Alexis Sanchez

[Neville Kneville]

We agreed an acceptable fee, £60m, for both parties in the summer.

It didn't happen because it was agreed late and Arsenal were unable to attract a replacement.

We were hacked off with Arsenal and tried to punish them by offering them a fee significantly below his value, because we believed he would only come to us. We declared we would not increase the fee. This was our big mistake.

If we had not done this I don't believe United would have got involved. No club wants to be rejected when they bid for a player. They knew we had an agreement with AS.

Sanchez's team were frightened we were prepared to leave him at Arsenal until summer and they started looking for alternative buyers.

The idea of us 'punishing' Arsenal, has come about on places like this.

If we were prepared to leave him at Arsenal, it's because Pep is no longer really that bothered about signing him.

Utd would have bid, in this window & Sanchez' agent would have spoken to them, you do not 'blank' Utd, much as it is made a joke of, on here.

If Sanchez wants to come to City, he can do. It is upto him.

 

[Mid Wales blue]

Like a few have already stated, Sánchez to the rags will probably be announced 15 mins before kickoff!

 

[Mendy]

First isco then alves now this txiki never seems to learn to just pay up and wrap it up instead of arrogantly assuming they want us and only us.

We can't just throw money at everyone and submit to their demands.

Personally I won't cry myself to sleep if we miss out on a 29 year old.

 

[TRUE BLUE NO1]

We weren't 15 points clear and on the verge of a domestic cup final whilst still being in every competition. Our need for Sanchez has significantly reduced since the summer to the point where we'd arguably be better off getting another young talented player like we did with Sane, Sterling and Jesus, who we can get the best part of 10 years out of.

I think this is where many have different views mate....for me, its not about being the top of the league and no longer needing him. Its now when we should be strengthening, building, pushing forward, so we stay one step ahead. If rumours, this thread and the media have been correct, he's been one of, if not our top target since the summer. Pep/chairman were willing to pay 60mil for him in the summer and meet his large wages and have now gone back in for him again. This wasnt a safety-net type signing, depending on how the season goes....they had plans for him now and in the future. I believe the club felt they had him and because of this played a poker game with the transfer fee and allowed other teams a shot.

 

[abu13]

At last we might finally be confirming JFE.

 

[Robinho's Subbuteo]

The rags will announce it just before we kick off so the commentators can go on about the rags all game

Don't they do that anyway?

 

[dronefromsector7G]

Sold out of candles

 

[GaudinoMotors]

Well do you not think we would have a good chance of signing him right now, if we offered more money than Utd ?

That could go for any transfer ever.
Another nailed on one we "walk away from".

 

[mosssideblue]

So are those who insisted the club was playing a blinder with our negotiations still adamant about that?

Why, what has been announced?

 

[oakiecokie]

According to some people, Txiki is to blame for literally everything that happens, doesn't happen, or perhaps might happen.

Its simple amazing how a lot of football fans don`t understand the complexity of transfers and who actually holds the purse strings.

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

Greedy twat Milner playing in midfield today ;)

 

[robbieh]

Thi

We agreed an acceptable fee, £60m, for both parties in the summer.

It didn't happen because it was agreed late and Arsenal were unable to attract a replacement.

We were hacked off with Arsenal and tried to punish them by offering them a fee significantly below his value, because we believed he would only come to us. We declared we would not increase the fee. This was our big mistake.

If we had not done this I don't believe United would have got involved. No club wants to be rejected when they bid for a player. They knew we had an agreement with AS.

Sanchez's team were frightened we were prepared to leave him at Arsenal until summer and they started looking for alternative buyers.

This.

 

[bugsyblue]

Some perspective people. Sanchez is a great player but his best years are probably behind him. While he’d be a real asset he also has the potential to upset the squad. He’s clearly a divisive figure and has fallen out with most of the players at Arsenal. No one would be freaking out if he joined Dortmund or atleti. It’s only because it’s united.

I trust in our club and pep to be thinking about the bigger picture. United have just spent another chunk of money and Big wages on a 29 year old. Next season we need to make sure he doesn’t become their RVP. We just need to spend on the right players in the summer and on players that will benefit our long term goals not short term ones!

 

[Neville Kneville]

I take your point on Sane & Sterling but in terms of market valuation, I think Sanchez would have been value at £70m. What would have occurred in terms of performances is hypothetical but our results couldn't have been much better.

This is hardly the end of the world but it is another major transfer we have not pulled off. I know we can win them all and I am more than happy with a lot of our signings but I'm not sure our success rate on the big ones is as good as it could / should be - hard to measure though.

I keep saying, I recon the rags are happy for transfer spending to go out of control, as they are able to afford it.

I don't think we need to be so desperate.

 

[BertTrautmann'sParachute]

So we sign Alexis pay what they want so he ends up on £400k a week.

Currently we are trying to sort out a contract with Kev. He’s our best player so will no doubt want parity so we more than double his wages and put him on £400k a week.

We are also looking at extending Sterling, Sane contracts. Sterling is flying this season so are we looking at £250k for him now or is that not enough? Sane has contributed highly too so £200k for Sane.

The knock-on effect would be ridiculous.

I think this is a point that shouldn't be overlooked. At the theatre of debt they don't give a shit at the disparity in wages but it could prove fatal to the team-spirit if we started this billy big-bollocks salary kind of stuff.

 

[aguero93:20]

According to some people, Txiki is to blame for literally everything that happens, doesn't happen, or perhaps might happen.

Txiki bad, he did things Mancini blamed Marwood for.

 

[pudge]

Why, what has been announced?

Didn't say anything had been, did I?

Just when first talk of United came about folk were quick to praise it as a tactic, just wondering what it's like now?

Although, if I said 2+2=4 you'd take the contrary stance and demand I show my working better.

 

[Daz_Blue]

Can we not get Roque Santa Cruz back ...he only cost us 24m if you include his wages

 

[mosssideblue]

The idea of us 'punishing' Arsenal, has come about on places like this.

If we were prepared to leave him at Arsenal, it's because Pep is no longer really that bothered about signing him.

Utd would have bid, in this window & Sanchez' agent would have spoken to them, you do not 'blank' Utd, much as it is made a joke of, on here.

If Sanchez wants to come to City, he can do. It is upto him.

Your wasting your breath mate.

 

[TRUE BLUE NO1]

But perhaps he didn't want him at " any price " ?

Any team but the rags and I'd be alot less disappointed in missing out on him mate! Feels like they got one over on us (if they sign him!) and I dont like it!;)