Cavani Speculation/News (page 151 onwards)

[TheMaineRoad]

It's fairly obvious:

1) Cavani is going to be wanted by many clubs, but realistically only a few can afford him.

2) City and Chelsea are two clear candidates, but Real Madrid could be interested too... plus, it's not entirely impossible that a couple of other clubs might be lurking in the background.

3) Cavani fancies Spain. He's in no rush to choose now, as he and Napoli hold all the cards (so far).

4) It's now a game of poker... Napoli will want to hold out for the highest offer and hope a bidding war ensues. Their worst case scenario is that one or two of the clubs in the running pull out and buy their 'plan B' striker instead, in which case, Napoli just sell the the remaining bidder still at a very high 55M (give or take). Napoli can't really lose here.

The only safe way for City to handle this (safe in terms of not being hung out to dry) is by offering (say) 60M (or 40M + Dzeko) with a take it or leave it NOW ultimatum. If they don't take it - we move on. Otherwise, we'll be strung out all summer, and could end up not getting him anyway, with no options left (since plan B strikers have gone).

Of course, this means paying a little over the odds, but that then gives Napoli a decision to make... "twist or fold?"... once we pull out, they might not get a 60M offer thereafter, and other clubs will know City are out of the running.

The same goes for the player and his agent. 'Here's the deal, it's exceptional'... take it or leave it. Be honest with him... "it's a superb deal, you have 48 hrs to think about it. If you need more time than that, then you're not the player for us anyway".

He looks a fantastic player. But he's not Ronaldo. He's still a gamble (albeit only a slight one IMO).

Fantastic post. Brilliant.

 

[Mrmcfc]

I'm not saying their bad players, I'm making the point that it's Reus and Gotze, Vidal we were assured Txiki would bring in.

I like those players, they're good, I'm not slagging off the signings at all.

hmm, guess you missed the word realistic.

Sarcasm aside, my entire point is about the expectations and devotion to Txiki not being "realistic".

Wtf is your problem?
Looks to me like you're creating an issue for the sake of having an issue.
What exactly is this problem you have with Txiki?

 

[ballinio]

It's fairly obvious:

1) Cavani is going to be wanted by many clubs, but realistically only a few can afford him.

2) City and Chelsea are two clear candidates, but Real Madrid could be interested too... plus, it's not entirely impossible that a couple of other clubs might be lurking in the background.

3) Cavani fancies Spain. He's in no rush to choose now, as he and Napoli hold all the cards (so far).

4) It's now a game of poker... Napoli will want to hold out for the highest offer and hope a bidding war ensues. Their worst case scenario is that one or two of the clubs in the running pull out and buy their 'plan B' striker instead, in which case, Napoli just sell the the remaining bidder still at a very high 55M (give or take). Napoli can't really lose here.

The only safe way for City to handle this (safe in terms of not being hung out to dry) is by offering (say) 60M (or 40M + Dzeko) with a take it or leave it NOW ultimatum. If they don't take it - we move on. Otherwise, we'll be strung out all summer, and could end up not getting him anyway, with no options left (since plan B strikers have gone).

Of course, this means paying a little over the odds, but that then gives Napoli a decision to make... "twist or fold?"... once we pull out, they might not get a 60M offer thereafter, and other clubs will know City are out of the running.

The same goes for the player and his agent. 'Here's the deal, it's exceptional'... take it or leave it. Be honest with him... "it's a superb deal, you have 48 hrs to think about it. If you need more time than that, then you're not the player for us anyway".

He looks a fantastic player. But he's not Ronaldo. He's still a gamble (albeit only a slight one IMO).

I agree , this is the way to go.

 

[squirtyflower]

When and by who?

Pick any of those players and find the thread. Seriously all that talk about Txiki's graded list? The best players in the world in their position, the best young players in the world in their position. Is that being swept under the rug already?

That's not answering the question when was it "assured" and who "assured" it?

clearly in his mind all of those threads were started by Txiki

really he should be banned for having multiple user names, or for wumming

 

[City_Sean]

out of curiosity, if we miss out on him, who are good other realistic options?

 

[Vincents Tackle]

, I'm making the point that it's Reus and Gotze, Vidal we were assured Txiki would bring in.

When and by who?

Pick any of those players and find the thread. Seriously all that talk about Txiki's graded list? The best players in the world in their position, the best young players in the world in their position. Is that being swept under the rug already?

I wasn't at this meeting when Txiki assured us all we were signing Reus, Gotze and Vidal so really cant comment on that but surely if it was that easy to just buy the best players in every position then Messi and Ronaldo would both be here by now.

 

[johnmc]

It's fairly obvious:

1) Cavani is going to be wanted by many clubs, but realistically only a few can afford him.

2) City and Chelsea are two clear candidates, but Real Madrid could be interested too... plus, it's not entirely impossible that a couple of other clubs might be lurking in the background.

3) Cavani fancies Spain. He's in no rush to choose now, as he and Napoli hold all the cards (so far).

4) It's now a game of poker... Napoli will want to hold out for the highest offer and hope a bidding war ensues. Their worst case scenario is that one or two of the clubs in the running pull out and buy their 'plan B' striker instead, in which case, Napoli just sell the the remaining bidder still at a very high 55M (give or take). Napoli can't really lose here.

The only safe way for City to handle this (safe in terms of not being hung out to dry) is by offering (say) 60M (or 40M + Dzeko) with a take it or leave it NOW ultimatum. If they don't take it - we move on. Otherwise, we'll be strung out all summer, and could end up not getting him anyway, with no options left (since plan B strikers have gone).

Of course, this means paying a little over the odds, but that then gives Napoli a decision to make... "twist or fold?"... once we pull out, they might not get a 60M offer thereafter, and other clubs will know City are out of the running.

The same goes for the player and his agent. 'Here's the deal, it's exceptional'... take it or leave it. Be honest with him... "it's a superb deal, you have 48 hrs to think about it. If you need more time than that, then you're not the player for us anyway".

He looks a fantastic player. But he's not Ronaldo. He's still a gamble (albeit only a slight one IMO).

I agree , this is the way to go.

Teams will hold out for their option A though until he signs elsewhere. No one wants Option B if there is still a chance of Option A.

 

[Mrmcfc]

When and by who?

Pick any of those players and find the thread. Seriously all that talk about Txiki's graded list? The best players in the world in their position, the best young players in the world in their position. Is that being swept under the rug already?

I wasn't at this meeting when Txiki assured us all we were signing Reus, Gotze and Vidal so really cant comment on that but surely if it was that easy to just buy the best players in every position then Messi and Ronaldo would both be here by now.

Think he's been playing too much Fifa.

 

[MihaiCity]

out of curiosity, if we miss out on him, who are good other realistic options?

the most good and realistic option i think will be jackson martinez from porto..if we misss on cavani we need to go for martinez

 

[celticfc482]

Pretty sure if city offer the buyout then automatically Napoli have to accept and then its onto the player and terms with him. Doesn't sound like Napoli will sell for less than the buyout either so whoever gets there first will have the advantage you would think. I think Chelsea will pay it eventually as well so really its upto us to hopefully get a lead if we do really want him.