Erling Haaland

[waspish]

Bony and Jovetic adds about another £50m to that for a start

Quite right forgot about them but still only 18m a year over the last dozen.

 

[worsleyweb]

All this stuff about the lure of London. Nothing stopping him spending a lot of time down there. I work all week but when covid not on still spend 8/10 weekends a year there.

 

[Rammy Blue]

All this stuff about the lure of London. Nothing stopping him spending a lot of time down there. I work all week but when covid not on still spend 8/10 weekends a year there.

If he joined us though something tells me he’d be relatively busy most weekends....

 

[worsleyweb]

If he joined us though something tells me he’d be relatively busy most weekends....

nothing stopping him staying over Saturday nights after London games. Know loads of players who do.

 

[Andrew___K]

Unlike the majority here, I highly doubt that such a forward with questionable technique is an ideal choice for City. Of course, Pep could make it work, but would it be worth the hassle? Haaland looks fenomenal in Buli, but so did Havertz.

What we need more IMO is a wing forward with Sterling's ability to get behind defenders but better finishing prowess. Mbappe is the best player of this kind, though there might be alternatives

I'd guess a lot depends on if Messi comes or not. If he signs, there won't be much space left in the middle, considering Foden's recent success as a CF/false 9 - they could even play together in the 'hole', feeding wingers and scoring themselves

 

[the plasterer]

Loads of things. City's seeming openness about the fact they want him to replace Aguero. The fact that Dortmund are having a poor season. The fact that this summer I don't think Madrid or Barcelona can afford him. The fact that for Dortmund a sale this summer means banking probably 30-40 million pounds more than the following year, which in a COVID hit football market is a lot of money. The fact that there's a spot in the City team which he walks into without any competition. The fact that his dad used to play for us.

But really the biggest thing is the first thing. The way the club have operated in the past, they are always at pains to distance themselves from players who they aren't in for. And conversely they will generally acknowledge when they really want a player. The fact that we're in the part of the season when we like to start beginning to get our targets properly lined up, and we're now getting a raft of stories that he's our top target, suggests to me that we feel confident that we can land him.

Havnt heard that many facts since Rafa Benetez press conference years ago, good effort sir ;-)

 

[The1nvisibleMan]

Eh? I was not suggesting we should wait!!!!

Now probably is the perfect time to go for him (if we are interested) however, unfortunately, I have no say in when or if we should go for him.

Yes, I agree we need a replacement for Aguero. Yes, the sooner the better imo. But, do you honestly think we'll splash out 100+ million for him his summer when his buy-out clause is around £68m next year? Personally, whether I (or you) want it or not, I can't see it myself.

I think City would rather pay a bit extra to avoid the hassle of having to compete with other teams for the signature and guarantee his signing. Although I have no idea I assume they realised that waiting a year to replace Vinny cost us and dont want a repeat with Aguero

 

[BlueRockape]

Maybe living in Manchester as a kid at that time and as a blue has has scared him so deep he never wants to return : )

 

[Marvin]

Beware the Werner factor. High scoring striker in Germany comes to the Premier League and struggles.

I'd ignore the media talk. They know nothing as has been shown in repeated windows. Last summer Koulibaly was a done deal and there was not one whisper about Dias.

 

[BlueCityfan]

Beware the Werner factor. High scoring striker in Germany comes to the Premier League and struggles.

I'd ignore the media talk. They know nothing as has been shown in repeated windows. Last summer Koulibaly was a done deal and there was not one whisper about Dias.

What about KDB then? Hasn't done that bad in the PL has he? I think you have to look at the individual. Haaland is scoring for fun in every competition he plays.

 

[Delphinho]

Beware the Werner factor. High scoring striker in Germany comes to the Premier League and struggles.

I'd ignore the media talk. They know nothing as has been shown in repeated windows. Last summer Koulibaly was a done deal and there was not one whisper about Dias.

I’ve watched Haaland regularly since he broke into the first team at Molde. He’s going straight to the top. Unstoppable in Norway, Austria, Germany, in the CL and for a poor national team. He’s killing it for every team in every competition. Elite winners mentality, always looks to improve on something.

Anyone who watched Werner in the Bundesliga knew he was overrated, has always missed so many sitters

 

[Mid Wales blue]

We might have Miss BumBum this summer as well

There’d be a lot of pulled muscles if she turned up!

 

[01cravend]

Beware the Werner factor. High scoring striker in Germany comes to the Premier League and struggles.

I'd ignore the media talk. They know nothing as has been shown in repeated windows. Last summer Koulibaly was a done deal and there was not one whisper about Dias.

Sébastien Haller - good in Bundes, 45mil to Westham, half price a year later to Ajax

Andrej Kramaric - Leicester flop, 18 goals in 20 games for Hoffenheim this season

Joelinton, Kai Havertz, Mkhitaryan, Ousmane Dembele, Luka Jovic

Loads of attackers in recent years have looked brilliant in Bundes but rubbish elsewhere. Some transition to here well though(Sane, Aubameyang, Son) and there's nothing to suggest Halaand doesn't fit into this category.

 

[BillyShears]

Makes me suspicious, when the Catalans let the press know that they want a player it usually means they have another target.

They’ve got form for the long pursuit. Sterling and Walker were two players city telegraphed their interest in. Same with KDB. I know what you mean about them always having red herrings in the media but with Haaland their desire is clear and serious.

 

[waspish]

Sébastien Haller - good in Bundes, 45mil to Westham, half price a year later to Ajax

Andrej Kramaric - Leicester flop, 18 goals in 20 games for Hoffenheim this season

Joelinton, Kai Havertz, Mkhitaryan, Ousmane Dembele, Luka Jovic

Loads of attackers in recent years have looked brilliant in Bundes but rubbish elsewhere. Some transition to here well though(Sane, Aubameyang, Son) and there's nothing to suggest Halaand doesn't fit into this category.

Sane to Bayern

 

[Keith Moon]

They’ve got form for the long pursuit. Sterling and Walker were two players city telegraphed their interest in. Same with KDB. I know what you mean about them always having red herrings in the media but with Haaland their desire is clear and serious.

here's hoping

 

[waspish]

If the lad wants to come all we need to do is talk the agent around meaning pay him what he wants.

 

[JimmyGrimble10]

A big concern is it remains unlikely Dortmund would sell both Haaland and Sancho and have to recruit a new manager. That’s an awful awful amount of work to be done and somewhat unlikely, in theory.

 

[citytill1die84]

A big concern is it remains unlikely Dortmund would sell both Haaland and Sancho and have to recruit a new manager. That’s an awful awful amount of work to be done and somewhat unlikely, in theory.

Depends how badly they need the cash.

 

[TonyM]

Unlike the majority here, I highly doubt that such a forward with questionable technique is an ideal choice for City. Of course, Pep could make it work, but would it be worth the hassle? Haaland looks fenomenal in Buli, but so did Havertz.

What we need more IMO is a wing forward with Sterling's ability to get behind defenders but better finishing prowess. Mbappe is the best player of this kind, though there might be alternatives

I'd guess a lot depends on if Messi comes or not. If he signs, there won't be much space left in the middle, considering Foden's recent success as a CF/false 9 - they could even play together in the 'hole', feeding wingers and scoring themselves

Good to see an alternative opinion.

I hope we get someone perfect for Pep whoever that is.