£10m + Elano for Kolo Toure

[Marvin]

Re: £10m + Elano for Kolo Toure

This might be the worst deal EVER!

The only thing noteworthy about this thread is that City fans don't rate Toure despite having a dodgy defence, and also have an inflated opinion of Elano. Odd

I don't think Wenger is stupid, but I also think we are in for Toure. Manu's comments support that

 

[moomba]

Re: £10m + Elano for Kolo Toure

This might be the worst deal EVER!

The only thing noteworthy about this thread is that City fans don't rate Toure despite having a dodgy defence, and also have an inflated opinion of Elano. Odd

I rate Toure, but don't think we need to overpay for the first defender that might improve our defence.

£10m plus a £8m (at least) rated player is way too much IMO. Really surprised anyone would think otherwise given the question marks over Toure.

 

[hgblue]

Re: £10m + Elano for Kolo Toure

The only thing noteworthy about this thread is that City fans don't rate Toure despite having a dodgy defence, and also have an inflated opinion of Elano. Odd

I rate Toure, but don't think we need to overpay for the first defender that might improve our defence.

£10m plus a £8m (at least) rated player is way too much IMO. Really surprised anyone would think otherwise given the question marks over Toure.

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What question marks over Toure?

 

[vincent]

Re: £10m + Elano for Kolo Toure

I rate Toure, but don't think we need to overpay for the first defender that might improve our defence.

£10m plus a £8m (at least) rated player is way too much IMO. Really surprised anyone would think otherwise given the question marks over Toure.

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What question marks over Toure?

Plenty of question marks imo. Not played well for over 18 months. I accept part of that is down to the illness he had... I'm not convinced he is much better than what we already have.

 

[UlsterCitizen]

Re: £10m + Elano for Kolo Toure

Cant see Elano starting anymore than 6-10 games this season if he stays, so if we can use him as a make weight in any deal that would strenghten the defence it would'nt be a disaster

 

[hgblue]

Re: £10m + Elano for Kolo Toure

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What question marks over Toure?

Plenty of question marks imo. Not played well for over 18 months. I accept part of that is down to the illness he had... I'm not convinced he is much better than what we already have.

Bit harsh that. Class player imo.

 

[moomba]

Re: £10m + Elano for Kolo Toure

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What question marks over Toure?

He's been poor since his return from Africa with malaria. Even to the extent where he's been pushed to the fringe of a defence that is not much better than ours.

He'll be missing for another month or so this January, he's nearing 30 and while he may have been a quality defender not that long ago I'm not sure he'll return to those levels.

 

[hgblue]

Re: £10m + Elano for Kolo Toure

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What question marks over Toure?

He's been poor since his return from Africa with malaria. Even to the extent where he's been pushed to the fringe of a defence that is not much better than ours.

He'll be missing for another month or so this January, he's nearing 30 and while he may have been a quality defender not that long ago I'm not sure he'll return to those levels.

I think it's a bit harsh to judge the lad based on his performances after he suffered the bout of malaria. I'm no expert, but I guess it's difficult to compete at the highest level if you're not 100%. There were signs towards the end of last season that he was returning to his best, and he should benefit from a decent rest and a full pre season. Don't think his age is too much of a problem to us, as he still has 3 years at his peak ahead, and by then hopefully, young Nedum will have grown into the top centre back we all think he's going to be.

 

[lc-mcfc]

Re: £10m + Elano for Kolo Toure

Plenty of question marks imo. Not played well for over 18 months. I accept part of that is down to the illness he had... I'm not convinced he is much better than what we already have.

Bit harsh that. Class player imo.

Agreed

 

[moomba]

Re: £10m + Elano for Kolo Toure

I think it's a bit harsh to judge the lad based on his performances after he suffered the bout of malaria. I'm no expert, but I guess it's difficult to compete at the highest level if you're not 100%.

Thats why there are question marks, and thats why I don't think we should be paying the equivalent of £18m+ for him.