Kylian Mbappe

[andyhinch]

Even if true, do we know this is what Pep wants?

I think we know he wants a proven, clinical goalscorer who will convert the umpteen chances we create every game. Is that Mbappe?

Looks like Pep really wants him having said that I'm not sure I'd call him a proven, clinical goals scorer yet.

 

[pavelsrnicek]

When Lukaku is 90 mil, if we want Mbappe, we'll have to cough up.

Sadly that's it in a nutshell. The transfer fees for the likes of Lukaku, Pogba and Neymar's release clause have changed the game. If we want to stay at the top table then we're going to get better at finding talent before their fees sky rocket or pay the fee. Look at the fees quoted for Coutinho and Dembele, Barca might have £200m burning a hole in their pockets but the fees for those two shows where the bar is.

 

[Neville Kneville]

Sadly that's it in a nutshell. The transfer fees for the likes of Lukaku, Pogba and Neymar's release clause have changed the game. If we want to stay at the top table then we're going to get better at finding talent before their fees sky rocket or pay the fee. Look at the fees quoted for Coutinho and Dembele, Barca might have £200m burning a hole in their pockets but the fees for those two shows where the bar is.

I keep having to argue with people about the academy situation, & apart from the fact I'm a strong believer in it being good for teams to have homegrown players, there is, imo, a very decent chance that someone will say 'enough is enough' regarding the spiralling transfer spending situation just change the rules to stop it.

There is also the threat from the Little Englanders following Brexit, & they might seek to cut down the numbers of non UK players.

We need to be working on being top of the pile, finding & producing players imo, as a matter of priority.

 

[SilverFox2]

I know we are trying to get the very best players which probably means Pep´s player needs but as has been posted earlier today we are also demonstrating to the football world that our owner can run the business profitably and consistently so.

Irrespective of FFP regs does anyone really think our owner would condone overspend ie abandon profit, just to compete for the signing of any player ?

 

[J_MCFC21]

So what happens IF.

Monaco just straight refuse to sell to PSG. No matter what the bid they just refuse to negotiate with PSG.
Madrid say they aren't in for him. Based on what was said last night, not selling Bale this window?
Monaco want to sell..We'd be the only ones realistically willing to pay over 100m.

Would we be able to lower the price. All becomes very interesting.

 

[BillyShears]

Pep and Mbappe have met twice since the season ended so he can be sold a vision of why coming to City is perfect for him.

Seems insane we're doing that then telling the manager "nah sorry can't afford him".

 

[Jalfraag]

I know we are trying to get the very best players which probably means Pep´s player needs but as has been posted earlier today we are also demonstrating to the football world that our owner can run the business profitably and consistently so.

Irrespective of FFP regs does anyone really think our owner would condone overspend ie abandon profit, just to compete for the signing of any player ?

We'd still make a profit even with M'bappe.

 

[blueinsa]

Pep and Mbappe have met twice since the season ended so he can be sold a vision of why coming to City is perfect for him.

Seems insane we're doing that then telling the manager "nah sorry can't afford him".

Indeed.

 

[Neville Kneville]

I know we are trying to get the very best players which probably means Pep´s player needs but as has been posted earlier today we are also demonstrating to the football world that our owner can run the business profitably and consistently so.

Irrespective of FFP regs does anyone really think our owner would condone overspend ie abandon profit, just to compete for the signing of any player ?

I don't think either City or PSG would do that.

It is just suicide. They would make an example of us, for daring to challenge the 'elite' & even if we won a court case about it, the time taken to do so, would leave us miles behind our rivals, worldwide.

If we do this, it will have to be fully compliant, as will PSG.

 

[Marvin]

I keep having to argue with people about the academy situation, & apart from the fact I'm a strong believer in it being good for teams to have homegrown players, there is, imo, a very decent chance that someone will say 'enough is enough' regarding the spiralling transfer spending situation just change the rules to stop it.

There is also the threat from the Little Englanders following Brexit, & they might seek to cut down the numbers of non UK players.

We need to be working on being top of the pile, finding & producing players imo, as a matter of priority.

I agree. We are going to see a lot more financial regulation heading football's way in the very near future.

Regarding the PSG bid, I don't see how it can be viable. If it is genuine then Mbappe's agent should do his job. I'd be a little concerned right now if I was Neymar, or a PSG fan

 

[KS55]

He's hardly a proven goal scorer. We already have one wunderkind. Do we need Another? There must be a mobile striker (like Lewandowski) somewhere that won't cost this amount. Sorry, don't know who, though.

 

[Marvin]

Pep and Mbappe have met twice since the season ended so he can be sold a vision of why coming to City is perfect for him.

Seems insane we're doing that then telling the manager "nah sorry can't afford him".

I am sure Guardiola knows the framework we are operating in.

 

[BillyShears]

Indeed.

Oh don't get me wrong. Right now publicly at at least that's what is happening. There's a reason the British press won't touch Mbappe to City. City have killed it dead by saying there's zero chance of us paying what Monaco want.

Frankly in the 9 years they've been in charge this is the first time I'm bitterly disappointed in Abu Dhabi's attitude to a transfer. Being nice trying to play fair is fucking pointless when you're relentlessly being called out for being huge spenders. The idea we aren't doing the deal due to FFP is false. It's the apparent principle of paying a fee that size. Go figure.

 

[Neville Kneville]

He's hardly a proven goal scorer. We already have one wunderkind. Do we need Another? There must be a mobile striker (like Lewandowski) somewhere that won't cost this amount. Sorry, don't know who, though.

We don't need Mbappe, we just want to have another of the world's best young players at the club & that transcends simple squad building.

We could have the 3 best young players, playing in europe, in the same team.

 

[Neville Kneville]

Oh don't get me wrong. Right now publicly at at least that's what is happening. There's a reason the British press won't touch Mbappe to City. City have killed it dead by saying there's zero chance of us paying what Monaco want.

Frankly in the 9 years they've been in charge this is the first time I'm bitterly disappointed in Abu Dhabi's attitude to a transfer. Being nice trying to play fair is fucking pointless when you're relentlessly being called out for being huge spenders. The idea we aren't doing the deal due to FFP is false. It's the apparent principle of paying a fee that size. Go figure.

If they don't think he's worth it, fair enough.

 

[Marvin]

Oh don't get me wrong. Right now publicly at at least that's what is happening. There's a reason the British press won't touch Mbappe to City. City have killed it dead by saying there's zero chance of us paying what Monaco want.

Frankly in the 9 years they've been in charge this is the first time I'm bitterly disappointed in Abu Dhabi's attitude to a transfer. Being nice trying to play fair is fucking pointless when you're relentlessly being called out for being huge spenders. The idea we aren't doing the deal due to FFP is false. It's the apparent principle of paying a fee that size. Go figure.

We've been in for Mbappe for ages and all along it's been known that the fee was going to be £100m plus, but there is absolutely no point going beyond the point when a bid puts us at risk

 

[blueinsa]

Oh don't get me wrong. Right now publicly at at least that's what is happening. There's a reason the British press won't touch Mbappe to City. City have killed it dead by saying there's zero chance of us paying what Monaco want.

Frankly in the 9 years they've been in charge this is the first time I'm bitterly disappointed in Abu Dhabi's attitude to a transfer. Being nice trying to play fair is fucking pointless when you're relentlessly being called out for being huge spenders. The idea we aren't doing the deal due to FFP is false. It's the apparent principle of paying a fee that size. Go figure.

PSG havent just opened that door with the Neymar transfer, they have blown it off its hinges and now more than ever, we should just get on with whatever business we want too.

 

[ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN]

So what happens IF.

Monaco just straight refuse to sell to PSG. No matter what the bid they just refuse to negotiate with PSG.
Madrid say they aren't in for him. Based on what was said last night, not selling Bale this window?
Monaco want to sell..We'd be the only ones realistically willing to pay over 100m.

Would we be able to lower the price. All becomes very interesting.

If PSG are willing to pay £150m you can be sure Monaco will sell to PSG

Unless of course another team meets that cost which I doubt any will

 

[Marvin]

PSG havent just opened that door with the Neymar transfer, they have blown it off its hinges and now more than ever, we should just get on with whatever business we want too.

Absolutely. I don't think City could possibly have been more tenacious in the transfer market this Summer but there are limits as we should know by now.

 

[Neville Kneville]

PSG havent just opened that door with the Neymar transfer, they have blown it off its hinges and now more than ever, we should just get on with whatever business we want too.

We would surely have a figure which we don't exceed.

If Mbappe is within the amount we are willing to pay, then sign him. If he isn't, don't.