Could we play with 3 centre backs..?

As said above, Declan John would be an option. I've spoke to a couple of people who have watched him develop and they say he's as strong going forward as he is a defender, if not stronger

City tying him down to a long term deal shows how much faith they have for him

He has only in the last year or 2 converted from left winger to full back mate so definitley has the qualities going forward.

Good news about the extension mate, but as you know the more successful we become the less chance for quality homegrown like Declan and Tommy. It must be harder now to detect the next Aaron Ramsey as first team chances will always be limited

Exactly mate. Catch 22 isnt it. We finally got the academy in place so we dont miss the next Bale or Ramsey but its going to be harder than ever to breakthrough into first team now at this level.

I spotted on another topic, that taylor is out tonight and declan john plays in his place! another opportunity for him to show his talent.