Alexis Sanchez

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Keeper! said:
Good point, and with the World cup on the horizon, this time next year he could be well burnt out.
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Good point and a reason why he may not arrive at all. He was to be the icing on the cake those extra big goals that would have won us the league (not sure we can win it now) but
a year is a long time and I think that any deal we would offer him post World Cup will be a lot less than was on the table. Also he may well move down the pecking order as the season progresses. Maybe Arsenal will want to shift him in January at a reduced price and if we are still in the CL and in with a shout of the title we might be tempted. But from where I stand there are far too many if's but's and maybe's surrounding this deal now. Water under the bridge perhaps.
 
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Just a quick reminder of Alexis' injury history before the season restarts
 
GazM said:
Not bothered either way. Time for the thread to be closed.
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Not at all. Feel free to stay out if you are fed up... ;-)

My feeling is City and Pep are still determined to sign Sanchez as soon as possible. Next time in January.
They must have some good reason to be interested in him and I can't see a fundamental change in the player's qualities.
He isn't 34, just 28.5!
I also think he wouldn't need time to get back on form as he will be extremely happy wearing a sky blue shirt.
Getting rid of this shite story might be kind of big bang for him. Seen those moments too often in sports over the years.

Arsenal's and Wenger's position are difficult to explain by logical means, what I always have been trying.
I think they still need some time to understand the consequences being a non-CL club for a while - after ages of being part of it.

The development of this saga is one of the most interesting stories in the transfer market. It's completely unclear and difficult to predict.
What will happen when Alexis is back in London?
Will he come back in time?
Will he be injured? Even his national coach seemed to support future excuses for not being match fit.
How will City's claim about the negotiations with Arsenal develop?

First I thought this story might be dead for some time
but now I am sure media will get enough material to keep it going week in week out until the next window opens again.

hgblue said:
People tend to forget that despite the obvious monetary benefits, footballers are still people like the rest of us, and to perform to your best you need to be happy and focused. How would people on here feel if they had an opportunity to work for a bigger company with better prospects and your boss stopped you leaving despite knowing you wanted to go? Would you be working your bollocks off for this boss? I suspect not
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This.
Technically there's a contract and Sanchez has to stick to it which he loyally did up to now - maybe the wrong strategy to escape from that club...
It doesn't make any sense to expect passion from Sanchez for a club he seems to despise now.
Well, he could follow the club's instructions and enter the pitch running.
But, can you burn for a shirt that you would love to get rid?
That doesn't work. As I said, the human factor.
 
Father Paul said:
Good point and a reason why he may not arrive at all. He was to be the icing on the cake those extra big goals that would have won us the league (not sure we can win it now) but
a year is a long time and I think that any deal we would offer him post World Cup will be a lot less than was on the table. Also he may well move down the pecking order as the season progresses. Maybe Arsenal will want to shift him in January at a reduced price and if we are still in the CL and in with a shout of the title we might be tempted. But from where I stand there are far too many if's but's and maybe's surrounding this deal now. Water under the bridge perhaps.
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I think so, it was now or never, and I think he knows that aswell, I can see him resigning for the Arse......one bad tackle and his career is over, he has at present, no guarantees after the 30 June next year.
 
goalmole said:
Why are we do intent on buying a player for mega millions who, although brilliant in the past, when you take his age into consideration, must be on the verge of sudden decline.
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One year of Messi at 80% capacity is still worth it. He's that good
 
goalmole said:
Why are we do intent on buying a player for mega millions who, although brilliant in the past, when you take his age into consideration, must be on the verge of sudden decline.
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What?

He is just coming into his prime, top goal scorer in Europe last year despite the best efforts of his team mates to limit the games he could play in. Would be the best signing we have ever made imo.
 
goalmole said:
Why are we do intent on buying a player for mega millions who, although brilliant in the past, when you take his age into consideration, must be on the verge of sudden decline.
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Why a "sudden" decline? Great players have the intelligence to adapt as they get older he is already doing this It's also not just his football he would bring a massive kudos to City and attract even more fans
 
His age could be a blessing. Perhaps it's the quality of the team he plays in but currently he tries to do much himself and ends up just blunting attacks. Perhaps as he gets older and starts to slow somewhat he'll put more trust in his team.
 
AlexisSanchez said:
His age could be a blessing. Perhaps it's the quality of the team he plays in but currently he tries to do much himself and ends up just blunting attacks. Perhaps as he gets older and starts to slow somewhat he'll put more trust in his team.
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hi alexis!!! ;-)
 
mccity said:
One year of Messi at 80% capacity is still worth it. He's that good
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decmancity said:
What?

He is just coming into his prime, top goal scorer in Europe last year despite the best efforts of his team mates to limit the games he could play in. Would be the best signing we have ever made imo.
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Gordyola said:
Why a "sudden" decline? Great players have the intelligence to adapt as they get older he is already doing this It's also not just his football he would bring a massive kudos to City and attract even more fans
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You've convinced me. I'm in. Let's go for it.
 
IF I am right and Alexis Sanchez contract is up and the end of this season. Then why was the club trying to pay way over the odds to bring him to Man City. Surely it would have been better to wait until Jan. transfer window and sign him on a free transfer, and save the £60m for other future transfers. We need another CB+ forward.
 
Definitely needed it's own thread.

Thanks for the input. Not sure anyone's mentioned similar in the near 3,000 page Alexis Sanchez thread.
 
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