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[Batman]

I dislike the idea of signing City castoffs becoming a habit but if we're going to sign another, this guy is the kind of actual leader that this young team could benefit from. I do think that Jesus and Zinchenko helped their teammates to learn the X's and O's of this system since they've played in the predecessor. Where they clearly have not helped in the run in is in leadership because they are a bit too emotional and have not raised their own levels to mean the moment. Gundo's not overly emotional like Jesus and Zinchenko. When it's winning time he just plays better and leads by example and I do think that even if his play itself declines a bit in the 2nd year, his leadership could prove invaluable to the young squad. No huddles or bullsh*t, just showing them how to impose calm and purpose on yourself when the pressure is on. That could prove very beneficial.

 

[sdotzdot]

I dislike the idea of signing City castoffs becoming a habit but if we're going to sign another, this guy is the kind of actual leader that this young team could benefit from. I do think that Jesus and Zinchenko helped their teammates to learn the X's and O's of this system since they've played in the predecessor. Where they clearly have not helped in the run in is in leadership because they are a bit too emotional and have not raised their own levels to mean the moment. Gundo's not overly emotional like Jesus and Zinchenko. When it's winning time he just plays better and leads by example and I do think that even if his play itself declines a bit in the 2nd year, his leadership could prove invaluable to the young squad. No huddles or bullsh*t, just showing them how to impose calm and purpose on yourself when the pressure is on. That could prove very beneficial.

He is a sensational player and would automatically become our best midfielder from our current squad.

Even at his current age, this is a no brainier for 2~ seasons with the CL transition coming next season.

I think this is highly unlikely to happen, but would be a great pickup if it did.

 

[dashsnow17]

This is genuinely the sort of transfer idea I’d expect from a 9 year old boy, who I would unceremoniously tell to shut the F up.

 

[Vinci]

He had permanent back issues at Dortmund that couldn't be fixed, so if Pep casts him off he probably knows that his body is close to breaking point after years of PEDs.

Should steer way clear.

 

[A_G]

Article claims Gundo is leaving…

 

[boonthegoon]

Will be injured in his first training session here

 

[Sanchez11]

Article claims Gundo is leaving…

Why we not going for him

 

[A_G]

Why we not going for him

We were linked with him before but looks like Arteta wants a different profile.

 

[Rasmi]

Why we not going for him

He is a worse version of Ødegaard. Really lacking physicality.

 

[Batman]

We were linked with him before but looks like Arteta wants a different profile.

If Tets is taking a moral stance against signing gingers then he should be given a contract extension yesterday.

 

[Sanchez11]

We were linked with him before but looks like Arteta wants a different profile.

fs

 

[Hunta]

If Tets is taking a moral stance against signing gingers then he should be given a contract extension yesterday.

@Tir Na Nog

 

[14Henry]

We need to stop signing City players. We basically take someone of their hands they don't want or need, give them money, and they spend the money on someone younger and better.

Obviously in this case there's no transfer fee but I'd be wary of City not wanting to give him decent terms being so important yet us willing to do it.

We need to be abit smarter. It isn't a good look on the club constantly going to City to do our business. Shows a lack of idea.

Abit like Ten Hag having to do all or most of his business with Dutch clubs or players with Dutch connections.

 

[Entropics]

Thought he was Barca bound

 

[MikelHadADream]

We need to stop signing City players. We basically take someone of their hands they don't want or need, give them money, and they spend the money on someone younger and better.

Obviously in this case there's no transfer fee but I'd be wary of City not wanting to give him decent terms being so important yet us willing to do it.

We need to be abit smarter. It isn't a good look on the club constantly going to City to do our business. Shows a lack of idea.

Abit like Ten Hag having to do all or most of his business with Dutch clubs or players with Dutch connections.

Why? The last 2 elevated played a big part in elevating us from 5th to 2nd.

 

[14Henry]

Why? The last 2 elevated played a big part in elevating us from 5th to 2nd.

Because I want to finish first. And I don't think signing City's hand me downs while they sign better and younger players is the way to finish first.

It wasn't the answer this season. I don't think it will be the answer next season. It may be the answer to stay in the top 4. But we need more to challenge in my opinion.

 

[Rasmi]

Why? The last 2 elevated played a big part in elevating us from 5th to 2nd.

Yet neither was top 3 best performers for us this season. No more city rejects

 

[MikelHadADream]

Because I want to finish first. And I don't think signing City's hand me downs while they sign better and younger players is the way to finish first.

It wasn't the answer this season. I don't think it will be the answer next season. It may be the answer to stay in the top 4. But we need more to challenge in my opinion.

How wasn’t it the answer this season? We went from 5th to 2nd and saw massive improvements in the way we play, unless your requirement for success for the summer 22 signings for them to win us the league.

 

[MikelHadADream]

Yet neither was top 3 best performers for us this season. No more city rejects

Not sure that’s relevant to the original point.

 

[Rasmi]

Not sure that’s relevant to the original point.

Pretty much every player had better season than last. For you to give them the credit for us finishing second is not right. I would say the improvement of saka, Martinelli and Ødegaard played the biggest role