ADegenerate
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What a shit show. Legitimately laughing in a schadenfreude way. Doesn't get me riled up at all since I wanted another year with Mangala and Otamendi anyway.
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John Stones
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ADegenerate
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Hope that we will renew our interest in Leonardo Bonucci. Atleast to have him besides Stones if we're actually going all out for Stones...
Honestly mate, I think it's impossible we get the nooch (sorry, I'm not sorry I call him that). I wish people would stop bringing it up because he's amazing and I think it's impossible :(
I feel sick because we've just missed out on a real talent who would have strengthened us, and now we're going to have months of tedious back and forth with Everton only to inevitably be taken to the cleaners by Kenwright in August for a currently bang average player who may eventually amount to something worth relying on.
It's a kick in the balls, and I don't think I'm alone in feeling this way.
The kick in the balls for me is not being able to see this wonderful vision I'd conjured up of Stones, Lapote and Gundogan pinging the ball about around an exasperated pair of strikers whilst they attempt a high press.
We need to give Pep the best possible platform. If Khaldoon means what he says about Mansour's huge expectations for this coming season then serious money needs to be spent to fulfil it. If 50m of that is for Stones so be it. Would rather spend 50m now and get him locked than be cute with low ball offers all summer, only to see Mourinho pay it at the end.
Neville Kneville
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It was always likely to be stupid money. No idea why anyone is surprised. I would imagine Everton will try to push it even above that.
It may be that Pep only ever did want one of them & has bid for both but decided to go all in for Stones rather than Laporte, possibly because Stones wants to come.
It may be that Pep only ever did want one of them & has bid for both but decided to go all in for Stones rather than Laporte, possibly because Stones wants to come.
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Sure.not a rag smart ass
City_Sean
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It was always likely to be stupid money. No idea why anyone is surprised. I would imagine Everton will try to push it even above that.
It may be that Pep only ever did want one of them & has bid for both but decided to go all in for Stones rather than Laporte, possibly because Stones wants to come.
I hate it when people say "I wouldn't pay X amount of money for this guy." He's worth whatever the club value him at, same as Sterling, KDB etc.
Neville Kneville
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I hate it when people say "I wouldn't pay X amount of money for this guy." He's worth whatever the club value him at, same as Sterling, KDB etc.
And the club may decide neither is worth the money.
What a shit show. Legitimately laughing in a schadenfreude way. Doesn't get me riled up at all since I wanted another year with Mangala and Otamendi anyway.
Keep hearing how Pep is going to turn Sterling round and improve the rest of the squad by 20- 30% why can't he do the same with Otamendi and Mangala, its not like they are free transfer players from Rochdale, surely there is something there to work with.
Lets see how good Pep really is.
ADegenerate
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My man. Couldn't agree more. Aren't we paying this guy 20m+? Pellers was put in a few predicaments why not Pep?Keep hearing how Pep is going to turn Sterling round and improve the rest of the squad by 20- 30% why can't he do the same with Otamendi and Mangala, its not like they are free transfer players from Rochdale, surely there is something there to work with.
Lets see how good Pep really is.
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Okay mate, want to cite any of that perceived stupidity instead of taking pot shots and offering noting of substance yourself? Helmet.
Not really, I try not to spend time arguing with trolls.
That's why I said you should get a job on TalkSport then you can talk garbage all day long with the other rag presenters.
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Keep hearing how Pep is going to turn Sterling round and improve the rest of the squad by 20- 30% why can't he do the same with Otamendi and Mangala, its not like they are free transfer players from Rochdale, surely there is something there to work with.
Lets see how good Pep really is.
Personally, I feel the potential is there with Sterling to fit Pep's style, so easier for him to be a "natural" fit for what Pep looks for. The Club already admitted by trying to loan out Mangala last summer, that he isnt the player they were hoping for and his playing style just is not a fit for Pep's system...Pep needs "footballers" at CB, players that are confident on the ball and this is not Mangala's strength..I have more confidence that Ota will be a good fit than I do Mangala..
Keep hearing how Pep is going to turn Sterling round and improve the rest of the squad by 20- 30% why can't he do the same with Otamendi and Mangala, its not like they are free transfer players from Rochdale, surely there is something there to work with.
Lets see how good Pep really is.
Because you can't make a silk purse out of a pigs ear. I expect Sterling will improve but we have had two seasons of Mangala and no amount of coaching or formation changing is going to make him a great premiership defender.
Otty seems too reckless but if we have to keep one of them then I would keep him. I doubt Mangala will be with us much longer.
Because you can't make a silk purse out of a pigs ear. I expect Sterling will improve but we have had two seasons of Mangala and no amount of coaching or formation changing is going to make him a great premiership defender
Otty seems too reckless but if we have to keep one of them then I would keep him. I doubt Mangala will be with us much longer.
Ok 50mil for Stones at least he is the finnished article and is sure to go on and make a great premiership defender.
pml79
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It's always going to be + of £45 mill to get him since they turned Chelsea down around that amountJust when I was coming round to the decision of signing Stones I read that it may be £50m to get him.
I know it's not our money but ffs how many times do we need to overspend on defenders. Mangala, Otamendi and maybe Stones have cost more than David Silva!
PragueBlue
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Ok 50mil for Stones at least he is the finnished article and is sure to go on and make a great premiership defender.
He may well go on to become a great defender but he's far from the finished article.
01cravend
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It's always going to be + of £45 mill to get him since they turned Chelsea down around that amount
He's a year older and has gotten worse..Price should be going down
Ok 50mil for Stones at least he is the finnished article and is sure to go on and make a great premiership defender.
I am very unconvinced. Not at that price. I would go for a proven defender at a reasonable price like van Dijk, even if we got Stones.
Ethan23
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45 Million should clinch it. He's only 22 so if he turns out how city hope he will. It will only end up being 4/5 million a year. It's a gamble but if it comes off we'll have an English player at the heart of our defence for 10 plus yrs
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