Kompany is King
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Ray78 said:pavelsrnicek said:I know there's a fair bit of excitement about Thiago because of Graham Hunter's tweet but I can't see us going for Thiago. From what I understand (reading an old Sid Lowe article on Aguero's release clause) that the release clause in Spanish contracts is quite complex and you don't simply pay €18m and get the player. I understand there's VAT on top plus the selling club can also play silly beggars to frustrate the buyer a fair bit. Considering our dreadful relationship with Barcelona I can't see any deal for Thiago being sanctioned by them without a lot of problems. They may pave the way for the rags to sign Thiago as part of the on-going feud with them.
A fair point but you cannot rule Chelsea out on this one. Chelsea if they have to can pay a bit more extra than the rags and also London can play a part in the move.
What did Hunter tweet?