Isn’t that why we have three central defenders? One is supposed to push up and create a two in midfield. Yoro looked much better at this towards the end of the season.
The biggest problem is not his limitation on or with the ball but his legs, he covers way too little ground and is to slow to play next to Bruno in 2 man midfield in this 3-4-2-1 system. We need someone who can cover A LOT of ground, carry the ball forward, make progressive pass through the lines and win back the ball = Carlos Baleba, the problem with him is that Brighton wont let him go for less then probably £80m.
Would probably take nearer £100m, annoying there isn't any named midfield targets in latest Whitwell article. Who would be the better fit out of Hackney and Douglas Luiz if we could get either?
Honestly don’t see the point. Give the minutes to Collyer
Whitwell said the profile is someone tall, physical and younger on the Stretford Paddock.
Hackney would be a very interesting signing who I think we should take a chance on.
Agree.... that's exactly the kind of CM player we need. Tall, athletic, good engine and can pass. He seems to be a smart enough guy with a bit of fire in the belly too. You just can't complete in the Prem without that kind of CM. It's the most urgent position to fill for me. Mostly we get out muscled in there and lose the ball. Europe is different. Unless you're going to spend 100mio plus. You'd pay that for a Baleba/Caicedo/Rodri type.... but can't see us spending that plus a striker unless there are major outgoings for good money like Garnacho/Rashford/Mainoo/Sancho/Onana/Hojlund..... and maybe even Shaw.....let's see. ....
Yeah clearly the midfield rebuild will be our focus next summer, however feel we still need to sign one this summer who doesn't cost the earth.
I'm with @Posh Red on this. Ndidi really doesn't have much more than Collyer. At his best he did, certainly, but he's not been anything special for a season or two now. Collyer is only ever likely to be an average, solid sort of player but that's all Ndidi is now. Obviously £9m seems like almost nothing's it's low risk, but I think it's even lower reward. By contrast, Hayden Hackney, a player who might have absolutely everything we're looking for, would only cost £25m. Yes, a higher risk because we've only seen him in the Championship. But compared to a deal like that, I think Ndidi would be a false bargain.
I always thought there was a player there. Hopefully he can get to his potential.Give it one more season and we'll be back in for my boy Hannibal after he takes the EPL by storm with Burnley
I think the problem is no real power in the midfield with a Bruno x Jashari partnership
Ah yes his brother has recently moved to Leeds, didn't this guy used to have connection with City
He was in their academy.
Multiple social media posts (mostly retweets) of homophobic/transphobic nature, like mocking transgender kids or pride month. He tried to justify it by bringing up religion as he's a devout Christian. Apparently he has a clause in his contract to prevent him from posting this kind of stuff.
Fair. I disagree on Ndidi (the player he is right now) vs Collyer but just a matter of opinion. Like you I'd obviously pick other options over either, given the chance and finances.
