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Right so i reckon Yaya coming to us in January is a big possibility. He is out of the first team at barcelona at the moment. Keita has taken his place and Yaya wont be very happy about sitting on the bench will he. Kolo is going to speak to him and try and bring him to Eastlands!!

but there are rumours going round that Yaya will come to us and Robinho go the other way plus Barca pay us money?? What do people think of this?
I would love for Yaya to come to us but not at the expence of Robinho going the other way. Robbie still has so much to offer and can offer us so much. (Except for chasing after the ball) Robinho's place is not guarenteed anymore but he is still one of our most valuable players and when fit and ready could link up brilliantly with Tevez, Ade and Bellers. But if we just paid money for Yaya and got him and still had Robbie where would Robbie play and where would Yaya Play? What would the lineup and formation be?
Would you be happy to see Yaya arrive?

You would have these bunch of players and you would have to pick 11 and by the way I havent done the full squad.

GK's-
Shay Given
Taylor


Defenders-Lescott
Toure
Richards
Bridge
Zabaleta
Ned
Kompany
Sylvinho

(I reckon Garrido will be gone in January)

Midfielders-
Kompany
Ireland
SWP
Petrov
Yaya
Robinho
Barry
De Jong
Johnson

Strikers-
RSC
Robinho
Tevez
Bellemy
Adebayor

It is one hell of a big team to pick from!!

Would love him to come but maybe not at the expense of Robinho. Would swap Robinho for Yaya and another established player though. Preferably a CB.

Vhero wrote:Would love him to come but maybe not at the expense of Robinho. Would swap Robinho for Yaya and another established player though. Preferably a CB.

How about this then- Robinho to Barca and Yaya and Puyol come to us?

De Jong
Kompany
Zabs
Barry


Cos we are soooo short in that position arnt we?

No point just bringing in players for no reason, now dont get me wrong I understand Yaya is probably one of the best DM's in the world but the squad is settling and I think De Jong will get better and better!

Blueboylewis wrote:

Vhero wrote:Would love him to come but maybe not at the expense of Robinho. Would swap Robinho for Yaya and another established player though. Preferably a CB.

How about this then- Robinho to Barca and Yaya and Puyol come to us?

I would go for Robinho plus cash (enough for them to buy Fabregas) for Yaya and Xavi.

Blueboylewis wrote:

Vhero wrote:Would love him to come but maybe not at the expense of Robinho. Would swap Robinho for Yaya and another established player though. Preferably a CB.

How about this then- Robinho to Barca and Yaya and Puyol come to us?

That would work rather nicely :)

edge275 wrote:

Blueboylewis wrote:

Vhero wrote:Would love him to come but maybe not at the expense of Robinho. Would swap Robinho for Yaya and another established player though. Preferably a CB.

How about this then- Robinho to Barca and Yaya and Puyol come to us?

I would go for Robinho plus cash (enough for them to buy Fabregas) for Yaya and Xavi.

I would take that!!! But Xavi just wouldent come and that would mean dumping either Ireland or Barry. Xavi and Yaya play best in midfield.

Not only is Keita ahead of him, but Sergio Busquets seems to be getting games now so he won't be playing an awful lot. I'd welcome him here- but not if it meant losing Robinho.

I would wager a large sum on yaya coming in a deal for robbie. I'd do it, without hesitation. I also think Henry could be the makeweight. Just a thought.

Colin the King wrote:Not only is Keita ahead of him, but Sergio Busquets seems to be getting games now so he won't be playing an awful lot. I'd welcome him here- but not if it meant losing Robinho.

That can only be good for us then hey. It would be quality if we bring him to Eastlands in January and it is a real possibility!!

I would'nt entertain any deal involving Robinho going to any other club, especially to a rival.

Lee_Kinda wrote:De Jong
Kompany
Zabs
Barry


Cos we are soooo short in that position arnt we?

No point just bringing in players for no reason, now dont get me wrong I understand Yaya is probably one of the best DM's in the world but the squad is settling and I think De Jong will get better and better!

This if aint broken don't fix it.

Lee_Kinda wrote:De Jong
Kompany
Zabs
Barry


Cos we are soooo short in that position arnt we?

No point just bringing in players for no reason, now dont get me wrong I understand Yaya is probably one of the best DM's in the world but the squad is settling and I think De Jong will get better and better!

Zabs is a DM now?? Since when?? and Barry isn't either..

Vhero wrote:

Lee_Kinda wrote:De Jong
Kompany
Zabs
Barry


Cos we are soooo short in that position arnt we?

No point just bringing in players for no reason, now dont get me wrong I understand Yaya is probably one of the best DM's in the world but the squad is settling and I think De Jong will get better and better!

Zabs is a DM now?? Since when?? and Barry isn't either..

Zabaleta can play DM, So can Kompany but Zaba's best position is arguably right back and Kompanys is centre back. Kompany played Centre back for Hamburg many a time and did brilliantly well but with Lescott and Toure at centre back. I doubt very much that he will get played there.

Blueboylewis wrote:

Vhero wrote:

Lee_Kinda wrote:De Jong
Kompany
Zabs
Barry


Cos we are soooo short in that position arnt we?

No point just bringing in players for no reason, now dont get me wrong I understand Yaya is probably one of the best DM's in the world but the squad is settling and I think De Jong will get better and better!

Zabs is a DM now?? Since when?? and Barry isn't either..

Zabaleta can play DM, So can Kompany but Zaba's best position is arguably right back and Kompanys is centre back. Kompany played Centre back for Hamburg many a time and did brilliantly well but with Lescott and Toure at centre back. I doubt very much that he will get played there.

Just because he can play there though doesn't mean that's his natural position that's like putting Barry as our 1st LB. He can play there but he would be more suited up the field. I just think people try to go too far to prove a point.

Obviosly you wouldnt play Barry or Zabs as first choice DM (although zabs did pretty well there briefly last year)
But what I am trying to say is with De jong and Kompany good enough for us, and 2 back ups if needed we really dont need another!

Obviosly if that list was full of shite DM's then I'd be all up for Yaya but with De jong and Kompany both very good there anyway, there is no point just buying players for the sake of it, especially if it involves a swap for Robinho. Who although hasnt had the best start to the season will continue to be an influential player for us in the long term.

Lee_Kinda wrote:Obviosly you wouldnt play Barry or Zabs as first choice DM (although zabs did pretty well there briefly last year)
But what I am trying to say is with De jong and Kompany good enough for us, and 2 back ups if needed we really dont need another!

Obviosly if that list was full of shite DM's then I'd be all up for Yaya but with De jong and Kompany both very good there anyway, there is no point just buying players for the sake of it, especially if it involves a swap for Robinho. Who although hasnt had the best start to the season will continue to be an influential player for us in the long term.

I agree though we really don't need another DM Kompany and De Jong fighting for that place is good enough for us and Zab should be playing no where but RB right now as he is our best RB he shouldn't be playing DM. We could probably do with another RB aswell as a CB.

Vhero wrote:

Lee_Kinda wrote:Obviosly you wouldnt play Barry or Zabs as first choice DM (although zabs did pretty well there briefly last year)
But what I am trying to say is with De jong and Kompany good enough for us, and 2 back ups if needed we really dont need another!

Obviosly if that list was full of shite DM's then I'd be all up for Yaya but with De jong and Kompany both very good there anyway, there is no point just buying players for the sake of it, especially if it involves a swap for Robinho. Who although hasnt had the best start to the season will continue to be an influential player for us in the long term.

I agree though we really don't need another DM Kompany and De Jong fighting for that place is good enough for us and Zab should be playing no where but RB right now as he is our best RB he shouldn't be playing DM. We could probably do with another RB aswell as a CB.

Dani Alves?? ;)

The squad at first team level is pretty strong.De Jong,Kompany and Kompany plusZabaletta can play in front of the back four.puyol isnt proven in the premiership and probably slightly past his best.The focus for City I believe now is finding the best 16-20 year olds in the world.

Vhero wrote:

Blueboylewis wrote:

Vhero wrote:

Lee_Kinda wrote:De Jong
Kompany
Zabs
Barry


Cos we are soooo short in that position arnt we?

No point just bringing in players for no reason, now dont get me wrong I understand Yaya is probably one of the best DM's in the world but the squad is settling and I think De Jong will get better and better!

Zabs is a DM now?? Since when?? and Barry isn't either..

Zabaleta can play DM, So can Kompany but Zaba's best position is arguably right back and Kompanys is centre back. Kompany played Centre back for Hamburg many a time and did brilliantly well but with Lescott and Toure at centre back. I doubt very much that he will get played there.

Just because he can play there though doesn't mean that's his natural position that's like putting Barry as our 1st LB. He can play there but he would be more suited up the field. I just think people try to go too far to prove a point.

I never said that Zabaleta would be happy playing dm or anything. And i know just because Barry can play left back, We wont play him there. You are right in saying Barry likes playing in Midfield because that is probebly where he can play his best football and is a rock in midfield. One of the best buys, If not the best buy of the summer. Players have second positions and thats what you are trying to get at init but yes i know what you mean Vhero mate.