Declan Rice

[Sky Blue]

Sounds like they are close to an agreement. Would be interesting to see if City goes back in it, or goes to other options (who?)

Hello.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

I know there’s a lot of blues wanting us to walk away but tbh I’d find walking away to be the more concerning action. We knew it would take over £100m, everyone did. So why would we then do a runner when the bidding goes to that level? That would make far less sense to me, so I sincerely hope we match it.

 

[JTFactsPlz]

Don’t we have our own facilities on site these days? Also why travel to Manchester for one, surely we’d just do it in London and avoid posts like this on a public forum…. Not very smart by City if true. However, I suspect you’re taking a punt and hoping it comes off.

No idea if this is true or not, obviously, but if it is, it could be that Rice was abroad and flew in for a medical via private jet. Might as well fly into Manchester as London then. We could have used another private hospital rather than the one next door as there are paps parked outside the gates of that one.

Re him having a medical now rather than after the deal is agreed, if I were arranging a huge bid like City will have to make if we go back in, I'd want to have inspected the goods fully beforehand not wait to find out about any ugly problems right at the last minute.

That said, could all be nonsense if course, even if passed on in good faith.

 

[Claytop]

Rice confirmed in the hospital, good shout martinmcfc.

 

[Academica]

He might of had Medicals at both clubs, sign for whoever, get the promo stuff done, then back on his hols for a well earned rest with his family

You could get a job on talk sport.

 

[Sky Blue]

I’m sure City recruitment staff are busily pouring over this thread whilst we read and looking at YouTube videos of all the player that our resident experts think should be playing for City

The irony of a like by our good friend @richards30

 

[HelloCity]

He might of had Medicals at both clubs, sign for whoever, get the promo stuff done, then back on his hols for a well earned rest with his family

Eni?

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

I know there’s a lot of blues wanting us to walk away but tbh I’d find walking away to be the more concerning action. We knew it would take over £100m, everyone did. So why would we then do a runner when the bidding goes to that level? That would make far less sense to me, so I sincerely hope we match it.

Most blues wouldn't be able to negotiate a deal in the Grand Baazar. And I say that as a fact as I saw it with my own eyes.

 

[MadchesterCity]

Harry Kane?

Yes that makes sense, much rather sign him than Rice

 

[gaudino4]

Those video's of Rice talking to Yaya showed he's got a bit of a thing for City with all those legends' shirts he has on the wall. Obvs don't know how strong his desire to stay in London is, but as a young pro footballer (and a midfielder!) why wouldn't you want to push yourself and play under Pep while the chance is still there!

 

[not my fault!]

No idea if this is true or not, obviously, but if it is, it could be that Rice was abroad and flew in for a medical via private jet. Might as well fly into Manchester as London then. We could have used another private hospital rather than the one next door as there are paps parked outside the gates of that one.

Re him having a medical now rather than after the deal is agreed, if I were arranging a huge bid like City will have to make if we go back in, I'd want to have inspected the goods fully beforehand not wait to find out about any ugly problems right at the last minute.

That said, could all be nonsense if course, even if passed on in good faith.

Of course it’s nonsense, Rice wasn’t in Manchester yesterday having a medical. We use facilities all over the world, but had he flow in via private jet some numpty would of spotted him and taken a photo.

 

[Any1aBlue]

Didn’t want him anyway

 

[bluemystery]

100million + is too much for declan rice imo.

 

[bluemystery]

Just my opinion.

Rice is a good player, but come on 105m?

Barella has played at the highest level, and he's a top quality player. Scores far more goals than Rice and practically comes in as a Gundogan replacement.

Caqueret is a top class player, far more suited to our style than Rice.

Lyon under huge pressure to raise funds so Caqueret would be easier to get

 

[not my fault!]

100million + is too much for rice imo.

Clearly not if we pay it…

 

[mancboy]

So spurs are getting james madison for 40m, another england international midfielder from a team that has struggled recently, but 105m for rice is reasonable, i just genuinely cannot see where they are pulling that price from

 

[BlueDejong]

City's turn now

 

[Tugay One Cup]

You could get a job on talk sport.

 

[qshot989]

100million + is too much for rice imo.

I agree, these clubs should be ashamed of what they demand for English players. With that being said bearing in mind Rice is only 24 why would he not just stay at West Ham now until 2024/2025 and leave for free. He will be 26 and can go anywhere he likes.

Also with Kovacic just arriving do we really think we are still in for him? where does he fit in?

 

[bmfc95]

we’re out !