Raheem Sterling - Done - See main forum

[gio's side step]

This one is the strangest for me.

I have no doubt whatsoever that Sterling is coming to us. Out of the 3 big targets lined up, he is the most certain I believe.

I also fully support the club being prudent and looking to ensure we get the player at the right price and don't allow clubs to inflate the market simply because we have cash (or the perception that we have loads of cash as per the pre-FFP discourse).

However, we are (in my opinion) going to end up paying 50 million or as very close to that figure taking into account the smaller details. I thus see no genuine reason why this transfer is taking this long to complete. We made two formal bids. We likely knew Liverpool's valuation prior. We will certainly have been told by Liverpool and his agent that this is a done deal subject to a specific fee. We are obviously willing to pay this fee otherwise we would not have entered negotiations for such a high profile young player.

I suspect this deal will be done within the next 10 days - and ultimately that is all that matters. He is (in my opinion) worth 50 million in the current market. He is the best young talent in Europe. He has carried a huge football club on his back for 12 months post-Suarez / Sturridge and needs a fresh challenge after a mental and physical burn out towards the end of last season. His potential is phenomenal. He cut through our defence so easily during the title winning season when they pushed us very close. And his composure to finish showed maturity and emotional intelligence of a 28 year old world class player. I think he will be a huge success at city.

I just fail to see the logic in the announcement that we have agreed a 50 mil fee or a fee undisclosed but believed to be very close to that figure when we could have sealed this deal in a shaper more robust fashion. Again, just my opinion.

 

[ALL OUR LIVES]

This one is the strangest for me.

I have no doubt whatsoever that Sterling is coming to us. Out of the 3 big targets lined up, he is the most certain I believe.

I also fully support the club being prudent and looking to ensure we get the player at the right price and don't allow clubs to inflate the market simply because we have cash (or the perception that we have loads of cash as per the pre-FFP discourse).

However, we are (in my opinion) going to end up paying 50 million or as very close to that figure taking into account the smaller details. I thus see no genuine reason why this transfer is taking this long to complete. We made two formal bids. We likely knew Liverpool's valuation prior. We will certainly have been told by Liverpool and his agent that this is a done deal subject to a specific fee. We are obviously willing to pay this fee otherwise we would not have entered negotiations for such a high profile young player.

I suspect this deal will be done within the next 10 days - and ultimately that is all that matters. He is (in my opinion) worth 50 million in the current market. He is the best young talent in Europe. He has carried a huge football club on his back for 12 months post-Suarez / Sturridge and needs a fresh challenge after a mental and physical burn out towards the end of last season. His potential is phenomenal. He cut through our defence so easily during the title winning season when they pushed us very close. And his composure to finish showed maturity and emotional intelligence of a 28 year old world class player. I think he will be a huge success at city.

I just fail to see the logic in the announcement that we have agreed a 50 mil fee or a fee undisclosed but believed to be very close to that figure when we could have sealed this deal in a shaper more robust fashion. Again, just my opinion.

I think City agreed this deal a while ago. The posturing is for the dipper fans to feel like they haven't just rolled over. Both clubs have brand image to protect and neither would want the fiasco of a Lescott type move. They get their men in and we get our man in time for Australia.
We need to consider Milner seeing out his contract here. It's been well media managed and pretty low key. Why have a gun fight over these deals when the real movers and shakers can sort this over a fine fillet at Gauchos like businessmen rather than excitable impatient fans.
Build it and they will come....

 

[r.soleofsalford]

I think City agreed this deal a while ago. The posturing is for the dipper fans to feel like they haven't just rolled over. Both clubs have brand image to protect and neither would want the fiasco of a Lescott type move. They get their men in and we get our man in time for Australia.
We need to consider Milner seeing out his contract here. It's been well media managed and pretty low key. Why have a gun fight over these deals when the real movers and shakers can sort this over a fine fillet at Gauchos like businessmen rather than excitable impatient fans.
Build it and they will come....

gauchos is shite the rest i can believe

 

[insideinfo]

gauchos is shite the rest i can believe

Guys the deal was done weeks ago.
The reason for the delay is down to the money QPR are owed as a result of the sale and how the money will be distributed accordingly. I think they are owed 20% of any sell on.
I understand from sources that work within Liverpool that the deal was agreed in principle 2 weeks ago which is why Liverpool went on a large spending spree.
The fee being touted is £46m in total. It is now a matter of time with personal terms agreed in principle although not signed.

 

[Didsbury Dave]

Guys the deal was done weeks ago.
The reason for the delay is down to the money QPR are owed as a result of the sale and how the money will be distributed accordingly. I think they are owed 20% of any sell on.
I understand from sources that work within Liverpool that the deal was agreed in principle 2 weeks ago which is why Liverpool went on a large spending spree.
The fee being touted is £46m in total. It is now a matter of time with personal terms agreed in principle although not signed.

That could easily be a good summation of where it's at. What's playing out in the media is not the full picture. If we get him for £40m plus add-ons we will have done well.

 

[blueinsa]

Guys the deal was done weeks ago.
The reason for the delay is down to the money QPR are owed as a result of the sale and how the money will be distributed accordingly. I think they are owed 20% of any sell on.
I understand from sources that work within Liverpool that the deal was agreed in principle 2 weeks ago which is why Liverpool went on a large spending spree.
The fee being touted is £46m in total. It is now a matter of time with personal terms agreed in principle although not signed.

"I understand from sources within........"

You auditioning for a job with Slysports?

 

[moomba]

This one is the strangest for me.

I have no doubt whatsoever that Sterling is coming to us. Out of the 3 big targets lined up, he is the most certain I believe.

I also fully support the club being prudent and looking to ensure we get the player at the right price and don't allow clubs to inflate the market simply because we have cash (or the perception that we have loads of cash as per the pre-FFP discourse).

However, we are (in my opinion) going to end up paying 50 million or as very close to that figure taking into account the smaller details. I thus see no genuine reason why this transfer is taking this long to complete. We made two formal bids. We likely knew Liverpool's valuation prior. We will certainly have been told by Liverpool and his agent that this is a done deal subject to a specific fee. We are obviously willing to pay this fee otherwise we would not have entered negotiations for such a high profile young player.

I suspect this deal will be done within the next 10 days - and ultimately that is all that matters. He is (in my opinion) worth 50 million in the current market. He is the best young talent in Europe. He has carried a huge football club on his back for 12 months post-Suarez / Sturridge and needs a fresh challenge after a mental and physical burn out towards the end of last season. His potential is phenomenal. He cut through our defence so easily during the title winning season when they pushed us very close. And his composure to finish showed maturity and emotional intelligence of a 28 year old world class player. I think he will be a huge success at city.

I just fail to see the logic in the announcement that we have agreed a 50 mil fee or a fee undisclosed but believed to be very close to that figure when we could have sealed this deal in a shaper more robust fashion. Again, just my opinion.

But if your opinion is wrong, and we can get him cheaper than £50m then surely it is logical to do that.

 

[philjoneswho?]

Guys the deal was done weeks ago.
The reason for the delay is down to the money QPR are owed as a result of the sale and how the money will be distributed accordingly. I think they are owed 20% of any sell on.
I understand from sources that work within Liverpool that the deal was agreed in principle 2 weeks ago which is why Liverpool went on a large spending spree.
The fee being touted is £46m in total. It is now a matter of time with personal terms agreed in principle although not signed.

I hope you're right here buddy...certainly getting me excited on this transfer if you are...

 

[GX Blue]

Guys the deal was done weeks ago.
The reason for the delay is down to the money QPR are owed as a result of the sale and how the money will be distributed accordingly. I think they are owed 20% of any sell on.
I understand from sources that work within Liverpool that the deal was agreed in principle 2 weeks ago which is why Liverpool went on a large spending spree.
The fee being touted is £46m in total. It is now a matter of time with personal terms agreed in principle although not signed.

Haha, these Bury students always have the inside track.

 

[aguero93:20]

Guys the deal was done weeks ago.
The reason for the delay is down to the money QPR are owed as a result of the sale and how the money will be distributed accordingly. I think they are owed 20% of any sell on.
I understand from sources that work within Liverpool that the deal was agreed in principle 2 weeks ago which is why Liverpool went on a large spending spree.
The fee being touted is £46m in total. It is now a matter of time with personal terms agreed in principle although not signed.

Another one for the lynch mob.