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This 100%. Everyone needs to be on the same page with this if he stays. We can't have an unhappy player and/or a manager who doesn't trust the player just because Levy doesn't want to look like he made a mistake and thinks selling him so soon is admitting defeat. If he stays, he HAS to get chances to play, or else his value will keep plummeting, and Ndombele must indicate his willingness to stay and FIGHT. He could very well want to leave, but so did Son, so we must be assured that he won't down tools.Sorting out Ndombele is really the ultimate X Factor of our season. If he were to get fit and get his head on straight he’d be a massive addition to our midfield alongside Hojbjerg and Lo Celso. There’s no denying his talent.
On the flip side, if we were able to sell him at a reasonable price, let’s say £40-45m, and get back in Sabitzer or a more expensive Kane back up or even Skirniar that would be a massive boost to squad.
The worst case scenario is him sticking around and barely playing. If he either comes good or we spend the money well, I’d take us over United to nick the fourth spot. If it remains the way it is now I think we’re underdogs for a UCL spot.