Summer exits...

[Citizen Green]

I just can't see us selling both Dzeko & Balo, one will definitely stay IMO.

 

[argyle]

I just can't see us selling both Dzeko & Balo, one will definitely stay IMO.

I'd say Dzeko would be the more likely to leave. Mancini has invested a great deal in Mario.

For some reason we don't play to either of these players strengths. They are target men, especially Dzeko, but Mancini wants them to play like Aguero and Tevez.

 

[waspish]

With FFP can't see any of our players going for big money even spurs don't won't Ade because of his wage demands and that's with us saying he can go for a measly 8m! It'll be a tough summer trying to get rid of our dead wood!

 

[LoveCity]

According to the Star we want £25million for Tevez, £10million for Adebayor, £1million for Bridge, and £1.5million for Santa Cruz. I still think we'll get a good fee for Tevez, we were close to sealing some £20million deals for him and his value will have gone up a bit now that we're on good terms with him. I think any money for Bridge and RSC is optimistic because of their wages but RSC is at least good enough that we should try and get a fee. More importantly, getting rid of those four will save the club £28million a year on wages.

 

[Anonymous]

I'm going to stick my neck out and say I don't think CT is going anywhere in the summer, he will see out his contract I think now.

 

[LoveCity]

I'm going to stick my neck out and say I don't think CT is going anywhere in the summer, he will see out his contract I think now.

In his defence, he's been very professional since coming back and also is trying to adapt to our newer style compared to when he was the kingpin. If he and Mancini could solve their differences, he'd be a huge player for us next season... but will Mancini and the club ever trust him again? I doubt it and that's probably why he will go.

 

[Citizen Green]

According to the Star we want £25million for Tevez, £10million for Adebayor, £1million for Bridge, and £1.5million for Santa Cruz. I still think we'll get a good fee for Tevez, we were close to sealing some £20million deals for him and his value will have gone up a bit now that we're on good terms with him. I think any money for Bridge and RSC is optimistic because of their wages but RSC is at least good enough that we should try and get a fee. More importantly, getting rid of those four will save the club £28million a year on wages.

Fucking hell that is frightening for that dross!

 

[tommyhair]

More pace than Johnson, love to see that

Surely he will get shut of Johnson. I'm in my mid forties and have more pace. I hear about our lack of width but we haven't got a good enough winger. To be fair he should be given a chance on the left but I don't think he will ever be up to this level. A flying winger is crucial next season.

 

[FantasyIreland]

I'm going to stick my neck out and say I don't think CT is going anywhere in the summer, he will see out his contract I think now.

I hope so,he's our second best striker and finding a replacement of his quality would be some task.

 

[ColinBellsjockstrap]

I'm going to stick my neck out and say I don't think CT is going anywhere in the summer, he will see out his contract I think now.

I hope so,he's our second best striker and finding a replacement of his quality would be some task.

I agree. I hope he decides to stay.

 

[lee-mcfc]

I'm going to stick my neck out and say I don't think CT is going anywhere in the summer, he will see out his contract I think now.

I hope so,he's our second best striker and finding a replacement of his quality would be some task.

I agree. I hope he decides to stay.

The guy who handed in 2 transfers request and stayed in argentina for how many months?

Yeah i hope he stays too(!!)

 

[r.soleofsalford]

I hope so,he's our second best striker and finding a replacement of his quality would be some task.

I agree. I hope he decides to stay.

The guy who handed in 2 transfers request and stayed in argentina for how many months?

Yeah i hope he stays too(!!)

ycmiu

 

[lindy64]

The nail firmly hit on the head re CT.
I actually think he is doing okay since his return and have never had a problem with his attitude on the pitch.
I do think theres a chance he will want to stay but we cant risk more trouble with him so if we can get rid its a nobrainer. Problem is of course we still need to get a reasonable price for him.

 

[brian the blue]

One of the other main issues with player outgoings in the summer is, that other than De Jong and Kolo Toure, all the other players that can easily be "upgraded" are English.

You see threads about bringing in new players, but ultimately, the positions they play in are where the English players play now. New winger like Hazard (replace Johnson/Milner), new midfielder like Martinez (replace Barry), new centre-half like Thiago Silva (replace Lescott). (I'm talking in the sense of what will happen with the starting XI, Martinez could easily replace De Jong, but De Jong isn't a regular like Barry is, the same goes for the centre half with Lescott and Kolo)

It could very well end up being that the only English "starter" we have next year will be Hart. Then our bench and squad will have to be made up with English players in order to meet the 8 in 25 rule.

 

[Chungo]

One of the other main issues with player outgoings in the summer is, that other than De Jong and Kolo Toure, all the other players that can easily be "upgraded" are English.

You see threads about bringing in new players, but ultimately, the positions they play in are where the English players play now. New winger like Hazard (replace Johnson/Milner), new midfielder like Martinez (replace Barry), new centre-half like Thiago Silva (replace Lescott). (I'm talking in the sense of what will happen with the starting XI, Martinez could easily replace De Jong, but De Jong isn't a regular like Barry is, the same goes for the centre half with Lescott and Kolo)

It could very well end up being that the only English "starter" we have next year will be Hart. Then our bench and squad will have to be made up with English players in order to meet the 8 in 25 rule.

So we'll be replacing the best right back in the league this year next season? (Think you forget meeks)

 

[brian the blue]

One of the other main issues with player outgoings in the summer is, that other than De Jong and Kolo Toure, all the other players that can easily be "upgraded" are English.

You see threads about bringing in new players, but ultimately, the positions they play in are where the English players play now. New winger like Hazard (replace Johnson/Milner), new midfielder like Martinez (replace Barry), new centre-half like Thiago Silva (replace Lescott). (I'm talking in the sense of what will happen with the starting XI, Martinez could easily replace De Jong, but De Jong isn't a regular like Barry is, the same goes for the centre half with Lescott and Kolo)

It could very well end up being that the only English "starter" we have next year will be Hart. Then our bench and squad will have to be made up with English players in order to meet the 8 in 25 rule.

So we'll be replacing the best right back in the league this year next season? (Think you forget meeks)

Ah shit, yeh forgot Richards, make that 2 English starters.

 

[Jumanji]

It is a fact that English players aren't of the same technical quality as players from other European countries.

Even in small European countries, they are producing more and more technical players.

Technique is the future.

 

[lionheart]

It is a fact that English players aren't of the same technical quality as players from other European countries. Even in small European countries, they are producing more and more technical players.

True enough, just look at Giggs and Bale across the river.

 

[Neville Kneville]

One of the other main issues with player outgoings in the summer is, that other than De Jong and Kolo Toure, all the other players that can easily be "upgraded" are English.

You see threads about bringing in new players, but ultimately, the positions they play in are where the English players play now. New winger like Hazard (replace Johnson/Milner), new midfielder like Martinez (replace Barry), new centre-half like Thiago Silva (replace Lescott). (I'm talking in the sense of what will happen with the starting XI, Martinez could easily replace De Jong, but De Jong isn't a regular like Barry is, the same goes for the centre half with Lescott and Kolo)

It could very well end up being that the only English "starter" we have next year will be Hart. Then our bench and squad will have to be made up with English players in order to meet the 8 in 25 rule.

So we'll be replacing the best right back in the league this year next season? (Think you forget meeks)

Ah shit, yeh forgot Richards, make that 2 English starters.

I could have sworn Lescott was having a fantastic season & the defence has been shite without him whether Vinny plays or not. Must have imagined it.

 

[Andouble]

I think if Mourinho comes in, Adebayor will stay. Doesn't Mourinho rate him? Maybe even Tevez.

Imagine if Dzeko and Balotelli made way for Adebayor and Tevez, people we've been paying the past 2 years to not play for us??