It's quiet 10, no apologies! (continued)

[Delboy352]

He literally 'grew up' here. His friends are here. He visits all the time. He took £70k a week at Chelsea.

He would be a steal.

He would qualify as a homegrown player and can also play wide, something which may appeal to Mancini.

Unfortunately Tolm, you and I may be in a minority on here who would be glad to see him back at City next season.

I've followed Sturridge's career closely since he was about 15. I have to admit he was an arse in his younger days. But I think he's grown up now and the undoubted talent he has could blossom under Mancini.

The lad is a quality player, with a lot of potential still to be realised. I think Mancini could be that man, same as he sees with Mario.

He is the perfect age and he has resisted all attempts to slate City as a club since he left.

Yes, he was an arse, when asking the earth, and he's a confident lad. I think he gives us a lot of options and I still remember that moment of skill to set up Robinho.

Sturridge is a no-brainer if he leaves Chelsea. His current wages (our sell-on clause), not too many top players of his age we can get for those figures.

I do have a big fear that United will see it as an opportunity to bring in a 'name' for moderate cost.

He is also the right age for them and Sturridge was always one they envied when in our youth ranks.

Let's just hope that Ian Wright isn't his adviser then eh??

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Two questions from me TH;

If Sturridge came would this end speculation on RVP? Can't see how both would fit.

also;

With Martinez looking like a top target, what does this mean for Hererra? Lots of talk about him early in the transfer window.


Thanks a lot

In answer to your first question, RVP is at another level in terms of needs. I'm simply stating Sturridge could merely be seen as an 'opportunity', one not to let slide.

Herrera was the lad we went to watch, but City aren't stupid, don't know how and why the Martinez talks have developed as such.

 

[bernabias home shirt]

Tolm whats your take on the dzeko situation is he going to stay or go?

Don't think even Dzeko knows that yet. Bayern are definitely tapping his camp up.

I think Edin is easy, either way. If Tevez stays, it complicates things for him and us as a club, in terms of trying to raise monies elsewhere towards purchases.

Dzeko's sister does live in Munich, so there are factors which I think might sway it, but Bayern won't get him on the cheap.

Cheers tolm..

I get the feeling though that certain transfers hinge on tevez...if he stayed would rvp really want to come knowing how good aguero & tevez have hit it off.....or any other top centre forward too..

 

[Hart of the Matter]

Building the perfect beast...don't celebrate too much. I'm a World Cup champion and you're not, you clown!


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Martinez close Tolm or another meeting to take place?

The time for talking has long past.

I have my Midge Ure 'dancing with tears in my eyes on stand-by' - Pray.

Happy Jubilee, blues.

Have a good one my Queen.

Sounds like we can expect an announcement in the next couple of days?

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Tolm whats your take on the dzeko situation is he going to stay or go?

Don't think even Dzeko knows that yet. Bayern are definitely tapping his camp up.

I think Edin is easy, either way. If Tevez stays, it complicates things for him and us as a club, in terms of trying to raise monies elsewhere towards purchases.

Dzeko's sister does live in Munich, so there are factors which I think might sway it, but Bayern won't get him on the cheap.

Cheers tolm..

I get the feeling though that certain transfers hinge on tevez...if he stayed would rvp really want to come knowing how good aguero & tevez have hit it off.....or any other top centre forward too..

World class players don't lose any sleep about being good enough to start.

RVP takes this current team to potential Champions League winners in the next two seasons.

The numbers will never stack up for me, but it's not our money. Mancini knows RVP is a game-changer.<br /><br />-- Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:50 am --<br /><br />

Martinez close Tolm or another meeting to take place?

The time for talking has long past.

I have my Midge Ure 'dancing with tears in my eyes on stand-by' - Pray.

Happy Jubilee, blues.

Have a good one my Queen.

Sounds like we can expect an announcement in the next couple of days?

Can't see it.

I think the Euros will put paid to that, unfortunately.

 

[Inzi]

any whispers of falcao?

 

[Goo]

Two questions from me TH;

If Sturridge came would this end speculation on RVP? Can't see how both would fit.

also;

With Martinez looking like a top target, what does this mean for Hererra? Lots of talk about him early in the transfer window.


Thanks a lot

In answer to your first question, RVP is at another level in terms of needs. I'm simply stating Sturridge could merely be seen as an 'opportunity', one not to let slide.

Herrera was the lad we went to watch, but City aren't stupid, don't know how and why the Martinez talks have developed as such.

Cheers, TH.

Interesting stuff. I've always been a fan of Sturridge so would like this.

As for Martinez, I've literally never had a chance to watch him play properly but if he's as good as people say then sounds like a good signing.

Those two and Bale would be a very good window in my opinion! Can't wait for next season!

 

[BibbyBlue85]

Watched Martinez right through Bilbao's Europa League run and thought he was class. Looking at some video's of him, he has more strings to his bow than i thought. As much as i love NDJ and Barry, Martinez is a definate upgrade on them both. Great reader of the game, tough tackler, fantastic in the air both defensively and when attacking and my god the lad can shift through the gears ala Yaya. Decent finish on him too, oh and a quality passer. Please please please sign on the dotted line Javi.

I have my lube and Kleenex ready

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

any whispers of falcao?

Nope.

Mancini's comments that Cavani is too expensive perhaps gives an indication we will 'only' be shopping at below the £30m mark!

Doomed, I tell ya!<br /><br />-- Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:56 am --<br /><br />

Watched Martinez right through Bilbao's Europa League run and thought he was class. Looking at some video's of him, he has more strings to his bow than i thought. As much as i love NDJ and Barry, Martinez is a definate upgrade on them both. Great reader of the game, tough tackler, fantastic in the air both defensively and when attacking and my god the lad can shift through the gears ala Yaya. Decent finish on him too, oh and a quality passer. Please please please sign on the dotted line Javi.

I have my lube and Kleenex ready

He will be better than Yaya one day IMO.

 

[Joehannes]

Oh yes fucking please. Never thought Bilbao would ever consider selling but if he's available he's a must. Cannot let Bayern or anyone beat us to this guy.

Maybe Bayern actually prefer someone else?

All fun and games going on...

Not the same position but City telling Bayern to keep away from Martinez as they want Dzeko?