Otamendi

[Damocles]

Not really sure what the MLS rules are regarding overseas/designated players - are they allowed any more with Villa, Lampard, Pirlo and Angelino already on the books?

Only allowed 3 players on decent wages, no other restrictions.

We could probably work something out by supplementing his wages, think he only has a year left

 

[yeah whatever !!]

all said and done, MDM has been great for us..and if he is going would be nice to give him a send off.

 

[stmccorm]

Morning , what is the latest on this

 

[adeinchessy]

Wtf that handstand block was for :D

Very clever I think. There's another defender in covering one side in front of him & by standing on his hands, it makes him the same height as if he was upright with his arms in the air. Clearly with arms raised if the ball hits them it's a penalty, but if he's standing on his hands before the attacker takes a shot and it hits his arms he can't be accused of deliberate handball.

So not just a pretty face then

 

[Neville Kneville]

Very clever I think. There's another defender in covering one side in front of him & by standing on his hands, it makes him the same height as if he was upright with his arms in the air. Clearly with arms raised if the ball hits them it's a penalty, but if he's standing on his hands before the attacker takes a shot and it hits his arms he can't be accused of deliberate handball.

So not just a pretty face then

It's actually a total fuckup as he realises the bloke isn't going to bend the ball round to his left & he has moved too early & almost handles it in his desperation to save the situation. It's a simple routine block gone horribly wrong.

 

[George Hannah]

Good, best place for him - we don't need the disruption or another CB. Let the swamp have him.

 

[Rammyblues]

Can I ask where we are up to, from yesterday it appeared this was all agreed witha medical taking place, player and agent in Manchester. Today it seems just Mendes there and given he represents both players it seems he is trying not only to deal with Otamendi but a loan deal for Mangala as well on behalf of Valencia. Is this about right?

 

[Higor Douglas]

 

[Seosa]

Good, best place for him - we don't need the disruption or another CB. Let the swamp have him.

You really do specialise in the idiotic.

 

[yeah whatever !!]

Can I ask where we are up to, from yesterday it appeared this was all agreed witha medical taking place, player and agent in Manchester. Today it seems just Mendes there and given he represents both players it seems he is trying not only to deal with Otamendi but a loan deal for Mangala as well on behalf of Valencia. Is this about right?

City have decided they don't want to lose Mangala (albeit on loan)as part of the deal. Valencia now want more dosh.. that's how I understand the situation.