Erling Haaland

[The1nvisibleMan]

That makes absolutely zero sense to me. City have never even gone in for a Dortmund player previously and they’re going to make a killing on Sancho.

Also ultimately who would they rather sell to? United who spent last summer low balling them on Sancho or Barcelona who got Dembele to go on strike or Bayern who are their biggest rivals?

Sounds like whoever told you that is having you on.

Their CEO wasn’t happy when we got cleared by CAS. Summat to do with that

 

[aguero93:20]

That makes absolutely zero sense to me. City have never even gone in for a Dortmund player previously

We signed Gundogan but they didn't seem averse to the deal at the time. Personally I think they might not like us but they'll be happy as long as he doesn't go to Bayern.

 

[TheThirdDeano]

The info I was given came from a fairly decent journo in the region who I've worked with from time to time. In fairness though, mate, he's not a sports journalist but is a Dortmund fan, so might not be 100% accurate.

They'll take the money.

Clubs ALWAYS take the money

 

[The1nvisibleMan]

They'll take the money.

Clubs ALWAYS take the money

Didn’t they say they wouldn’t sell Dembele then gave in eventually?

 

[mscenterh750]

I wasn’t planning on having a wank today!

 

[Cheeky Txiki]

Perhaps. But we've seen similar scenarios before. Jorginhio? Haaland wouldn't be devastated if he ended up at Madrid, I suspect.

Jorginho's case was way different compared to this. We had a deal finalised with Napoli, then Chelsea came in with a better offer and stole him away.

 

[Roy Munson]

That makes absolutely zero sense to me. City have never even gone in for a Dortmund player previously and they’re going to make a killing on Sancho.

Also ultimately who would they rather sell to? United who spent last summer low balling them on Sancho or Barcelona who got Dembele to go on strike or Bayern who are their biggest rivals?

Sounds like whoever told you that is having you on.

Maybe. Time will tell. I've explained where the info came from in another reply, so your idea is entirely plausible. Watzke fucking hates us, however.

 

[doobyedoobye]

Perhaps. But we've seen similar scenarios before. Jorginhio? Haaland wouldn't be devastated if he ended up at Madrid, I suspect.

Jorginho was in relation to Sarri moving to Chelsea.
Madrid can't go for Mbappe and Haaland

 

[BillyShears]

We signed Gundogan but they didn't seem averse to the deal at the time. Personally I think they might not like us but they'll be happy as long as he doesn't go to Bayern.

Yes, my apologies, of course we signed Gundo. But it was the least contentious transfer ever IIRC. He was injured as fuck and we could've just said no thanks!

 

[BillyShears]

Maybe. Time will tell. I've explained where the info came from in another reply, so your idea is entirely plausible. Watzke fucking hates us, however.

Yes, I've seen Watzke talk shit before, but these guys are all mouth. Money talks. It always has. For City there are some deals where you know that they have positioned themselves early and are prepared to be competitive. This definitely is one of them.

Also I'm a little bit speculating, but I think there is a buyout in his deal. It's been reported previously in Spain too, and Wheeler is absolutely adamant that there is one (hence the Mail ran with it). My guess is Ole told him, and Ole would know.