It's Quiet Thread 15 - Txiki Blinders

[Chi-town blues]

what is?

happening

 

[OB1]

Please can you refrain from putting this sort of negative energy into this thread :)

Seriously though, I know people are looking at his performances on the pitch and connecting that with his happiness at the club. The fact that he's doing well this season and the team are playing well is fantastic, but it doesn't change Barcelona's financial position nor does it change the weight of things that have been put on the Messi family by the club. It's a little bit like Pep at the end. You get drowned by the politics of it all.

There's something else which has also stuck with me for a long time. Pep going to Barcelona to see Leo last summer and sitting down with him. That's not fleeting to me. Doesn't feel like a 'moment' that will pass. Feels more like Leo has decided that he wants to go and he wants to know if there's a place in Pep's team for him.

Now it may well be that Pep told him "don't leave Barcelona, don't come to England, you should stay here until you retire". But then IMO he could say that over the phone, he doesn't need to sit down with him. So if he was pitching to the player last summer and it didn't come off, I'm struggling to see why WE would decide this summer that we just don't want him.

I also think it's interesting Omar did an interview after the window closed saying that Leo, Cristiano, and Neymar are the only three players who generate the level of revenues which justifies the salaries they are paid - and that was directly in answer to the question about how City would marry their message of financial sustainability with attempting to sign him last summer.

Again, as I say with all my Messi related posts. This could all just be confirmation bias on my part (or wishful thinking however you want to categorise it!)

Ha, ha. It wasn't meant to be negative energy and I usually avoid making comments like that about someone that I've dreamed of City signing. I've just reconciled myself to the idea that it won't happen and that he will stay at Barcelona, which I do think would be a bit daft if there is an offer waiting for him at City; although the question of whether making your bow in the Premier League at the age of 34 is a good idea is a consideration.

I think the rumours about Grealish and the fact City have let Sergio go probably point against City thinking Messi will come but you can spin the Aguero whichever way your heart desires.

 

[domalino]

Looking at that there is only a few top names really who would move in the summer

Yeah maybe Grealish, Camavinga and Konate

Looking at that list I'd immediately think Konate to Liverpool. Edouard might leave Celtic. Bale is probably going to China which is a mega pay day for agents.

Joachim Anderson could go for big money. He already cost Lyon £24m but his performances in the PL could see someone stump up £30m for him. Spurs maybe.

Sergio Romero will leave United on a free (= big commissions for agents)

And of course don't forget Braaf.

It's also worth remembering that a super agent like Barnett will do more than just deals with Stellar clients. Like Mendes, he'll get brought on board by small agents to pull off a big move for their client if it's a bit too big for them.

 

[Gumzy97]

The power in that shot.

 

[domalino]

The power in that shot.

I'd love to know who could hit a ball harder between him and Ederson.

 

[Cheeky Txiki]

Honestly I'll happily take Felix if we can't get Haaland. He is such a joy to watch and I think he'll improve his scoring under Pep. Kane just feels manufactured for the rags so I feel signing him would be a big mistake.

Also, Nuno Mendes is very good for his age.

 

[g180aj]

Can't see Mendes and Mendy both being here, and I suspect that if Grealish and Messi both came, one of the front players would leave too.

Isn’t Ake HG too!

 

[Cheeky Txiki]

I'd love to know who could hit a ball harder between him and Ederson.

the way things are going, that will probably be a YouTube video on the Man City Channel next season ;-)

 

[EekC]

the way things are going, that will probably be a YouTube video on the Man City Channel next season ;-)

Nah, they'll tease us about doing it but never do. Just like the Sane and Walker 100m race.

 

[Centurions]

I'd love to know who could hit a ball harder between him and Ederson.

I can already see Ederson getting a few assists by rocketing one up to Halaand and then Halaand volleying it past the keeper.