Aymeric Laporte

[Ric]

I'd still buy him. It's April, and he's 21. It shouldn't stop a long-term transfer if we feel he is going to be a valuable part of the team for 5+ seasons.

From what I've heard we're still in for him regardless of the injury.

 

[Phil1]

From what I've heard we're still in for him regardless of the injury.

If a player ever needs proof that they're highly thought of, being bought injured must surely be it.

 

[SPIDERBOY]

From what I've heard we're still in for him regardless of the injury.

Have we actually spoke to Bilbao regards the player?

 

[Ric]

Have we actually spoke to Bilbao regards the player?

I presume so, as Begiristain apparently attempted to negotiate on price, but was given short shrift. Was told we'll activate the release clause.

 

[bluemoon98]

From what I've heard we're still in for him regardless of the injury.

Stones aswell ?

 

[Ric]

Stones aswell ?

Don't think we'll sign two CBs.

 

[SPIDERBOY]

I presume so, as Begiristain apparently attempted to negotiate on price, but was given short shrift. Was told we'll activate the release clause.

I know you said "presume so",if we have,would we of been allowed access to any X-rays or scan results regards this latest injury?
Just asking as you said from what you heard we are still in for him regardless of his injury.
Surely we'd of asked for a look before continuing any talks,if talks have happened.

 

[kupest]

There is Marca article about us activating the clause and its more or less done. Goes in line with what Ric has heard. Quality quality signing, I think some on here are in for a surprise. Seems more or less sealed. That is Gundogan and Laporte to start off.

 

[domalino]

I know you said "presume so",if we have,would we of been allowed access to any X-rays or scan results regards this latest injury?
Just asking as you said from what you heard we are still in for him regardless of his injury.
Surely we'd of asked for a look before continuing any talks,if talks have happened.

Latest reports are saying he's going to be fit by July.

We might just be agreeing a deal, but not actually completing it until he is fit again.

Even if he was injured I assume that would all happen at the medical - which injured players still have.

 

[bluemoon98]

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Marca are reporting that a deal for 21 year old center back Aymeric Laporte from Athletic Club Bilbao is all but confirmed for 39.6 million, with the deal near enough finalized, and looking likely to be City's 3rd signing of the next transfer window, when announced.