Aymeric Laporte

[Jack74]

If he wasn't keen on playing left back that might explain why he preferred to stay...

The real reason was ,he was told he would be second choice left back behind Kolarov

 

[BlueDeadHead]

So £51 million for a CB is now too low? Christ. Nothing fishy imo

No read my post. If they wanted to really nail him down they would have put the buyout around 100 (especially if he really wanted to stay). You don't sign a new contract and just add 10 million to the clause. It doesn't make sense.

 

[twoddlehopper]

These the leaks that have just appeared straight after he signed a new deal........

That's the point though, why are they leaks. Everything Iv seen is people asking their city sources for some info, the responses being 'not overly arsed'
I understand the scepticism, but why can't it also be true?

 

[1kinkladze]

I'm gobsmacked this kid hasn't joined... Maybe the pep and city lure isn't as big as we thought.its a massive step up for Laporte, maybe he didn't want to sit on his arse...

Didn't want him anyway :)

 

[Ric]

City were never going to come out and say they're gutted that the deal has fallen through, but the stuff they've briefed the press is a bit disingenuous to say the least. They'd have been better off not commenting at all.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

Pogba nailed on. Laporte nailed on.

I have to say it's been a disappointing start to the summer when I thought we would hit the ground running.

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

Wasn't arsed until I heard he was earmarked for left back.. Devastated now.

I thought he was a central defender ?

Wouldn't it be better to sign a genuine left back or is that too logical ?

 

[MeatHunterrr]

No read my post. If they wanted to really nail him down they would have put the buyout around 100 (especially if he really wanted to stay). You don't sign a new contract and just add 10 million to the clause. It doesn't make sense.

15 million. it was 50m euros before now 65m. Obviously Laporte is not going to accept a 100 million release clause, meaning he would spent the rest of his career at Bilbao, or would have to run his contract down to get out if he wants to play at highest level some day.

 

[cookster]

City were never going to come out and say they're gutted that the deal has fallen through, but the stuff they've briefed the press is a bit disingenuous to say the least. They'd have been better off not commenting at all.

Agreed.

Positive: it didn't drag on all Summer
Negative: adds another 20M to the Stones price tag

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

Agreed.

Positive: it didn't drag on all Summer
Negative: adds another 20M to the Stones price tag

Bonnuci it is then