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

[Zaba55]

I feel like we haven't seen enough of sane to be OK with him leaving, I wish the lad all the best with his career as he's a top class player with endless potential but it would have been fantastic to see him meet that potential at City, never mind bayern, worst club he could have left for outside of England.

 

[Coljj]

Imagine how unfortunate it would be if he hurt himself again in training in the final weeks of his contract.

 

[Akpowell]

Imagine how unfortunate it would be if he hurt himself again in training in the final weeks of his contract.

Yeah what would happen if he did his knee in again couple of days before his contract is up

 

[kanovic]

Take the 40mill and let him go

 

[Keeper!]

Man if you could get paid for stating the bloody obvious!

(Sam Lee, not you btw, for clarity)

It's called the art of negotiation Sam and unfortunately for us Bayern are the masters of the dark version.

 

[r.soleofsalford]

It's called the art of negotiation Sam and unfortunately for us Bayern are the masters of the dark version.

Bayern are allowed to act like ****s in THEIR league and they are allowed to do it elsewhere by bent UEFA,

 

[eastmanc]

Good point. I was at Cardiff. Horrific tackle tantamount to grievous bodily harm

Remember what Neil Warnock said after that tackle, was it welcome to England. What a knob.

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

I'm not sure the German Rag's are going to get the best out of Leroy.

Expectations will be so high (on both sides), and if things don't go his way early doors he'll sulk. I just don't think he has the temperament to knuckle down when it's going against him.

 

[blueinsa]

Take the 40mill and let him go

This. It represents a good profit on the player when you factor amortisation in.

 

[richards30]

Take the 40mill and let him go

agreed. Unfortunately, I think that’s about as good as it’s going to get! Take the money and use it towards a CB or Leroy replacement. No point in getting nothing for him imo, doesn’t piss Bayern off , just allows them to not spend anything on him next summer as he only wants them. Better of getting £40m now , especially with the pandemic economy and moving on.

 

[DontLookBackInAnger]

When dealing with Bayern I always think the best option is to think of a value halve it and change your phone numbers and hope the fuckers don't call you again!

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

Take the 40mill and let him go

I would say accept £50m or we just keep him (and play him) for 12 months. He is worth more to us on the field than £40m. It's up to Bayern now. Keeping them hanging on is not a bad thing.

 

[Coatigan]

I would say accept £50m or we just keep him (and play him) for 12 months. He is worth more to us on the field than £40m. It's up to Bayern now. Keeping them hanging on is not a bad thing.

I agree, plenty players have given their all in their last seasons at a club, worth more than 40m for a season, and it is well below the valuation. Besides, Bayern have to actuslly offer 40m first!

If i had a pound for every time i pointed out that bayern have to actually make an offer for something to happen, i could probably make up the difference in valuation to send the lad off.

 

[PannickAtTheDisco]

I'd drop him from the squad, put him with the EDS and let him train with them, but on the bench every game so he has to travel every game but doesn't get a minute of actual football.

Either Bayern pay up or he doesn't play a single minute of football till Euro 2021, that will be his problem.

 

[Stoned Rose]

Brilliant player when on it.

However, doesn't want to be here and has had an ACL injury that could crop up again at any time.

Get a good fee and get him gone.

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

I'd drop him from the squad, put him with the EDS and let him train with them, but on the bench every game so he has to travel every game but doesn't get a minute of actual football.

Either Bayern pay up or he doesn't play a single minute of football till Euro 2021, that will be his problem.

That approach would be disruptive for City. We would have to face relentless media stories and it would upset some of the other players. For me, the only solution is sell him for the right price.....or play him. Sane needs to prove himself to the German manager. It's a decison for Bayern. Put up or shut up.

 

[wattle]

I'd drop him from the squad, put him with the EDS and let him train with them, but on the bench every game so he has to travel every game but doesn't get a minute of actual football.

Either Bayern pay up or he doesn't play a single minute of football till Euro 2021, that will be his problem.

That’s a very Liverpool type attitude and doesn’t send a great message to potential signings. Depends how he is acting. He seems happy enough. If he’s fine then use him when we need him. He might be here another year yet.

 

[wattle]

Take the 40mill and let him go

There’s no way in hell I’d let that club have someone of sane quality for 40m

 

[PannickAtTheDisco]

That approach would be disruptive for City. We would have to face relentless media stories and it would upset some of the other players. For me, the only solution is sell him for the right price.....or play him. Sane needs to prove himself to the German manager. It's a decison for Bayern. Put up or shut up.

I don't agree, if Pep creates an "you want to be here, you get to play" mentality then I don't see too much of an issue. I don't see why we should help his national team aspirations when he's not willing to commit to the club. If he wants to leave fine, let him put pressure on Bayern to pay up knowing he'll be going into a Euros year not playing a single minute. I don't see why he should get a free ride at our expense.

 

[mosssideblue]

I would say accept £50m or we just keep him (and play him) for 12 months. He is worth more to us on the field than £40m. It's up to Bayern now. Keeping them hanging on is not a bad thing.

And how does he get on the field?