I think its a bit misleading to talk about how much more controlling you were in the 2nd half when he dropped deeper because Brighton clearly changed tactics to sit back and hit on the counter.
Also agree on the comments that he's not amazing...
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This doesn't seem like a very well thought out game tbh unless im missing something, maybe if you couldn't use the same number twice it would be more interesting?
I really can't believe you haven't gone big for a Right Back this season, this guy is Fabio level. Even someone like Kyle Walker Peters would be a big upgrade imo.
He plays at a much higher intensity than Lukaku, its not just pressing out of possession but also the off the ball runs, the determination to win duels etc. Don't know why so many ignore the obvious Cavani comparison.
If it takes the total package (Transfer fee + bonuses + wages etc) from say 200m to 217m is it really that outrageous?
Plus then theres the report that Barca have knocked 5m off the asking price, and possible that Frenkie might accept less than...
It feels quite nailed on to me, I don't think Brighton are the type of club to stand in his way if they get a fair bid? 50-60m? City have plenty of funds after Zinchenko, Sterling, Jesus and Torres sales this year. They also surely cant go in to...