Alvarez done deal - £82m to Atletico

[Mr HJ]

Business wise it's a great deal. Shame that he felt he had to move to become the main striker somewhere but we've had a great 2 years of Julian and as I said to buy for 14.1m and sell for 70+ is vital in these days of financial scrutiny.

Playing wise it kind of felt once Erling came back from injury we were trying to find him a position in the lineup and sometimes we were a bit clunky and overrun in midfield - this also meant that Rodri had higher workload to cover gaps. I really like him as a player and am sure he will do well in Spain however, we have to move on and ultimately we are currently well covered for front players - Savinho, Doku, Bobb, Foden are pretty good compliments to the Nordic MS. Hopefully this gives us financial flexibility to source our biggest need in the next 12-18 months - that is replacing Kev.

If it goes through good luck Julian it's been a blast. All the best at Atletico but I cannot confirm that I will cheer a Simeone team after the way they tried to kick us off the park.

 

[OntarioBlue]

Yeah. Our “people” have really let us down over the last few years resulting in us winning f*** all

What the hell do you want from a club???

I am very happy with the way the Club is run and our transfer dealings. The original poster said there is no way anyone at the club would bring Felix in. I merely pointed out that as good as our management is they are not infallible.

 

[chesterbells]

No, not Human League, nor Flock of Seagulls.
He’s talking about this ;-)

 

[LongsightM13]

They gave us Aguero , we give them potential future aguero, scores settle.

He’s been very good but he’s not on the same planet as Sergio and never will be

 

[Inter Me Nan]

They gave us Aguero , we give them potential future aguero, scores settle.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

No, not Human League, nor Flock of Seagulls.
He’s talking about this ;-)

Tune

 

[Shazza458]

I reckon we’re keeping the powder dry for next summer
I know we always say that but it does feel that way especially with the core of the squad getting older
The potential talent available
A Musiala extension at Bayern would break the transfer forum lol

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

I reckon we’re keeping the powder dry for next summer
I know we always say that but it does feel that way especially with the core of the squad getting older
The potential talent available
A Musiala extension at Bayern would break the transfer forum lol

Wirtz to Madrid, Haaland RC triggered, Musiala extends.

 

[ChicagoBlue]

They gave us Aguero , we give them potential future aguero, scores settle.

Nobody is “giving” anyone anything!

And, after the way they have played against us in the CL, I couldn’t give a fuck is North Korea dropped a tactical nuke on that lot!

“Future Aguero” HAHAHA! Good one!

 

[johnny crossan]

 

[p.taker]

 

[The Lightbowne Cowboy]

Wow! I never knew Captain Birdseye sank the titanic.

 

[gray740]

Not sure exactly how much is rumour but Joao Felix is a great player.

He was a great prospect till Simeone managed him ,he was a wanted player all over Europe ,personally was amazed he went there tbh.

 

[decmancity]

You are talking about the people who sanctioned spending £48m on Phillips and £53m on Nunes. You may be right about Felix but nothing surprises me anymore.

Felix would top both of those in the "bad transfers" table. Ridiculous to even have Nunes in there already tbh.

 

[Sir peace frog]

just my opinion, if felix came to city pep would turn him into a world beater

 

[ThreesKompany]

Am assuming his previous club in Argentina would have negotiated a sell on clause at the time of his transfer to us

anyone know?

Read somewhere River Plate has 5% sell-on. Great business if they can get add-ons up to 80. One of Alvarez or Haaland was always going to go at some point. This makes sense now.

Felix would top both of those in the "bad transfers" table. Ridiculous to even have Nunes in there already tbh.

Except it would be a loan. Don't rate Felix but downside is minimal given it would just be salary.

 

[shroom]

just my opinion, if felix came to city pep would turn him into a world beater

figured Pep could always make a ball-possession hound out of him at least, kinda like Nasri

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Wow! I never knew Captain Birdseye sank the titanic.

Looks nothing like Sir Marcus of Fishfingers.

 

[Coatigan]

Except it would be a loan. Don't rate Felix but downside is minimal given it would just be salary.

And a squad place. On a player that might nit contribute when needed.

 

[abellwillring]

You are talking about the people who sanctioned spending £48m on Phillips and £53m on Nunes. You may be right about Felix but nothing surprises me anymore.

Phillips cost £42m with a potential £3m in add-ons. He was one of the most wanted players in England that summer. Nunes cost Wolves £38m so of course they were going to require a figure significantly higher to sell him. He's only had 1 season, let's give him a little more time to see whether or not it works out -- he's looked quite good on occasion, needs to be given more time. I think we all were a little surprised at the time and I still am, but I'm not ready to just write him off.

Our transfer team is as good as it gets. Some work out better than others, but at least 9 times out of 10 they get it right and that's a great hit rate.