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Marvin said:
How can you say Bony has limited technical ability? He has a fantastic touch. His problem was that last season he was not fit and he never gets a run in the team. I don't think he is mobile enough to play in the channels and make the runs that Aguero does and City aren't going to change their game when Aguero isn't in the team.

Remember that when he was at Swansea where he was their main man, he scored one goal in every two, and some really quality goals too.

But I agree your subsequent comment on this Sun story is probably all based around a photo of a car. Everton have a friendly at home against Espanyol today. It will be interesting to see whether Stones plays, and whether Koeman makes any remarks about transfers. Also City will be in Sweden. Is Bony there? if the answer is no, then maybe he's injured, or maybe he is sorting out a deal.

It would make sense to do a swap deal with Everton, and I am sure it will have been explored by City before now. Biggest hurdle might be wages. Are Everton going to be able to match his terms? Must be on around £60k pw.
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Bony has "a fantastic touch" ? Seriously ? Just not his first, second or third but when he eventually stops the balls like a doorman at Rotters ! He may however fit in at Everton doing for Koeman what Pelle did at Southampton just not in our system
 
hartshairgel said:
Bony has "a fantastic touch" ? Seriously ? Just not his first, second or third but when he eventually stops the balls like a doorman at Rotters ! He may however fit in at Everton doing for Koeman what Pelle did at Southampton just not in our system
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Yes, his touch is pretty good the majority of the time. Think you might be confusing him with Dzeko.
 
How much are we allegedly offering plus Bony?

Between £20-25m would seem like a fair amount to me.
 
hartshairgel said:
Bony has "a fantastic touch" ? Seriously ? Just not his first, second or third but when he eventually stops the balls like a doorman at Rotters ! He may however fit in at Everton doing for Koeman what Pelle did at Southampton just not in our system
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It's all opinion. I think his control is as good as anyone, and certainly a lot better than Lukaku. You play the ball into Bony, it sticks. What he isn't good at is making runs all across the back line. kelechi and Aguero do that. Bony is static/statue.
 
Marvin said:
It's all opinion. I think his control is as good as anyone, and certainly a lot better than Lukaku. You play the ball into Bony, it sticks. What he isn't good at is making runs all across the back line. kelechi and Aguero do that. Bony is static/statue.
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He is for us but wasn't for Swansea. Very strange and disappointing.
 
Marvin said:
It's all opinion. I think his control is as good as anyone, and certainly a lot better than Lukaku. You play the ball into Bony, it sticks. What he isn't good at is making runs all across the back line. kelechi and Aguero do that. Bony is static/statue.
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Problem with Bony is his quickness of thought and speed is lacking for what pep wants! You can tell h doesn't fancy him.
 
Dr Jacoby said:
How much are we allegedly offering plus Bony?

Between £20-25m would seem like a fair amount to me.
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Everton want 50mil for Stones......what we dont know is the value they have for Bony? I rumours seem to suggest 15mil....so I'd guess 30-35mil + Bony!

Not my money, so not concerned with the cost...If Pep wants him and he's been our main target for most of the summer...I'd just get it done, season almost here!;)
 
hartshairgel said:
Bony has "a fantastic touch" ? Seriously ? Just not his first, second or third but when he eventually stops the balls like a doorman at Rotters ! He may however fit in at Everton doing for Koeman what Pelle did at Southampton just not in our system
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He fucks up sometimes but I agree, some of his touches are absolutley brilliant & unfortunately, for whatever reason, he can't do that consistently for City. But the ball also bounces of Iheanacho a fair bit & he too has immense skill.

He has actually produced a couple of moments of absolutely sublime skill for City.
 
Neville Kneville said:
He fucks up sometimes but I agree, some of his touches are absolutley brilliant & unfortunately, for whatever reason, he can't do that consistently for City. But the ball also bounces of Iheanacho a fair bit & he too has immense skill.

He has actually produced a couple of moments of absolutely sublime skill for City.
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Can't disagree, one or two little lay offs and the odd round the corner flicks, he has shown glimpses of his capabilities. Sadly though this doesn't excuse the shocking finishing and lack of form. Looks shot of all confidence which is a shame, I personally always like having the big man option on the bench.
 
twoddlehopper said:
Can't disagree, one or two little lay offs and the odd round the corner flicks, he has shown glimpses of his capabilities. Sadly though this doesn't excuse the shocking finishing and lack of form. Looks shot of all confidence which is a shame, I personally always like having the big man option on the bench.
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Me too.

But if Pep has had a look at him & decided he's of no use, then off he goes. But I will only believe that if & when it happens, not just on the strength of rumours. He looked fine to me, playing in Pep's system last week & that's the only thing I've got to go on.
 
Quite surprised there are so many people pissed off with this!
Bony has been slagged off left right and centre for the majority of his time at City and now we have the chance of potentially getting rid for £15mil!! Or alternatively as a sweetener to one of our most important signings!!!!
Brilliant deal for me! We need/want Stones, Bony is on a big wage and isn't remotely close to offering anything to the team!
 
Lomas has a lob on said:
Quite surprised there are so many people pissed off with this!
Bony has been slagged off left right and centre for the majority of his time at City and now we have the chance of potentially getting rid for £15mil!! Or alternatively as a sweetener to one of our most important signings!!!!
Brilliant deal for me! We need/want Stones, Bony is on a big wage and isn't remotely close to offering anything to the team!
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My thoughts exactly, the chance to get a huge wage off the books and hopefully get out target in.
 
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