Antoine Griezmann?

[Manchester_lalala]

He's one of a few players which tick all the boxes.

 

[BlueMedic]

If the reports in Mirror today is true, that money is no object this summer, then we should throw everything at this kid.

Apparently has a release clause of 60m, he's left footed, fast as fuck, can play either wing and play through the middle when Aguero is injured.

Scores goals for fun, he's 25, outstanding technique, he'd be absolutely perfect for us. Hopefully he might be getting bored of defending the edge of his own box for 85 minutes and fancies a change of scene. Who knows, but if Pep's got a blank cheque book, he should be going all in for him.

No chance we'll have a blank cheque book. I'm sure the transfer kitty will be substantial but it's definitely going to be finite. Reading through the Pogba thread it seems we're unable to afford him and are more likely to spend £30-40m's on 3-5 players than £60-100m's on a couple.

Saying that I do agree we need a forward who can play in multiple positions, rather than a striker to sit on the bench. Aubameyang/Griezmann/Sanchez the three big name ones that spring to mind, but all seem pretty unobtainable unless for silly money which I'm not convinced we'll spend.

 

[TRUE BLUE NO1]

I read a few places that he's about to extend his contract and a new 100mil (euro) clause will be added...

Andrew Gibney ‏@Gibney_A May 20
Antoine Griezmann is set to extend his deal with @Atleti Release clause will go up to €100m

 

[OB1]

No chance we'll have a blank cheque book. I'm sure the transfer kitty will be substantial but it's definitely going to be finite. Reading through the Pogba thread it seems we're unable to afford him and are more likely to spend £30-40m's on 3-5 players than £60-100m's on a couple.

Saying that I do agree we need a forward who can play in multiple positions, rather than a striker to sit on the bench. Aubameyang/Griezmann/Sanchez the three big name ones that spring to mind, but all seem pretty unobtainable unless for silly money which I'm not convinced we'll spend.

City can afford to buy whoever Mansour wants but FFP means they have to work to a budget; that budget can be stretched by buying young(ish) players and having them sign long contracts.

 

[Daz_Blue]

City can afford to buy whoever Mansour wants but FFP means they have to work to a budget; that budget can be stretched by buying young(ish) players and having them sign long contracts.

The Chinese investment virtually makes FFP a non entity for us ....add in the incoming premiership tv deal and outgoing transfers too...that is why Pep has been told spend what you need

 

[Father Paul]

Fuck Pep.

Not sure why Pep would not rate him. In my humble opinion he would be one of the best acquisitions out there at present. If he is on the move and we are serious about been a serious contender over the next few years we should be in for him unless of course we have even bigger fish to fry.

 

[CityFan94]

Unbelievable player.

Aguero, Griezmann and De Bruyne as a front three with Pep as manager - that's Champion League winning quality.

Sadly I don't think Griezmann will leave Atletico, but I'd love him here.

 

[ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN]

Lovely player who we should be balls deep in for

But can't see him leaving sadly

 

[Shaelumstash]

Sincerely hope we are one of the clubs in for this guy.

Could be a negotiating tactic from his agent, but if we can offer him a much better deal we might well turn his head.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...ealed-listening-different-clubs.html#comments

 

[Dax777]

Sincerely hope we are one of the clubs in for this guy.

Could be a negotiating tactic from his agent, but if we can offer him a much better deal we might well turn his head.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...ealed-listening-different-clubs.html#comments

Came into this thread to see if you had agreed with me again. Turns out you have. Ha! Like seeing my students grow :p