Thiago Alcantara

[Saif1994]

Other than last year when we were supposedly in for him I haven't really seen anything which you can say is a reliable source to say we are in for him this year. But if Fenandhino can only be purchased for 40m Euros or something stupid and we could get a younger model at 18m with the same attributes then we should pursue this with all haste, his buy out clause goes up to something like 90m if it hasn't been activated by 31st July. The player is out with the spanish squad for the next three weeks so there will only be a small window of opportunity when that is over to get him signed, unless we do what we did with David Silva.

Yes. We have been linked with him. Apparently he's immediately snubbed Real Madrid, which means he may well still be thinking about us. He may well also remain at Barca. Either way, him and Isco will be in the Euro U21s from the 5th to the 18th. So from the 18th onwards we can expect a decision from both. Exciting times. I have my last exam on the 18th and then I can look forward to our transfers!

 

[Rammyblues]

Then get yourself to your books young man and get studying rather than wasting your time on here. Good luck in your exams :-)

 

[imtangledupinblue]

How good is this player, must admit I've never heard of him - Where does he play

http://youtu.be/MlRvNPPS7gQ

Unbelieveble

 

[FrancoisToure]

3 categories of players linked to City

1) Genuine targets
Isco, Fernandinho?

2) Media fabrication, or agents using City's name to raise the profile of their player

3) Man Utd targets. City getting involved to keep the transfer value high

I hope you aren't suggesting he is in category 3. Anybody could just pay for his cheap buyout clause. He would be cheaper than phil jones!

Agreed. Everybody would sign this kid for 15 (even Wenger). The only reason we are in the picture is the Barca Boys and their relationship with Thiago and his agent (Pep's brother) and most importantly...Pellegrini.

Utd. is not even on his radar. Pretty sure he has never heard of Moyes.

 

[City_Sean]

3 categories of players linked to City

1) Genuine targets
Isco, Fernandinho?

2) Media fabrication, or agents using City's name to raise the profile of their player

3) Man Utd targets. City getting involved to keep the transfer value high

I hope you aren't suggesting he is in category 3. Anybody could just pay for his cheap buyout clause. He would be cheaper than phil jones!

Agreed. Everybody would sign this kid for 15 (even Wenger). The only reason we are in the picture is the Barca Boys and their relationship with Thiago and his agent (Pep's brother) and most importantly...Pellegrini.

Utd. is not even on his radar. Pretty sure he has never heard of Moyes.

have we submitted a bid for the lad?

 

[richards30]

I hope you aren't suggesting he is in category 3. Anybody could just pay for his cheap buyout clause. He would be cheaper than phil jones!

Agreed. Everybody would sign this kid for 15 (even Wenger). The only reason we are in the picture is the Barca Boys and their relationship with Thiago and his agent (Pep's brother) and most importantly...Pellegrini.

Utd. is not even on his radar. Pretty sure he has never heard of Moyes.

have we submitted a bid for the lad?

yes we have mate. :-)

 

[CitizenTID]

I couldn't find a picture of him in a City shirt (like Isco) but I found a picture of him as an Avatar...

 

[Kompany is King]

On the bench v Malaga tonight.

Wonder if he will get a run out.

If he does, will it make a difference to the 18m buyout?

David Villa just scored 1-0. Wonder where he will end up next season - Arsenal?

 

[ACMilan]

On the bench v Malaga tonight.

Wonder if he will get a run out.

If he does, will it make a difference to the 18m buyout?

David Villa just scored 1-0. Wonder where he will end up next season - Arsenal?

WOuldnt have mattered if he played full 90min

Needed to play 30min in at least 60% of matches.... 18m clause in full e.f.f.e.c.t

That being said... doesnt he look good?? (you can pretend it's your red and black kit as well)

 

[FrancoisToure]

I hope you aren't suggesting he is in category 3. Anybody could just pay for his cheap buyout clause. He would be cheaper than phil jones!

Agreed. Everybody would sign this kid for 15 (even Wenger). The only reason we are in the picture is the Barca Boys and their relationship with Thiago and his agent (Pep's brother) and most importantly...Pellegrini.

Utd. is not even on his radar. Pretty sure he has never heard of Moyes.

have we submitted a bid for the lad?

Beats me. I am KFA but I have to assume as soon as the Barca game is over and his clause drops to 15 million we will make a bid. It would be irresponsible not to at that price. The only reason we wouldn't make a bid IMO is if we have heard from Thiago himself that he is not interested.