Kalidou Koulibaly

[nmc]

Don't know why Tolmie says it could be off? Napoli's entire summer window aside Osimhen depends on the sale of Koulibaly because the defensive targets they have will be very cheap and they can also get Boga from Sassuolo for €30m or so, a very important target for them that even ADL has been vocal about. Also this €75m talk makes sense since they usually don't spend big unless they aren't selling, Koulibaly's value is the highest it is right now and would be about half next year. They would then have to sell Fabian Ruiz or another young player for good money to balance books, so it has to be this window.

Just because Napoli need to sell - doesn’t mean we have to buy.

 

[skyblues]

Just because Napoli need to sell - doesn’t mean we have to buy.

Who cares what Napoli need? We need a top defender, and we should therefore pay up.

 

[leo_city]

Strongly doubt we’ll get this done. Di Marzio is pretty reliable on transfers and if PSG are now in the mix, we took too long to conduct this highly important piece of business. So fucking stupid, just pride arguing over a few million when our defence is as bad as it is.

or DiMarzio could be briefed by ADL to put this out in an attempt to hurry City to close this deal by reaching the figure asked. I would be highly surprised if PSG considered themselves out of this whole saga to get Koulibaly and all of a sudden only now think they can get him

 

[leo_city]

Just because Napoli need to sell - doesn’t mean we have to buy.

But he is clearly our top target for centre back? Of course we don't have to buy, but it's only our loss if we don't so...

 

[The Stockport Iniesta]

After giving it some thought, I'd prefer we go for a younger up and coming centre back who's already showing great potential. Kounde or Upamecano for me.

 

[MillionDollarDream]

or DiMarzio could be briefed by ADL to put this out in an attempt to hurry City to close this deal by reaching the figure asked. I would be highly surprised if PSG considered themselves out of this whole saga to get Koulibaly and all of a sudden only now think they can get him

PSG only sold Thiago Silva recently. This should’ve been wrapped up before Ake.

 

[Damanino]

Would laugh my ass off if PSG comes in offers 75m euros and closes the deal within 2 days and Napoli des a jorginho on us again.

What Txiki would do next to deal for a new Napoli player after that? Wold he trust again having a player agent do negotiation for us instead of doing it ourselves?

Haggling over 5-10m euros of bonuses is a joke when you need a top CB so much and you have been punished so much not having it all last year.

If we really need that extra 5-10m euros maybe dont be so easy on selling players for peanuts like Angelino deal.
I bet when we sell Stones it will be closer to 10m than to 30m.
Now Chelsea would sell him for 35 or something...

 

[mcfc482]

Probably trying to be too smart.

ADL clearly wants to sell at this is the last chance to get any sort of fee at 60+

once he turns 30 the value will take a significant drop.

The closer we get to the end of the window the lower the fee goes if you are playing this game of bluff.

 

[skyblues]

Would laugh my ass off if PSG comes in offers 75m euros and closes the deal within 2 days and Napoli des a jorginho on us again.

What Txiki would do next to deal for a new Napoli player after that? Wold he trust again having a player agent do negotiation for us instead of doing it ourselves?

Haggling over 5-10m euros of bonuses is a joke when you need a top CB so much and you have been punished so much not having it all last year.

If we really need that extra 5-10m euros maybe dont be so easy on selling players for peanuts like Angelino deal.
I bet when we sell Stones it will be closer to 10m than to 30m.
Now Chelsea would sell him for 35 or something...

We’re awful at selling players. That’s what happens when you have too much money.
Buying players for cut prices is all about an egoboost for the negotiator, show the world you’re a skillful businessman.
Selling players? ”eh fuck it, let’s take the hit, we got money”.

It’s not like we can’t afford Koulibaly. This is just an egotrip and staredown from both parties. Almost want this to fail just so they learn a fucking lesson. It’ll be a very costly mistake from us if we fail, no doubt.

 

[Greenjob]

Would we be shinfing over a few million if Garry Cook were still holding the purse??