From what I can tell, Villareal have one of the best defenses in the league, and he's playing as one of two.See.
Just after a chat yesterday about continually seeing this guys name pop up, yet so many people seem to think he's too weak for the league, not great in the air etc.
Apparently a lovely passer of the ball, but that's seemingly it?
We've got Sarr coming in too, haven't we? Not sure how ready he'd be, but should bolster the CM options too.
Yeah I would think he will need another season on loan, but we shall seeSarr will be loaned out I'm guessing.
He hasn't even been a consistent starter for Metz.
Don't get me wrong, I totally see that. But if we're after a new CM, and I can see why we would be, I'd like it to be someone who can really take us forward.
I'm not sure Philipps is that guy, albeit being home grown would be a bonus.
Yeah I would think he will need another season on loan, but we shall see
Phillips is a sensational presser of the ball, and can pass from deep. He's a Brozovic type player for Conte. Would be fantastic. But as I've said before main CM target will be Mckennie.
Also aren’t the rumours of Leeds wanting £60m for him? I think I’d rather see us spend the money elsewhere.
Damn rightAlso aren’t the rumours of Leeds wanting £60m for him? I think I’d rather see us spend the money elsewhere.
Yes we do, but we are not so much in trouble compared to the last years. Esp. as we most likely shift out Ndombele, Lo Celso and Gollini and some others are probably leaving (Sanchez, Bergwijn) we probably have some space.At what point does Home grown become a problem? I’m all for upgrading the likes of Rodin and winks, but at some point we have to buy or develop some young British talent don’t we?
He’s a great passer. The pass for the last goal in this clip is *chefs kiss* superb. Edit: Burnley v Leeds last seasonPhillips is a sensational presser of the ball, and can pass from deep. He's a Brozovic type player for Conte. Would be fantastic. But as I've said before main CM target will be Mckennie.
He’s a great passer. The pass for the last goal in this clip is *chefs kiss* superb. Edit: Burnley v Leeds last season
Imagine having him, Skipp, Hojbjerg and Bentancur pushing each other for selection, and rotating so they never get burnt out.
Btw not sure juve let mckennie go so easily
Whilst I agree with the view that CM might not be a priority, and that upgrading the key gaps in the squad are essential (LCB, RWB,CF) I think we have to push on if we want to challenge.Kalvin is the perfect Conte midfielder.. Great technical ability and composure on the ball, one of the best long passers in the league, one of the best midfielders in the league defensively (tackles, interceptions, pressures), and most of all a clear leader and warrior on the pitch.
Not to mention — strong dead ball delivery, homegrown, Premier League proven.
Would be our first choice if we signed him imo, but as others mentioned, it’s a question of a) would we be Kalvin’s first choice and more importantly ?b) do we have the money for him / is upgrading central midfield enough of a priority to spend a significant amount of the budget on him.
I can totally see why we’d be interested in laimer as he looks impressive both visually and statistically but I’m less convinced by grillitsch. More so, I don’t get why no one else has gone for him in the last couple of seasons. If he’s been bossing it in the bundesliga at hoffenheim then it’s not like a PL club (or just a bigger German club) wouldn’t have been able to buy him at a good price. So what’s been missed with him? Is there anything he is lacking that these (impressive) stats don’t reveal?Not against the idea of Kalvin Phillips but unless Leeds get relegated, the amount of money they would ask for him would be exorbitant. Alternatively, we could try for Konrad Laimer at Leipzig ( 24 years old/will have a year left on his contract in June 2022/ would be a great fit in Conte's system) Florian Grillitsch at Hoffenheim ( 26 years old/will be a free agent in June 2022/ can play as a CM/DM/CB and is very comfortable with passing, ball-progression and defensive work)
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