Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterThe big transfer news this week concerns Rodris move to Barcelona being confirmed. It was inevitable, and with only a year left in his contract at the age of 30, it was a good piece of business for Manchester City. But to lose a top-quality player like that when you want to be challenging for the Premier League, is a huge blow.He gave everything to that football club - Man City won everything, and when he went there, not a lot of people knew about him, and now everyone knows about him. It's a fantastic signing for Barcelona.Clinton was speaking courtesy of Free Bets, home of the best UK betting sites.'Ayyoub Bouaddi is the type of player who could come in and help fill the void'Ayyoub Bouaddi is the type of player who could come in and help fill the void. Hes only 18, but he dictated the play for Morocco at the World Cup and made things happen. Im not saying that Bouaddi will be as good as Rodri, but if he can be half as good as him, then hell have a very successful career.Moving to the other side of Manchester now, and theres been a lot of talk about Bruno Fernandes future. He was the best player in the Premier League in that number 10 role last season. He'll have competition this year, because there's a good crop of number 10s Martin degaard started well, while Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer could both have good seasons.But Bruno's unbelievable Man United can't afford to lose him. You've got to give him whatever he wants at the moment. He leads by example, and a big reason as to why they returned to the Champions League was down to Bruno Fernandes. Winning both the Premier League and Football Writers Association awards shows how much of an impact he had on Man United. You may like "It was crazy for Palace to lose Brennan Johnson I don't get it!" Writing in his Top, Top Column, Clinton Morrison reveals he intends to speak to people at Crystal Palace and seek clarity on the decision to lose their 25-year-old forward 'Eddie Howe has been let down by the people above him. Newcastle are selling their best players and not replacing them with the same quality' Clinton Morrison reveals summer transfer window thoughts in his Top, Top Column 'John Stones has to start for England - Thomas Tuchel needs him fresh to partner Marc Guehi at the World Cup' Clinton Morrison writes in his Top Top Column for FourFourTwo And I don't think, by signing all these midfielders, that they've got one eye on losing Bruno Fernandes, because none of them are number 10 players. I think you need to bring in players so Bruno says, 'yeah, I want to stay and be part of it' which he does anyway, because Man United is still a big football club.He's had offers to leave in the past, and could have gone to Saudi Arabia for huge money, but turned it down because he wanted to stay at Man United and play in the best league in the world. At this moment in time, I could ever only see him leaving for somewhere like Real Madrid or Barcelona, because there isnt anywhere else thats bigger for Bruno than Man United.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.One player who looks set to arrive at Old Trafford is Carlos Baleba. I think it's another good addition to Man United they needed to strengthen in that midfield area. Hes shown his quality at Brighton & Hove Albion, and is at a really good age too.Bringing in Baleba would be a good move, and he has been outstanding for Brighton. So for me, that would be a really good signing and it's a player that they need as well.He would add to their options alongside Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and Kobbie Mainoo, making it a crowded part of the squad. Trying to keep everyone happy might be a bit difficult, but you want competition for places at a club like Man United. What to read next 'Xabi Alonso is being listened to by the owners and putting his stamp on things at Stamford Bridge' Clinton Morrison writes in his Top, Top Column Enzo Fernandez might be a better fit to replace Rodri than Ayyoub Bouaddi hes already got experience of the Premier League, thats a big factor Former Manchester City star gives FFT his verdict on the clubs midfield transfer conundrum 'England's right-hand side is exposed and it's left Thomas Tuchel looking bonkers. Mexico will be a huge test in the altitude' Clinton Morrison on the Three Lions' World Cup hopes in his Top Top Column One of the other transfers which caught my eye was Zion Suzuki joining Aston Villa. Where does that leave Emiliano Martnez? Is he going to be ushered out? Because Juventus wanted him, but theyve just gone and got Guglielmo Vicario from Tottenham.I cant see him being a number two, and he's the better of those two goalkeepers. Watch this space, because I think Suzuki has come in to be the number one. So it looks like maybe Martnez might be on his way well just have to wait and see.Theres been lots of talk about the players moving between clubs this summer, but lets not forget, there are nine new managers in the Premier League! Enzo Marescas Man City team will probably finish the highest of those teams, but I think Oliver Glasner will have the biggest impact with Nottingham Forest. I think hes a top manager, and will have a bigger budget at Forest compared to what he had at Crystal Palace to bring in the players he wants.Out of all those managers, Forest and Glasner will probably be the most successful. I think they'll have a good season, finish in that top eight, and maybe win a trophy this year.Looking ahead to the weekend now, and its great that the Premier League is back. Im looking forward to a mouth-watering game between Newcastle United and Liverpool. That has the potential to be a cracker, because Id expect Newcastle to come out fighting after losing so many players, especially with Matthias Jaissle taking his first match in charge. Itll be interesting to see how Liverpool play too and as Im not working, I can just sit in front of the TV and enjoy it!TOPICSRodriBarcelonaArsenalManchester UnitedManchester CityPremier LeagueClinton MorrisonColumnistClinton Morrison is a former international striker and prominent sports broadcaster best known for his two successful spells at Crystal Palace, where he scored over 100 goals. Over a 19-year playing career, he made more than 700 appearances for clubs including Birmingham City and Coventry City, while also earning 36 caps for the Republic of Ireland and travelling to the 2002 World Cup. Since retiring in 2016, he has transitioned into a ubiquitous media personality, bringing his energetic and charismatic style to major outlets like Sky Sports (Soccer Saturday), the BBC (Match of the Day and 5 Live), ITV and now FourFourTwo.With contributions fromJames Hilsum
