Coming in & going out this summer

[decmancity]

I am sure I read somewhere that we passed up on Pogba because we think Olivier Ntcham will be better?

Don't know how hes progressing but he has a big reputation.

As for Pogba, he is a really talented player. Just needed some time and a chance to show it. Bit packed in the Juve midfield and I don't think he starts all the time? he may look to move on in the future?

 

[MCFC4EVR]

I'd like to see Pogba come in, personally.

We had the chance and passed.

I disagree, I think there was tactics behind that.

Think about it, we let Pogba go to Juve to see just whether he's good enough while avoiding having to pay Utd compensation. Vieira apparently recommended to Pogba that he go to Juve, so maybe we've had our eye on him with the intention of going back for him at a later date. All this talk of signing a new centre-mid to partner Yaya and replace Garcia and Barry, for me Pogba would fit in perfectly.

Fully agree Pogba would be perfect for us If that was the strategy it's a pretty stupid one Juve have no need to sell and with Pirlo getting older he'll become more of a regular first team player even if they do sell it will be alot more than tribunal fee. I also read CTID101 from LoveCity that Veira only recommended Juve when we passed up on Pogba because we think Olivier Ntcham will be better

 

[LoveCity]

Dan Taylor:

The current champions are planning another show of strength in the transfer market, with their chief executive, Ferran Soriano, privately acknowledging that the club made serious errors of judgment last summer when Brian Marwood was in charge of recruitment.

Soriano, who was not at the club at the time, believes Mancini has genuine grievances after they lost out on Robin van Persie to United, as well as other targets including Eden Hazard and Oscar, and ended up with Javi García, Maicon, Jack Rodwell and Scott Sinclair.

The former Barcelona executive expects to sign three or four established players and has spoken behind the scenes about the importance of each of them being an upgrade on players currently in those positions. He has also confirmed there will be a considerable exodus of Mancini's fringe players.

 

[Andouble]

summer is going to be fun, and no big tournaments to delay this year.

 

[FantasyIreland]

'He has also confirmed there will be a considerable exodus of Mancini's fringe players'
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Easier said than done when their current contracts will dwarf anything other clubs will offer.

So,unless their desire for regular football outweighs the above,i reckon the 'fringe players' or deadwood may prove frustratingly restrictive to our plans.

 

[FantasyIreland]

15m for Micah??
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Brendan Rodgers is lining up a bid for Manchester City's Micah Richards in a move to bolster his squad's defensive options for next season.

The Mirror is reporting that with the impending retirement of Jamie Carragher, Rodgers is keen to add some more steel to his backline and a fee in the region of £15 million has been mooted.

Rodgers is not alone in admiration for the 24-year-old, with a host of clubs, including Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Juventus also interested in the England international.

But City aren't about to let Richards walk out the door and despite enduring an injury ravaged season, Richards is seen as a vital piece of Roberto Mancini’s plans for next season

 

[Blue Haze]

Sounds like Ferran and Txiki know Marwood fucked up big time. I'm relieved to see we finally have management who know what they're doing.

 

[Tevez City]

Selling Richards is a big mistake imo, he is very good RB & CB.

Its hard to find English player with his quality.




And regarding Dan Taylor, how reliable is he ?

and what are the expected 4 positions that needs to be upgraded ?

 

[cordonbleu]

Dan Taylor:

The current champions are planning another show of strength in the transfer market, with their chief executive, Ferran Soriano, privately acknowledging that the club made serious errors of judgment last summer when Brian Marwood was in charge of recruitment.

Soriano, who was not at the club at the time, believes Mancini has genuine grievances after they lost out on Robin van Persie to United, as well as other targets including Eden Hazard and Oscar, and ended up with Javi García, Maicon, Jack Rodwell and Scott Sinclair.

The former Barcelona executive expects to sign three or four established players and has spoken behind the scenes about the importance of each of them being an upgrade on players currently in those positions. He has also confirmed there will be a considerable exodus of Mancini's fringe players.

Three or four established players...
I'm excited. It's going to be a very busy summer for us, transferwise.

 

[avoidconfusion]

Can't see it happening.