Kylian Mbappe

[Phil1]

So you think Pep isn't happy with Jesus ? Can't work with Sergio, whilst having Sane, Sterling, KdB, and adding Bernardo ?

I think he thought Sanchez on top would helpful if possible, which looks unlikely now. However if he can't work with all the above, then he's not as good as he (and most of us) think he is.

News coming out that we've finally bid for Sanchez, how true it is I don't know but even if it is, the thought that Pep is 'unhappy' with his strike options is bollocks. He wants Sanchez because he's a great player, not because what he has aren't already great. Who wouldn't want to add the likes of Sanchez to their ranks.

 

[SPIDERBOY]

If....

Lots of,I agree.

 

[not my fault!]

The signing on fee next summer would be ridiculous, for someone who would then (next July) be 30 at his next birthday.

Its now, or not at all, as far as I can see, so probably not at all then.

He's 29 19th December... he'll not be 30 until December 2018. Signing on fee won't be ridiculous as we can pay more wages & it'll be a damn sight cheaper than £50-60m this window that's for sure.
But 28/29 isn't really a difference, I don't get this mentality of it's ok buying him now for £50m+ as hes only 28 but for FREE in 12 months time is crazy as he'll be 29 & too old! Makes zero sense.

 

[TRUE BLUE NO1]

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By choosing PSG over Man City and Real Madrid, Mbappé chose difficulty. Monaco and PSG are at an impasse and he may have to stay. [L'Equipe]

 

[almir]

Pep was not happy with our attack last year, otherwise he wouldn't bemoan missed chances after almost each game. Nor he'd be interested in spending some 150 mil on Sanchez and Mbappe if he was happy with our attack. That's the fact, but some of you just don't want to accept it because not happy with attack means Pep doesn't view Aguero in same eyes as you do and that's enough for rational thinking to stop functioning. No sane manager would be happy with our strikers last season after we lost many, many points and missed CL quarters because they were misssing sitters left, right and center.

 

[KCblue]

He's 29 19th December... he'll not be 30 until December 2018. Signing on fee won't be ridiculous as we can pay more wages & it'll be a damn sight cheaper than £50-60m this window that's for sure.
But 28/29 isn't really a difference, I don't get this mentality of it's ok buying him now for £50m+ as hes only 28 but for FREE in 12 months time is crazy as he'll be 29 & too old! Makes zero sense.

Been saying this as well mate. Signing a player of his caliber on a free, even with a 10m signing on fee or so, at 29 would represent fantastic business. Imagine if we still win the league this year too, and then add Alexis for free.

 

[Plain Speaking]

Pep was not happy with our attack last year, otherwise he wouldn't bemoan missed chances after almost each game. Nor he'd be interested in spending some 150 mil on Sanchez and Mbappe if he was happy with our attack. That's the fact, but some of you just don't want to accept it because not happy with attack means Pep doesn't view Aguero in same eyes as you do and that's enough for rational thinking to stop functioning. No sane manager would be happy with our strikers last season after we lost many, many points and missed CL quarters because they were misssing sitters left, right and center.

I accept our strikers have not been as clinical as we would like. However often players performance can be related to their confidence. Both Sergio and Jesus seem over anxious. Hopefully when they feel more confident they will be finishing with their natural ability.

(It's natural to feel anxiety when the boss indicates his dissatisfaction and looks to recruit other player/s who will likely effect your game time.)

 

[BillyShears]

Signing a forward has been a priority for Pep since the season ended. Not sure how that tallies with the idea that he's happy with the options he has in attack but there you go.

 

[harvo the blue]

Let the bidding begin.

City bid & Arsenal think about it say nothing & Sanchez says I want to go.

Simple in it :)

 

[cibaman]

I reckon that Jesus's injury convinced Pep that we need another striker. The Sterling-Aguero-Sane combination did well but they were clearly overworked and looked knackered. Sterling had to be rested, Sane was out on his feet towards the end of the FA cup semi final. And we've since let Kelechi go.