Kippax.
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Last Updated: 12th August
Confirmed Signings
4th July, Gael Clichy (Arsenal-£7m).
6th July, Stefan Savic (Partizan Belgrade-£?)
28th July, Sergio Aguero (Atletico Madrid - £38m)
11th August, Costel Pantimilon (FC Timisoara- 12 Month Loan)
24th August, Samir Nasri (Arsenal-£22m)
Friday 12th August 2011
REAL BLUEMOON SOURCES - 11:34 am
The Nasri fee is £22m, that's what Arsenal have agreed.
What they had not agreed to, up until yesterday, was City's stance to pay £15m upfront and £7m over the next five years based on success and appearances.
It will be done at £22m and is expected to be paraded before the Swansea game.
He can't sign in time to play.
We also are close to agreeing a compromise fee on Cerci of £5m.
The interest in Sneijder is still very strong IT MUST INVOLVE CARLOS, or Tevez has been told he might have to stay put.
Inter well short on cash valuation.
Friday 5th August 2011
INFO - 11:34 am
Poster: Sources
Aaron Lennon links are true, we are interested. It would be a straight swap for Ade.
There is still confidence that Nasri will go through.
Thursday 4th August 2011
An Update (of sorts)... - 2:08 pm
Poster: BillyShears
I realize there's individual threads on these subjects but I've had a bit of an update from someone I know...to be clear before the abuse starts...I can say it's someone who's information has stood up time and time again. Anyway here goes...
Nasri - cash bid has been made and City are "confident" the deal is going to get done.
Eto'o - Absolute no go from the board and Roberto's been vetoed.
Instead the board are keen on adding another att midfield player and as such have opened tentative talks with a n other club (not Inter/Sneijder). Reading between the lines, since he (my friend) resolutely refused to name the player, it's a "name" player.
Anyway, mods feel free to merge with whatever thread you want....and, cue the abuse!
Kunday 28th July 2011
Sergio Aguero has completed his transfer to Manchester City after signing a five-year contract with the club.
Friday 22nd July 2011
Sergio Aguero - 10:54 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
It's less than two weeks before we even entertained this transfer.
FFS, get a grip.
He will be a City player when it matters.
You should be celebrating the prospect not letting 'outsiders' bring out insecurities.
Liverpool is bullshit, Madrid, seemingly too many obstacles, both financial and political.
I'm not going to elaborate on this, but you getting a certain confidence from what is exuded by others.
Nail me to the cross, I'm off to get my little lad an Aguero shirt.
Don't ask me when, don't ask me how, just don't doubt my conviction thy will be done.
Thursday 21st July 2011
Sergio Aguero - 1:09 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
The pressure is still on for the player and his camp to force the issue.
Nasri is the lad we want, we need to remain hopeful something will give, but we won't wait.
As for Aguero, have to remain very confident in what is being said. Hopefully hear a conclusion next 72 hours.
Wednesday 20th July 2011
It's Quiet no more... - 12:34 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Nothing more to tell, mate!
Everything which have previously posted since Sunday seems to be in process of playing out, so pretty comfortable to let it unfold.
Aguero and Nasri, with Sneijder as the leveraged leak.
Perhaps too many cute games by City, but they seem to know what Corinthians and Arsenal are all about.
Aside from Robinho, no other major transfer has come from left field, so I can maybe appreciate the patience stance which is being delivered.
It's Quiet no more... - 11:05 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
The world is ours!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6L8NFcMakk[/youtube]
Tuesday 19th July 2011
It's Quiet no more... - 12:32 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Not really, mate. People just want jam on it.
They want times, dates, fees, locations, rolling hourly updates.
They want the impossible, outside of half a dozen people.
People credit me with too much.
An agreement is in place with Aguero. Means jack shit, unfortunately.
I have been given the firm belief he will sign in the coming days, and that Sneijder and Nasri is a leverage issue, we will not be stalled.
I am excited, but it's not a question of tittilation for the sake of it, with each subsequent post I may make.
The original rhetoric is warranted. Let City now give us our final fix.
It's Quiet no more... - 11:36 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
I couldn't tell you with regards Tevez/Aguero, being interlinked.
I do know City have told Corinthians to put up or shut up, and want £10m up front by all accounts.
We have also asked for further stipulations in terms of sell-ons.
My gut tells me Corinthians have merely had their bluff called, they have had all this publicity, but are now having to find more money loaded up front to secure him.
Maybe Kia will have to dig into how own piggy-bank;)
It's Quiet no more... - 11:23 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Soonest mended ;)
I've posted what I believe to be the truth of the situation.
I stand by it.
I believe the MEN have picked up all the chatter on Sneijder, but they have perhaps got the wrong end of the stick and associated it with Tevez.
The deal remains Aguero and then preferably for City, Nasri.
Some canny operating going on from our end, that's for sure.
Monday 18th July 2011
It's Quiet no more... - 10:25 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
I've been waiting for this moment all my life...
Soar Cookie, soar - I take it all back you fucking doyen.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkADj0TPrJA[/youtube]
It's Quiet no more... - 10:18 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
I'm really not able to clarify this, that's the honest...
The tone of the info is such, we have Aguero.
In relation to another question on Sneijder.
He was an original target, alongside Sanchez. We held talks with his agent Soren Lerby to establish the ins and outs of any deal.
The Nasri deal has presented itself as an attractive, albeit cheaper opportunity.
The player wants to join but it's now up to him to force the issue and Arsenal to relent.
Mancini doesn't want to wait any longer. There is a suspicion that Arsenal would be prepared to sell but right on deadline day, that don't work for us.
Power-play games way above most of our thinking.
Forget the Twitterati, so-called 'informed sources', the attack dogs.
I'm absolutely buzzing as a blue to hear some of the club are trying to deliver for us.
It's Quiet no more... - 9:58 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhnMd1Jl7SA[/youtube]
Aguero agreement and going thermal nuclear on Sneijder....
Arsenal's bluff called and Nasri will have to put in transfer request very quickly or we're gone.
Yee fucking hah!
Saturday 16th July 2011
in the bag- 4:24 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
I gave up timelines for transfers for very good reason, mate.
The whole process involves too much money and too many people, for those outside a very privileged few, of which I am not one, to be ITK.
I get info, very good info, sometimes first-hand, generally second or third.
All the same I trust it and these people. It does not make me Nostradamus, at this late stage in proceedings, to be calling things to happen.
There most certainly will be developments over the coming week, certainly Carlos, but don't go get the champers out on player arrivals just yet!
-- Sat Jul 16, 2011 3:26 pm --
That's a really good bet at this stage, mate.
in the bag- 3:57 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Sorry, but that's the truth.
You'll be happy to read, though, it was basically an analogy in terms of getting blues to calm down.
There is no fucking deal done. We want these two guys badly, the early spade work has been done.
Mancini now wants us to dig for victory.
in the bag- 3:25 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Halleluja!
And Chelsea can be absolutely discounted re Tevez.
City spoke at some point to the Aguero camp last week, Mancini believes the time for talking is over.
Cue interview.
To be clear, Mancini has also gone on the record for other attempted targets in Sanchez and Lavezzi, again, nothing came of it.
in the bag- 10:19 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Two new teams in the bidding process last couple days and next week will get nasty.
in the bag- 10:15 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Again, I will attempt to stress, I know for 100 per cent certainty that no deal is in the bag for either Nasri or Aguero.
Both players are clear targets, and have been stated as both on here and by now Mancini.
in the bag- 10:08 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Sorry mate. Try not to take it as pissing on anybody's bonfire, questioning Salford Paul's good faith.
Simply put, deals for the very best don't happen so easily and the Sanchez deal should remind everyone of this.
Do I think it will happen, well, that's another matter...I believe Aguero will be easier to get done than Nasri as it stands.
Something would be suss of any poster who only tells people what they want to hear.
in the bag- 9:57 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
We have to be careful what we say here, but establishing the facts before an official bid, is simply de rigueur.
The hand of God knows the score, for that we should be very hopeful, at the vest least ;)
in the bag- 9:49 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Aguero is not in the bag.
Nasri is not in the bag.
Please keep our powder dry...there is plenty more talking to take place.
Cook flew out yesterday.
in the bag- 12:06 am
Poster: salfordpaul
just been told aguerro is in the bag Am not going to reply to any comments after the "bupa thread" fiasco where i was banned Don't shoot the messenger, been told from a very reliable source that all is done and he'll sign after the copa cup! I for one am glad and happy!
Friday 15th July 2011
Nasri [Merged] - 11:06 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Nope, but we are not standing still waiting on it.
I think we will all be put out of our misery in the next fortnight on various issues.
That's my deadline, by the way ;)
Nasri [Merged] - 10:39 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Nasri wants to be a City player.
The time is running out for him and us, however.
Wenger's argument is he knows will be sacked next season if he fails to deliver.
He has called the bluff of the Arsenal board, in terms of backing or sacking him now.
Wenger stands a better chance of success with Nasri in his team, with Fabregas out the door.
Arsenal are caught between a rock and a hard place and Wenger knows it.
He also knows City are not willing to wait out his games up to the end of the window.
We have our fall-back.
Thursday 14th July 2011
Nasri [Merged] - 12:57 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
No, there will be another keeper for sure.
Maybe another central defender.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWXcjYNZais[/youtube]
Nasri [Merged] - 12:33 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
There is a financial reality, I suppose, we may have to appreciate.
Nasri and Sneijder were both 'primary targets' for both ourselves and United, as was Sanchez.
The ultimate irony, both clubs would be happy with either/or (nasri/sneijder).
Only in terms of younger, cheaper, both in transfer value, and wages, fully up to speed in the Prem, resale value etc.
United are paranoid the longer Nasri's situation remains unresolved, we are ready to hijack with higher bid and wages for Wesley.
Hence, his recent comments about Inter deciding where he will go.
United have every right to feel nervous, and they have Arsenal to thank.
Both City and United have immediate issues to address in terms of a midfield man, Nasri will have nowhere to go next year in this country.
-- Thu Jul 14, 2011 11:37 am --
Aguero has a good chance.
As stated previously, Nasri is something which has simply presented itself, why we have kept our powder dry and our options open.
Fabregas was the one Mancini craved.
Nasri [Merged] - 12:10 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Because as long as City don't close on Nasri, Sneijder very much remains a target for ourselves.
= more money for Inter and Sneijder.
One of the reasons United quickly attempted to distance themselves from Nasri, was because they thought Nasri was nailed on City, and wanted to turn Sneijder around quickly this week.
It's a dangerous game for Arsenal in respects of what their real motives currently are.
City going for another midfield target would piss Nasri off no end.
Nasri [Merged] - 11:17 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
No, Ogden simply backed the wrong horse. He allowed his rabid love of United/hate of City to convince him there was only one show in town.
Ferguson gave up the minute he knew City were involved, weeks ago.
Ogden and his broadhsheet buddies have been playing catch-up ever since.
Funny, how it's generally accepted that City are in for Nasri, considering it was rubbished everwhere but here.
Ogden is the dark side, I use the Jedi way.
Boateng to Bayern - 11:36 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Mate, can I just say, there is no direct snub intended.
I hadn't noticed the sneaky interjections of recent days, in a variety of threads, can all be attributed to your good self ;)
Balls out on Aguero and Nasri.
Sunday 10th July 2011
Nasri [Merged] - 11:20 am
Poster: StrikerLaad
I know that I am new on here. You don't have to believe me. I am not ITK, I just wanted to pass this on to you to discuss....
My mate was in Rosso last night and he met Garry Cook in there. GC told him that he was flying out, to meet with the team, on Wednesday. He hoped that the Nasri deal would be signed before he was due to leave.
When my mate asked him "Why are you in here of all places?", " I like the wine" was his reply.
Wednesday 6th July 2011
Nasri [Merged] - 9:34 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
It's less than 48 hours since I posted that two separate people thought we were very close, people I have to take seriously.
It might be nothing more than coincidence, that these reports have surfaced.
But considering pretty much every man and his dog, aside from this forum, were rubbishing our interest less than a week ago...it is right to be wary
However, I believe these reports to be correct and that Nasri will be a City player very shortly.
It would appear shit's about to get real...
Monday 4th July 2011
Nasri [Merged] - 12:12 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Not unless he leaves Vegas today with his lovely tennis girlfriend Tatijana Golovin (I suggest you search her out!)
Nasri will surely be speaking directly to Arsenal and Wenger, before a final decision is made.
Should Arsenal come up short, I'd wager the Friday and next 48 hours, will see who he has opted for.
Plenty of time for more bullshit to be spread. I'll go tomorrow Chelsea, Tuesday, United, Wednesday, Nasri not interested in City, Thursday, Arsenal set to offer new deal to stay, Friday, Chelsea and United head queue...
Saturday, Nasri in shock move to Man City after head turned by £10m a week offer.
Nasri [Merged] - 11:55 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Close enough for me to consider them nothing more than genuine, certainly more so than those outsiders who revel in dismissing us as second or third best for each player we are remotely interested in.
It's also one of the strong motivating factors for me being a poster on here.
Gauged, unless Arsenal somehow come up with the goods, United supposedly began distancing themselves from the moment we were publicly linked.
It's a smear job ever since, the usual anybody of any standing, putting money before prestige.
We are perhaps playing a cute game, but nobody around City is rubbishing our chances.
I'll take that at this stage!
Nasri [Merged] - 11:39 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
A couple people hearing we are close on Nasri.
They have enough credibility for me to post it, for me to think it's worth posting, anyway.
Fantastic news (if true;)
Sunday 3rd July 2011
Nasri [Merged] - 9:07 pm
Poster: Quinninho
Wow, who's an information junkie?! Rather scathing attack for posting something in goodfaith!
Anyway, I'm a member of a golf club in Co Wicklow called Druids Heath, Roy Keane's solicitor is also a member and I heard it from him. Not claiming to be ITK just passing on info, apparently it's pretty much done with the rags and his medical will be done during the week
medical tomorrow at BUPA - 5:51 pm
Poster: salfordpaul
Alright lads and lasses, I know someone at BUPA who has told me that City have booked BUPA for two player medicals. One monday and one Tuesday. I'm sorry I cant reveal which Bupa facility it is.
I'm assuming one is Clichy! wonder who the second one is??? Just passing on what i've been told! Dicks on here dont bother giving me shit..many thanks! ;)
Nasri [Merged] - 1:02 pm
Poster: Quinninho
I heard from a fairly reliable source that Nasri is having his medical with the rags before Friday.
Nasri [Merged] - 10:28 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Yours is a very valid proposition. Arsenal have certainly shown interest before, when they failed with a deal for Schwarzer.
All the talk seems to be about Villa, though. Wenger is no mug when it comes to these type of deals.
He's even shrewd enough to be planning for the day he becomes City boss!
Nasri [Merged] - 10:19 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Interesting reading that Bob Cass article.
The ONLY person Slur Alex speaks too, usually off the record.
There's no way Cass would go out on such a limb in such a short short window to a possible conclusion.
Conspiracy theorists may suggest it has been orchestrated to set us up for a fall and United will ultimately win the race.
But if this was the case, Cass would not have buried 'the lead' within a propoganda piece about Alexis Sanchez.
The fact Nasri to City is not plastered all over the back, is a truer barometer that Cass has been given an accurate state of play by his lord and master.
Both he and Cass would not pass the opportunity up to run the exclusive that United had him in the bag, killing two birds with one stone.
Firstly, ensuring City stay out of the bidding and ramping up the price on their own limited budget.
Secondly, to rub our faces in it.
City have been talking with Arsenal for weeks on a variety of permutations.
Nasri [Merged] - 9:59 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Ha Ha ;)
Despite all the rubbishing of our interest, even supposed denials from the club, itself, plenty of chatter the boy is very much interested in what we are about as a club.
Maybe it's not always about paying the most money, after all?
An exciting week, if nothing else.
Nasri [Merged] - 9:46 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-XQ26KePUQ[/youtube]
Saturday 2nd July 2011
Nasri [Merged] - 1:48 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
It wasn't mate, simply a doffed cap to Mr Fortnum and Mason!
As for Nasri, forget so called briefings, supposed stances, it is one of those rare transfers which simply presents itself, and City, like others, don't want to reveal their hand until they know if the deck is fully loaded in their favour.
We'll find out pretty quickly next week.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend, blues.
Friday 1st July 2011
Nasri [Merged] - 10:38 am
Poster: Hamann Pineapple
Nasri [Merged] - 12:27 am
Poster: Lenblue
Guys, I cannot say whether or not he is signing for us, but seen as though I started the story on Thursday, I can confirm that Nasri and his father flew in to the private terminal at Manchester Airport on Thursday afternoon, and were picked up my Manchester City Representatives. They left the airport together, and that is as far as my guarantees go. So yes, he is obviously talking to us, but has he signed, who knows? All I know is that he was expected to fly in and sign for that lot, so if indeed we have gazumped them, that will do for me.
Like someone posted earlier, we are posting what we know, if, the actions afterwards go against our findings, that is not our fault, we do not deserve to be hung , drawn and quartered if it does not come off. If anyone is getting upset over this, please search out the Ratty Neville Blue Moon Testimonial thread, and life will be good again! Off to the souvenir shop in the morning to get NASRI on my back!!!!!!
Thursday 30th June 2011
Nasri [Merged] - 6:30 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
That's now the 64 million dollar question!
We can still be 'played' even at this stage but let us now see the real colour of those cnuts money.
I'd maybe even put the percentages higher than your estimates at present.
Increasingly confident ;)
Nasri [Merged] - 6:20 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Usually don't make a habit of this, but considering the crap I received on Nasri and Clichy threads earlier this morn...
Phantom into the night= Allo Allo - The French Resistance leaders' catchphrase
And aside from Gooney, the only person suggesting we all keep our eyes on Arsenal and it being perhaps pivotal to Fabregas and Sanchez.
Blue Mark, I believe, has made himself a few quid ;)
From what I hear, City have exacted some sweet revenge today on some journos who have taken the piss in recent weeks, David McDonell of The Mirror for one, re a Nasri denial.
Also lead to believe City have clamped down quickly on Sky's earlier rhetoric, for nothing more than upsetting any of the related parties.
Gael Clichy - 12:29 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
I can only gauge from a City perspective. He is someone we have monitored.
I think Arsenal would very much like to do business with us, should it all be about money for Nasri.
Arsenal may get closer to Nasri's initial request, but those speculative figures attributed to City of £180k wouldn't be far off.
City would easily be able to justify the wages getting a top performer at a significant discount, someone who fits in with Champs and Prem experience, who is young, and meets our team demands.
And also leave United spewing.
Hat off, think it could get done very quickly and again, we have been speaking with Arsenal on a few things up to now.
Gael Clichy - 12:23 pm
City Raider
same guy who told me about robinho has just told me nasri has flown in - doesnt mean he will sign but talks deffo happening
not itk, dont wanna be, just trust this guy
Gael Clichy - 11:50 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Interest is real, albeit it goes back more than a year.
Just an inkling we may get dabs on Nasri if we pay premium on Clichy.
Gael Clichy - 11:36 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
I have attempted to stress for a few weeks Arsenal is a club was told we needed to keep an eye on.
Mancini wanted Fabregas as his first option, but ruled a non-starter from player end, we were also hoping any indication of being receptive, would provide us with leverage against Barcelona in the bidding process for Sanchez.
Then it was Wilshere - again - no thanks.
Nasri's situation has also been a watching brief, City not keen to be used as a bargaining tool by his camp to improve his wages, hence in the shadows.
Arsenal know where we are.
Gael Clichy - 11:03 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
We've been talking with Arsenal for a few weeks on a few things, including Nasri's situation.
I suspect the Clichy story has been purposely leaked, with regards the previous interest shown by City in Baines.
A very bad signing if it materialises. Can only hope Nasri sweetens any pill.
Tuesday 28th June 2011
Sanchez (continued) - 1:14 pm
Poster: Ajay
Correction to recent press updates: we have not matched Neymars break clause!
We have exceeded it by 4 million.
Sanchez (continued) - 10:59 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Absolute garbage.
Sanchez (continued) - 10:26 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
All quiet on the Western Front.
Chelsea have not bid for Sanchez. Same teams remain, including United.
Sanchez (continued) - 6:08 am
Poster: Ajay
The guys in the UAE are still confident that we have this!
PS: and the other two:)
Saturday 25th June 2011
Sanchez (continued) - 4:42 pm
Poster: 1.618034
An excellent sauce tells me that "two deals are very imminent."
No names mentioned.
Seems like the mists are beginning to clear...
Thursday 23rd June 2011
Sanchez (continued) - 4:31 pm
Poster: Ajay
It is Barca - but the sum have a team also trying to engage with him!
Sanchez (continued) - 4:22 pm
Poster: Ajay
Two more clarifications:
1. YES Sanchez is talking to a.n.other club!
2. NO we are not PLAYING with HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan's money - the money is approved, invested and ready - he backs us 100% and will continue to do so!
Sanchez (continued) - 4:08 pm
Poster: Ajay
After reading a fair amount of nonsense on here let me add a few things before I sleep -after all it is gone 11pm here:
1. Someone claiming he has signed a 5 year deal -well are only offering 5 year deals for our key players so you would be right any which way it goes!
2. Picture of the guy with things wrapped around his head is not me -but pretty good resemblance :)
3. He has still not signed with us but is talking to us directly and via his agent- there is open and clear communication taking place even as I speak!
4. Everyone calm down - he is one of three major targets!
5. NO! I am not mentioning who - I did say all had been named on the forum and that is that!
Finally, isn't BLUEMOON great!
Sanchez (continued) - 12:45 pm
Poster: Danamy
I'm still very confident as i know how important he is as a target, hence the time and patience we're showing.
I still think Barca will walk away at some stage.............
Sanchez (continued) - 12:45 pm
Poster: Ajay
He has not agreed to terms with us - hence the answer we assume at this stage is a NO...
City are not willing to improve on our terms so the ball is in his and his clubs court - oh! and his manager!
Out now -I am on holiday in Malaysia and willl og on when i can.
Cheers
Sanchez (continued) - 12:35 pm
Poster: Ajay
I can tell you that as of 1 hour ago he is NOT a city player yet... he has discussed terms and those negotiations are all but complete but he has not agreed YET - he is however being pushed to join us!
City are not going to mess around -if he wants to join Barca then so be it - we have tabled our final bid -DO NOT listen to the press- they will claim we have paid even more than reported!
Sanchez (continued) - 12:21 pm
Poster: Ajay
He has spoken with Mancini and this plane business is bollocks!
PS: so is the 30Million bid - we have bid more but it is not a clear 30M..
100% confirmed!
Sanchez (continued) - 12:21 pm
Poster: Ajay
Sanchez did NOT refuse to get on a plane or REFUSE to speak to us- that is 100% confirmed!
Press = gutter shite!
Sanchez (continued) - 11:44 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
You've just misread, mate.
I've not had any update since last night, another poster suggesting the ship has since sailed.
Sanchez (continued) - 11:13 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
I've continually tried to stress in last few days, that we should not try and react to everything which is reported or stated as fact.
What will be, will be. All I have attempted to do in my own way is try and keep blues realistic through this whole saga, that we couldn't have tried harder.
Sanchez (continued) - 11:02 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Apologies, just a playful dig at the entire saga, not with regards a conclusion of any sorts.
I could sit out the half hour as Slinky Kinky has put on it, but as of this morning, I've got people telling me secondary stuff, possible reactions to stuff already out there.
It's never a surprise how some things are leaked, and by who, so congrats to Slinky if he sources have come up trumps.
Sanchez (continued) - 10:38 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FgSmdfRUus[/youtube]
Aly Cissokho - 10:24 am
Poster: SlinkyKinky
This will be our first signing, and the Sanchez ship has sailed. Courtesy of an old great deeply involved with the club.
Wednesday 22nd June 2011
Sanchez (continued) - 9:53 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
That can't and won't be allowed to happen.
We're not interested in that timeline.
More importantly, Chilean FA will not sanction clearance for Sanchez to play, due to liabilities on insurance.
It is coming to a head. On another note, don't take much notice of Udinese's President's son, he makes Chemical Ali seem like J Edgar Hoover.
Let's hope it continues to be about the Benjamins for Udinese...goodnight.
Sanchez (continued) - 9:17 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
A fellow poster has brought the last few hours of this thread to my attention.
Firstly, thanks for ruining my enjoyment of the fucking tennis ;)
Apparently posters have since attached my postings earlier this morn, to me saying we have had a bid accepted by Udinese.
There is NO WAY on this septic isle I would divulge such info on here at this critical stage.
Perhaps people should read it back, where I insist we are awaiting to be afforded the next step, as Udinese would welcome, a final increase in our bid, once we get clarification.
As for Corky's postings, you appear to have me at a major disadvantage, mate, currently?
I have insisted all along nobody could call it, aside from what I was hearing in terms of Barca struggling to make a deal work.
City are working as hard as they can on it, but as of this evening, nobody has told me the champagne is poised to come off ice.
In answer to my postings about Ashley Young, it makes no difference to United maintaining their status on Sanchez.
They have a price, they are sticking to it, and they are holding out hope their name will be enough to see us off, regardless of our own better bid, should Barca falter.
Arrogant pricks.
Sanchez (continued) - 8:37 pm
Poster: corky1970
Tomorrow we will know ..... If we don't then I'm willing to be banned .
Get the Champagne corks ready for some amazing news. Tolmie knows what I'm on about
Sanchez (continued) - 10:45 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Yes. Talking to agents and clubs are very different.
His agents are well aware of differing terms from related parties.
Hence, why Sanchez was due to fly into Barca. They were his No.1 preference and expected to return to Chile team with contract in hand.
United have also previously 'established' they would be his preference in England.
Up until developments last 48 hours I would have stated - Barca, United, us, in that order.
But, as I have stated all along, we are sticking around for good reason. Our convictions and belief that Man City can be the perfect place for Sanchez if we let him see.
Sanchez (continued) - 10:17 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
The figures being mentioned from the Barca end are incorrect, widely inflated, to make them look good, more intended to fool other clubs what might be left in the kitty for other targets.
Udinese are now more than willing to let us make our direct 'pitch' towards the player, which has had us at a disadvantage so far, in comparision to both Barca and United.
They have both gauged initial preferences by 'other means'.
We will go to £30m if there is a clear indication from Sanchez that he ready and willing.
Otherwise, and this is the real big City fear, Barca continue to penny-pinch, Unitedget him by default at their final price of £27.5m.
It's come down to a simple sales' pitch. Udinese have liked the cut of our gib for months, but our wallet isn't the deciding factor in all this at this stage.
It certainly can be, but that's a fight for another day, should it be afforded.
Confirmed Signings
4th July, Gael Clichy (Arsenal-£7m).
6th July, Stefan Savic (Partizan Belgrade-£?)
28th July, Sergio Aguero (Atletico Madrid - £38m)
11th August, Costel Pantimilon (FC Timisoara- 12 Month Loan)
24th August, Samir Nasri (Arsenal-£22m)
Friday 12th August 2011
REAL BLUEMOON SOURCES - 11:34 am
The Nasri fee is £22m, that's what Arsenal have agreed.
What they had not agreed to, up until yesterday, was City's stance to pay £15m upfront and £7m over the next five years based on success and appearances.
It will be done at £22m and is expected to be paraded before the Swansea game.
He can't sign in time to play.
We also are close to agreeing a compromise fee on Cerci of £5m.
The interest in Sneijder is still very strong IT MUST INVOLVE CARLOS, or Tevez has been told he might have to stay put.
Inter well short on cash valuation.
Friday 5th August 2011
INFO - 11:34 am
Poster: Sources
Aaron Lennon links are true, we are interested. It would be a straight swap for Ade.
There is still confidence that Nasri will go through.
Thursday 4th August 2011
An Update (of sorts)... - 2:08 pm
Poster: BillyShears
I realize there's individual threads on these subjects but I've had a bit of an update from someone I know...to be clear before the abuse starts...I can say it's someone who's information has stood up time and time again. Anyway here goes...
Nasri - cash bid has been made and City are "confident" the deal is going to get done.
Eto'o - Absolute no go from the board and Roberto's been vetoed.
Instead the board are keen on adding another att midfield player and as such have opened tentative talks with a n other club (not Inter/Sneijder). Reading between the lines, since he (my friend) resolutely refused to name the player, it's a "name" player.
Anyway, mods feel free to merge with whatever thread you want....and, cue the abuse!
Kunday 28th July 2011
Sergio Aguero has completed his transfer to Manchester City after signing a five-year contract with the club.
Friday 22nd July 2011
Sergio Aguero - 10:54 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
It's less than two weeks before we even entertained this transfer.
FFS, get a grip.
He will be a City player when it matters.
You should be celebrating the prospect not letting 'outsiders' bring out insecurities.
Liverpool is bullshit, Madrid, seemingly too many obstacles, both financial and political.
I'm not going to elaborate on this, but you getting a certain confidence from what is exuded by others.
Nail me to the cross, I'm off to get my little lad an Aguero shirt.
Don't ask me when, don't ask me how, just don't doubt my conviction thy will be done.
Thursday 21st July 2011
Sergio Aguero - 1:09 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
birchwoodgingerste said:
The pressure is still on for the player and his camp to force the issue.
Nasri is the lad we want, we need to remain hopeful something will give, but we won't wait.
As for Aguero, have to remain very confident in what is being said. Hopefully hear a conclusion next 72 hours.
Wednesday 20th July 2011
It's Quiet no more... - 12:34 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
chase of spades said:
Nothing more to tell, mate!
Everything which have previously posted since Sunday seems to be in process of playing out, so pretty comfortable to let it unfold.
Aguero and Nasri, with Sneijder as the leveraged leak.
Perhaps too many cute games by City, but they seem to know what Corinthians and Arsenal are all about.
Aside from Robinho, no other major transfer has come from left field, so I can maybe appreciate the patience stance which is being delivered.
It's Quiet no more... - 11:05 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
The world is ours!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6L8NFcMakk[/youtube]
Tuesday 19th July 2011
It's Quiet no more... - 12:32 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Irwell said:
Not really, mate. People just want jam on it.
They want times, dates, fees, locations, rolling hourly updates.
They want the impossible, outside of half a dozen people.
People credit me with too much.
An agreement is in place with Aguero. Means jack shit, unfortunately.
I have been given the firm belief he will sign in the coming days, and that Sneijder and Nasri is a leverage issue, we will not be stalled.
I am excited, but it's not a question of tittilation for the sake of it, with each subsequent post I may make.
The original rhetoric is warranted. Let City now give us our final fix.
It's Quiet no more... - 11:36 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Tricky_Trev said:
I couldn't tell you with regards Tevez/Aguero, being interlinked.
I do know City have told Corinthians to put up or shut up, and want £10m up front by all accounts.
We have also asked for further stipulations in terms of sell-ons.
My gut tells me Corinthians have merely had their bluff called, they have had all this publicity, but are now having to find more money loaded up front to secure him.
Maybe Kia will have to dig into how own piggy-bank;)
It's Quiet no more... - 11:23 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Pigeonho said:
Soonest mended ;)
I've posted what I believe to be the truth of the situation.
I stand by it.
I believe the MEN have picked up all the chatter on Sneijder, but they have perhaps got the wrong end of the stick and associated it with Tevez.
The deal remains Aguero and then preferably for City, Nasri.
Some canny operating going on from our end, that's for sure.
Monday 18th July 2011
It's Quiet no more... - 10:25 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
I've been waiting for this moment all my life...
Soar Cookie, soar - I take it all back you fucking doyen.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkADj0TPrJA[/youtube]
It's Quiet no more... - 10:18 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Tricky_Trev said:
I'm really not able to clarify this, that's the honest...
The tone of the info is such, we have Aguero.
In relation to another question on Sneijder.
He was an original target, alongside Sanchez. We held talks with his agent Soren Lerby to establish the ins and outs of any deal.
The Nasri deal has presented itself as an attractive, albeit cheaper opportunity.
The player wants to join but it's now up to him to force the issue and Arsenal to relent.
Mancini doesn't want to wait any longer. There is a suspicion that Arsenal would be prepared to sell but right on deadline day, that don't work for us.
Power-play games way above most of our thinking.
Forget the Twitterati, so-called 'informed sources', the attack dogs.
I'm absolutely buzzing as a blue to hear some of the club are trying to deliver for us.
It's Quiet no more... - 9:58 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhnMd1Jl7SA[/youtube]
Aguero agreement and going thermal nuclear on Sneijder....
Arsenal's bluff called and Nasri will have to put in transfer request very quickly or we're gone.
Yee fucking hah!
Saturday 16th July 2011
in the bag- 4:24 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
chase of spades said:
I gave up timelines for transfers for very good reason, mate.
The whole process involves too much money and too many people, for those outside a very privileged few, of which I am not one, to be ITK.
I get info, very good info, sometimes first-hand, generally second or third.
All the same I trust it and these people. It does not make me Nostradamus, at this late stage in proceedings, to be calling things to happen.
There most certainly will be developments over the coming week, certainly Carlos, but don't go get the champers out on player arrivals just yet!
-- Sat Jul 16, 2011 3:26 pm --
Ricster said:
That's a really good bet at this stage, mate.
in the bag- 3:57 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
chase of spades said:
Sorry, but that's the truth.
You'll be happy to read, though, it was basically an analogy in terms of getting blues to calm down.
There is no fucking deal done. We want these two guys badly, the early spade work has been done.
Mancini now wants us to dig for victory.
in the bag- 3:25 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Lomas has a lob on said:
Halleluja!
And Chelsea can be absolutely discounted re Tevez.
City spoke at some point to the Aguero camp last week, Mancini believes the time for talking is over.
Cue interview.
To be clear, Mancini has also gone on the record for other attempted targets in Sanchez and Lavezzi, again, nothing came of it.
in the bag- 10:19 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
richards30 said:
Two new teams in the bidding process last couple days and next week will get nasty.
in the bag- 10:15 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Kris_Musampa said:
Again, I will attempt to stress, I know for 100 per cent certainty that no deal is in the bag for either Nasri or Aguero.
Both players are clear targets, and have been stated as both on here and by now Mancini.
in the bag- 10:08 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
yozzer said:
Sorry mate. Try not to take it as pissing on anybody's bonfire, questioning Salford Paul's good faith.
Simply put, deals for the very best don't happen so easily and the Sanchez deal should remind everyone of this.
Do I think it will happen, well, that's another matter...I believe Aguero will be easier to get done than Nasri as it stands.
Something would be suss of any poster who only tells people what they want to hear.
in the bag- 9:57 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
leewill31 said:
We have to be careful what we say here, but establishing the facts before an official bid, is simply de rigueur.
The hand of God knows the score, for that we should be very hopeful, at the vest least ;)
in the bag- 9:49 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Aguero is not in the bag.
Nasri is not in the bag.
Please keep our powder dry...there is plenty more talking to take place.
Cook flew out yesterday.
in the bag- 12:06 am
Poster: salfordpaul
just been told aguerro is in the bag Am not going to reply to any comments after the "bupa thread" fiasco where i was banned Don't shoot the messenger, been told from a very reliable source that all is done and he'll sign after the copa cup! I for one am glad and happy!
Friday 15th July 2011
Nasri [Merged] - 11:06 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Ntini77 said:
Nope, but we are not standing still waiting on it.
I think we will all be put out of our misery in the next fortnight on various issues.
That's my deadline, by the way ;)
Nasri [Merged] - 10:39 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Nasri wants to be a City player.
The time is running out for him and us, however.
Wenger's argument is he knows will be sacked next season if he fails to deliver.
He has called the bluff of the Arsenal board, in terms of backing or sacking him now.
Wenger stands a better chance of success with Nasri in his team, with Fabregas out the door.
Arsenal are caught between a rock and a hard place and Wenger knows it.
He also knows City are not willing to wait out his games up to the end of the window.
We have our fall-back.
Thursday 14th July 2011
Nasri [Merged] - 12:57 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Sleeping_Easy said:
No, there will be another keeper for sure.
Maybe another central defender.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWXcjYNZais[/youtube]
Nasri [Merged] - 12:33 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
richards30 said:
There is a financial reality, I suppose, we may have to appreciate.
Nasri and Sneijder were both 'primary targets' for both ourselves and United, as was Sanchez.
The ultimate irony, both clubs would be happy with either/or (nasri/sneijder).
Only in terms of younger, cheaper, both in transfer value, and wages, fully up to speed in the Prem, resale value etc.
United are paranoid the longer Nasri's situation remains unresolved, we are ready to hijack with higher bid and wages for Wesley.
Hence, his recent comments about Inter deciding where he will go.
United have every right to feel nervous, and they have Arsenal to thank.
Both City and United have immediate issues to address in terms of a midfield man, Nasri will have nowhere to go next year in this country.
-- Thu Jul 14, 2011 11:37 am --
leewill31 said:
Aguero has a good chance.
As stated previously, Nasri is something which has simply presented itself, why we have kept our powder dry and our options open.
Fabregas was the one Mancini craved.
Nasri [Merged] - 12:10 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
BobKowalski said:
Because as long as City don't close on Nasri, Sneijder very much remains a target for ourselves.
= more money for Inter and Sneijder.
One of the reasons United quickly attempted to distance themselves from Nasri, was because they thought Nasri was nailed on City, and wanted to turn Sneijder around quickly this week.
It's a dangerous game for Arsenal in respects of what their real motives currently are.
City going for another midfield target would piss Nasri off no end.
Nasri [Merged] - 11:17 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Thaksinssoldier said:
No, Ogden simply backed the wrong horse. He allowed his rabid love of United/hate of City to convince him there was only one show in town.
Ferguson gave up the minute he knew City were involved, weeks ago.
Ogden and his broadhsheet buddies have been playing catch-up ever since.
Funny, how it's generally accepted that City are in for Nasri, considering it was rubbished everwhere but here.
Ogden is the dark side, I use the Jedi way.
Boateng to Bayern - 11:36 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Ntini77 said:
Mate, can I just say, there is no direct snub intended.
I hadn't noticed the sneaky interjections of recent days, in a variety of threads, can all be attributed to your good self ;)
Balls out on Aguero and Nasri.
Sunday 10th July 2011
Nasri [Merged] - 11:20 am
Poster: StrikerLaad
I know that I am new on here. You don't have to believe me. I am not ITK, I just wanted to pass this on to you to discuss....
My mate was in Rosso last night and he met Garry Cook in there. GC told him that he was flying out, to meet with the team, on Wednesday. He hoped that the Nasri deal would be signed before he was due to leave.
When my mate asked him "Why are you in here of all places?", " I like the wine" was his reply.
Wednesday 6th July 2011
Nasri [Merged] - 9:34 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
It's less than 48 hours since I posted that two separate people thought we were very close, people I have to take seriously.
It might be nothing more than coincidence, that these reports have surfaced.
But considering pretty much every man and his dog, aside from this forum, were rubbishing our interest less than a week ago...it is right to be wary
However, I believe these reports to be correct and that Nasri will be a City player very shortly.
It would appear shit's about to get real...
Monday 4th July 2011
Nasri [Merged] - 12:12 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
mancitydreamteam said:
Not unless he leaves Vegas today with his lovely tennis girlfriend Tatijana Golovin (I suggest you search her out!)
Nasri will surely be speaking directly to Arsenal and Wenger, before a final decision is made.
Should Arsenal come up short, I'd wager the Friday and next 48 hours, will see who he has opted for.
Plenty of time for more bullshit to be spread. I'll go tomorrow Chelsea, Tuesday, United, Wednesday, Nasri not interested in City, Thursday, Arsenal set to offer new deal to stay, Friday, Chelsea and United head queue...
Saturday, Nasri in shock move to Man City after head turned by £10m a week offer.
Nasri [Merged] - 11:55 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
BringBackSwales said:
Close enough for me to consider them nothing more than genuine, certainly more so than those outsiders who revel in dismissing us as second or third best for each player we are remotely interested in.
It's also one of the strong motivating factors for me being a poster on here.
Gauged, unless Arsenal somehow come up with the goods, United supposedly began distancing themselves from the moment we were publicly linked.
It's a smear job ever since, the usual anybody of any standing, putting money before prestige.
We are perhaps playing a cute game, but nobody around City is rubbishing our chances.
I'll take that at this stage!
Nasri [Merged] - 11:39 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
A couple people hearing we are close on Nasri.
They have enough credibility for me to post it, for me to think it's worth posting, anyway.
Fantastic news (if true;)
Sunday 3rd July 2011
Nasri [Merged] - 9:07 pm
Poster: Quinninho
danburge82 said:
Wow, who's an information junkie?! Rather scathing attack for posting something in goodfaith!
Anyway, I'm a member of a golf club in Co Wicklow called Druids Heath, Roy Keane's solicitor is also a member and I heard it from him. Not claiming to be ITK just passing on info, apparently it's pretty much done with the rags and his medical will be done during the week
medical tomorrow at BUPA - 5:51 pm
Poster: salfordpaul
Alright lads and lasses, I know someone at BUPA who has told me that City have booked BUPA for two player medicals. One monday and one Tuesday. I'm sorry I cant reveal which Bupa facility it is.
I'm assuming one is Clichy! wonder who the second one is??? Just passing on what i've been told! Dicks on here dont bother giving me shit..many thanks! ;)
Nasri [Merged] - 1:02 pm
Poster: Quinninho
I heard from a fairly reliable source that Nasri is having his medical with the rags before Friday.
Nasri [Merged] - 10:28 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
SouthStandStander said:
Yours is a very valid proposition. Arsenal have certainly shown interest before, when they failed with a deal for Schwarzer.
All the talk seems to be about Villa, though. Wenger is no mug when it comes to these type of deals.
He's even shrewd enough to be planning for the day he becomes City boss!
Nasri [Merged] - 10:19 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Interesting reading that Bob Cass article.
The ONLY person Slur Alex speaks too, usually off the record.
There's no way Cass would go out on such a limb in such a short short window to a possible conclusion.
Conspiracy theorists may suggest it has been orchestrated to set us up for a fall and United will ultimately win the race.
But if this was the case, Cass would not have buried 'the lead' within a propoganda piece about Alexis Sanchez.
The fact Nasri to City is not plastered all over the back, is a truer barometer that Cass has been given an accurate state of play by his lord and master.
Both he and Cass would not pass the opportunity up to run the exclusive that United had him in the bag, killing two birds with one stone.
Firstly, ensuring City stay out of the bidding and ramping up the price on their own limited budget.
Secondly, to rub our faces in it.
City have been talking with Arsenal for weeks on a variety of permutations.
Nasri [Merged] - 9:59 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Mancio said:
Ha Ha ;)
Despite all the rubbishing of our interest, even supposed denials from the club, itself, plenty of chatter the boy is very much interested in what we are about as a club.
Maybe it's not always about paying the most money, after all?
An exciting week, if nothing else.
Nasri [Merged] - 9:46 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-XQ26KePUQ[/youtube]
Saturday 2nd July 2011
Nasri [Merged] - 1:48 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
mostonbluemark said:
It wasn't mate, simply a doffed cap to Mr Fortnum and Mason!
As for Nasri, forget so called briefings, supposed stances, it is one of those rare transfers which simply presents itself, and City, like others, don't want to reveal their hand until they know if the deck is fully loaded in their favour.
We'll find out pretty quickly next week.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend, blues.
Friday 1st July 2011
Nasri [Merged] - 10:38 am
Poster: Hamann Pineapple
Sorry Damo, on this occasion, you are incorrect. Maybe you are expressing an opinion about wanting him in the team but I know for a fact he was picked up from the airport yesterday morning by one of City's drivers. Chances are, he and his agent will have talks with United too whilst here.Damocles said:
Nasri [Merged] - 12:27 am
Poster: Lenblue
Guys, I cannot say whether or not he is signing for us, but seen as though I started the story on Thursday, I can confirm that Nasri and his father flew in to the private terminal at Manchester Airport on Thursday afternoon, and were picked up my Manchester City Representatives. They left the airport together, and that is as far as my guarantees go. So yes, he is obviously talking to us, but has he signed, who knows? All I know is that he was expected to fly in and sign for that lot, so if indeed we have gazumped them, that will do for me.
Like someone posted earlier, we are posting what we know, if, the actions afterwards go against our findings, that is not our fault, we do not deserve to be hung , drawn and quartered if it does not come off. If anyone is getting upset over this, please search out the Ratty Neville Blue Moon Testimonial thread, and life will be good again! Off to the souvenir shop in the morning to get NASRI on my back!!!!!!
Thursday 30th June 2011
Nasri [Merged] - 6:30 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
kippaxwarrior said:
That's now the 64 million dollar question!
We can still be 'played' even at this stage but let us now see the real colour of those cnuts money.
I'd maybe even put the percentages higher than your estimates at present.
Increasingly confident ;)
Nasri [Merged] - 6:20 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Usually don't make a habit of this, but considering the crap I received on Nasri and Clichy threads earlier this morn...
Phantom into the night= Allo Allo - The French Resistance leaders' catchphrase
And aside from Gooney, the only person suggesting we all keep our eyes on Arsenal and it being perhaps pivotal to Fabregas and Sanchez.
Blue Mark, I believe, has made himself a few quid ;)
From what I hear, City have exacted some sweet revenge today on some journos who have taken the piss in recent weeks, David McDonell of The Mirror for one, re a Nasri denial.
Also lead to believe City have clamped down quickly on Sky's earlier rhetoric, for nothing more than upsetting any of the related parties.
Gael Clichy - 12:29 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
C_T_I_D said:
I can only gauge from a City perspective. He is someone we have monitored.
I think Arsenal would very much like to do business with us, should it all be about money for Nasri.
Arsenal may get closer to Nasri's initial request, but those speculative figures attributed to City of £180k wouldn't be far off.
City would easily be able to justify the wages getting a top performer at a significant discount, someone who fits in with Champs and Prem experience, who is young, and meets our team demands.
And also leave United spewing.
Hat off, think it could get done very quickly and again, we have been speaking with Arsenal on a few things up to now.
Gael Clichy - 12:23 pm
City Raider
same guy who told me about robinho has just told me nasri has flown in - doesnt mean he will sign but talks deffo happening
not itk, dont wanna be, just trust this guy
Gael Clichy - 11:50 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
B3nStr0ng said:
Interest is real, albeit it goes back more than a year.
Just an inkling we may get dabs on Nasri if we pay premium on Clichy.
Gael Clichy - 11:36 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Manc in London said:
I have attempted to stress for a few weeks Arsenal is a club was told we needed to keep an eye on.
Mancini wanted Fabregas as his first option, but ruled a non-starter from player end, we were also hoping any indication of being receptive, would provide us with leverage against Barcelona in the bidding process for Sanchez.
Then it was Wilshere - again - no thanks.
Nasri's situation has also been a watching brief, City not keen to be used as a bargaining tool by his camp to improve his wages, hence in the shadows.
Arsenal know where we are.
Gael Clichy - 11:03 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Ntini77 said:
We've been talking with Arsenal for a few weeks on a few things, including Nasri's situation.
I suspect the Clichy story has been purposely leaked, with regards the previous interest shown by City in Baines.
A very bad signing if it materialises. Can only hope Nasri sweetens any pill.
Tuesday 28th June 2011
Sanchez (continued) - 1:14 pm
Poster: Ajay
Correction to recent press updates: we have not matched Neymars break clause!
We have exceeded it by 4 million.
Sanchez (continued) - 10:59 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Mancio said:
Absolute garbage.
Sanchez (continued) - 10:26 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
All quiet on the Western Front.
Chelsea have not bid for Sanchez. Same teams remain, including United.
Sanchez (continued) - 6:08 am
Poster: Ajay
The guys in the UAE are still confident that we have this!
PS: and the other two:)
Saturday 25th June 2011
Sanchez (continued) - 4:42 pm
Poster: 1.618034
An excellent sauce tells me that "two deals are very imminent."
No names mentioned.
Seems like the mists are beginning to clear...
Thursday 23rd June 2011
Sanchez (continued) - 4:31 pm
Poster: Ajay
B3nStr0ng said:
It is Barca - but the sum have a team also trying to engage with him!
Sanchez (continued) - 4:22 pm
Poster: Ajay
Two more clarifications:
1. YES Sanchez is talking to a.n.other club!
2. NO we are not PLAYING with HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan's money - the money is approved, invested and ready - he backs us 100% and will continue to do so!
Sanchez (continued) - 4:08 pm
Poster: Ajay
After reading a fair amount of nonsense on here let me add a few things before I sleep -after all it is gone 11pm here:
1. Someone claiming he has signed a 5 year deal -well are only offering 5 year deals for our key players so you would be right any which way it goes!
2. Picture of the guy with things wrapped around his head is not me -but pretty good resemblance :)
3. He has still not signed with us but is talking to us directly and via his agent- there is open and clear communication taking place even as I speak!
4. Everyone calm down - he is one of three major targets!
5. NO! I am not mentioning who - I did say all had been named on the forum and that is that!
Finally, isn't BLUEMOON great!
Sanchez (continued) - 12:45 pm
Poster: Danamy
richards30 said:
I'm still very confident as i know how important he is as a target, hence the time and patience we're showing.
I still think Barca will walk away at some stage.............
Sanchez (continued) - 12:45 pm
Poster: Ajay
C17Y AS said:
He has not agreed to terms with us - hence the answer we assume at this stage is a NO...
City are not willing to improve on our terms so the ball is in his and his clubs court - oh! and his manager!
Out now -I am on holiday in Malaysia and willl og on when i can.
Cheers
Sanchez (continued) - 12:35 pm
Poster: Ajay
kinkladzestwinkletoes said:
I can tell you that as of 1 hour ago he is NOT a city player yet... he has discussed terms and those negotiations are all but complete but he has not agreed YET - he is however being pushed to join us!
City are not going to mess around -if he wants to join Barca then so be it - we have tabled our final bid -DO NOT listen to the press- they will claim we have paid even more than reported!
Sanchez (continued) - 12:21 pm
Poster: Ajay
bojinov29 said:
He has spoken with Mancini and this plane business is bollocks!
PS: so is the 30Million bid - we have bid more but it is not a clear 30M..
100% confirmed!
Sanchez (continued) - 12:21 pm
Poster: Ajay
Sanchez did NOT refuse to get on a plane or REFUSE to speak to us- that is 100% confirmed!
Press = gutter shite!
Sanchez (continued) - 11:44 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
tilbz said:
You've just misread, mate.
I've not had any update since last night, another poster suggesting the ship has since sailed.
Sanchez (continued) - 11:13 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
richards30 said:
I've continually tried to stress in last few days, that we should not try and react to everything which is reported or stated as fact.
What will be, will be. All I have attempted to do in my own way is try and keep blues realistic through this whole saga, that we couldn't have tried harder.
Sanchez (continued) - 11:02 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
OrigamiNinja said:
Apologies, just a playful dig at the entire saga, not with regards a conclusion of any sorts.
I could sit out the half hour as Slinky Kinky has put on it, but as of this morning, I've got people telling me secondary stuff, possible reactions to stuff already out there.
It's never a surprise how some things are leaked, and by who, so congrats to Slinky if he sources have come up trumps.
Sanchez (continued) - 10:38 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FgSmdfRUus[/youtube]
Aly Cissokho - 10:24 am
Poster: SlinkyKinky
This will be our first signing, and the Sanchez ship has sailed. Courtesy of an old great deeply involved with the club.
Wednesday 22nd June 2011
Sanchez (continued) - 9:53 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
kennycar said:
That can't and won't be allowed to happen.
We're not interested in that timeline.
More importantly, Chilean FA will not sanction clearance for Sanchez to play, due to liabilities on insurance.
It is coming to a head. On another note, don't take much notice of Udinese's President's son, he makes Chemical Ali seem like J Edgar Hoover.
Let's hope it continues to be about the Benjamins for Udinese...goodnight.
Sanchez (continued) - 9:17 pm
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
A fellow poster has brought the last few hours of this thread to my attention.
Firstly, thanks for ruining my enjoyment of the fucking tennis ;)
Apparently posters have since attached my postings earlier this morn, to me saying we have had a bid accepted by Udinese.
There is NO WAY on this septic isle I would divulge such info on here at this critical stage.
Perhaps people should read it back, where I insist we are awaiting to be afforded the next step, as Udinese would welcome, a final increase in our bid, once we get clarification.
As for Corky's postings, you appear to have me at a major disadvantage, mate, currently?
I have insisted all along nobody could call it, aside from what I was hearing in terms of Barca struggling to make a deal work.
City are working as hard as they can on it, but as of this evening, nobody has told me the champagne is poised to come off ice.
In answer to my postings about Ashley Young, it makes no difference to United maintaining their status on Sanchez.
They have a price, they are sticking to it, and they are holding out hope their name will be enough to see us off, regardless of our own better bid, should Barca falter.
Arrogant pricks.
Sanchez (continued) - 8:37 pm
Poster: corky1970
Tomorrow we will know ..... If we don't then I'm willing to be banned .
Get the Champagne corks ready for some amazing news. Tolmie knows what I'm on about
Sanchez (continued) - 10:45 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
Neville Kneville said:
Yes. Talking to agents and clubs are very different.
His agents are well aware of differing terms from related parties.
Hence, why Sanchez was due to fly into Barca. They were his No.1 preference and expected to return to Chile team with contract in hand.
United have also previously 'established' they would be his preference in England.
Up until developments last 48 hours I would have stated - Barca, United, us, in that order.
But, as I have stated all along, we are sticking around for good reason. Our convictions and belief that Man City can be the perfect place for Sanchez if we let him see.
Sanchez (continued) - 10:17 am
Poster: tolmie's hairdoo
The figures being mentioned from the Barca end are incorrect, widely inflated, to make them look good, more intended to fool other clubs what might be left in the kitty for other targets.
Udinese are now more than willing to let us make our direct 'pitch' towards the player, which has had us at a disadvantage so far, in comparision to both Barca and United.
They have both gauged initial preferences by 'other means'.
We will go to £30m if there is a clear indication from Sanchez that he ready and willing.
Otherwise, and this is the real big City fear, Barca continue to penny-pinch, Unitedget him by default at their final price of £27.5m.
It's come down to a simple sales' pitch. Udinese have liked the cut of our gib for months, but our wallet isn't the deciding factor in all this at this stage.
It certainly can be, but that's a fight for another day, should it be afforded.