Kylian Mbappe

[Neville Kneville]

Given the Neymar deal and what it's done financially i will go on record now and say for the first time i will be disappointed if our owners walk away from a deal for Mbappe because they feel it's a bit too much.

The whole football world can see what this lad is now and will become and it seems we could have him right now if we wanted almost unopposed but we seemingly are a little scared of spending such a huge sum and i dont for a second think its because we fear any FFP reprisals either.

We need either Sanchez or Mbappe this summer as it was lack of goals that did for us last season, no the defence imo.

Well here's one for you.

If we 'need' Sanchez & Mbappe to score goals, is that because Aguero & Jesus aren't good enough ?

 

[TRUE BLUE NO1]

What I know is that City aren't prepared to pay Monaco's asking price. No issues with Mbappe's contract or his dad's %. So this is about principle for our owners and 'value' as they see it. Fair enough. They've done more than enough to earn the right to walk away from whatever deal they want. But for me, it's principled to a fault. A bit like Pep not wanting Sanchez to kick up a stink because he'd never want one of his own players doing that. Highly admirable and ethically great. But in the real world, UEFA hate us, we are panned on a daily basis for what we spend, and players are constantly agitating for moves around the globe.

Completely agree mate.......he's a difference maker and you cant put a value on that! Difficult to get too disappointed tho as we've had a great transfer window...this would have been the icing for me. I agree..no room for principles/ethically great....UEFA going to hate us either way!;)

 

[Marvin]

Given the Neymar deal and what it's done financially i will go on record now and say for the first time i will be disappointed if our owners walk away from a deal for Mbappe because they feel it's a bit too much.

The whole football world can see what this lad is now and will become and it seems we could have him right now if we wanted almost unopposed but we seemingly are a little scared of spending such a huge sum and i dont for a second think its because we fear any FFP reprisals either.

We need either Sanchez or Mbappe this summer as it was lack of goals that did for us last season, no the defence imo.

if you look at in the light of the latest report it does just look like negotiations on what a player is worth to each club. The reports are incredibly contradictory. It was clear enough until PSG entered the fray.

 

[domalino]

Totally agree. I also think we've done a great job in the players have brought in. Kudos to Txiki and Pep.

Notwithstanding that, 4 players for three key positions, where one of those 4 has a history of injuries suspensions, is the kind of risk you don't take when your chairman talks big about "don't congratulate me on third" and "we expect to win everything".

I was in this boat a few weeks ago but really we've got Bernardo and KDB who can play in the front 3 if need be, with Gundogan and Yaya both capable of playing in the more advanced roles of midfield to cover for them moving.

Not to mention that front 3 might only be a front 2 if we end up playing 352.

I'm no going to say I don't want Mbappé, but i think we've got more than enough number s up top.

 

[fredmont]

They have absolutely no right to start making innuendos imo. Anymore than they would if it was us.

If PSG break the rules, then they will get their hats nailed on.

But nobody has any right to smear their name, without any evidence they have done anything wrong.

I didn't suggest UEFA named anyone. The fact is there are huge amounts of money flying about and a reminder to all would make it easier for UEFA to implement punishment later should someone breaks the rules, especially if a club knows it is breaking the rules and is actually challenging F.F.P. It may deter a club from taking the risk, should that club exist.

 

[oddfellows]

Too much speculation going on here, other than the negotiation parties involved, nobody is any the wiser, which is understandable, given the size of the deal.

We'll just have to see how it plays out, so enjoy the roller coaster while it lasts.

More plot twists than a Hitchcock film.

 

[andyhinch]

Well here's one for you.

If we 'need' Sanchez & Mbappe to score goals, is that because Aguero & Jesus aren't good enough ?

To put it another way would Mbappe score you more goals than either of them ? I'd still love to see him here mind and he could give us that extra something.

 

[Easy]

What I know is that City aren't prepared to pay Monaco's asking price. No issues with Mbappe's contract or his dad's %. So this is about principle for our owners and 'value' as they see it. Fair enough. They've done more than enough to earn the right to walk away from whatever deal they want. But for me, it's principled to a fault. A bit like Pep not wanting Sanchez to kick up a stink because he'd never want one of his own players doing that. Highly admirable and ethically great. But in the real world, UEFA hate us, we are panned on a daily basis for what we spend, and players are constantly agitating for moves around the globe.

Interesting.

I fully understand City's position. The price is extremely high, but its not the end of the world if we don't get him.

Its not like he goes to PSG and retires there, he'll be on the market again in a few years and maybe we'll be back in for him or maybe Jesus will be better than him and we won't want or need Mbappe.

I would love for us to get Sanchez, don't care if Sanchez forces the move or not, if it necessary then he should force it, I see why Pep doesn't want that but Arsenal are holding him prisoner.

Any news on CBs ?? Still praying we magically pop back in for VVD.

Sanchez & VVD and we are genuine CL contenders IMO

 

[Akiva]

We need either Sanchez or Mbappe this summer as it was lack of goals that did for us last season, no the defence imo.

I agree with this and it's something Pep brought to light early on. That said, there are a number of caveats;

1. Kun is going nowhere and, though our confidence in him has taken a knock, he's going to be played most games.
2. Similarly, I don't see GJ getting benched frequently and having him available from the beginning of the season will make a difference, albeit with question marks over how well he performs with Aguero on the park.
3. Our attacking ability has improved with the introduction of two pacey, forward minded fullbacks and a few new midfield options also.

I guess what I'm trying to say is, our lack of goals let us down last season but that was because key players underwhelmed when it came to scoring. Sergio is a consensus top five striker in the world yet ended up with a remarkably bad conversion rate of 13%, a career low. Even players like KDB were hitting the bar and missing sitters inexplicably.

We have the tools to do better and, though I'd like Mbappe, I do think we have more than enough to get the job done here and abroad as is.

 

[Neville Kneville]

I didn't suggest UEFA named anyone. The fact is there are huge amounts of money flying about and a reminder to all would make it easier for UEFA to implement punishment later should someone breaks the rules, especially if a club knows it is breaking the rules and is actually challenging F.F.P. It may deter a club from taking the risk, should that club exist.

They already know.

It is just people on here & some fans forums & at Talksport who assume FFP has gone away.

It's still there & if PSG or City in particular were to break it, they would be absolutely hammered.

UEFA would probably prefer either to do it. But neither will.