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[Tricky Dickys Right Foot Shot]

If we can get Sterling and Pogba, then holy shit we are gonna have some team next season.

I'm delighted about the Sterling developments, and I don't give a fuck about the fee, be it £45m or £50m, it will look a bargain in a couple of years time.

As for dipper fans celebrating, maybe they can all gather outside Klanfield, mobile phones in the air, and give us a rousing rendition of "we're gonna win the fee"

In all fairness to Liverpool fans they're probably just glad a deal which has been poorly handled by their club over the last few weeks has finally been done!

 

[TRUE BLUE NO1]

Of course Sterling wants to join Manchester City - Platt

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892...m=en_gb&utm_campaign=Platt_Interview_Sterling

The Liverpool and England winger is edging closer to a big-money move to the Etihad Stadium, and the former coach is unsurprised that he is so keen to seal the transfer

EXCLUSIVE By Rahul Bali

David Platt believes it is little surprise thatRaheem Sterlingwants to joinManchester CityfromLiverpool, because he will have a genuine chance of winning the Premier League title.

Goalunderstands that City are nearing a deal to sign Sterling after the winger was withdrawn from the Reds’ pre-season tour squad.

Platt, who is currently managing FC Pune City in India, spent three years as part of City’s backroom staff, and believes that Sterling will be a “major player” for the club should the deal be completed.

Indeed, the Reds finished sixth in the Premier League in 2014-15, 25 points behind eventual champions Chelsea, and Platt feels that Sterling will have more chance of winning major honours at the Etihad Stadium.

Speaking exclusively to Goal, Platt said: "First and foremost whatever I say it is based on a perception of what I read, rather than what I know. I think in his mind, he thinks he will be an important player for Manchester City. Now given that thought, if that’s what in his mind – which I suspect it is – why would you not want to go Manchester City?

READ MORE |CITY ON VERGE OF STERLING AGREEMENT“Because they have more chance of competing for the Premier League title than Liverpool, they will play in the Champions League, Liverpool won’t and they will continue to compete for all the major trophies that are around and he will earn more money.

“Now I haven’t found a negative as yet that’s because in my opinion, in Sterling’s mind, he will be a major player for Manchester City and not a bit part player.

“That’s where a lot of opinions are coming in like ‘You won’t as you are not good enough and you will be on the bench’. If that’s what the thought is, then it’s a money decision.”

Platt also believes that City’s willingness to spend £50m to sign Sterlingproves that they will not simply keep the England international on the bench, with the 20-year-old having made 52 appearances in all competitions last season.

“Now 50 million, you could turn around and say is too much, 40 is too much but in this day and age for a 19-year-old boy, you will be paying 30 million,” he added.

“Maybe the premium is because they need a homegrown player. Somebody comes to you as a 19-year-old player and says: ‘I think you are a 30 million pound player and I am going to pay for that. I will give you ‘X’ amount per month, per annum’; you start to think that I am a major player.

“Manchester City aren’t buying him at that price to put him on the bench. They are buying him because maybe in a year or two years, he will be a major player.”

 

[bluemoon27]

In the words of Kevin keegan "I would love it" if we paid the 50 Mil for Sterling. He has two outstanding seasons and we sell him to real or barca in 5 years for 150 Mil( thinking inflation of prices by then)...longshot I know lol

if that were to happen why on earth would we be wanting to sell him

 

[Sergio Picasso Aguero]

City Watch ‏@City_Watch 47s47 seconds ago
Times: City's third offer for Sterling was £40m + £4m add-ons, which Liverpool regarded serious enough to let Sterling to stay in England.

Doesn't matter if he's overpriced, we need HG players if we want a bigger squad and he's the best on offer. Money is not an issue for Sheikh Mansour. Sterling/Touré/Silva/Aguero = Good luck Premier League defenders.

 

[BufordUSABlue]

You calling me a rag if so suck my nipples, if not and I've misunderstood fair enough no need for the nipple suck.

You little tease you ;-))

 

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anyone with a times subscription wanna paste the full article? http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/clubs/liverpool/article4495502.ece

 

[ComfySeats]

You little tease you ;-))

Haha I was being genuine in what I said about flipping him for 100 Mil plus in a few years....then get called a rag for having a thought.

 

[Sir peace frog]

why do people give a fuck about how much,i don't give a fuck ,its not my money and the people who have to balance the books are happy enough to pay.

 

[ComfySeats]

if that were to happen why on earth would we be wanting to sell him

Because I belive in next few years our eds will see some serious talent comming through. Maybe not sell him, just leakbthat we've been contacted with an initial fee for 150 Mil. Pool club and fans would be seething.

 

[@BluePhil8]

why do people give a fuck about how much,i don't give a fuck ,its not my money and the people who have to balance the books are happy enough to pay.

I'd be happy if we spent £200m if it means Sterling Pogba and De Bruyne all wear City's colours next season. No one will remember the fees if we win the Prem or Champs League.

 

[GeorgeHeslop'sTackle.]

In all fairness to Liverpool fans they're probably just glad a deal which has been poorly handled by their club over the last few weeks has finally been done!

Are they though?
40 million + 4 million add ons, doesn't add up to 50 million in my book.

...To be fair though, I admit, I am
sh*t at maths.

 

[Kompanyon]

Sterling is an amazing singning imo he can reach the level of Bale

 

[FanchesterCity]

Sterling is an amazing singning imo he can reach the level of Bale

Only if he uses a step ladder.

 

[whp.blue]

First thing Sterling has to learn is that we do not dive

 

[Damien10]

Sterling is an amazing singning imo he can reach the level of Bale

I would hope Sterling reaches a level better then Bale. Bales not all that and I certainly think Sterling is more naturally gifted then Bale.

 

[mac]

I'd be happy if we spent £200m if it means Sterling Pogba and De Bruyne all wear City's colours next season. No one will remember the fees if we win the Prem or Champs League.

The media won't let us forget.

 

[Pell]

Haha, brilliant.

 

[sir baconface]

Ric is ITK. He broke the news yesterday if anyone missed it, as he did with delph not coming.

I've worked out it's really Ric who's negotiating these transfers.

As well as lending the Sheikh the wonga.

 

[bluemc1]

if you offered me Sterling or Pogba both the same price id take Sterling, he will make a huge difference to us IMO, not fussed about De-Brunye

 

[@BluePhil8]

The media won't let us forget.

True. The funny thing is United spent a similar sum last Summer and all they have to show for it is Shaw, Herrera, Blind, Rojo, Di Maria and Falcao. And the media have glossed it over.