I think if we go the for the “modern football” full backs you’re signing one that can’t actually defend but have a bucket load of pace. I’d be happy with a Azpilicueta type that focus’s on doing their job first which is defending.
Pace and defending aren't mutually exclusive, how many clubs have fast fullbacks that can't defend? Maybe Mendy from City, that's about it and he is infinitely better than Davies. I'd be happy with a FB who has pace, who can give us width, who can be dangerous on counter attacks, who can follow wingers for overlaps and recover from mistakes. Even best defenders get dribbled past couple of times per game, difference is some can recover from it and some can't. Davies is a good defender and can even play as CB but he gets exposed often and doesn't offer enough on the other end. There's a reason why all top clubs look for pace, especially in FBs.
With Davies I find the most frustrating part of his game is the number of games where he is among the worst passers of the ball on the pitch. Definitely think we should be aiming for upgrades for both fullbacks.
His style of play is noted in this scouting vid as "Attacking fullback." In fact, the first minute of this video gives a good insight into how useful he'd be going forwards without even seeing kick a ball in the rest of the vid. Nothing like Davies.
Buying him and selling Aurier for about the same price seems like pretty good business.... doesn't mean it's going to happen knowing D Levy
It was close to 100 games
how do you figure well be aiming for upgrades when realistically the club will look to the academy... you know who we're dealing with
I think it depends what mood you're in as to what you see.
