Deal agreed with Bayern Munich for Leroy Sane - €60m (including add-ons)

[blueparrot]

I don’t agree that we hold all the cards. We hold some cards, in that he’s under contract at City for 2 more years, but Bayern hold some valuable cards of their own too, particularly that Leroy has effectively rejected a new deal in all but word. Also, his value is set to plummet in the near future. That’s a pretty big card, as it will influence City’s thoughts on what would be a fair price.

As will Peps thoughts, if he'd rather be working with players that are fully committed and want to be here, he might prefer to sell and get in a replacement before the window shuts.

 

[ancoats]

150m from the jazzcat in the corner, 150m, 150m...


200m. 200m. Do we have any advance on 200m?

hahaha its dickinson's real deals

 

[cibaman]

If Bayern choose not pay the price we think he is worth, or any other club for that matter, then he is not worth it. That is how value is ascertained.

I buy and sell many products, quite often I release them for less than ‘market’ value because nobody was willing to pay its list price. It happens a lot in many forms of purchasing.

Do I think Sane is worth the ridiculous numbers being thrown about? No. Not at all.

Like I said, he will go for between £80 to £90 million, 100 at a stretch and anywhere within that is decent money.

Our problem is that Bayern seem to be the only club interested in him. We might actually get more for him next year, even though his contract will be shorter, if more clubs are interested

 

[Proy]

I'd say this is the case, provided the selling club wants to, or needs to, sell the player. Otherwise, no, not at all.

We don’t want or need to sell Sane, but he wants to leave and his people are making noise.

Unfortunately we are in negotiations with Bayern Munich here and there is not prayer they will pay some of the crazy numbers people are throwing about on here. If it was Real Madrid I would have a little more confidence but that wouldn’t happen because he would never go there.

He is German and could potentially play for the biggest German club as the poster boy. His head has been turned. Unfortunately Bayern hold much more power than people are willing to admit here.

This black and white attitude of ‘we don’t have to fucking sell him’ doesn’t work in business like this. If it’s clear he wants out and won’t sign a deal then that changes the landscape.

 

[Proy]

Don't talk stupid, you just had a boy from the Portuguese league go for 114m, Leroy has been doing it in the EPl and your saying he will go for 80-90m, I laugh at comments on here, at least compare apples with apples, I'm glad your not negotiating on City behalf.

Unfortunately you are not quite grasping it.

I’ll revisit this with you in around a weeks time when he’s been sold for around £90 million.

 

[Ancient Citizen]

Well, I said a good while ago that my dream was for City to string along these German Rags, and their tax evading jailbird manipulator.
Only a couple of weeks or so to go, then, with any luck, Pep, Txiki and Co. can wave two fingers at Bayern and say, 'Tough shit, wankers.'

 

[TheRemainsOfTheDave]

We don’t want or need to sell Sane, but he wants to leave and his people are making noise.

Unfortunately we are in negotiations with Bayern Munich here and there is not prayer they will pay some of the crazy numbers people are throwing about on here. If it was Real Madrid I would have a little more confidence but that wouldn’t happen because he would never go there.

He is German and could potentially play for the biggest German club as the poster boy. His head has been turned. Unfortunately Bayern hold much more power than people are willing to admit here.

This black and white attitude of ‘we don’t have to fucking sell him’ doesn’t work in business like this. If it’s clear he wants out and won’t sign a deal then that changes the landscape.

Unfortunately I think you are correct. City could of course take the difficult route and play hard ball demanding a huge figure from Bayern with the knowledge we could throw him to the reserves for two years (or play him minimally damaging his international chances) if none is forthcoming, but that would display an attitude that would dissuade other players from signing long-term contracts. If a player has intimated a desire to play elsewhere, the club will do what it has been doing successfully for some time, bid them farewell with good wishes and concentrate on finding a replacement. It really isn't worth creating a toxic environment and bad publicity for the sake of £50million. Just ask Leroy to allow sell-on clauses, buy-back options etc in the new contract.

Although hopefully all this is bullshit anyway.

 

[jrb]

Do City fans on here honestly think Sheikh Mansour, Khaldoon(go back and watch his end off season.video and his comments about Tebas) and Soriano are going to capitulate to Bayern on Leroy's transfer fee? Lol!

As you all know, those 3 aren"t mugs, gullible, naive, stupid, etc.

Imagine Bayern officials facing Khaldoon, Soriano, and Tixi across the table trying to negotiate and to dictate a £80mill transfer fee for Sane. No, neither can I.

I just cannot believe there are City fans who honestly think Bayern are going to sign Sane for £80mill, and Sheikh Mansour, Khaldoon, Soriano, and Tixi will let them do that. ( shakes head in disbelief)

 

[Marvin]

Well, I said a good while ago that my dream was for City to string along these German Rags, and their tax evading jailbird manipulator.
Only a couple of weeks or so to go, then, with any luck, Pep, Txiki and Co. can wave two fingers at Bayern and say, 'Tough shit, wankers.'

That's what I hope is going on, and there's a very good chance of it too. There might be some very unhappy Bayern fans and an unhappy coach in a few days time.

Replacing Robben and Ribery was key for Bayern, and it would be very funny if they have wasted the entire transfer window on a wild goose chase.

 

[balotellishaircut]

Unfortunately you are not quite grasping it.

I’ll revisit this with you in around a weeks time when he’s been sold for around £90 million.

Look mate we are in a very strong position because Bayern want him NOW, not in a year, not in 2 yrs time but now, so if you think City should just roll over and except a paltry fee, and btw City don't want to sell, your very much mistaken, I get where your coming from, but all this City don't hold many cards bollocks is just bollocks, so let's see how it pans out, i think he will stay and I do grasp it.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

Do City fans on here honestly think Sheikh Mansour, Khaldoon(go back and watch his end off season.video and his comments about Tebas) and Soriano are going to capitulate to Bayern on Leroy's transfer fee? Lol!

As you all know, those 3 aren"t mugs, gullible, naive, stupid, etc.

Imagine Bayern officials facing Khaldoon, Soriano, and Tixi across the table trying to negotiate and to dictate a £80mill transfer fee for Sane. No, neither can I.

I just cannot believe there are City fans who honestly think Bayern are going to sign Sane for £80mill, and Sheikh Mansour, Khaldoon, Soriano, and Tixi will let them do that. ( shakes head in disbelief)

But those same 3 people would let him leave for nothing in 2 years time, during which he may (or may not) be a disruptive influence on the squad? (shakes head in disbelief)

If Sané has had his head turned and wants to leave, we are not going to keep him hanging around depreciating to zero. He is an asset and would require selling to get some value back (and a considerable profit on his book value at that). Straight away his value drops if it’s widely known he’s never going to sign a new deal, so £85m-90m would sound about right as a ballpark figure.

 

[balotellishaircut]

I don’t agree that we hold all the cards. We hold some cards, in that he’s under contract at City for 2 more years, but Bayern hold some valuable cards of their own too, particularly that Leroy has effectively rejected a new deal in all but word. Also, his value is set to plummet in the near future. That’s a pretty big card, as it will influence City’s thoughts on what would be a fair price.

But Bayern want him now, not in a yr or 2 yrs but now, so City have a very strong hand. They have to pay an exceptional fee for City to consider selling him, they talk the talk let's see.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

But Bayern want him now, not in a yr or 2 yrs but now, so City have a very strong hand. They have to pay an exceptional fee for City to consider selling him, they talk the talk let's see.

I feel like people are missing both sides and only looking at one of them. Yes, there are forces pushing the price up in City’s favour, but there are also forces pushing the price down. Some people can’t accept this for some reason.

 

[LeroyCream]

I think you believe too much of what you read in the papers.

Your club might be left looking very foolish indeed in a few days time. Especially if FIFA do their job. There are ways to conduct transfers, and the confuct of Bayerm Munich has been extremely disrespectful.

I dont believe at all what is written in papers.
I just know our board very well.
Bayern had a very offensive approach in the media. The last thing they need and want to avoid is a Odoi 2.0 story.
Therefore things have been agreed on with all parties.
A transfer of that magnitude just takes more time...
Why do you think had no one of the Cityboard said something to shut the rumours down and tell Bayern to feck off.
Would have been really easy right?
98% of the people here could do that without any hesitation :)
As long as the Cityboard doesnt claim shit there is no need for a conduct.
Bayern have never done these sort of mistakes.
Still i agree that the several mentionings in the media about Leroy are disrespectful towards all of you,the ManCity fanbase.
That should have been reason enough to say something for example in persona of tixi.

Honestly i think you have great side with the best coach in the world.
You dont need 4 superb wingers cause someone will always get not enough time on the pitch and try to find somewhere else a better opportunity.
Sane will bring tons of money to buy Maguire and maybe someone else.
Maybe you just wait for the right timing signing Mbappe, so Bernardo replaces David when the time has come.
Would be amazing and a good reason to save money.

 

[Proy]

We do hold some cards but so do Bayern.

There is no way on this earth we will lose one of the brightest young players on the planet for nothing in 2 years.

If he doesn’t want to sign a contract and wants out I am telling you now we will sell.

Unfortunately it is Bayern Munich and I’m afraid that means he will go for around the £90 million mark.

 

[Keeper!]

Look mate we are in a very strong position because Bayern want him NOW, not in a year, not in 2 yrs time but now, so if you think City should just roll over and except a paltry fee, and btw City don't want to sell, your very much mistaken, I get where your coming from, but all this City don't hold many cards bollocks is just bollocks, so let's see how it pans out, i think he will stay and I do grasp it.

Maybe City do want to sell- especially at 100M,

 

[hcblue95]

Do City fans on here honestly think Sheikh Mansour, Khaldoon(go back and watch his end off season.video and his comments about Tebas) and Soriano are going to capitulate to Bayern on Leroy's transfer fee? Lol!

As you all know, those 3 aren"t mugs, gullible, naive, stupid, etc.

Imagine Bayern officials facing Khaldoon, Soriano, and Tixi across the table trying to negotiate and to dictate a £80mill transfer fee for Sane. No, neither can I.

I just cannot believe there are City fans who honestly think Bayern are going to sign Sane for £80mill, and Sheikh Mansour, Khaldoon, Soriano, and Tixi will let them do that. ( shakes head in disbelief)

I don't think you understand the situation.

 

[ganganvince]

Maybe City do want to sell- especially at 100M,

There may well be something in this.

 

[balotellishaircut]

I feel like people are missing both sides and only looking at one of them. Yes, there are forces pushing the price up in City’s favour, but there are also forces pushing the price down. Some people can’t accept this for some reason.

I am looking at it from both sides, City are taking a chance, Bayern are taking a chance, who blinks firsts, but if Leroy wants to go and Bayern leave it a year other clubs could get involved, that's Bayerns dilemma, pay the 140m and he may go?

 

[Proy]

Look mate we are in a very strong position because Bayern want him NOW, not in a year, not in 2 yrs time but now, so if you think City should just roll over and except a paltry fee, and btw City don't want to sell, your very much mistaken, I get where your coming from, but all this City don't hold many cards bollocks is just bollocks, so let's see how it pans out, i think he will stay and I do grasp it.

£90 to £100 million is not a paltry fee.

These £130-£150 million. It’s pie in the sky I’m afraid