It's Quiet 17 - Glory Thread

[Andrew___K]

With regards to Sterling and Jesus, I suspect we won't let both go (ie one or the other)

I'd say we can't let Sterling go unless we sign another pacy goalscoring winger. Even when Raz is struggling with finishing like tonight, his runs add different dimension to our attack and open so much space, moving defenders around. Besides, he does a hell of a lot of defensive work that usually goes unappreciated. And makes you wonder how devastating this team could be with a worldclass wing goalscorer like Salah, Mbappe etc.

As for Jesus, I think his time is up. Good player, but below City level and should free up the space for incoming CFs.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

If Sterling and Jesus both go we’d lose 2 of our natural wide players, Alvarez replaces one but we’d still be short.

palmer is the one who will be given more chances. Pretty happy if that’s the case

 

[Don Corleone]

I think if they go down, we should be all over Kalvin Phillips

 

[Deleted member 87819]

I think if they go down, we should be all over Kalvin Phillips

Never. Raphinha though… lol

 

[chesterbells]

We ain’t signing both Haaland and Bellingham this summer. Literally less than 5% chance.

Ah ok, cheers for the update. Was your source reliable then? Tier one?

 

[MadeOfStones]

Well if De Jong is off the table there’s not many other good options about

 

[leo_city]

Is Frenkie really going to the rags?

 

[Gumzy97]

Never. Raphinha though… lol

Was about to say Raphinha would be brilliant in this city team.

 

[Coatigan]

If neither sign a contract they are gone. Pretty simple.

We have Palmer desperate for a chance and Alvarez joining.

4 substitute appearences Palmer, replacing our highest league scorer during Pep's time here. c'mon mate!

I'm so ok with Sterling moving on, I'd go as far as thinking it is for the best, but being replaced by a kid who is really just a name from the academy to throw about.

 

[Deleted member 87819]

Is Frenkie really going to the rags?

People are taking a report as gospel as if they haven’t learned anything from the Haaland saga

 

[Vester]

People are taking a report as gospel as if they haven’t learned anything from the Haaland saga

This. Big deals like this doesnt go from rumors to "basically done" in one day, especially not when United is involved. Could of course end up at United in the end, but this seems more like they are trying to create interest from other clubs. Would be a good signing for the rags if they can pull it off.

 

[decmancity]

4 substitute appearences Palmer, replacing our highest league scorer during Pep's time here. c'mon mate!

I'm so ok with Sterling moving on, I'd go as far as thinking it is for the best, but being replaced by a kid who is really just a name from the academy to throw about.

We won't sell Sterling and Jesus, then go big on another winger imo. The combination of Grealish, Foden, Mahrez and then addition of Haaland and Alvarez is the replacement for Sterling.

For all we know we are about to see City version 3 under Pep with Haaland as a focal and no wingers like Sterling. Be interesting to see for sure.

 

[Gumzy97]

 

[decmancity]

This. Big deals like this doesnt go from rumors to "basically done" in one day, especially not when United is involved. Could of course end up at United in the end, but this seems more like they are trying to create interest from other clubs. Would be a good signing for the rags if they can pull it off.

I'd argue that it does happen with the rags more than anyone because they are fckin clueless.

Yesterday we dropped Haaland news and the rags no doubt had a board meeting and called Barca who demanded the world and the rags are thick enough to pay it. They aren't known for the negotiation skills and will be desperate to get back in the media headlines.

 

[leo_city]

People are taking a report as gospel as if they haven’t learned anything from the Haaland saga

He is a reliable reporter on Barca though, not saying it's done till it's done but looks like they either want to start a bidding war, or they want money before the financial close so they can improve their financial situation. It's obvious Frenkie isn't going there by will. Fwiw it will be a fantastic signing for them, because I was hoping they'll go for Rice with 100m +

 

[Seth MCFC]

About £43 million (€50 million) is alright but we should be looking at £50 million (€60 million) if we are to sell him, especially to a Premier League ‘rival’.

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

I’ve got this feeling Bellingham is next

 

[Gumzy97]

This feels like when Bernardo was linked heavily with United, French journalists were saying it was done to united. Then he signed for us.

 

[Coatigan]

We won't sell Sterling and Jesus, then go big on another winger imo. The combination of Grealish, Foden, Mahrez and then addition of Haaland and Alvarez is the replacement for Sterling.

For all we know we are about to see City version 3 under Pep with Haaland as a focal and no wingers like Sterling. Be interesting to see for sure.

That is completely different to selling them to give Palmer his chance. Like when we were going to make Delap out no.1 striker.

 

[Vester]

I'd argue that it does happen with the rags more than anyone because they are fckin clueless.

Yesterday we dropped Haaland news and the rags no doubt had a board meeting and called Barca who demanded the world and the rags are thick enough to pay it. They aren't known for the negotiation skills and will be desperate to get back in the media headlines.

I would say that if the rags had done that, they would probably have informed every rag "journalist" out there about it to create interest, we would not be hearing it from Barca first. At least thats how they usually operate.