Rumours we are interested, but of course for treble what Leicester shelled out for him in the summer. He is a footballer and is a big unit. A bright spark on here said in August we should have considered him.
Pep can come up with cover in positions we had not even dreamed of, but if Dinho had a long term injury, the replacements we have now would leave us weaker. Seen Fred who played well against us, but not seen much besides. Always remember Nicky Summerbee having a blinder against us for Swindon, signed for us and not quite that player. Or we were also rumoured to be interested in Weigl, or what about Vidal to keep Sanchez happy.
Of course there is still Sanchez himself, or would he be the new Marsh?
Umtiti - 54mil Barcelona CB.
With Stones back, i think we’ve proved we’re ok with the current cover on that department.
I hope we go for Sanchez. We should strike whilst the iron is hot. This season probably gives us our best chance of title and CL wins. If we wait until the summer for Sanchez we may as well not bother but rather look for a younger player. However in our current position it makes great sense to move for him now.
mawson isnt bad from swansea, might get him cheap if they are preparing for championship and want to lower wage bill
No Sanchez today in team for Arsenal FA Cup match. How significant is that in terms of not being cup tied for City should he join. I think it is looking good for Sanchez to join us soon.
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He looked effective but also a dirty, fat bastard when playing against us in the cup. So mixed feelings on that one!
Quote from: gavin on January 07, 2018, 21:06:07
He looked effective but also a dirty, fat bastard when playing against us in the cup. So mixed feelings on that one!
If he comes to City Pep will have him on a diet and playing football not cheating 😉
Not seen much of Maguire. Pep would improve him I’m sure but if he’s already overweight in he PL then some questions have to be asked about his attitude.
On Sanchez, I think it’s significant he was not playing in the FA cup last night. He’s not cup tied for a PL team.
an actual striker with working legs would be handy
doubt pep misses bony tho
Cheeky Burgerstain is reported as being in talks with Arsenal over the weekend. As for Maguire, not as much about him now, by the sounds of it his entourage are deciding what to do over a meal. WBA want £25 million for Evans, which cant be value in even a super heated market.
Quote from: Neil Mcnab on January 08, 2018, 19:07:14
As for Maguire, not as much about him now, by the sounds of it his entourage are deciding what to do over a meal.
haha! very good. sounds like they'll all be having seconds.
Quote from: Neil Mcnab on January 08, 2018, 19:07:14
WBA want £25 million for Evans, which cant be value in even a super heated market.
true, but I don't think "value" is too much of an issue any more, is it?
Quote from: Gareth on January 08, 2018, 20:05:58
true, but I don't think "value" is too much of an issue any more, is it?
He was touted at 9 million in the summer, now 3 times as much. But like you say its change down the sofa for the owners. If Pep wants him, he will do. Just hope Pep has decided on someone else.
Much rather have Maguire than JFE
I like the way he brings out the ball, and decent passes
I was originally opposed to Sanchez but now let's go get him asap
No real movement on Sanchez over the couple of days. He didn't start the league cup tie but Wenger said it was tactical and no bids have been made for him.
The longer it goes on the less likely it will happen imo. I also think that if we don't sign him in this window we won't sign him in the summer either.
I agree with Hesperus. I want him now but not long term, just to fill a gap
Mirror and MEN say we are interested in Fred for £45 million. If Pep likes him, he will fit the mould.
Nice to see city play hard ball over the transfer fee for Sanchez
After todays game, more than ever convinced a quality DM is needed to challenge Dinho. All the talk is about Sanchez moving in the next 24/48 hours and whether he is off to Trafford or to Manchester. If he comes to us we can quickly move on from today.
Don't want him to go to the rags, he would improve them to much
Quote from: Neil Mcnab on January 14, 2018, 18:12:53
After todays game, more than ever convinced a quality DM is needed to challenge Dinho. All the talk is about Sanchez moving in the next 24/48 hours and whether he is off to Trafford or to Manchester. If he comes to us we can quickly move on from today.
I always get nervous when he receives the ball near our box and under pressure
Fred looks to be a done deal also looking at a defender and a forward. Looking rosy
After Laporte as well aren't we. Nearly signed him a while back from what I remember then he got broken.
i like the idea of another centre half as mangala is wank the dog
Rubbish isn't he. Laporte should be class...if we get him he's the future with Stones.
if pep is thinking of sending some players to bristol then he should be one of them :)
Quote from: Lekos on January 23, 2018, 18:10:56
Rubbish isn't he. Laporte should be class...if we get him he's the future with Stones.
Otamendi's been our best CB this year, imo
Laporte done according to lots of twits on twatter.
Quote from: Swiss on January 23, 2018, 22:51:41
Otamendi's been our best CB this year, imo
Yeah, I'd agree. But Stones and Laporte are 23 vs Mendi's 29
Not sure about this guy. Was supposed to be the bees knees but decided not to come to us then got a bad injury. Apparently his form hasn't been great since he came back from injury either. A lot of money for another CB!
I think the quick transfer is dead.
Quote from: gavin on January 25, 2018, 20:47:40
I think the quick transfer is dead.
That's not good for sky news...
why not, gives them more time to bang on about the rags
Laporte, he doesnt seem to be a sick note, look up his injuries, his worst was he broke his leg with three months off. Played all this season. Good defender, decent in the air, can play it out, only concern is keeping hold of the ball. That is quite a big concern the way we play. Left footed, so good in a three CB defence. May well take many months to settle into the league, but all being well a great fit, but at the big price still potential.
his boss is saying not heard owt about him going to City :-\
http://sport.bt.com/football/bilbao-boss-laporte-has-not-told-me-he-is-going-to-manchester-city-S11364246420565 (http://sport.bt.com/football/bilbao-boss-laporte-has-not-told-me-he-is-going-to-manchester-city-S11364246420565)
What I read said we had met his contract buy-out fee, so his boss might not have too much say in the matter.
Quote from: Gareth on January 27, 2018, 08:58:31
What I read said we had met his contract buy-out fee, so his boss might not have too much say in the matter.
quite don't think Laporte would be left out if not coming to City especially as he's started each game prior
Mix Diskerud. Bet no-one saw that coming.
so who will he be flogged to before he even visits the stadium?
aarons mooys fondest moment was being driven near the stadium on the way to huddersfield
Quote from: reddishblue on January 27, 2018, 17:15:23
Mix Diskerud. Bet no-one saw that coming.
thats some name..i'll give him that
Quote from: goat on January 27, 2018, 18:59:49
so who will he be flogged to before he even visits the stadium?
aarons mooys fondest moment was being driven near the stadium on the way to huddersfield
Very possibly, could be the quickest transfer in history.
Diskerud has some talent. A few times I saw him for NYCFC he was useful but seems he hasn;t featured much for a while. Doubt he'll have a chance at MCFC but he has it in him to do well if he applies himself.
talent in a league not far off league 1, great
He'll be like Mooy.
Go on loan somewhere like Middlesbrough for a year and end up being sold for £8-10m. Free money.
After Mahrez and another NYC player n all now
Jack Harrison in and loaned to Boro. Not sure what he'll learn under Pulis.
How not to wear a baseball hat.