Raheem Sterling | Joins Chelsea for £50m

Status
Not open for further replies.
Where’s this £21m come from, Sky mentioned £35m yesterday didn’t they or have I got that wrong as well
 
In a way both City and him need to move on. He has been professional but something in the past season or two seemed a bit off. I think his main gripe is that Pep isn't using him consistently and in the best way that suits his game. At this point I think we can definitely do better than him, I don't see him signing a contract till midseason atleast and thats a precarious position for us. I am never confident when Sterling has to finish a chance (and so are many others). His positioning is what will be missed though. A bit of contrast in attitudes when you see him and Bernardo play as well (even though both seem to want to leave).
That said, if its Chelsea, we better be rinsing them.
Totally fine with the no replacement thing. We have Haaland, Alvarez and Palmer coming in for our attacking options. We will have Grealish step up as well. These rumours definitely point that we have a lot of faith in Alvarez than initially thought of. I can see him getting minutes akin Torres.
 
Last edited:
vincent said:
‘they never learn’ would have thought it was ‘we never learn’. Anyway, 4 league titles in 5 years suggest you know nothing and our management know exactly what they’re doing.
Click to expand...
For depth? For more options? For being capable to win more? To rest crucial players? To avoid injuries with more options?
 
tolmie's hairdoo said:
An improved offer has been on the table for 18 months, just as it was with Sane.

As with Leroy, he asked for time, he asked for more starts, he asked for more money.

City were happy to take the player at his word, as they also did with Milner.

Raheem then put things on ice last summer and got rid of his agent Aidy Ward.

It's hasn't passed the smell test for City for a while and there is an acceptance that Raheem probably just fancies a change of scene after seven years and was trying to maximise his last big move as a free agent.

Chelsea's interest, however, has emerged as a convenient option for both Raheem and City, which could yet smoke out others.

But Chelsea is pretty much a perfect move which ticks a lot of boxes and the simple truth is Pep is not exactly indifferent to him leaving, but sees the sense in it for everyone.

It would be excellent business for City and Raheem.
Click to expand...

What would we except minimum? 35m+addons? Or is it 50m or he stays..
 
tolmie's hairdoo said:
Would be surprised agreeing to add-ons from a direct rival for any success which costs us ultimately, in terms of trophies.

Can see it approved at £50m.
Click to expand...
It’s a shame really. I could be wrong, and it’s a bit of a cliche, but I think he has missed not having a striker. Now we have the best there is and it seems he is determined to leave.

If it’s just playing time he wants I think he will get plenty next season but equally I think he has had it in his mind to run his contract down for a long time and money is an issue.

If Raheem does go I guess there will be three more incomings rather than two but not necessarily a like for like replacement.

I hope City’s ducks are in a very straight line and good quality because peak Raz and Fern take some replacing.
 
Last edited:
vincent said:
Some of these newish posters (probably newish fans too) don’t know how good we have it. Constant negativity from them. This cycle of success will eventually come to an end. This place will be unbearable then.
Click to expand...

Very true and some of them say the most ridiculous things (as per the one we are referring to) that makes me wonder why I respond. But I find them so irritating:)
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Unread Posts

Don't have an account? Register now and see fewer ads!

SIGN UP
Back
Top
✖
  AdBlock Detected
Bluemoon relies on advertising to pay our hosting fees. Please support the site by disabling your ad blocking software to help keep the forum sustainable. Thanks.