And so it begins...

[Deleted member 58619]

AS Monaco sold James Rodriguez for 85m euro.........

Monaco go for Yaya ?

Sorry what's that?

 

[Centurions]

By persisting with the fiction that FFP sanctions have had little impact on City you now resort to the absurd idea that expensive world class signings by our competitors are either not world class or not expensive.

Fabregas's stock is significantly lower than when he left Arsenal regardless of price, if he's still world class then why did Barcelona let him go when Xavi looks to be on his way out? What was the meaning of that peculiar (presumably accurate) statement Barca put out?
Costa is just an overpriced big thug, and certainly wouldn't qualify as world class in my eyes at least.
By your thinking I presume you think the £35 million Andy Carroll is/was world class?

or not expensive.

where did I say that?

I corrected your post for you, no need to thank me.

forging the comments of those with whom you disagree is another sign of desperation and what has Andy Carroll got to do with this window?

"forging the comments"???? hahahaha, George get out of the sun, it's gone to your head mate. You seem to think a high fee is an indication of being world class (tell that to PSG fans) hence the Andy Carroll reference.

I see you couldn't actually answer any of my points so I'll take it you've conceded you're full of it. Have a good day mate.

 

[Centurions]

The cartel ffp trick is to try & slow us down for a season whilst they all blow loads of money, but in reality we needed the players we are getting & if we wanted to sign a huge player we would have to sell anyway, as there is no space in the squad.

Likelihood is that we would have done the same business, & if we go for a big attacking player it would be next season.

Our competitors have strengthened in some areas, so have we. That's football. Their signings may be a bit more eyecatching because we have ours already at the club.

We can't have everything all our own way every season. It's supposed to be a competition & if it just means a stroll for us every year, I have no interest in it. Bring it on.

If we don't win, we change a couple of players next season, then the season after, the academy starts to kick in, which I'm more excited about than signings tbh.

Spot on but don't let George read this, he seems to think we've been hamstrung to such a degree that we'll be lucky to make the Europa League next year.

 

[fbloke]

I would put money in Tolms worst fears being realised and City not making any further significant moves this summer.

There are enough big name moves happening now without City being involved to suggest to me that we have the deals done that we were going to do.

Perhaps the original ' Quiet' thread is the best name now?

 

[pudge]

I stand by my point that all those players would have improved our squad and we shouldn't be restricted to sign players by FFCheating

We have an amazing squad and first 11 but I'm sick of this FFP garbage designed to restrict competition and protect the established high revenue stream clubs.

If we wanted to sign these players we shouldn't be denied the opportunity due to financial restrictions which restrict growth and EU completion laws

Of course they would improve our squad. Would they improve our first team? Debatable, I would personally say no.

FFP aside, do you spend £30m+ on players that won't improve your first team?

Players like Fabregas, Vidal and Pogba wouldn't be guaranteed starters here, would they then want to sign for us?

Even if they were, who do we drop? You don't tear down a title winning team, especially not in such a crucial position like the middle of midfield at the very least.

You also don't tinker too much with the set up of a double winning team, in my opinion, as much as you do the players in it.

We can't sign every good player that may be available, regardless of FFP restrictions. We only need to tweak our squad (with the exception of a quality CB, which has been need for too long) and I believe even if we weren't restricted in our spending we still wouldn't have thrown money around this summer.

You can't expect other teams to not sign good players and as I've said before, we can't sign them simply so rivals don't.

Whatever you say mate. Cesc or sanchez would represent a drastic improvement over nasri or edin/beast. I understand valuing the squad you have, and we have an impressive one, but we squeaked the league last year and upgrading a position or two a year doesn't represent 'tearing down the squad.' I remain of the opinion that Demi has at least one good year left and Nasti may come good, thus the massive money we are spending on Mangala could have been better allocated.

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[BillyShears]

I would put money in Tolms worst fears being realised and City not making any further significant moves this summer.

There are enough big name moves happening now without City being involved to suggest to me that we have the deals done that we were going to do.

Perhaps the original ' Quiet' thread is the best name now?

Don't you think there's a little too many unresolved situations to be making any definitive calls right now on whether we're done or not? From my reckoning as long as question marks remain over Nastasic and Milner in particular, it's difficult to predict anything right now.

 

[BlueDejong]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2695837/Transfer-news-column-Ross-Barkley-man-Man-City-want-replace-Yaya-Toure.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Transfer news column: Ross Barkley on Man City's radar to replace Yaya Toure if Ivorian forces through move away from Etihad

Champions City keen on England star Barkley

Manchester City have an interest in England midfielder Ross Barkley, as do all of the Premier League's top clubs, but they have yet to set wheels in motion for any bid.
Any such action would likely depend on Yaya Toure and what comes of his planned talks with City's hierarchy.
It is understood he and his representative Dimitri Seluk have made contact with the club owners to dampen the initial furore that surrounded his claims of feeling unloved.

City are relatively relaxed as the 31-year-old is on a lucrative four year contract but there is an unease that the problem could arise again.
Paris St Germain have made no secret of their interest should Toure be made available while reports in France have linked Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid.
City hope to maintain control of the situation while the sale of such a talent would sorely test any buying club's Financial Fair Play guidelines.
Should the worst happen and Toure goes then Barkley would come into their thinking but he would not be their only option.
Suffice to say Everton have no plans to sell Barkley. After last season's step forward, it would be a huge fall backwards to sell the 20-year-old.
The statement it sends out would undermine what the club is striving to achieve.
They know they could command £50million plus but Barkley is pivotal to the plans of Roberto Martinez. If those plans come to fruition that should convince Barkley his immediate future is at Goodison.

 

[chris85mcfc]

I would put money in Tolms worst fears being realised and City not making any further significant moves this summer.

There are enough big name moves happening now without City being involved to suggest to me that we have the deals done that we were going to do.

Perhaps the original ' Quiet' thread is the best name now?

Don't you think there's a little too many unresolved situations to be making any definitive calls right now on whether we're done or not? From my reckoning as long as question marks remain over Nastasic and Milner in particular, it's difficult to predict anything right now.

Still think theres question marks over Milner and Micah and perhaps Nastasic

But i tend to agree with Fbloke, i think were done after Mangala and even if we were to sell one or two of the above, I doubt we would rush out to replace them with (insert 'big' name)

We have enough big names as it is, that other clubs would give their right arm for.

I'm happy with Sagna, Caballero, Mangala and Fernando and we will be a better team for those additions, and we will win the league.

 

[richards30]

I would put money in Tolms worst fears being realised and City not making any further significant moves this summer.

There are enough big name moves happening now without City being involved to suggest to me that we have the deals done that we were going to do.

Perhaps the original ' Quiet' thread is the best name now?

tolm seemed more excited than ever in his postings yesterday I thought??

 

[BooksReject]

I would put money in Tolms worst fears being realised and City not making any further significant moves this summer.

There are enough big name moves happening now without City being involved to suggest to me that we have the deals done that we were going to do.

Perhaps the original ' Quiet' thread is the best name now?

tolm seemed more excited than ever in his postings yesterday I thought??

He did - when did he say this? I miss it? :/