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Kyle Walker
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I agree with you he isn't worth it at all but given the relitave lack of WBs in the world and also the recent tactical popularity at 3 at the back, it's a position that is in "fashion" right now. Couple that with just entering his peak years and being English, it's a pricey combination.
I'd agree with this point - I think the general standard of RBs out there isn't amazing, hence City going after Alves, who would arguably be the best RB in the league if he came even at 34 years old.
His season at Juventus would suggest he still is heads and shoulders above the competition for the position.
Alves was fantastic last season and I think he'll be the best right back next season. However I think pep needs to use him smartly, as a right back he needs to be rested in lesser games over the course of the season IMO.
We will see what happens though. Even though I rate Alves, the issues with Citys defense were more than just individual player problems in my eyes.
We will see what happens though. Even though I rate Alves, the issues with Citys defense were more than just individual player problems in my eyes.
Prefer Valencia.
Spend the money where it's actually needed.
Spend the money where it's actually needed.
Well done!
I think it's a shame he's left Spurs for City. I guess he's doubling his salary though, so good for him.
Brilliant deal for Spurs. I hear Trippier has been very good for them but I guess they'll still be looking for a replacement.
To think they could make £100m off Walker and Dier!
To think they could make £100m off Walker and Dier!
Ridiculous fee for Walker who I don't think is all that. I understand them paying 50 for Mendy but not Kyle Walker.
What happened to Levy's policy that they don't sell to premier league rivals?
I thought Spurs didn't sell to Premier League rivals at any price since Berbatov?
I thought Levy was this evil mastermind who doesn't sell first XI players to PL rivals? Trippier is good but Walker is better, let's be real here.
Im delighted they got Walker instead of Alves. Incredible pace but the rest of his game leaves a lot to be desired. Rose is the much better player out of the Spurs full backs.
I think Tripper has a better skill-set as an attacking full back. And they seem to be playing with wing backs recently, so letting Walker go is not a huge drawback for them.
Knew something was happening when Trippier signed that new deal recently.
Walker's better than Mendy and is entering his peak years.
So City WANT WANT WANTED Walker and got him.
Unless they WANT WANT WANT the player.
Not for me. I think Mendy is a far better player.
50m for Kyle Walker 
£50m + for a 27 year old Walker who's not even world class. Those fees for Pogba & Lukaku don't look as expensive now. As for Silva I don't believe for a minute they got him for £50m, more like a minimum of £60m +.
The world has gone mad.
Walker qualifies as a home grown player, so figure in some decent amount of his fee for that. I have no idea how much extra that will be worth but seems like it would be several million at least if the player was someone who was actually useful
prices in this league and for deals involving English clubs are always going to be considerably higher, particularly if you factor in they're rivals and both PL clubs.
Exactly, he'll not improve, right now is his peak. In a free flowing attacking side last year he got no goals, and only one assist in every 10 games.
Walker is shite. Football officially has gone mental.
Is it 50mil straight up or is it 50mil with all the possible bonuses?
Don't City pay circa 50m for every defender they sign? At least this one is good, is English and PL proven. By their standards it's probably a good deal. Expected Spurs to hold out for more in light of the Alves snub.
This deal screams 'value in the market'.
I don't get the disbelief.
Swansea just rejected £40m for Sigurdsson.
Swansea just rejected £40m for Sigurdsson.
Surely there are better right backs out there for 50m? I don't rate this guy at all.
I think it's a great move. Chelsea & Spurs had a lot of success with the wingbacks (especially against City), so they've weakened one of them, strengthened themselves and Spurs themselves found a lot of success by matching Chelsea's system.
City are relentless right now. Silva, Ederson, Walker and Mendy still to come.
Wouldn't be surprised to see them break the £200m barrier this window.
Wouldn't be surprised to see them break the £200m barrier this window.
Yeah. English clubs are just paying abnormal prices for footballers these days. Even clubs like Leicester and West Ham are able to offer £40m for a player. Eventually it will drive Premier League quality up, although paying significant money for domestic players just shifts money between clubs with no incremental quality.
Is that because it doesn't suit the narrative? There is no suggestion he cost £60m+, in fact, hasn't it been reported as even less than £50m.
Silva and Walker down the right will be a great combination.
Walkers improved a lot defensively but I still don't rate his offensive play. He's certainly an athlete and has high stamina levels but he's not exactly dangerous in the final third. For 50m I think Levy has done very well.
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