey, Milenkovic Savic and Skirnniar in.

Nah. Keep Bergwijn as the backup winger to Bailey or whoever is the starter.

 

[Airfixx]

The good news is we dont need alot and we have alot of players to sell.

Bergwijn, Lucas, Sanchez, Alli can go. Thats gotta be close to 100m in sales. Bale is 10m off the wage bill.

Bailey, Milenkovic Savic and Skirnniar in.

That also means 2 players not able to be named in our Europen squad.....

The above = -1HG and we already have Rodon not on the list.

 

[Deleted member 15314]

Wijnaldum is on a free, he would definitely add to our midfield. Even at 30 still be a good deal on a free transfer.

Yes! He'd be great for us but that's in the summer right? We need him in Jan or not at all.

 

[ShutUpPatrik]

To the surprise of absolutely no one.