Alexis Sanchez

[birchwoodgingerste]

Summer deal then?

 

[Patientman63]

In summer 2012, the rags paid 24 Mil for a 29 year old Robin van Pussy, and they went on to win the league the following season directly thru his contribution. Everyone said then it was a sound investment. I don't see this any different to that deal.

 

[kun]

In summer 2012, the rags paid 24 Mil for a 29 year old Robin van Pussy, and they went on to win the league the following season directly thru his contribution. Everyone said then it was a sound investment. I don't see this any different to that deal.

You could also say that Chelsea got a younger Eden Hazard for just over £30m that summer, and they didn't win the league.

Which team was better off in the long run and which signing was better value?

 

[tonea2003]

In summer 2012, the rags paid 24 Mil for a 29 year old Robin van Pussy, and they went on to win the league the following season directly thru his contribution. Everyone said then it was a sound investment. I don't see this any different to that deal.

exactly, no difference whatsoever, you could argue we'd be getting an even better deal than that

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

I would like to think that if and when Sanchez stumps up at The Etihad he scores all the goals we are currently missing, or just takes a shot when others are looking for the killer pass!

 

[Dax777]

You could also say that Chelsea got a younger Eden Hazard for just over £30m that summer, and they didn't win the league.

Which team was better off in the long run and which signing was better value?

That's the conundrum isn't it? I'd say they both succeeded.

 

[Young Blue]

This is my view too. But I'm hoping the money men win. And soon :)

The Arsenal " money men" may have less influence if we stick rigidly to significantly below their valuation.

 

[Dax777]

The Arsenal " money men" may have less influence if we stick rigidly to significantly below their valuation.

Bummer :( I have him in my starting lineup for Sunday :)

 

[Patientman63]

You could also say that Chelsea got a younger Eden Hazard for just over £30m that summer, and they didn't win the league.

Which team was better off in the long run and which signing was better value?

Fair point, but I'd say one purchase was for an immediate affect, and the other a long term investment. In my mind, Sanchez is an immediate solution.

 

[venom99]

Probably Arsenal go for Malcom (Bordeaux)
#FreeAlexis

 

[@BluePhil8]

You could also say that Chelsea got a younger Eden Hazard for just over £30m that summer, and they didn't win the league.

Which team was better off in the long run and which signing was better value?

We are fine long term. Sometimes you also need short term solutions.

 

[Benarbia]

This deal needs to get done this month. Sanchez at his best is unstoppable

 

[kun]

We are fine long term. Sometimes you also need short term solutions.

Oh I agree, Alexis would be an excellent signing. I was just making a point. Sané, Sterling, Jesus, Bernardo, Stones, Mendy, Ederson etc we've been thinking forward for sure.

 

[Gaylord du Bois]

If he was at the Etihad it would have leaked somewhere , who was the last player to turn up without being spotted ?

Benjani

 

[FantasyIreland]

Please stop posting random/attention seeking twitter shite.

Cheers

 

[BringBackSwales]

Just posting to get the Sanchez thread above the JFE thread, good for morale

 

[sir baconface]

He becomes leass of an asset, to both City & Arsenal, at the end of the season imo.

They can get money for him now, & save his wages but he is likely to be less influential if they keep him & maybe unpopular with team mates, he walks for free in the summer & they could instead maybe bring in a fresh player now to inspire the squad.

We get an extra player now, who could be very influential when we are in 4 competitions & it is actually possible to win all of them, wheras we could sign anybody else we wanted, in the summer, it needn't be Sanchez .

Makes sense to get it done now, for both clubs & the player.

Agree entirely.

 

[sir baconface]

RVP situaution was different as at the time we had four strikers and I believe he wanted to play every game.

You're quite right in terms of our own situation. I actually meant it reminded me of the rags signing RVP. It was probably only ever going to work in the short term - and indeed that's the way it worked out.

 

[sir baconface]

He means from Utd's point of view.

Signing RVP was a big move for them, but short term.

Just seen this after replying to foggy. Thanks - that's exactly what I did mean.

 

[MarsLlama]

I think he looks pretty decent.