Isco

[Bilboblue]

I'm not worried by the new "development" that Madrid have agreed a fee.

Isco said himself that both City and Madrid have made concrete offers so I'm sure our bid has been accepted as well.

I'm still reasonably confident.

However, if he does go to Madrid, we have been made to look like fools again. Eto'o, Sanchez, Hazard, Cavani. We spend months trying to tie up these deals and then end up missing out at the last minute. I know it's difficult signing world class players because everyone wants them, but I would have thought that City would gauge a players playing preference before embarking on a 6 month transfer saga.

How the hell do we 'look fools again'? He's chosen Real over City! We all need to remember we are not Real or Barca or United. It will take a long time to get anywhere near them.

If he doesnt come, move on.

Why waste months trying to sign him if he wants to go to Madrid?

You have to take into account the will of a player, if he has made it clear that Madrid are his preference , we should have just backed down. Now, we have to endure a summer of ridicule as Cavani and Isco have both "snubbed" us.

Hope you become a better poster afterr puberty.

 

[Petetheblu]

Lets wait and see, oh and don't be showing yourself up with the rag invasion. Never forget the word......Moyes.

 

[citytill1die84]

Let Madrid have Isco and ask them for Di Maria he's also a great player.

Shakes head in absolute disbelief....

Why? Di Maria is a decent alternative. We can't stop Isco doing what he wants and if that's joining Madrid so be it.

 

[I'm no cynic but...]

Madrid are now 1/2 to sign him and City 6/4. Wasn't long ago we were 1/10. How quickly things change.

You know what though, how many favourites actually win the race?

I always think that. People always say, "bookies don't often get it wrong" as if that means favourites always win. If favourites always won, bookies would all be bankrupt. And as people also like to say, "you don't often see a poor bookie."

Favourites don't always win as you say, but the bookies don't lose too much on favourites winning either. This is because the odds offered are always shorter than they should be. The Isco race is virtually a two-horse race and all being equal, both City and Real should be quoted at Evens. The fact that City have drifted out 'in-running' from such a short price to one where, theoretically, the bookies have money to lose, is a bit disheartening. But if City fans are absolutely sure that Isco WILL opt for City, then get the money on NOW!

 

[johnmc]

One the rags best ever players wanted to leave them for Madrid so they can't really give us any shit for a young Spanish player choosing Madrid over us. If that does happen.

 

[bigdavecox90]

Let Madrid have Isco and ask them for Di Maria he's also a great player.

Shakes head in absolute disbelief....

Why? Di Maria is a decent alternative. We can't stop Isco doing what he wants and if that's joining Madrid so be it.

The point is, we shouldn't be looking for 'alternatives'

We set our sights on Isco and Isco is what we want. Why should we settle for another player that we don't even want?

 

[Blue Coop]

Currently 7/4

Thanks

Another 20 on Isco it is.

Another 20? How much you done already? Brave man.

With such a sensitive market betting at 7/4 in a 2 horse race represents a lot of value, one positive report on City agreeing a fee, or similar and the pendulum swings the other way. Like all bets, you win some and lose some, but you could easily see a swing and back Madrid tomorrow guaranteeing yourself profit, if you haven't done so already in previous days when they stretched to 7/2.

 

[BertTrautmann'sParachute]

This thread is rag-infested to say the least.

 

[citytill1die84]

Shakes head in absolute disbelief....

Why? Di Maria is a decent alternative. We can't stop Isco doing what he wants and if that's joining Madrid so be it.

The point is, we shouldn't be looking for 'alternatives'

We set our sights on Isco and Isco is what we want. Why should we settle for another player that we don't even want?

Can't always have what u want can u tho mate? How do u know Di Maria isn't wanted been plenty of reports to suggest Pellegrini would be interested.

 

[ICT-Tam]

Who knows? Real are an absolute giant and the day a player chooses us over them is certainly going to be a big day. I just wonder if all the articles that came out last night are a defence mechanism for real. In other words, they say they've agreed a deal so as not to lose face and then say "city offered silly money". It's very rare that Madrid or Barcelona ever have to fight for a player and it's usually reported widely that a certain player will sign for them well before the move happens. That isn't the case with this transfer and i'm pretty sure isco is coming here.