Gareth Bale

[TCIB]

I wouldn't be happy if we got him for any more than 35mil.

 

[SuperYaya]

I wouldn't be happy if we got him for any more than 35mil.

I'd probably be excited because I always am when we sign someone, but I think you're right that is a waste of money.

Bale is overrated and doesn't really fit our system. Not to say he's not a good player though.

 

[adrianr]

All this nonsense about Spurs wanting 80 million for him is simply a way for them to stop clubs from wanting him. And negotiations always work this way, start high and lower the price as much as you can. The maximum Bale will go for is 45 million in my opinion, can't see anyone paying more than that. I'd be really happy if we got him so fingers crossed.

Levy will no doubt have set himself a personal target of setting the British transfer record, even if only by a few m. 50m is still a huge amount for Bale though. Torres aside 50m transfers are usually reserved for best in the world type players, of which Bale is most definitely not.

Spurs will probably turn down a 45m bid from us at the beginning of the window, and he'll go to Madrid for 30m at the end of it. Doubt Levy learnt his lesson with Modric.

 

[imtangledupinblue]

To be fair ANY1 told me about the chase for Bale about 2-3 days ago and this news only broke today.

Stuart Brennan wrote the article for the MEN, we always hear him as the first reporter on the OS pre-match press conference so, tolmie may know better, but taking a guess maybe someone at City has told him we are going for Bale, Cavani/Falcao and Isco?

that £80m figure is living in dreamland if hes been briefed on that. Bale, Isco & one of Falcao/ Cavani... wouldnt see much change from £130m

Bale is just a complete none starter IMO. Literally think we'd have more chance of signing Ronaldo (also a none starter) than Bale.

You don't ask, You don't get.... !

Brennan does say "City will launch an £80m-plus summer spending spree", which shows that Txiki is not going to take the piss easy route like Bayern and eliminate clubs involvement by activating the Release Clause of a player when they've agreed terms. Txiki will more than likely be discussing fees, payments and future agreements (add-on etc) with Levy, De Laurentiis and Al Thani and will then assess who he can bring in and if need be who he can give up on go after the second choice.

Bale, Cavani and Isco are all the "grade A" players and Txiki and his team will have a plan on how to negotiate the prices down with an aim to bring all of them in. It does say

The Blues hope to have between one and three marquee signings (Cavani, Bale, Isco), and a number of less stellar purchases of young, promising players, such as Roma defender Marquinhos

... meaning we are looking at potentially 4-6 players coming in...

I've never seen Brennan to be a full of shit journo in the past so but this does show we are in for AT LEAST 1 marquee signing!

Brennan also said that the Blues are hoping to announce their first capture shortly after the end of the season.

 

[Matt.D]

I wouldn't be happy if we got him for any more than 35mil.

I'd probably be excited because I always am when we sign someone, but I think you're right that is a waste of money.

Bale is overrated and doesn't really fit our system. Not to say he's not a good player though.

Some of the shit I read on here is unbelievable.

 

[MihaiCity]

I wouldn't be happy if we got him for any more than 35mil.

I'd probably be excited because I always am when we sign someone, but I think you're right that is a waste of money.

Bale is overrated and doesn't really fit our system. Not to say he's not a good player though.

tell me that i'm not reading well what you have said????!!!!!! it's scandalous!!!!! if we switch to 4-3-3 from next season he will be for us a pair made in heaven my friend

 

[Chevelle]

ANY1ablue, thanks for your info mate.. hope it goes through please keep up the info :) we all appreciate it

 

[cmdub]

out of all the targets that have been mentioned bale is arguably the most difficult because hes at another top english club and because of who they have in charge(levy). that being said if theres anyone that can put this deal together and pull it off its probably txiki

so for that naysayers yea we here its a tough target but u know what we could use him and hes young and really good. if we dont get him than hey no big deal im sure someone else will take his place

 

[LoveCity]

How do people rate Reus compared to Bale? Both would be played on the left of a 4-3-3 if we're changing our system.

Bale: 36 appearances, 21 goals, 8 assists (directly involved in 29 goals)
Reus: 36 appearances, 16 goals, 11 assists (directly involved in 27 goals)

Bale would probably cost £50million+ for an English club because Levy wouldn't even sell Modric to Chelsea for £40million. Bale is proven in the league and British (homegrown) with good marketing potential.

Reus, if available before 2014 (when a £24million release clause activates), would probably only be gettable with a £30million to £35million bid if Dortmund willing to sell him. He is proven in the Bundesliga and Champions League, and can play left, right, or centre effectively.

On this season's form alone I'd give Bale a slight edge but, if the asking prices are accurate, there isn't close to £20million of talent between them and Reus could represent better value for money (if gettable).

 

[sam-caddick]

How do people rate Reus compared to Bale? Both would be played on the left of a 4-3-3 if we're changing our system.

Bale: 36 appearances, 21 goals, 8 assists (directly involved in 29 goals)
Reus: 36 appearances, 16 goals, 11 assists (directly involved in 27 goals)

Bale would probably cost £50million+ for an English club because Levy wouldn't even sell Modric to Chelsea for £40million. Bale is proven in the league and British (homegrown) with good marketing potential.

Reus, if available before 2014 (when a £24million release clause activates), would probably only be gettable with a £30million to £35million bid if Dortmund willing to sell him. He is proven in the Bundesliga and Champions League, and can play left, right, or centre effectively.

On this season's form alone I'd give Bale a slight edge but, if the asking prices are accurate, there isn't close to £20million of talent between them and Reus could represent better value for money (if gettable).

Reus will be a 30-40m player.

Bale will be a 40m player to anyone abroad, and a 50m player if sold in this country.

That's my opinion anyway.

For me Bale is the more powerful of the two, and it would be interesting to see how many goals he would actually score in that Dortmund side as it is a better side than Spurs definately.

What I like about Bale is his ability of dropping deep and basically acting a box to box midfielder taking it up the pitch then turning into a striker when around the box.

Reus looks like he works perfectly in Dortmund but can change a game completely, however for me Bale looks like a team on his own!

Maybe it's because I have seen more of Bale this season I don't know, but due to the athleticism of him I just think he could scare any team in the world with his power and pace. I don't think he will be match the talent of Ronaldo, but I don't think he will be too far off.

 

[The Man With The Stick]

How do people rate Reus compared to Bale? Both would be played on the left of a 4-3-3 if we're changing our system.

Bale: 36 appearances, 21 goals, 8 assists (directly involved in 29 goals)
Reus: 36 appearances, 16 goals, 11 assists (directly involved in 27 goals)

Bale would probably cost £50million+ for an English club because Levy wouldn't even sell Modric to Chelsea for £40million. Bale is proven in the league and British (homegrown) with good marketing potential.

Reus, if available before 2014 (when a £24million release clause activates), would probably only be gettable with a £30million to £35million bid if Dortmund willing to sell him. He is proven in the Bundesliga and Champions League, and can play left, right, or centre effectively.

On this season's form alone I'd give Bale a slight edge but, if the asking prices are accurate, there isn't close to £20million of talent between them and Reus could represent better value for money (if gettable).

If we're gettin a bit 'Football Manager' about it... I'd have both of them instead of Cavani, Falcao etc. Those two either side of Aguero would be somethin to behold!

Just can't see it though... too much money

 

[TCIB]

How do people rate Reus compared to Bale? Both would be played on the left of a 4-3-3 if we're changing our system.

Bale: 36 appearances, 21 goals, 8 assists (directly involved in 29 goals)
Reus: 36 appearances, 16 goals, 11 assists (directly involved in 27 goals)

Bale would probably cost £50million+ for an English club because Levy wouldn't even sell Modric to Chelsea for £40million. Bale is proven in the league and British (homegrown) with good marketing potential.

Reus, if available before 2014 (when a £24million release clause activates), would probably only be gettable with a £30million to £35million bid if Dortmund willing to sell him. He is proven in the Bundesliga and Champions League, and can play left, right, or centre effectively.

On this season's form alone I'd give Bale a slight edge but, if the asking prices are accurate, there isn't close to £20million of talent between them and Reus could represent better value for money (if gettable).

I would like Reus as i think his style of play is just a bit more in tune with the current squad and tactics.
However it really all depends on what directions we take in summer i think before saying x and y as definate ideals.

 

[cmdub]

pretty much what TCIB said it all depends on how we want to set up for next year and where and what direction txiki wants to take this summer. I like reus better just cause and I just keep looking back to what levy did with Chelsea over modric

 

[himalayan_blues]

he is one of the best 4/5 players(if not the best) in last 4/5 seasons of premier league.i would be happy if we even get him.may it be for 45/50 or even 60 million.

 

[BringBackSwales]

pretty much what TCIB said it all depends on how we want to set up for next year and where and what direction txiki wants to take this summer. I like reus better just cause and I just keep looking back to what levy did with Chelsea over modric

"what direction txiki wants to take" - a lot of people are putting a lot of faith in this guy

 

[SuperSilva]

pretty much what TCIB said it all depends on how we want to set up for next year and where and what direction txiki wants to take this summer. I like reus better just cause and I just keep looking back to what levy did with Chelsea over modric

"what direction txiki wants to take" - a lot of people are putting a lot of faith in this guy

Football/Sporting Director pretty much gives you the right and responsibility to restructure anything about a team... with the advice and support of the manager of course.

 

[alky313]

How do people rate Reus compared to Bale? Both would be played on the left of a 4-3-3 if we're changing our system.

Bale: 36 appearances, 21 goals, 8 assists (directly involved in 29 goals)
Reus: 36 appearances, 16 goals, 11 assists (directly involved in 27 goals)

Bale would probably cost £50million+ for an English club because Levy wouldn't even sell Modric to Chelsea for £40million. Bale is proven in the league and British (homegrown) with good marketing potential.

Reus, if available before 2014 (when a £24million release clause activates), would probably only be gettable with a £30million to £35million bid if Dortmund willing to sell him. He is proven in the Bundesliga and Champions League, and can play left, right, or centre effectively.

On this season's form alone I'd give Bale a slight edge but, if the asking prices are accurate, there isn't close to £20million of talent between them and Reus could represent better value for money (if gettable).

If we're gettin a bit 'Football Manager' about it... I'd have both of them instead of Cavani, Falcao etc. Those two either side of Aguero would be somethin to behold!

Just can't see it though... too much money

I agree... Stick Silva in the hole behind Aguero... Holy fucki.

------------Aguero-----------
Bale--------Silva---------Reus
----------Barry----Yaya-------

 

[Project]

How do people rate Reus compared to Bale? Both would be played on the left of a 4-3-3 if we're changing our system.

Bale: 36 appearances, 21 goals, 8 assists (directly involved in 29 goals)
Reus: 36 appearances, 16 goals, 11 assists (directly involved in 27 goals)

Bale would probably cost £50million+ for an English club because Levy wouldn't even sell Modric to Chelsea for £40million. Bale is proven in the league and British (homegrown) with good marketing potential.

Reus, if available before 2014 (when a £24million release clause activates), would probably only be gettable with a £30million to £35million bid if Dortmund willing to sell him. He is proven in the Bundesliga and Champions League, and can play left, right, or centre effectively.

On this season's form alone I'd give Bale a slight edge but, if the asking prices are accurate, there isn't close to £20million of talent between them and Reus could represent better value for money (if gettable).

If we're gettin a bit 'Football Manager' about it... I'd have both of them instead of Cavani, Falcao etc. Those two either side of Aguero would be somethin to behold!

Just can't see it though... too much money

I agree... Stick Silva in the hole behind Aguero... Holy fucki.

------------Aguero-----------
Bale--------Silva---------Reus
----------Barry----Yaya-------

That would be some forward line

 

[decmancity]

What worries me is that our midfield would still not be good enough.
We need to buy more energy and legs in midfield.

Without addressing that problem first the forwards won't get the ball to impact the game. If Rodwell can have a solid pre season then we have a chance of not needing to spend but I would anyway just to add more bodies to the team.

 

[BlueMoonz1977]

I think we are going to see a replacement for Barry definately come in this transfer window. Barry is coming towards the end of his contract and although i think he will remain with the club I do not think he will be the first choice next season.

Garcia still has not cemented that position as his own so i think Txiki and Bobby will be looking to sell and add to that position.

do you honestly think that dortmund, after selling Gotze and it looks likely that Lewandovski will be gone that they will also sell Reus !!

I cannot see that happening, unless they want to seriously understrengthen their own side for next season.