Alexis Sanchez

[Rammy Blue]

Do you actually think he's going to accept smaller money from us now vs. July?

It’s factored into the signing on fee.

 

[domalino]

I do think there is a valid argument that he could mix up some of the squad "chemistry" especially among the attacking players as Sane and Sterling are already fighting for their spots every match. Are we too far ahead in the league for that to cost us? Probably, but I'd still rather in the summer and focus in January on improving our defensive depth.

I personally also wonder why he is touted so much as a "Pep player" when I thought I read a statistic that no one even comes close for the amount of times he gives up possession?

I think Bernardo, Jesus and Aguero would be more concerned with Sanchez's arrival in the immediate future. Last season, Pep talked at length about how he should have played Sanchez up front at Barca because he was incredible there for Arsenal. He can press like Jesus, but is scoring more, he would give fluidity across the front line and allow Sterling and Sané to come inside hunting for goals more.

The chemistry thing is a gamble, but on form he's one of the very best players in the country, and he would improve the squad.

 

[domalino]

It’s factored into the signing on fee.

Says who? You're just assuming he'll accept a smaller signing on fee because he joined early.

It's an assumption based on nothing.

 

[Rammy Blue]

Says who? You're just assuming he'll accept a smaller signing on fee because he joined early.

It's an assumption based on nothing.

Oh, quelle surprise for you being an antagonistic know all.

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

http://www.goal.com/en/news/alexis-...ary-wants-man-city/129d2537pny3d1rrx4llc4t9zz




Alexis wants the move (Sam Lee) - lets make it happen

I like this

 

[HelloCity]

Oh, quelle surprise for you being an antagonistic know all.

Shot me down all summer because I disagreed with him that the Sanchez transfer would be be done and dusted by July since Arsenal would be desperate to sell.

Overly assured but rarely right.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

They've come back cap in hand, hence the leaks about Alexis upsetting the dressing room.

A justification for accepting peanuts.

It's still doubtful City will do them any favours.

At this stage, it's also down to how much the player wishes to reduce his financial package, as there is a massive difference to his signing on fee, as opposed to everyone sitting tight until July.

 

[Rammy Blue]

Yep, given how we're going this season Sanchez would be as fucked off at City as he was at Arsenal in the summer if we don't try to to sign him now in my opinion.

I'm not saying that's right but he'll probably see it as a wasted season.

I think Arsenal have every intention of doing the deal in Jan, just brinksmanship over the fee - as I’ve said before, I reckon a compromise of circa £30mil will be agreed where both teams feel it’s realistic.

 

[Itsaar]

Alexis desperate to join City in Jan (according to press). Well TBH why wouldn't he want to join an pick up a medal. Still win win for us.

 

[cookster]

I like this

He's after a PL winners medal ;)