Alexis Sanchez

[AwayDay]

Looks like there is an air of resignation in your posts.
If he chooses City over the Arse he does so because he sees a far better chance of significant trophies over the period of his next contract.
He will no doubt be branded as a money grabbing twunt, which is harsh as we no longer need to pay huge wages to attract the players like Alexis. They want to come as they see a club on the up and on the verge of something very special.

I keep hearing that, but in his time in English football City have won virtually nothing and not challenged for the title, in fact won much less than arsenal. If he chooses City,in my opinion, itll be next season, on a free transfer, to cash in on his last contract. This is my opinion, if he moves this summer, then Ill be wrong, because it means hes missing out on so much money so must really want city. If he waits till next summer, then its all about the bottom line. Im sure hed prefer to play for Pep again but its hardly a famous father son relationship, nor did he grow up dreaming of Man city.
Im convinced its not about trophies otherwise hed be at Bayern by now.

 

[Rolee]

because there will be a clamour for his signature,so he will go to the highest bidder, with the way prices are, 50m and 200k a week for Sanchez is still cheap. He obviously has a very bright agent who knows exactly how much hes worth. It makes no sense for him to move anywhere now, I think he ll stay at Arsenal this season, because he doesnt want to go anywhere and miss out on 200k a week for the next 4 years.

I know things have gone crazy in terms of money mate but that's off the scale mental. There's no way he gets 50m signing on fee.

 

[joe123]

I think he will get a nice pay day if he left on a free, but nothing like £50m + his wages.

completely. not a sniff he'll get a £50m signing on fee.

 

[AwayDay]

I think he will get a nice pay day if he left on a free, but nothing like £50m + his wages.

I can see united flopping again and Chelsea struggling without Costa, not to mention China, there will be enough interest in him to demand such a fee, hes still a world class player.

 

[AwayDay]

I know things have gone crazy in terms of money mate but that's off the scale mental. There's no way he gets 50m signing on fee.

In 2002 we paid Sol campbell a 10m signing on fee when he came to us for free from Spurs, 50m is nothing now, if he was a club everyone would readily pay it.

 

[Marvin]

This summer you have to pay Arsenal 50m, next summer youll pay it to him.

More likely he'll go elsewhere and City will buy the next young Sanchez. We'll have replaced all our ageing defenders by then. We'll have new forwards in. Bernardo Silva settled in in midfield. We'll be able to go all in for Mbappe, or the next Mbappe. Sanchez is a very short term option I think to try and ensure that City are competitive in a very vital 2nd year for Guardiola.

 

[SWP's back]

In fact why do you think he will pocket more in sign on fee next year compared to this summer?

Ask Jimmy Milner who trousered a £10m sign on bonus joining Liverpool.

 

[Rolee]

In 2002 we paid Sol campbell a 10m signing on fee when he came to us for free from Spurs, 50m is nothing now, if he was a club everyone would readily pay it.

Sorry mate, not having that. If it turns out that way then I'll happily hold my hands up and apologise but that's just absurd to even consider we'd give anyone, let alone a player approaching 30, a 50m signing on fee.

 

[AwayDay]

More likely he'll go elsewhere and City will buy the next young Sanchez. We'll have replaced all our ageing defenders by then. We'll have new forwards in. Bernardo Silva settled in in midfield. We'll be able to go all in for Mbappe, or the next Mbappe. Sanchez is a very short term option I think to try and ensure that City are competitive in a very vital 2nd year for Guardiola.

Well you havent even bid for him yet, the papers are all going on Pep saying he likes Sanchez, Pep just answers questions honestly, he doesnt know the media here are not interested in debating football, just causing chaos.
So why havent City bid for him yet? Surely hed do more to leave if city were there knocking at the door, or maybe the 400k wage demands have frightened you off too.

 

[Jazzman]

I can see united flopping again and Chelsea struggling without Costa, not to mention China, there will be enough interest in him to demand such a fee, hes still a world class player.

I think you are making up arguments for him to stay, rather than look at the reality mate. I understand your wish for him to stay, but you are drifting off into the world of fantasy here. I think you can rest assured that Alexis will get a nice sign on fee, no matter when he chooses to leave. You are however completely forgetting that his motivation for leaving seems to be sporting ambitions. He wants Champions League, and he wants Pep.

 

[Marvin]

I can see united flopping again and Chelsea struggling without Costa, not to mention China, there will be enough interest in him to demand such a fee, hes still a world class player.

Utd will be stronger. They haven't finished spending yet. Last season they had Smalling, Jones, Carrick, Felllaini, Ibra at the heart of their team. I'm afraid that Bailly is going to be a great player for them. They might not be ready for the title, but I think they will be top 4. Chelsea look a mess at the moment, but I expect them to react to Lukaku loss by finalising deals for Sandro etc. They need a forward though. It wouldn't surprise me if they came in for Sanchez, or made a discrete enquiry. I think if sanchez goes anywhere this Summer though it will be to play for Pep.

 

[blueparrot]

Sorry mate, not having that. If it turns out that way then I'll happily hold my hands up and apologise but that's just absurd to even consider we'd give anyone, let alone a player approaching 30, a 50m signing on fee.

Dont think Sanchez coming for free next summer is an option for us , We need him this season so if he doesnt come we will go for an alternative and won't need his position filling next summer, its now or never for us and Sanchez. My guess is we give him a deadline and then move onto plan b.

 

[AwayDay]

I think you are making up arguments for him to stay, rather than look at the reality mate. I understand your wish for him to stay, but you are drifting off into the world of fantasy here. I think you can rest assured that Alexis will get a nice sign on fee, no matter when he chooses to leave. You are however completely forgetting that his motivation for leaving seems to be sporting ambitions. He wants Champions League, and he wants Pep.

I think youre living in fantasy land if you think you are more likely to win trophies than Bayern, and that Sanchez would give up on 200k a week next summer to play for Pep now.
If he goes to you and I get it wrong, ill be here, saying I got it wrong. I just cant see why would anyone move anywhere and miss out on so much money, that will come in 12 months.
Its not greed, just common sense.

 

[Rolee]

Dont think Sanchez coming for free next summer is an option for us , We need him this season so if he doesnt come we will go for an alternative and won't need his position filling next summer, its now or never for us and Sanchez. My guess is we give him a deadline and then move onto plan b.

I'd be inclined to agree with you.

 

[Marvin]

Well you havent even bid for him yet, the papers are all going on Pep saying he likes Sanchez, Pep just answers questions honestly, he doesnt know the media here are not interested in debating football, just causing chaos.
So why havent City bid for him yet? Surely hed do more to leave if city were there knocking at the door, or maybe the 400k wage demands have frightened you off too.

When or if we do, the deal will already be a formality. There's absolutely no chance City pay £400k wages. But the wages is all smoke and mirrors. City pay relatively low basic wage (for top clubs) but weight it to performance bonuses. Our managers know the rules and regulations. Wenger and Arsenal are comparative dinosaurs I am afraid. City have been very nimble in that regard

 

[BillyShears]

Dont think Sanchez coming for free next summer is an option for us , We need him this season so if he doesnt come we will go for an alternative and won't need his position filling next summer, its now or never for us and Sanchez. My guess is we give him a deadline and then move onto plan b.

100%.

Also all the talk that Arsenal are gonna let him walk on a free is manifestly nonsense. Zero chance that happens for a myriad of reasons. Another transfer that's becoming more inevitable with each passing day. Football is a small pond and the signing of Lacazette has left City feeling even more emboldened that the Sanchez deal will get done.

 

[AwayDay]

Even without Sanchez, id still put City favourites to win the league this season, and if that happens, its unlikely youll still want him next summer. He ll still get his 400k a week from somewhere. He can get more if he goes to china.

 

[andyhinch]

because there will be a clamour for his signature,so he will go to the highest bidder, with the way prices are, 50m and 200k a week for Sanchez is still cheap. He obviously has a very bright agent who knows exactly how much hes worth. It makes no sense for him to move anywhere now, I think he ll stay at Arsenal this season, because he doesnt want to go anywhere and miss out on 200k a week for the next 4 years.

Why will there be a clamour next summer if there isn't one now, if you're looking at the same money for a player that's a year older ?

 

[allan harper]

Plus 1

Number 8 is wrong.

 

[AwayDay]

Why will there be a clamour next summer if there isn't one now, if you're looking at the same money for a player that's a year older ?

Because now he wants 400k, ruling bayern out, and many others. Next season he ll want 200k, just take the transfer fee himself rather than it going to Arsenal.
Everyone here is saying hes demanding huge wages so that he goes to Man city who will pay half that, killing off all the competition to get his dream city move, im starting to think this is looking a bit far fetched.