Deal agreed with Bayern Munich for Leroy Sane - €60m (including add-ons)

[Neville Kneville]

he could say, "i love City and i'm staying", no?
but i think that would undermine the posturing and leveraging and the utilization of the bayern threat that his camp is undoubtedly "banking" on.

It would also commit him to staying.

Which I wouldn't do, if I was in his position. He has TWO YEARS left.

It's not his problem.

 

[jimharri]

It is classy but I think we're all annoyed by Bayern's disrespect and I for one would not be upset if our club went on the offensive.

Not strictly true. I think you'll find a lot of clubs find us offensive!

 

[mikemcfc]

It would also commit him to staying.

Which I wouldn't do, if I was in his position. He has TWO YEARS left.

It's not his problem.

yes, that's the point, that's what some want to hear, right? he could appease them.
and thanks for agreeing with my second point, as to why he isn't.

 

[kaz7]

yes, that's the point, that's what some want to hear, right? he could appease them.
and thanks for agreeing with my second point, as to why he isn't.

Players don't have to appease anyone,it's empty words so why bother

 

[Neville Kneville]

yes, that's the point, that's what some want to hear, right? he could appease them.
and thanks for agreeing with my second point, as to why he isn't.

He has no reason to 'appease' anyone. If Pep doesn't pick him more next season & he hasn't signed, he will leave.

As will Gabriel Jesus.

 

[cleavers]

It's not his problem.

It is slightly, as he could have been earning a lot more for a year now, and until he does agree, his wage is static, that said, I'm sure he'll console himself with what he is earning, and the bonuses he gets from the odd trophy he wins.

Lifes a trial....

 

[kaz7]

He has no reason to 'appease' anyone. If Pep doesn't pick him more next season & he hasn't signed, he will leave.

As will Gabriel Jesus.

Gabby would be mad to leave with sergio going into his last season after this coming one

 

[Neville Kneville]

It is slightly, as he could have been earning a lot more for a year now, and until he does agree, his wage is static, that said, I'm sure he'll console himself with what he is earning, and the bonuses he gets from the odd trophy he wins.

Lifes a trial....

It's only a problem if money is his biggest concern, which it clearly isn't.

If I was him, I would recon I am as good or better than Sterling. So if somebody plays me every week, I'll be one of the best players in the world. If I 'don't fit', I'm at the wrong club.

Right or wrong. That would be my opinion if I had his talent.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Well de Bruyne I believe is on £250,000 a week plus bonuses? Bernardo is rumoured to be on €180,000 a week plus bonuses?

Its all guess work , when the club was initially taken over we had to pay big money to attract the likes of Yaya and others ,but things have changed dramatically , players want to play for us for guaranteed Champs league and winners medals whilst playing under arguably the best coach in the world . Quite sure our current wage structure is very much bonus related , when you comment KDB is on £250k a week , that is probably not a basic wage it will be performance related on how many trophies the club wins etc and that will go for the rest of the squad.
We do not need to attract the worlds best players with money , that is the Rags domain now , for example McGuire is nailed on for the Rags but £80m and £300k a week is the minimum they will have to pay , which is frankly stupid money , our club are also comfortable letting players leave who are not happy because we will never be short of quality players wanting to join our club for the right reasons , football reasons.

 

[Neville Kneville]

Gabby would be mad to leave with sergio going into his last season after this coming one

He is at a key stage in his development. Brazil's star player. Needs to play.

We will sign another one, when Serge goes. So GJ needs to be on the map this season.