And so it begins...

[Tricky_Trev]

All roads still lead to Barkley.

Make no mistake, if City can make it happen this summer, they will.

Raising the fee is the only issue, we've boxed-off everything else which would normally present a hurdle;)

I might be misinterpreting that last bit, but it sounds like his agent knows what contract is potentially on offer, and is happy with it?

 

[blue_sonic176]

All roads still lead to Barkley.

Make no mistake, if City can make it happen this summer, they will.

Raising the fee is the only issue, we've boxed-off everything else which would normally present a hurdle;)

What got you so excited yesterday mate? Seemed like a breakthrough of some sorts

I'm assuming by this that the player is up for the move and that Everton are even willing to sell, price has been set, now me must find the cash

Sure we can find that cash under the Sheik's sofa cushions. Damn FFP.

 

[chris85mcfc]

Yeah me too, but if we got Barkley i'd be posting dancing .gifs and making my way to the Yaya Toure thread to see if he needs a lift to Monaco!

Don't be silly

I'm not being silly. Until I hear Toure open his mouth and apologise for behaving like a dick, he's dead to me. I'll politely applaud any goals he scores but i'll never consider him as the City legend I felt he was becoming as the season drew to a close.

Be careful what you wish for mate. Bringing Barkley in and selling Toure wouldn't be all its cracked up to be

If we can bring Barkley in whilst selling Milner, Nastasic and Rodwell then id be more than happy for Toure to stay whether he apologises or not

 

[MeatHunterrr]

We better hurry to sell Garcia, Richards, Sinclair, Guidetti & Rodwell. Running out of time soon if we do not start offloading soon. Get Milner contract sorted.

HG situation would be this; Hart, Milner, Barkley, Wright, Clichy & Boyata

 

[BlueDejong]

Only Barkley ?

 

[Thenumber1blue]

Wow Paddy Power only going 6/4 .

 

[LoveCity]

IMO it's wishful thinking. Everton would want the money fairly soon to reinvest and integrate new signings into preseason, and we haven't even sold one player yet. I see it more as a possibility for next summer.

 

[pudge]

Only Barkley ?

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I don't think we'll sign Barkley this summer, especially if we are determined to keep Yaya

 

[MeatHunterrr]

IMO it's wishful thinking. Everton would want the money fairly soon to reinvest and integrate new signings into preseason, and we haven't even sold one player yet. I see it more as a possibility for next summer.

not necessarily if we offer cash + player(s) then they possibly don't need to buy urgently and panic. I'm pretty sure Rodwell would shine under Martinez, like he did before for Everton occasionally.

 

[chris85mcfc]

IMO it's wishful thinking. Everton would want the money fairly soon to reinvest and integrate new signings into preseason, and we haven't even sold one player yet. I see it more as a possibility for next summer.

I think Rodwell will end up on loan there next season, and perhaps we will waiver a loan fee to have first refusal on Barkley next summer.

Like you said tho, if were keen on him it will happen at some point, if he wants to come then its green lights all round and will happen next summer.