Dani Alves

[gavin]

http://www.mcfcwatch.com/2017/06/17/dani-alves-to-manchester-city-update-no-deal-done-yet-talks-ongoing-player-wants-move/

Could be a good old one to go with the promising young talent? What a goal this was...

[KunDB]

I think this is a hole in the bow of Spurs attempt to rip off us off for Kyle and at the same time a warning message to Arsenal over Sanchez.

We will pay big money but not be ripped off or messed around.

[nimrod]

I think this is a hole in the bow of Spurs attempt to rip off us off for Kyle and at the same time a warning message to Arsenal over Sanchez.

We will pay big money but not be ripped off or messed around.

You already forgot about Bony  Mangala  etc ?

[Swiss]

Alves has come out and said "Don't spread shit" - apparently in reference to the City rumours.

I'm in 2 minds: Why get rid of a settled 32 & 34 year old defender to be replaced by another 34 year old on a short term contract?
But then he is a former Pep player who would be on board with his training techniques and 'vision' which could help integrate the ideas into new players...

[Hesperus]

This is Dani Alves though, even at 34 he's a big improvement on Sanga and Zab. I'd be happy with him here so long as we had another decent RB lined up. I'd be concerned if Alves was expected to be relied up all season.

[KunDB]

You already forgot about Bony  Mangala  etc ?

My therapy to recover from those signings was going well until you reminded me.

[goat]

we never did replace maicon

[Victoria]

when one is building for the future based on youth: Why do City need this has-been at the end of his career? I can't see this happening.

[gavin]

His age is certainly questionable but considering he made the Champions League final 'has been' is harsh indeed. It's possible he could give us a good season. If we can't get a young, promising player at the right price for that position then it makes sense.

[KunDB]

I think we might just back him up with someone from within the club development system. That would send a very positive message.

[Lekos]

when one is building for the future based on youth: Why do City need this has-been at the end of his career? I can't see this happening.

Has been? Wow.  You outdo yourself frequently.  33 appearances for Juve last season, 6 goals, 7 assists, won league and cup double, champions league final.  All this desperate breaking his leg in December 2016.

[goat]

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I'm in 2 minds: Why get rid of a settled 32 & 34 year old defender to be replaced by another 34 year old on a short term contract?

because he is better than both

[Neil Mcnab]

An expensive back up only, but, no thanks. Will be the agent in anycase, trying to stir up interest and increasing the value of any new contact.

[Swiss]

because he is better than both

He's faster than both, I'll give you that.

An expensive back up only, but, no thanks. Will be the agent in anycase, trying to stir up interest and increasing the value of any new contact.

A relatively cheap squad player if we get him for free! eports are he's bought himself out f his contract.

[goat]

He's faster than both, I'll give you that.
A relatively cheap squad player if we get him for free! eports are he's bought himself out f his contract.

and better at the football thing, handy for a footballer that

[Swiss]

Dunno. Zab in his prime was my fave ever city RB

[gavin]

Zab ain't in his prime. He hasn't been the same the last couple of seasons Okay, Alves ain't either but he still looks fit enough and performed top level last season.

[zacc]

expect like many he'll need few weeks to get used to EPL style of footy.
One of the things impressed me about Gabriel Jesus is his immediate settling into EPL

[goat]

Dunno. Zab in his prime was my fave ever city RB

zab was great in that english way of running a lot and bleeding  a bit

i  liked zab but lets be honest, his end product wasnt all that and for a wingback thats not great

[Neil Mcnab]

Is Maffeo good enough to be the other RB? We would not need to blow a fortune on Walker then.