Alexis Sanchez

[Jim Tolmie's Underpants]

And what happens if Jesus gets injured?

We'll need him.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Instinct, mate. Nothing else. From City's point of view, we're playing brilliantly and the competition for places is arguably even higher than we anticipated a couple of months ago. From Sanchez's POV, he'll be a few months closer to being able to sell himself to the highest bidder.

These were always factors, and rivalry for places can be positive. I just feel there have been subtle changes in the balance. Many times in life, if you don't seize the moment, it soon passes.

Cheers,thats fair enough.

Although i do think we will be back for him,the deal appeared far too down the line just for both parties to forget about it a few months later.

 

[St.Pauli support]

Instinct, mate. Nothing else. From City's point of view, we're playing brilliantly and the competition for places is arguably even higher than we anticipated a couple of months ago. From Sanchez's POV, he'll be a few months closer to being able to sell himself to the highest bidder.

These were always factors, and rivalry for places can be positive. I just feel there have been subtle changes in the balance. Many times in life, if you don't seize the moment, it soon passes.

I agree, rivalry for places can be positive.
(Well, not always, talking about Nolito, Nacho, Bony or Navas...)

I just wonder who those rivals for our front 3 places are right now? Sané, Jesus, Raz. Who else?
Maybe you didn't talk about the current situation where Sergio is out for a while.
KDB (small injury too) and Bernardo could play on the right wing, but not as natural competitors for those 3 in the front line.

You need competitors to have competition, so shouldn't you support the idea of adding Sanchez then?
What about tight season schedule and rotation?

From Sanchez's POV, he'll be a few months closer to being able to sell himself to the highest bidder.

As you have followed that summer drama about Sanchez to City,
why should he do a U-turn and want to "sell himself to the highest bidder" when he refused Bayern and PSG before?
Why has he been so furious on 1 Sept when he is only after a big signing on fee end of his contract?
Maybe there are more factors in this than money alone. Pep, CL, Guardiola, a great project. Or Pep.

You might be right for the outcome though. But for different reasons, like Arsenal.

 

[sir baconface]

I agree, rivalry for places can be positive.
(Well, not always, talking about Nolito, Nacho, Bony or Navas...)

I just wonder who those rivals for our front 3 places are right now? Sané, Jesus, Raz. Who else?
Maybe you didn't talk about the current situation where Sergio is out for a while.
KDB (small injury too) and Bernardo could play on the right wing, but not as natural competitors for those 3 in the front line.

You need competitors to have competition, so shouldn't you support the idea of adding Sanchez then?
What about tight season schedule and rotation?



As you have followed that summer drama about Sanchez to City,
why should he do a U-turn and want to "sell himself to the highest bidder" when he refused Bayern and PSG before?
Why has he been so furious on 1 Sept when he is only after a big signing on fee end of his contract?
Maybe there are more factors in this than money alone. Pep, CL, Guardiola, a great project. Or Pep.

You might be right for the outcome though. But for different reasons, like Arsenal.

Hi mate. I was explaining what I think WILL happen. I'd have no problem at all signing Sanchez if Pep can handle the man management issues and expectations. That includes both wage relativities and selection dilemmas. There's no reason to say he can't, but it's a risk nonetheless.

Yes, of course I factored in Kun. Why wouldn't I? Sanchez won't be joining us before Aguero's scheduled return.

Depending on his price and remuneration package, the extra possibilities offered by Sanchez could prove a fruitful investment. When push comes to shove, we are playing for big, big stakes this season. Your points about tight schedules and rotation are good ones.

Everything else is gut feel, as I explained to Fantasy Ireland. On balance I don't believe it will happen. If it does, and based on current outlook, I won't be unhappy. Nor will I lose beauty sleep if it doesn't come off. Quite relaxed either way. Things can change though.

 

[I'm no cynic but...]

Instinct, mate. Nothing else. From City's point of view, we're playing brilliantly and the competition for places is arguably even higher than we anticipated a couple of months ago. From Sanchez's POV, he'll be a few months closer to being able to sell himself to the highest bidder.

These were always factors, and rivalry for places can be positive. I just feel there have been subtle changes in the balance. Many times in life, if you don't seize the moment, it soon passes.

There weren't moments to sieze. Arsenal wouldn't sell, thats all.

 

[sir baconface]

There weren't moments to sieze. Arsenal wouldn't sell, thats all.

Thanks for your insight.

 

[Phil1]

There weren't moments to sieze. Arsenal wouldn't sell, thats all.

Arsenal were going to sell but unfortunately due to their incompetence at board level they fucked up.

 

[St.Pauli support]

Hi mate. I was explaining what I think WILL happen. I'd have no problem at all signing Sanchez if Pep can handle the man management issues and expectations. That includes both wage relativities and selection dilemmas. There's no reason to say he can't, but it's a risk nonetheless.

Yes, of course I factored in Kun. Why wouldn't I? Sanchez won't be joining us before Aguero's scheduled return.

Depending on his price and remuneration package, the extra possibilities offered by Sanchez could prove a fruitful investment. When push comes to shove, we are playing for big, big stakes this season. Your points about tight schedules and rotation are good ones.

Everything else is gut feel, as I explained to Fantasy Ireland. On balance I don't believe it will happen. If it does, and based on current outlook, I won't be unhappy. Nor will I lose beauty sleep if it doesn't come off. Quite relaxed either way. Things can change though.

Cheers mate, I fully agree!

 

[bugsyblue]

I still think we need him. But he won't be a guaranteed starter which at his stage of his career might make him think twice about.

 

[FantasyIreland]

I still think we need him. But he won't be a guaranteed starter which at his stage of his career might make him think twice about.

Neither will he be a guaranteed starter at PSG or anywhere else of the calibre of club looking to sign him.

So,that aside,i think its the Pep factor that has swayed him in our direction,the football we are currently playing will only enhance that,IMO.