Kylian Mbappé | Real Madrid Player (pg620)

[Silva2021]

We went for him last season!!! He turned us down as has been stated. He didn’t turn pep down but turned city down. For the record I think we would have done £100m on him but Monaco absolutely rinsed PSG

I know we went for him but as I say the club was unwilling to match the wage demands as they where worried how our other young players would react. Which at the time probably seemed expensive wages for such a young player, but now probably seems value.

I don’t know if his comments are that he wanted to work with Pep but the deal that the club offered was not enough so he turned it down or if he just didn’t fancy City as a club or Manchester as a place did not appeal to him.

I just don’t see a chance presenting itself now was my point.

For the record City actually went for him 2 seasons ago, but I think Monaco knew how good he was and his market value would sky rocket once he started playing regularly in the first team.

 

[93.01]

That's the main reason I think this would not happen. If city were looking at 100 mill for mbappe last season that doesn't strike me as serious interest given what they know neymar,dembele and couthinio went for last season.

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

Would cost 2 much so cant see it happening.

 

[Profaneomen]

Would cost 2 much so cant see it happening.

2 much for now? Peanuts after few years? He is the player type of Ronaldo and Messi. He's value has not reached the limit even close. 200m is shitloads of money dont get me wrong. But acquiring that kind of player for 5-10 years is something u can skip few average players for.

 

[nmc]

I know we went for him but as I say the club was unwilling to match the wage demands as they where worried how our other young players would react. Which at the time probably seemed expensive wages for such a young player, but now probably seems value.

I don’t know if his comments are that he wanted to work with Pep but the deal that the club offered was not enough so he turned it down or if he just didn’t fancy City as a club or Manchester as a place did not appeal to him.

I just don’t see a chance presenting itself now was my point.

For the record City actually went for him 2 seasons ago, but I think Monaco knew how good he was and his market value would sky rocket once he started playing regularly in the first team.

This is correct - PSG knew Mbappe was pre disposed to pick them and just to make sure they offered wages roughly double anything we or RM would offer in wages. PSG might play in what some regard a Mickey Mouse league but they don’t half splurge the cash and seem largely indifferent to UEFA’s regulation. Time will tell if our cautious or PSG’s rather reckless approach is the right one. I suspect PSG will emerge from all the investigations largely unscathed with just a few financial sanctions which within the scheme of things they are happy to pay.

 

[Dreadzone]

of all the teams we have the least right to be sad about not getting mbappe when u look at how many amazing talents we have. compare us to the rest of the top 6 in england and not a single young player they have is better than one of ours.

This, all day long! Not one of the top six is within touching distance of us. I’m typical ‘cup half empty’ old school. But fear no one.

 

[nmc]

Now Mbappé has launched himself on he world stage the British media will only link him with the Rags. I doubt he’ll ever go there but they will be billed as the only stage big enough for his talents.

 

[sir baconface]

We have Bernardo and Foden for Dave.

Hope you are right but both appear long shots to me.

 

[bangkokblueballs]

This boat has sailed. Wouldn' want us spending 200m on anybody. Whilst I agree he will take Messi's crown. Our strenth is we are a team, a unit with fantastic team spirit and for me this should not be jeopardized for one single player.

 

[asaluttar]

I know we went for him but as I say the club was unwilling to match the wage demands as they where worried how our other young players would react. Which at the time probably seemed expensive wages for such a young player, but now probably seems value.

I don’t know if his comments are that he wanted to work with Pep but the deal that the club offered was not enough so he turned it down or if he just didn’t fancy City as a club or Manchester as a place did not appeal to him.

I just don’t see a chance presenting itself now was my point.

For the record City actually went for him 2 seasons ago, but I think Monaco knew how good he was and his market value would sky rocket once he started playing regularly in the first team.

Whoever was the scout who suggested going for mbappe two years back, we need to listen to him more.