Aymeric Laporte

[Exeter Blue I am here]

He reminds me a lot of Stones. The first thing that always remember about him is that somebody once pointed out that he has an odd stride length when running. I don't know if that's even true but it's always the first thing that comes to mind. Giggs level of one footed makes him a bit predictable on the ball at time. Got a mistake in him though Otamendi type mistakes than Mangala type mistakes. Decent sized lad but doesn't use it properly, wouldn't fancy him against a big bruiser.

He's good though, reads counter attacks well, nice left foot, likes a tackle. Got the Boateng long ball and those little dinks when carrying the ball in him. He's more of a work in progress than what I'd call the finished product but he only needs the odd screw tightening. Pep will make him world class, don't worry. He obviously fancies him and there will be good reasons for that.

Any pace?

 

[cjn]

If the selling club is uncooperative than yes, the player has to pay the clause themselves in full up front. If the selling club doesn't mind, then you're right, the clubs just accept a transfer fee for the value.

I would not be surprised if Bilbao were in the uncooperative category, particularly as they need the cash up front if they're going to take Inigo Martinez from Sociedad to replace him.

Right, which is why Neymar delivered the check himself. The change definitely reduced the leverage of the selling club but it's still possible to drag things out, as Bilbao probably are doing. I'm assuming thats where that 4mm "development fee" or whatever they were calling it we were rumored to be paying comes from.

 

[Delphinho]

If we get Laporte, will Mangala be sold in this transfer window or the summer?

 

[johnmc]

Right, which is why Neymar delivered the check himself. The change definitely reduced the leverage of the selling club but it's still possible to drag things out, as Bilbao probably are doing. I'm assuming thats where that 4mm "development fee" or whatever they were calling it we were rumored to be paying comes from.

The development fee you mention did seem strange given it was on top of the buy out fee. But it must be a a gesture of goodwill to get this pushed through. To grease the wheels if you like rather than have a debate over tax or whatever else it might be. They are notoriously difficult to deal with and no doubt our Spanish mafia know this.

 

[The Silver Surfer]

If we get Laporte, Mangala will be given away free in this transfer window or the summer.

EDITED FOR ACCURACY

 

[Stoned Rose]

I could see Mangala ending up at somewhere like Stoke.

Him and Zouma at CB.

The Colin Joyce and Lee Amos of the prem.

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

Any pace?

Nah hes like a tortoise with a broken leg and its handbrake on!:))

 

[sir baconface]

But some southern nerd, wearing his mams blouse in his living room claims to know how the deal is broken down in intricate details !?!?

Where’s he supposed to fcukin wear it?

 

[citytilllidie]

Mangala is going to see his contract out. Nobody will give him City wages, so, who'd blame him?

 

[BlueDeadHead]

I’m somewhat surprised we didn’t challenge Liverpool for Van Dijk’s signature if it’s true we are willing to meet Laporte’s £57m release clause.

Aside from snippets on youtube, has anyone on here seen him play?

We just got a player who is 3 years younger 18 million cheaper and ultimately a better player/fit than VVD.