2019 Summer Window - Whom do we Need ? - Whom will we Sign?

[tolmie's hairdoo]

I predict we won't be allowed to buy anyone.

It's the easiest sanction to enforce and deliberately set precedent by denying Chelsea the initial appeal, certainly with us in mind.

The biggest signings will probably be to ensure people like Delph and Gundogan can't walk away for free the following summer, simply from trying to protect our investment.

Sane will be in an even stronger bargaining position than he already was.

If we are indeed found guilty of anything, of course.

 

[richards30]

What about if we took FIFA further in a legal battle? Would that prolong anything? Depends how obvious any wrongdoings are I guess?

 

[BlueDejong]

I predict we won't be allowed to buy anyone.

It's the easiest sanction to enforce and deliberately set precedent by denying Chelsea the initial appeal, certainly with us in mind.

The biggest signings will probably be to ensure people like Delph and Gundogan can't walk away for free the following summer, simply from trying to protect our investment.

Sane will be in an even stronger bargaining position than he already was.

If we are indeed found guilty of anything, of course.

CAS could buy the City some time.

 

[FCBarca]

1. DM
2. LB
3. Striker

All predicated, obviously, on the elephant in the room

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

What about if we took FIFA further in a legal battle? Would that prolong anything? Depends how obvious any wrongdoings are I guess?

I don't know the legal timeline of such, it certainly seems Chelsea are in a rush, as they have Hazard into his final year and any appeal rejection would ultimately cost them upwards of £100m.

The sanction is double jeopardy in that respect, which surely should have legal grounding.

Same goes for us on Delph and Gundogan. Potentially costing us £40m if both just sit tight for another 12 months, knowing they are needed for the squad, regardless of whether offering them higher wages persuades them to sign new deals.

Same goes for Sane if he sits tight until next summer, he would only have a year left.

 

[richards30]

I don't know the legal timeline of such, it certainly seems Chelsea are in a rush, as they have Hazard into his final year and any appeal rejection would ultimately cost them upwards of £100m.

The sanction is double jeopardy in that respect, which surely should have legal grounding.

Same goes for us on Delph and Gundogan. Potentially costing us £40m if both just sit tight for another 12 months, knowing they are needed for the squad, regardless of whether offering them higher wages persuades them to sign new deals.

Same goes for Sane if he sits tight until next summer, he would only have a year left.

Sane should be on at least the same as Bernardo which I believe would double his money?

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

1. DM
2. LB
3. Striker

All predicated, obviously, on the elephant in the room

It could be more than that I would argue, if City are somehow allowed to defer a transfer sanction until January 2021.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Sane should be on at least the same as Bernardo which I believe would double his money?

Nowhere near. Sane is now vastly underpaid. Bernardo was a much higher earner than Sane even when they both arrived, which you would expect.

Sane should be a £200k a week man now if we are comparing it to Rashford and Martial money.

Both, who aren't fit enough to wipe his arse.

 

[richards30]

It could be more than that I would argue, if City are somehow allowed to defer a transfer sanction until January 2021.

Anything in the Thomas Partey links tolm?

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

In:

Ndombele
Thiago

Out:

Mangala
Bravo
Delph
Gundogan (due to not signing new contract)

Thiago is finished. Even the Bayern crowd were booing his decision-making and mistakes against Liverpool last week.

 

[richards30]

Nowhere near. Sane is now vastly underpaid. Bernardo was a much higher earner than Sane even when they both arrived, which you would expect.

Sane should be a £200k a week man now if we are comparing it to Rashford and Martial money.

Both, who aren't fit enough to wipe his arse.

I assume we still think this will get done as well mate? Leroy, raz and Bernardo signed up on long term deals would be amazing

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Anything in the Thomas Partey links tolm?

Not seen the new links. Remember something before Christmas about a possible loan.

Still waiting for the £200m Saul Niguez bollocks to manifest itself.

 

[richards30]

Not seen the new links. Remember something before Christmas about a possible loan.

Still waiting for the £200m Saul Niguez bollocks to manifest itself.

I assume you still can’t drop any hints about the deal with the midfielder you mentioned?

 

[FCBarca]

It could be more than that I would argue, if City are somehow allowed to defer a transfer sanction until January 2021.

Of course should there be a looming ban of some length then absolutely they will attempt to get as much business done as possible - still, not a lot of needs in truth. Only question mark might be what, if anything, to do about Mahrez and whether to upgrade - my feeling would be yes

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

I assume we still think this will get done as well mate? Leroy, raz and Bernardo signed up on long term deals would be amazing

I must admit, I'm a little worried about Leroy.

Pep seems to frown upon players (Gundo also) who aren't so quick in committing themselves to an extension, when others, including himself, have done. Raheem was a little different for various...

There is a plausible perfect storm on the horizon if you factor City were trying before last summer to sort Leroy out - he was banking on a top showing at the World Cup before he wasn't selected.

He has two years left and any transfer embargo pretty much means he can sit tight until his final year, knowing he will still play plenty and see what is out there/who is tapping him up.

He will be 25/26 by then and as sure as eggs are eggs, Bayern and Real will be on him like white on rice.

It's what they do.

Hopefully City can get it done soon (even if they have to pay through the nose to avoid the above scenario).

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

I assume you still can’t drop any hints about the deal with the midfielder you mentioned?

Ndombele is the one we want.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Of course should there be a looming ban of some length then absolutely they will attempt to get as much business done as possible - still, not a lot of needs in truth. Only question mark might be what, if anything, to do about Mahrez and whether to upgrade - my feeling would be yes

Yep, Mahrez might even have to be in the equation if Leicester are asking stupid for Chilwell. Apparently Juventus are keen, based on reports in Algeria.

Another centre-half would desperately be needed as part of Vinny being phased-out.

I would also take Rakatic and Coutinho if Gundo refuses to sign a deal before the start of next season.

 

[FCBarca]

Thiago is finished. Even the Bayern crowd were booing his decision-making and mistakes against Liverpool last week.

He's 28, I don't believe he is finished - it's actually a good shout for City & Pep as Bayern are sure to revamp the squad and would likely be open to a sale

There are definitely advantages to seeking similar profile players between our clubs currently and true that players like Rakitic or Coutinho might suit Pep

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

He's 28, I don't believe he is finished - it's actually a good shout for City & Pep as Bayern are sure to revamp the squad and would likely be open to a sale

I'm sure they would. I'm not sure Bayern's deadwood is good enough for us these days, though.

He's been a tremendous player and I loved his showing at the Bernabeu semi-final game last year.

However, his injuries have seemingly caught up with him and he was overwhelmed by Liverpool's workmanlike midfield.

Now if we're talking some of Barca's current deadwood...

 

[richards30]

Ndombele is the one we want.

Great stuff!!!