Kalidou Koulibaly

[Big Dave Watson]

This is becoming one of the most tedious transfers in recent memory, particularly given that they want to sell and we want to buy. Just get it done City.

But are we truly in for him Ric. Has there been any evidence or is it just foreign journos spouting twitter rubbish?

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

Has The Mangler gone 'n changed his name by deed poll. Out goes Eliaquim and, oops, in comes Kalidou!

 

[mexico1970]

This is becoming one of the most tedious transfers in recent memory, particularly given that they want to sell and we want to buy. Just get it done City.

I have no basis or info to qualify my opinion but this will be done soon, once whatever is blocking it is gone (Probably add ons etc) the pen will go to paper.

 

[Ric]

But are we truly in for him Ric. Has there been any evidence or is it just foreign journos spouting twitter rubbish?

I think we’re almost certainly in for him. Unless this is some elaborate ruse to pay ADL back for Jorginho, but it seems unlikely.

 

[skyblues]

Maguire has English tax and age on his side.

Why do people think Maguire is 24-25?
He’s 18 month younger than Koulibaly at 27.

 

[nmc]

Maguuire's done OK but he's not in the same class as KK.

KK has been named in the Serie A Team of the Season for four consecutive years and is one of the best central defenders in Europe.

Good to see Salad hitting the deck when he wasn’t touched in that clip - some players are so predictable.

 

[nmc]

Why do people think Maguire is 24-25?
He’s 18 month younger than Koulibaly at 27.

Probably because he behaves like he’s 16 when he’s on holiday.

 

[mosssideblue]

Why do people think Maguire is 24-25?
He’s 18 month younger than Koulibaly at 27.

As well as being shite

 

[domalino]

Why do people think Maguire is 24-25?
He’s 18 month younger than Koulibaly at 27.

He was 26 when he was bought though, 3 years younger than Koulibaly is when this transfer is happening.

The economics of buying a 26 year old are very different to buying a 29 year old. One is going to give you 6-8 years, the other 3-4 years. If a 26 year old bombs, you can still find a buyer for him at 28/29 years old. If a 29 year old bombs, he's gonna be 31 and has no market and likely no real motivation to move on anyway.

We absolutely have to get this right with Koulibaly or it's going to be a massive anchor round our neck for 4 or 5 years.

 

[DMA's]

This is becoming one of the most tedious transfers in recent memory, particularly given that they want to sell and we want to buy. Just get it done City.

Exactly my thoughts. Not long now until the season starts and we still fucking about trying to seemingly prove a point to to ADL. Feel for KK must be horrible not knowing where his future lies

 

[Profaneomen]

Exactly my thoughts. Not long now until the season starts and we still fucking about trying to seemingly prove a point to to ADL. Feel for KK must be horrible not knowing where his future lies

Koulibaly is good player but just not worth dealing with ADL. Just skip the guy and go all in for Gimenez instead. Its pointless to drag the saga to endless loop.

 

[Hart of the Matter]

Maguuire's done OK but he's not in the same class as KK.

KK has been named in the Serie A Team of the Season for four consecutive years and is one of the best central defenders in Europe.

I love those sliding tackles where he stands up with the ball at his feet. Brings back memories of King Colin...

 

[blueparrot]

But are we truly in for him Ric. Has there been any evidence or is it just foreign journos spouting twitter rubbish?

Think the fact nobody else is, shows we are and that he's agreed to come. Otherwise there would be other bids.

 

[skyblues]

Maguuire's done OK but he's not in the same class as KK.

KK has been named in the Serie A Team of the Season for four consecutive years and is one of the best central defenders in Europe.

I just love watching these clips. His slidetackles has to be the best in the world. They’re clean and well-timed.

Get this over the line now Txiki!

 

[Thenumber1blue]

This is becoming one of the most tedious transfers in recent memory, particularly given that they want to sell and we want to buy. Just get it done City.

I've seen worse, suppose it's a nice problem to have these days

 

[domalino]

This is becoming one of the most tedious transfers in recent memory, particularly given that they want to sell and we want to buy. Just get it done City.

I think ultimately City know that they're the only club who are interested in him this summer, and Napoli have to sell this season if they want north of €50m. De Laurentis is still reeling from turning down €80m from PSG for Allan last year only to sell him for €28m to Everton this year and he's already spent quite a lot of money.

So there's no need for City to play ADL's games or pay more than they think they need to. Diego Carlos or Joules Koundé are available for €75m flat release clause any time before the deadline, they could be signed in 6 hours if need be, so it's just a case of waiting until ADL comes to the table sensibly.

There's almost no noise out of City on this one, it's just the same half a dozen Italian journalists picking a new price every day and saying we're either closer or further apart.

I think City have made their decent offer, and are just waiting for it to be accepted eventually.

 

[Cityisland]

Boring!

 

[higgi1p]

Boring!

Very boring

 

[Metalartin]

It's not ideal that it drags on but that's Napoli's doing. Napoli are acting like they are the ones with all options when it's City holding the cards if anything. There are other targets City could turn to, who's going to pay Napoli what City have already offered if that happens?

Napoli should have accepted it already, it's a good offer. I wouldn't mind if we end up with Diego Carlos, if it's a better deal. He's a good alternative and City have other areas to strengthen in.

 

[g180aj]

I'd rather us just put out a that we've walked away as are limit is €60m and move on. ADL wants to hold us to ransom because of who we are, move on or pay its that simple.