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[moomba]

If we you believe or think city felt they paid the going rate for players during that time then fine. We all know we went through a period of over paying and it was to progress that step higher

What one club values a player at isnt necessarily the same as another. And what we valued players in the past isnt necessarily the same as we would value an identical player today.

 

[Yates]

Let's hope this goes through asap now

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

There is so much more at stake here than 5 million quid and each clubs' respective valuation of the player.

This is ultimately about two clubs exchanging places within the footballing firmament and how each one wishes to address that, and more importantly, is seen to address that.

That's why I hope we've held fast, if what Ric has passed on is correct. Wouldn't be remotely surprised if the transfer sum is 'undisclosed' in the context of the previous paragraph.

 

[Ric]

Given Ric was right to say the Delph deal wasn't straight forward, it makes the apparent Sterling news looks good for those wanting a silver lining.

Well, it's from the same source so make of that what you will.

 

[JosMCFC]

Will we hear news this evening then @Ric of agreed fee ....your news of delph broke pretty quick after you posted it ?

 

[FanchesterCity]

What one club values a player at isnt necessarily the same as another. And what we valued players in the past isnt necessarily the same as we would value an identical player today.

Precisely, my example of that was Barca buying Suarez for 70m knowing they can make 30m back from merchandise and sponsorships, whilst Stoke could pay 70m for him, and only get 15m back from the same activities. The bigger clubs can tend to pay more because they can recover costs more effectively due to their global appeal. There's a lot more to it than that, but that's just a simple example of different value to different clubs.

In more simple terms, if you've got a crap goalie leaking goals, a new goalie might be worth 20m to you. If you've already got a world beater in goal, another good goalie's might not be worth spending on

 

[stony]

Anyone know this Ric fella, and is he reliable?

 

[Daz_Blue]

Anyone know this Ric fella, and is he reliable?

I heard he was a rag ....

 

[citytill1die84]

Led to believe we've reached agreement with Liverpool.

As with the Delph stuff, I'm just relaying stuff I've been told so don't shoot the messenger.

Our new number 1 ITK :) cheers @Ric desperate for this signing :)

 

[goalmole]

Anyone know this Ric fella, and is he reliable?

Never heard of him. Comes across as a bit dodgy if you ask me.