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Erling Haaland
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I completely agree, every transfer is a gamble. My post was in reply to someone specifically saying we should just outbid everyone and 'lie' to players to get them to come, so I was stating why that's absolutely the wrong thing to do in my opinion. So I think there's a slight misunderstanding contextually of how you've interpreted my post, that's not a problem, just so you know where I'm coming from.like i said - all players are gambles - and the vast majority of top players to attract them you are going to have to throw money at to come regardless
simon23
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I completely agree, every transfer is a gamble. My post was in reply to someone specifically saying we should just outbid everyone and 'lie' to players to get them to come, so I was stating why that's absolutely the wrong thing to do in my opinion. So I think there's a slight misunderstanding contextually of how you've interpreted my post, that's not a problem, just so you know where I'm coming from.
thats cool....you are right, we defintely shouldnt be lying - that would get us nowhere - but outbidding opponents we may have to do
To replace the likes of Kompany, Aguero, Sane, Ferna we may have to do that or settle falling behind our main competitors. I believe we have wasted money on the likes of Mahrez and Mendy as well - neither have added much added quality over the space of their time here...
MCFC_ Phil
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You serious about Mahrez? Mendy just been unlucky, perfect Pep signingthats cool....you are right, we defintely shouldnt be lying - that would get us nowhere - but outbidding opponents we may have to do
To replace the likes of Kompany, Aguero, Sane, Ferna we may have to do that or settle falling behind our main competitors. I believe we have wasted money on the likes of Mahrez and Mendy as well - neither have added much added quality over the space of their time here...
We do have a differing opinion in that respect, we don't have to outbid anyone as far as I'm concerned. We make a fair offer to the selling club and a fair offer to the player/agent in terms of wages; if the player genuinely wants to come to City, he will. Much like how Sane seems to have his heart set on Bayern, much like how Rodri seemed to have his heart set on coming to City last summer.thats cool....you are right, we defintely shouldnt be lying - that would get us nowhere - but outbidding opponents we may have to do
To replace the likes of Kompany, Aguero, Sane, Ferna we may have to do that or settle falling behind our main competitors. I believe we have wasted money on the likes of Mahrez and Mendy as well - neither have added much added quality over the space of their time here...
Yes it means we'll miss out of the likes of Jorginho, Sanchez and Pogba etc. but that's not exactly done us any harm.
The striking thing with your post is the players you name; Kompany, Aguero, Sane and Fernandinho. We didn't exactly pay stupid fees or wages for any of those guys, so what makes you think we need to for their replacements?
MCFC_ Phil
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Hope so. Him and Jesus rotating, put the fear of god up em2023-24 he’ll be ours
Kokonut1307
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Missed our chance to get him. All the other clubs will be rimming his agent and breaking the bank for him next summer. Would have been an outstanding player under Pep.
simon23
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We do have a differing opinion in that respect, we don't have to outbid anyone as far as I'm concerned. We make a fair offer to the selling club and a fair offer to the player/agent in terms of wages; if the player genuinely wants to come to City, he will. Much like how Sane seems to have his heart set on Bayern, much like how Rodri seemed to have his heart set on coming to City last summer.
Yes it means we'll miss out of the likes of Jorginho, Sanchez and Pogba etc. but that's not exactly done us any harm.
The striking thing with your post is the players you name; Kompany, Aguero, Sane and Fernandinho. We didn't exactly pay stupid fees or wages for any of those guys, so what makes you think we need to for their replacements?
because the market has changed and in recent years (since those sighings) we dont seem to have been that shrewd tbh
Positives
Laporte - will turn out to be a bargain.
Brnardo Silva - worth every penny and more
to be seen
Rodri - probably worth what we paid but not a bargain
Not worth it"
Danillo - I thought he was decent but obviously didnt want to be here
Mahrez - Dont believe he will be worth the money
Cancello - not expensive but doesnt seem to have been worth it and wants to leave
Mendy - absolutely not worth the money we paid for him
Angelino - playing wise not worth it but will make us money I suppose
Ive not included Scott Carson - as complete unknown and hasnt cost us anything
Who are the other recent signings? I cant think of any others that have been signed in the same time frame
simon23
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You serious about Mahrez? Mendy just been unlucky, perfect Pep signing
I personally think Mendy is bang average and a defensive liability but I know others rate him - he has been unlucky with injuries BUT I dont think he has ever been defensively sound
Yes Im serious about Mahrez - just think he is a good player but in comparrison to the likes of Sergio, Sterling Bernardo Silva KDB and even Sane - I would not put him on the level of those players - not on a regular basis - he clearly has that level in him BUT he hides/disappears too often - he is rarely a game changer
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