Baphomet wrote:kdawg32086 wrote:Declan Rice is gonna end up at Man CIty, isn't he?
Yo, good to see you man. Hope you're doing well.
About Rice, it really depends on a few things. The initial reports during the season suggested that he wanted to stay in London, which could still be a factor that of course works in Arsenal's favour. However, you'd think that City could pay him quite a lot more and offer a better chance at winning the major honours. No disrespect to Arsenal in that sense, they've improved significantly, but realistically City are the best team in Europe and look set to be for the foreseeable future. But that also begs the question: Do City really need him?
With Xhaka leaving there's a vacuum in that position that Rice could fill and improve upon, so there's no doubt that Rice would be a great fit. Gundogan has left City, which means there's a regular midfield slot to fill there, too, and though that's much less of a like-for-like swap than Xhaka, you could argue City's tactical fluidity creates less rigid positional definition. Rice's presence could allow Rodri to play more freely.
Obviously on a personal level I hope he chooses City, because I really rate Rice and don't want Arsenal to get better. Wherever he ends up, he's going to thrive.
It's the age old question. Playing time and importance to team or winning trophies.
Mahrez has won lots of great trophies with Man city, and I'm sure he doesn't regret his move, but you can bet that it's the prem title with Leicester that will remain with him for longest. He was integral for Leicester, for Man C he's great but they can win things without him playing - like the final of the CL.
