Deal agreed with Bayern Munich for Leroy Sane - €60m (including add-ons)

[tolmie's hairdoo]

He will never reach those levels though, he’s just a pace merchant, hasn’t got a trick or can beat a man with skill and can’t cross or finish, for toffee ,might as well have Usain Bolt on the left.

I can't agree, his skill is rooted in him being able to retain the ball at such pace. Mahrez has all the skill in the world but Sane's beats you in the blink of an eye.

He can certainly cross and his slide rule to the back stick for Sterling and Sergio was always a vital weapon.

Ronaldo doesn't have Messi-like skill, he has pace and power, a directness to goal, same for Bale.

What he doesn't have is the personal drive of those players, the ability to make their talent even greater through application and desire to listen and succeed.

Sane is already a top player, but Pep knew he could become a great.

 

[Ashleymcduff]

Rag

Great debate m8

 

[Ashleymcduff]

I can't agree, his skill is rooted in him being able to retain the ball at such pace. Mahrez has all the skill in the world but Sane's beats you in the blink of an eye.

He can certainly cross and his slide rule to the back stick for Sterling and Sergio was always a vital weapon.

Ronaldo doesn't have Messi-like skill, he has pace and power, a directness to goal, same for Bale.

What he doesn't have is the personal drive of those players, the ability to make their talent even greater through application and desire to listen and succeed.

Sane is already a top player, but Pep knew he could become a great.

Just another Buster Phillips for me!!!

rather have RAZ on the left as more affective there for us there, that’s where I think SAne got the hump that raz was first choice on the left. Him Gabby and Mahrez can all switch flanks, Leroy can’t.

 

[Ashleymcduff]

He far more than just pace, he’ll reach a top level. I actually think he’ll reach a higher level in the right sort of team than he would in a Pep team. Think he would actually look a better player in liverpools team than in a Pep team, he’s as talented if not more than Salah and Mane.

He far more than just pace, he’ll reach a top level. I actually think he’ll reach a higher level in the right sort of team than he would in a Pep team. Think he would actually look a better player in liverpools team than in a Pep team, he’s as talented if not more than Salah and Mane.

Ha ha is he hack more talented then those 2 players. Pep would give his ball sacks to have either of those players at city.

 

[blueparrot]

Ha ha is he hack more talented then those 2 players. Pep would give his ball sacks to have either of those players at city.

Yes right.

 

[Boris Becker’s Backhand]

Just another Buster Phillips for me!!!

rather have RAZ on the left as more affective there for us there, that’s where I think SAne got the hump that raz was first choice on the left. Him Gabby and Mahrez can all switch flanks, Leroy can’t.

Leroy’s a special talent albeit an inconsistent one and he turns it on in big games. Much as I miss Buster I don’t think he quite had the electric pace or technique to have scored the winner against the dippers and the clincher at Utd last season

 

[Easy]

I can't agree, his skill is rooted in him being able to retain the ball at such pace. Mahrez has all the skill in the world but Sane's beats you in the blink of an eye.

He can certainly cross and his slide rule to the back stick for Sterling and Sergio was always a vital weapon.

Ronaldo doesn't have Messi-like skill, he has pace and power, a directness to goal, same for Bale.

What he doesn't have is the personal drive of those players, the ability to make their talent even greater through application and desire to listen and succeed.

Sane is already a top player, but Pep knew he could become a great.

key word is could, don't think he’ll ever reach his potential because he’s missing the most important thing, mentality. Its something you either have or you don’t.

Sane is a top winger but he’s not the best in the world. He has many games where he’s just invisible. When it’s not going his way, Sane throws his hands in the air and usually gives up.

He hasn’t worked on his weaknesses. His heading and right foot haven’t improved at all. After his great season, Defenders have learned how to play against him, you just force him onto his right foot which is useless.

Sane is a Pogba type, all the potential to be the best in the world but they just don’t have the work ethic and dedication to reach it.

 

[simon23]

Another fucking stupid statement driven by ignorance with no facts. For all you know he might have sick parents, grandparents or other relatives that he would like to spend more time with. He might prefer to bring his kid up in Germany, he might just not like the English lifestyle, he may want to be closer to his friends; we have no idea.

Publicly saying he wants to leave will do one thing and one thing only; reduce our negotiating power. So he's done absolutely the right thing and kept quiet to protect the clubs investment. By not signing a new contract he leaves his options open. As a young man he may change his mind, he may not, who cares, it's his decision. If he plays out the remainder of the season he's done exactly what we signed him to do, play well and win trophies over the 5 year period he signed his original contract to do.

Lots of excuses there for a player that has shown no respect to the club - of course that is all possible. - highly unlikely though. He has seen his arse cause Pep has challenged him and thats clear from what Pep has said in the past about his performances and the way they interact on the sidelines - like isaid i rarely if ever say this about our players when they leave - all do with my good wishes but not Leroy (not that he will care)

 

[LucahArchie10]

If we are to loose him this Summer & loose a few quid on him them why not ask for Gnabry in exchange +£

It's bad enough loosing Sane but to have them piss on our chips let's take 1 back off Bayern

I do think Alaba would be a class act in England but Gnabry has turned into a fine player

Leroy will most definitely play down there left could Gnabry be switched over I'm not to sure with Alphonso Davies & Kingsley Conan to keep happy??

Alphonso Davies also looks mint

Unless Pep will use Braff as back up to stop him also moving on to Germany then a replacement winger will cost a few £££££

I would hate to see Foden played out there

 

[blueparrot]

key word is could, don't think he’ll ever reach his potential because he’s missing the most important thing, mentality. Its something you either have or you don’t.

Sane is a top winger but he’s not the best in the world. He has many games where he’s just invisible. When it’s not going his way, Sane throws his hands in the air and usually gives up.

He hasn’t worked on his weaknesses. His heading and right foot haven’t improved at all. After his great season, Defenders have learned how to play against him, you just force him onto his right foot which is useless.

Sane is a Pogba type, all the potential to be the best in the world but they just don’t have the work ethic and dedication to reach it.

Think that’s about right, not quite dedicated enough to work on his weaknesses. The one I think that is the one that makes him wrong for Pep is the being forced on to his right foot inside and losing possession leaving us open to counter attacks, especially playing with Mendy if Mendy has got forward.
Where Sterling when forced inside usually find a pass and keeps posession.