Fernando

[Plain Speaking]

I wonder if us getting Fernando for free in summer will sour relations with Porto making Mangala less likely?

 

[Jumanji]

I wonder if us getting Fernando for free in summer will sour relations with Porto making Mangala less likely?

What's wrong with signing a free agent? In my experience of life, of there's one thing I've learned is that money transcends any grudge.

I doubt Porto will even have to think twice about our huge (lump sum) offer (if what's being reported is in fact true)...unless of course someone bids more but even then, it wouldn't even be a lump sum like ours unless PSG bid.

 

[cucumberman]

I wonder if us getting Fernando for free in summer will sour relations with Porto making Mangala less likely?

Relations yes but business no. Their asking price for Mangala is really over evaluated for a 22 year old league unproven player. I would walk away for anything more than a £38mil. In fact £38 mil is already inflated and £30 mil is more realistic. This buy carries too much risk.

Besides, that is well above Marco Reus' release clause which will take effect mid 2014.

 

[tiggsywiggsywoo]

£19,000,000 for both, then walk away.

 

[p.taker]

Not to dwell on the past, but Fernando seems a lot like a certain "limited" Dutch midfielder we had a couple of seasons ago.

 

[George Hannah]

Not to dwell on the past, but Fernando seems a lot like a certain "limited" Dutch midfielder we had a couple of seasons ago.

I think the Octopus is a few yards quicker over the ground than Nige ;-)

 

[p.taker]

Not to dwell on the past, but Fernando seems a lot like a certain "limited" Dutch midfielder we had a couple of seasons ago.

I think the Octopus is a few yards quicker over the ground than Nige ;-)

That's good to hear, I haven't really seen much of him besides youtube videos (and a short Football Manager career with Porto ;) ).

 

[BringBackSwales]

Madness that they didn't accept.

Not really. Porto aren't short of funds whatsoever and will be needing Fernando to secure Champions League.

Porto's financial situation has been described as "changing" hence their willingness to even entertain offers.

Plus, the guise of third party ownership mean they often receive significantly less than any reported transfer fee's. I think they received less that £20m for Falcao, in 2 installments for example.

Also Porto have previous for making players train alone, and there's reports that Fernando has feigned his current injury. I wouldn't be best pleased if I was the manager or owner if that was the case. Added to the fact they are already 9 points clear of the team in 4th place, with a game in hand (just 3 off first) then they might feel they have some flexibility with regards to his inclusion.

whats the relevance of 4th place in Portugal?

 

[pudge]

Not really. Porto aren't short of funds whatsoever and will be needing Fernando to secure Champions League.

Porto's financial situation has been described as "changing" hence their willingness to even entertain offers.

Plus, the guise of third party ownership mean they often receive significantly less than any reported transfer fee's. I think they received less that £20m for Falcao, in 2 installments for example.

Also Porto have previous for making players train alone, and there's reports that Fernando has feigned his current injury. I wouldn't be best pleased if I was the manager or owner if that was the case. Added to the fact they are already 9 points clear of the team in 4th place, with a game in hand (just 3 off first) then they might feel they have some flexibility with regards to his inclusion.

whats the relevance of 4th place in Portugal?

Top 3 get CL and Porto are 3rd, 9 points clear of 4th (a Europe League spot).

 

[FlatlineMonday]

from goal.com "Porto had initially agreed a contract worth €200,000 (£165,000) per month with Fernando, which would have made him the best-paid player in Portugal."

That's insane. Porto must not be happy to lose him. Since he's coming on a free, I'm sure he'll get his payday with City.