Mr. Wednesday
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This is pretty much it really, isn't it? Pep appears to want Kane so that is what City are going to push for. The club are going to concentrate on giving Pep what he wants rather than looking at the long-term planning.Thanks for your response and it's not difficult to see the reasoned argument behind getting Haaland over Kane, if it is just a question of money.
However, whilst I share the view Haaland provides a global personality recognition that Kane only has in England, I feel this is also about immediate optics.
Pep wants to continue winning on the field here and now, and, while Haaland gives us plenty of scope for brand and goals, there is maybe a feeling inside the club that Kane probably comes with a certain guarantee of tried and tested in the Premier League?
I'm sure when City tried to sign Mbappe, they didn't envisage a couple years later a Haaland would come on the scene.
There will always be someone else - whether five years down the line with Kane or Haaland.
I don't think Pep cares too much about where City are in two years time, he just wants to win on the pitch during his own time left with us, which is a perspective the club must reconcile and must have been raised during his contract renewal.
I suppose it depends on what Pep prefers, even if we don't!
You can understand it from Pep's point of view and also with the knowledge that it is very hard for the club to go against his wishes given what he's done. Still can't help but be slightly disappointed and genuinely believe if Chelsea get Haaland it will come back to haunt City. We'll just have to wait and see though.