Lucas Paqueta investigated by FA for alleged betting breaches

[KingGeorge]

They will be apoplectic when they sell Paqueta and replace him with McTominay and Slabhead!

I have some empathy for West Ham fans. They finally win a trophy and then their owner conducts a fire sale. Pretty miserable situation in a lot of ways

 

[decmancity]

We were never going to pay 100m plus for Rice... Let's be serious now.

Ok?
I never said we did.

 

[Gumzy97]

Very good video, seems like West ham did struggle to get him to join last season. From what he says. So us coming in has probably pushed Paqueta to want to leave

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

i mean Tolmie hasn't said anything about West Hams willingness to sell.

I haven't, but I am privy to both ends of this deal. The player will force the move and some.

Sullivan says he wants more than £70m, which already betrays a willingness to sell.

His agent is former City player Barry Silkman, he knows West Ham are bluffing on this one and the player has made it clear all summer he wants to leave.

 

[oakiecokie]

More than at City that's for sure.

And better accountants. (apart from Colin and the other odd one or two) ;)

 

[SkyBlueFlux]

If you were picking a world XI would Rice be in the short list as DM? For me that's a firm no and therefore not world class. does he have the potential to improve in a better side and become world class then yes.

I think Rice would probably be in the top 8 defensive midfielders I would choose in the Premier League.

Unfortunately, 3 of the players above him in that list play for us.

And one is actually a centre back.

 

[oakiecokie]

I haven't, but I am privy to both ends of this deal. The player will force the move and some.

Sullivan says he wants more than £70m, which already betrays a willingness to sell.

His agent is former City player Barry Silkman, he knows West Ham are bluffing on this one and the player has made it clear all summer he wants to leave.

Oh FFS Tolm the number of times I`ve slagged Silkman off on here .... and now I want him to do well. Always remember him a "player" and I use that word lightly, as he was awful for us.

 

[Constantine]

I don't think he will improve the team imo. The price range is already excessive.

 

[balotellishaircut]

Alvaraz , Ward-Prowse, Maguire
Very happy with that so far.

How much have you shelled out for this lot, is that the Rice money spent ?

 

[domalino]

His agent is former City player Barry Silkman

Wait, What!?

How does a 25 year old Brazilian international end up with Barry bloody Silkman as an agent?!!

 

[Zenmanc]

I don't think he will improve the team imo. The price range is already excessive.

Have you seen more of him than just his games vs us?

 

[Gumzy97]

I haven't, but I am privy to both ends of this deal. The player will force the move and some.

Sullivan says he wants more than £70m, which already betrays a willingness to sell.

His agent is former City player Barry Silkman, he knows West Ham are bluffing on this one and the player has made it clear all summer he wants to leave.

Feels like West Ham struggled to get him to join them last season from the video I linked, makes sense he would force a move to join us.

 

[Constantine]

Have you seen more of him than just his games vs us?

yes

 

[oakiecokie]

Not criticising Txiki by the way, but whatever makes you get more likes on a forum fella.

Just stating facts... There are players on the market that are far more attainable.

Can't see us going over 80m for him and West Ham ain't selling him for less than 80m.

And what makes you think they are far more "attainable". City always do their homework on all potential signings and it doesn`t stop at their ability. There are many other factors that City take into account before even considering a bid.

 

[Gaz76]

They are buying Slab head, so no need for Laporte.

On what planet would you rather have mcliar instead of laporte?

 

[mosssideblue]

Not criticising Txiki by the way, but whatever makes you get more likes on a forum fella.

Just stating facts... There are players on the market that are far more attainable.

Can't see us going over 80m for him and West Ham ain't selling him for less than 80m.

Who are these players?

 

[Ste68]

Alvaraz , Ward-Prowse, Maguire
Very happy with that so far.

I don't think those are bad stabilizing signings. Not the sort who will push you right up the table to challenge top 6 but Maguire & Ward Prowse are solid premier league players. Maguire got overhyped and overpriced when he went to united but could be decent for a few seasons at West Ham. Think you still need to sign a decent centre forward as you look short up front.

 

[Academica]

I don't, but West Ham have stated the price and I'm only giving my opinion that I don't think we will match the price they want.

I'm not sure where you stand, do you think we will get him.

 

[RodneyRodney]

Alvaraz , Ward-Prowse, Maguire
Very happy with that so far.

You're happy with Slabby ? !!

 

[Phil1]

Youth player bias. (Like some here have with Foden…) ;-)

I dont think Foden is allowed to be called WC as it stands because his career so far has been a bit stop start. He will be though, he will retire as being known as one of the very best. That’s not bias, that’s just watching him over the last 5 years and being able to see the very obvious.