Isco

[Lancet Fluke]

All this stuff about Real bullying us is nonsense IF Madrid have met the buy out clause (as his been said) and IF we have not (I certainly haven't seen confirmation from any source that we have) - the player has no decision to make IF such circumstances are correct

Exactly. I have no idea when meeting a selling club's demands supposedly became bullying. If you really want a player then meeting a buy out clause has to be the most efficient way of giving yourself the best chance of getting the player. The selling club can't stand in the way, it shows the player how much you value him and gives you the opportunity to get things done quickly before others complicate things. If we didn't meet the clause figure then either we didn't think he was worth it or we were fucking about trying it on in which case we have nobody else to blame. It's fine if we don't think he is worth it but last summer has to be a warning that it can be a false economy. Better spending 30 million on a very good player than saving yourself 15 million but ending up with a crock of shit.

 

[Ireland_for_pm]

How many top targets have we missed out on now in the last few years.

 

[Pigeonho]

It's not as simple as that, if Madrid weren't interested in Isco then we'd have him as well now I'm sure. The only reason we got Fernandinho and Navas early is because they had no other suitors, and I don't think we have only 2 A list targets for this summer, and if we did, I'd be a bit concerned as I don't think it's enough quality coming in.

Spot on, the last bit. (Can't quote).

I think we have plenty of quality and had the best squad last season anyway and fully expect to see a great improvement from many players now they are playing for someone they don't ALL think is a ****.

Enough to win the league though, with expected departures too?

 

[Forzacitizens]

if he doesn't sign for us there's going to be a lot of people with egg on their faces..

 

[NipHolmes]

Imagine how cool it is to be Isco

Just win best U21 player, guaranteed player for the senior teams in a few years time. City and Madrid falling over each other to pay you 40m+ in wages for next 5 years which he will pocket half of minimum. Meanwhile he sits back on a lounger letting everyone worry ahout the details whilst a stunning tanned latino walks passed giving him the eye for later. 10+ bedroom villa, servants everywhere, money no object and as many bishes' to bang as he wants

Meanwhile I'm staring at a computer screen in Stoke ffs.

Enjoy it Isco.

Hasta mañana, azul!

 

[Bill]

I would have thought that if isco was no longer an option city would come out and say so. they did with cavani so why not isco?

 

[Jumanji]

if he doesn't sign for us there's going to be a lot of people with egg on their faces..

Yeah, so what? Jog on...

 

[Manchester_City_Blue]

Would anyone be able to give on update on what's going on? Barely been able to get onto the Internet.

Cheers in advance.

 

[totallywired]

How many top targets have we missed out on now in the last few years.

Theres a thread elsewhere for flappers. Stay calm.

 

[BibbyBlue85]

I'll say it again....................

He is ours. Final workings being completed. No coincidence that Pellegrini starts work on Monday

But is Pellegrini due in manchester on Monday? I didn't think so

Already had his holiday and will officially take up his post on Monday. He's already in Manchester I'm lead to believe