De Rossi

[yellamcfc]

FFS Marwood, run to Rome, the message is clear.

Got to agree. If we dont get De Rossi and Agger now after what the heads of their respected clubs have said then its obvious were scared shitless by FFP.

I can see season cards taking a steep rise as a consequence of this then.

We can't have the world's best players and not be seen to be making a profit, so the money is going to have to come from somewhere.

Personally, I wouldn't be too disheartened if prices did go up after next season because we have and will be treated to another amazing season of football.

 

[cmdub]

FFS Marwood, run to Rome, the message is clear.

I died, that's too fucking funny

 

[cityyy]

Roma director Walter Sabatini shot down Manchester City’s hopes. “Daniele De Rossi is worth more than €100m.”

The reports swirled around this morning that the Giallorossi were prepared to listen to a £23m offer from Roberto Mancini’s club.

However, in today’s Press conference Sabatini clarified his position.

“I said that, but I didn’t say De Rossi was for sale,” assured the director of sport.

“De Rossi is a leader for us and therefore we never considered selling De Rossi, naturally.

“I merely pointed out that in all of football, not just De Rossi or our particular situation, when a crazy offer comes in then we will listen and evaluate.

“But we are not looking for anyone to buy De Rossi, because he is extraordinarily important for us, a player who is irreplaceable and so it would be difficult to even look at an ‘indecent proposal.’”

Sabatini was specifically asked where the crazy offer would be on the scale considering Fiorentina stated Stevan Jovetic is worth at least €30m and Napoli claimed Edinson Cavani was worth at least €100m.

“The figure for De Rossi is higher than these you just named. Thank you.”

Too bad. I would take him for 50 mil instantly.

 

[adrianr]

As has been mentioned, what he thinks he is worth is irrelevant. If the club can't turn down a 25m offer then it can't turn it down, and if DDR is the only one the offer is for then he's the one getting sold!

 

[CityFan94]

I've learned not to get my hopes up involving this saga.

I don't think Roma are willing to sell, despite those quotes this week. Sadly, I don't think he'll be a City player.

However, he's the best signing we could make this summer. I would absolutely love to see him here. I really wish we could sign him, he would definitely take us to the next level. Never say never..but I wouldn't count on it.

 

[ForzaMancini]

We have to sign De Rossi. He would be the perfect player for us.

 

[cityyy]

As has been mentioned, what he thinks he is worth is irrelevant. If the club can't turn down a 25m offer then it can't turn it down, and if DDR is the only one the offer is for then he's the one getting sold!

But Roma have used more than 70 mil in the past two summers for buying players. With new owners i don't think they are having any problems with money.

 

[BoyBlue_1985]

FFS Marwood, run to Rome, the message is clear.

Got to agree. If we dont get De Rossi and Agger now after what the heads of their respected clubs have said then its obvious were scared shitless by FFP.

I can see season cards taking a steep rise as a consequence of this then.

We can't have the world's best players and not be seen to be making a profit, so the money is going to have to come from somewhere.

Personally, I wouldn't be too disheartened if prices did go up after next season because we have and will be treated to another amazing season of football.

The season ticket cost probably dont even pay the clubs leccy bill for the year let alone the players wages. Unless season tickets are sold for £50,000 a piece the impact will be minimal

 

[adrianr]

As has been mentioned, what he thinks he is worth is irrelevant. If the club can't turn down a 25m offer then it can't turn it down, and if DDR is the only one the offer is for then he's the one getting sold!

But Roma have used more than 70 mil in the past two summers for buying players. With new owners i don't think they are having any problems with money.

I'm unaware of Romas current financial situation, the above hypothetical was drawn from our resident Italians thoughts regarding the shaky economics of Italian football. IE, if someone comes along with a buttload of cash, they've pretty much got to take it. Perhaps there spending in the past couple of windows is what's lead to this?

 

[Mancio]

As has been mentioned, what he thinks he is worth is irrelevant. If the club can't turn down a 25m offer then it can't turn it down, and if DDR is the only one the offer is for then he's the one getting sold!

But Roma have used more than 70 mil in the past two summers for buying players. With new owners i don't think they are having any problems with money.

I'm unaware of Romas current financial situation, the above hypothetical was drawn from our resident Italians thoughts regarding the shaky economics of Italian football. IE, if someone comes along with a buttload of cash, they've pretty much got to take it. Perhaps there spending in the past couple of windows is what's lead to this?

They are skint.

 

[newtonheathdave]

How much would Mascherano be valued at by Barca? I like DDR but if we were going to pay silly money for a midfielder in that mould then I would much rather have Mascherano. He would fit in here like a hand in a glove.

 

[CityFan94]

How much would Mascherano be valued at by Barca? I like DDR but if we were going to pay silly money for a midfielder in that mould then I would much rather have Mascherano. He would fit in here like a hand in a glove.

Just signed a new contract with a 100 euro buy-out clause so, sadly, a no go.

 

[Silvercloud]

How much would Mascherano be valued at by Barca? I like DDR but if we were going to pay silly money for a midfielder in that mould then I would much rather have Mascherano. He would fit in here like a hand in a glove.

Just signed a new contract with a 100 euro buy-out clause so, sadly, a no go.

I can pay that release fee myself ;-)

 

[CityFan94]

How much would Mascherano be valued at by Barca? I like DDR but if we were going to pay silly money for a midfielder in that mould then I would much rather have Mascherano. He would fit in here like a hand in a glove.

Just signed a new contract with a 100 euro buy-out clause so, sadly, a no go.

I can pay that release fee myself ;-)

Oops, I meant 100 million euros! I wish it was only 100 euros though..

 

[newtonheathdave]

Just signed a new contract with a 100 euro buy-out clause so, sadly, a no go.

I can pay that release fee myself ;-)

Oops, I meant 100 million euros! I wish it was only 100 euros though..

lol I always come up with ideas that are well out of my league

 

[BlueBilly]

How much would Mascherano be valued at by Barca? I like DDR but if we were going to pay silly money for a midfielder in that mould then I would much rather have Mascherano. He would fit in here like a hand in a glove.

Mascherano is good, but DDR is twice the player, no comparison at all.

 

[HOLMSLICE]

How much would Mascherano be valued at by Barca? I like DDR but if we were going to pay silly money for a midfielder in that mould then I would much rather have Mascherano. He would fit in here like a hand in a glove.

Why? He is basically a carbon copy of De jong

 

[NipHolmes]

Lmao. 100million euros hahahahaha.

Crack-head owner thinks 100mill for a 29 year old Midfielder comparing him to the absurd valuation of Cavani from De Laurentis whom is 5 years younger and was most prolific goal scorer in open play in Italy.

I wish media wasn't used for transfers and clubs just used telephones with conference calls. Thrash it out and confirm when done.

 

[Roll On City]

How much would Mascherano be valued at by Barca? I like DDR but if we were going to pay silly money for a midfielder in that mould then I would much rather have Mascherano. He would fit in here like a hand in a glove.

Mascherano? Are you sure ?

 

[117 M34]

Lmao. 100million euros hahahahaha.

Crack-head owner thinks 100mill for a 29 year old Midfielder comparing him to the absurd valuation of Cavani from De Laurentis whom is 5 years younger and was most prolific goal scorer in open play in Italy.

I wish media wasn't used for transfers and clubs just used telephones with conference calls. Thrash it out and confirm when done.

His release fee doesn't reflect his value - they are commonplace in Spain and are designed to put people off buying them, not to put on a minimum price they would sell for