Yaya Toure signs one year extension.

[blueparrot]

Let's make sure they offer Zabaleta one as well then because he is a Blue through and through and will fight to the end. :-)

Sure Ive read on here, somebody who overheard Zaba speaking to Owen Hargreaves, saying he was offered an extension but didnt think his game suited what Pep wants from his full backs so hadn't accepted it. Sounds like that has now gone to Navas to cover right back.

 

[blue b4 the moon]

Contract extension so we can sell him for a hefty fee to a club in China?

You know what, even with my post above that sounds good.

 

[Easy]

Some good comments but nobody even questions if he would accept a one year extension? Personally I don't think he would. His megalomaniac agent will surely be looking for 2-3 years, a signing on fee and a huge Payoff for himself - from whoever will pay. Won't he?

Exactly, I'm almost certain he won't accept a one year deal here. I would say Italy is his most likely destination.

 

[avoidconfusion]

Disappointing if true. I would rather let him go

 

[ancoats]

i don't see yaya here next season and a big money move to the usa or china will be on the cards. yaya can not play a full season the legs have gone to power the other premier league teams like he used to so why give him another year to milk the club we need a clean out and sorry nobody is owned a free ride they have been well paid for there services

we will not stand still in the summer and can not let another season slip like this season pep job is on the line next season and you think he is just going to let players stay and sit on the bench. we all know what is needed and the squad is to old and only players that can offer something to the first team will stay so 8 to 10 players in the first team squad are gone then the loan players we have will be sold or offered for another season long loan

on the last count i make it about 19 players that are on manchester city books who are going to need a new club and have little to none future at man city and i am not counting aguero and joe hart and kompany could all 3 be leaving in the summer than hand on heart says no but on the other hand we would get big money for 2 of them and kompany would anybody gamble on paying over the odds for him stay fit all season ????

am not even going to guess what the starting line up will be next season but you could say out of this season squad your not in the starting 25 squad for next season now am going to put all my eggs into one basket and say a marque signing will be coming in the summer and for me the time is right for messi to move on from barca and man city will be not the only club in for him and a bidding war could happen but city will have the upper hand in pep

 

[Cityfan]

Contract extension so we can sell him for a hefty fee to a club in China?

Pretty much guarantee this is not the case his agent is a dick but I doubt he is a fool financially, he will not want any potential signing on fee to be reduced by a transfer fee. If he goes to China it will be after his contract runs out not mid contract.

 

[stan bowles]

The squad needs re-building and that means the end for some of our star names. He can still play at a very good level but he's not a difference maker any more. Tremendous legacy he leaves but surely it's time to move in another direction.

 

[Eccles Blue]

Sure Ive read on here, somebody who overheard Zaba speaking to Owen Hargreaves, saying he was offered an extension but didnt think his game suited what Pep wants from his full backs so hadn't accepted it. Sounds like that has now gone to Navas to cover right back.

Then, with @karen7, I shall be bringing extra tissues to the last home game of the season!! If Zab has said himself that he hasn't accepted then that's sort of ok, but if we didn't offer an extension I would be lying in front of his car to stop him going!!! Just in case I will also take extra tissues to Watford as well. Thank you Blueparrot.

 

[asahartford1]

Watch the all action midfield in the Madrid Derby tonite. Will give you every reason why he will not be offered a new contract. Ridiculous to think he may.

 

[its a Barm]

Yaya is a legend and deserves another year even if he plays a handful of games, been our best player in some games this year, still can contribute to the team.

 

[asahartford1]

Yaya is a legend and deserves another year even if he plays a handful of games, been our best player in some games this year, still can contribute to the team.

220 grand a week for 6 games. Do the math. As they say.

 

[PragueBlue]

220 grand a week for 6 games. Do the math. As they say.

I am sure that wouldn't be the contract offer (if there even is one).

 

[asahartford1]

I am sure that wouldn't be the contract offer (if there even is one).

Could you see Seluk, Toure taking a massive wage cut. Really. ?

 

[PragueBlue]

Watch the all action midfield in the Madrid Derby tonite. Will give you every reason why he will not be offered a new contract. Ridiculous to think he may.

I'll be looking forward to seeing this new Kroos using his devastating all action style, with strong tackling and great pace ;-) Unless he's still strolling around fairly slowly, not tackling much at all as usual. Excellent passer though, as is Yaya.

 

[PragueBlue]

Could you see Seluk, Toure taking a massive wage cut. Really. ?

Then you would get your wish and he won't sign it. He's out of contract and will either accept our offer or not.

 

[kaz7]

Could you see Seluk, Toure taking a massive wage cut. Really. ?

Then he won't stay,we will not be giving him a new massive contract,it's his choice

 

[Blue Elmo]

There are certain games where Yaya could prove useful next year, particularly against teams who park the bus. However, he can't be a mainstay in our midfield anymore as I still think there are times where he slows down our build up and makes it easier for the opposition sometimes. So squad player, yes. Big game starter, no.

 

[kaz7]

The question is do we want to have a quality player who is very capable of changes the game on the bench?

Lots of blues saying we need quality in the squad depth,we can't replace everyone at the same time,if him and navas are willing to sit on the bench then it's a no brainer

 

[PragueBlue]

The question is do we want to have a quality player who is very capable of changes the game on the bench?

Lots of blues saying we need quality in the squad depth,we can't replace everyone at the same time,if him and navas are willing to sit on the bench then it's a no brainer

Exactly.

Having a few of our current starters on the bench instead of our current bench players would certainly improve our options. The trick is making sure the players we buy for the first team are good enough to replace them.

 

[asahartford1]

Then you would get your wish and he won't sign it. He's out of contract and will either accept our offer or not.

The question is do we want to have a quality player who is very capable of changes the game on the bench?

Lots of blues saying we need quality in the squad depth,we can't replace everyone at the same time,if him and navas are willing to sit on the bench then it's a no brainer

SO you want a 35 and a 32 yr old sat on the bench. Mmm so much for youth progression.