I have a problem with Nico staying, he'll effectively be rotating at RWB with Joao Mario
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Yeah but we're not suddenly going to change a system just to suit Nico if it doesn't suit the majority of the other players, Kelly as it stands is our only left footed CB, yes I think he's diabolically bad most of the time but he's actually the only one comfortable enough to play on the left side of a back 3 probably along with Djalo.
I really wouldn't be surprised if Kelly stays.
I really wouldn't be surprised if Kelly stays.
Melvin Bard could be on his way out of Nice and has emerged as an option for Juventus. The versatile defender is capable of playing on the left side of a back three, as a full-back, or as a wing-back. Atalanta also appreciate him, though they are currently focused on other targets.
Mirko Di Natale
who?
Mirko Di Natale
who?
No I say this objectively we have too many right footed CBs currently Gatti and Kalulu are competing for the same spot, Rugani and Bremer and then basically Kelly for LCB most probably competing with Djalo. You could even make a case for Savona at CB too. We would need to sell at least 2 of Kelly, Djalo, Rugani and Savona for the club to invest in defence.
Yes I dont like it but thats the reality.
Yes I dont like it but thats the reality.
Does the EPL want Kelly back though...
Djalo and Rugani will definitely not leave so Savona could be an option if there is anyone interested..
In any case even if we manage to sell two Im afraid we will be looking into the Thiaws of the world rather than add another top CB. I really think we have screwed it with Leoni.
At this point and how the market is going I think the best we can get is probably Scalvini but he will cost as much as Leoni if not even more..
Djalo and Rugani will definitely not leave so Savona could be an option if there is anyone interested..
In any case even if we manage to sell two Im afraid we will be looking into the Thiaws of the world rather than add another top CB. I really think we have screwed it with Leoni.
At this point and how the market is going I think the best we can get is probably Scalvini but he will cost as much as Leoni if not even more..
My personal opinion is that nobody is seriously interested enough to bid for Kelly. Sunderland certainly didn't look like they needed Kelly given how they dismantled West ham yesterday, and again similarly to Nico yesterday, Kelly started and played at least a half which suggests to me there is nothing serious or advanced at this stage. Again for Leoni I think he was one we could have invested for the future but he wouldnt solve our problem at LCB, I think Milan needed him more than us till they signed De Winter instead.
Scalvini is out of the question, injuries and Atalanta will still ask for alot, hes scared alot of clubs away this summer, I believe Newcastle were on his trail till they went for Thiaw.
Scalvini is out of the question, injuries and Atalanta will still ask for alot, hes scared alot of clubs away this summer, I believe Newcastle were on his trail till they went for Thiaw.
