oakiecokie said:
It's difficult to escape the Tevez saga, though Jeremy Cross does his level best in the Star with an intriguing suggestion that a Daniele de Rossi deal might be resurrected.
"De Rossi is concerned Roma might not secure Champions League football. And failure to do so could allow Roberto Mancini to renew his interest in the World Cup winner in the summer."
From City OS today. This is even if he pens a new deal.
Yes, BUT, currently he is 28 and available for peanuts although with a large salary. In summer, with a new contract, we'd be quoted £30m+ AND a large salary for a 29 year old midfielder. subtle difference.
He's out of the usual city profile even now with his age as we tend to buy 21-24 year olds (mostly) but I suspect the chance of a great midfielder on virtually a free is what is getting our interest.
If he signs a new contract and they want £30m then I think he's (we've) missed the boat. The only potential way i see us going back in for him is if he gets that rumoured low cost buy-out clause in his contract if they fail to qualify for the CL.