They always wait until the last days of the window and then they make their buys. Dominated is probably an exaggeration then. But this is when they are active. And I can understand why but it's risky.
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Thiago Alcantara
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Jazzman
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Actually one of the things I read from Bayern fans is that Thiago goes missing in the big games when it really matters.Maybe. He's one of the top players. Isco and Thiago can run games too.
Hard to say who is the best midfielder in the game at the moment but Thiago and Isco are up there.
We are at the point in the pre-season now where chancers like Spurs move into gear, and I am still expecting Utd to spend another £100m at least - unless they have lost all faith in Mourinho. It's tempting to want City to buy a Thiago or Isco just to keep them out of enemy hands but I think we're done and Spurs and Utd are going to dominate the remaining three weeks of the window.
In terms of a player’s influence on the game, De Bruyne is way ahead of Isco, Thiago and even our own Merlin. Modric is the only midfielder who comes close.
tolmie's hairdoo
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We sign this guy and our possession stats might even get closer to 100 per cent in games!
You do this deal if there is absolute certainty from both sides that it can be done in 48 hours.
He's a name, so Bayern would clearly trying to play clubs off against each other. I'm sure Pep won't be ringing Dr Fart for his professional medical opinion.
I'd be concerned if Liverpool tried to do that deal to make up for Fekir.
You do this deal if there is absolute certainty from both sides that it can be done in 48 hours.
He's a name, so Bayern would clearly trying to play clubs off against each other. I'm sure Pep won't be ringing Dr Fart for his professional medical opinion.
I'd be concerned if Liverpool tried to do that deal to make up for Fekir.
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Have you heard anything on who we could sign as a Jorginho alternative ?We sign this guy and our possession stats might even get closer to 100 per cent in games!
You do this deal if there is absolute certainty from both sides that it can be done in 48 hours.
He's a name, so Bayern would clearly trying to play clubs off against each other. I'm sure Pep won't be ringing Dr Fart for his professional medical opinion.
I'd be concerned if Liverpool tried to do that deal to make up for Fekir.
tolmie's hairdoo
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Have you heard anything on who we could sign as a Jorginho alternative ?
Nope. Only that we stick with what we have, but consider that only managing expectations whilst we see who we can deal for.
Rammyblues
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For me the key to this is Zinchenko if suddenly he goes to Wolves for the 16m quoted then a space becomes available which would presumably be filled with a player such as this. I believe Zinchenko wanted to discuss his future with Pep and no idea whether that has taken place or not. The lad is on tour so in my opinion reading between the lines and guessing I would say we are done unless Alcantara can be obtained at a reasonable price for City given there are only 21 days of the transfer window remaining.
PS Seems he wants to return to Barca, whether Barca want him is another thing just to spice things up. IMO this transfer is at best a 3 out of 10 chance of happening.
PS Seems he wants to return to Barca, whether Barca want him is another thing just to spice things up. IMO this transfer is at best a 3 out of 10 chance of happening.
The folly of closing the window early in England is coming home to roost. We have seen Liverpool pay whatever the selling clubs request with apparent no counter offers. The European clubs have us by the balls as they know it will become more desperate as the window closes on the 9th. I don't really see City getting drawn into that as they like to see themselves as being well run , which I believe they are.
For that to change it will probably need player/agent making it clear they only want City and be prepared to reject all other offers
For that to change it will probably need player/agent making it clear they only want City and be prepared to reject all other offers
You can't not become interested when a player like Thiago becomes available, he's just something else in terms of talent. The biggest obstacle will be Barcelona as it seems they are very interested in him returning.
I agree in so far as a talent and what it would mean to many Barcelona fans. However, the current board (Same that sold him) cannot be relied upon to follow through and Segura has publicly been critical of purchasing Thiago - sooo, chances are not great for a return IMHO. Only hold out hope that the Rabiot talks break down completely
According to reports, he’s pushing for a return to Barcelona.
I’m not convinced he’s a player we particularly need, and he’s older than I thought.
If there’s money available to spend, I would prefer us to go for De Ligt or De Jong.
I’m not convinced he’s a player we particularly need, and he’s older than I thought.
If there’s money available to spend, I would prefer us to go for De Ligt or De Jong.
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Cheers m8Nope. Only that we stick with what we have, but consider that only managing expectations whilst we see who we can deal for.
The folly of closing the window early in England is coming home to roost. We have seen Liverpool pay whatever the selling clubs request with apparent no counter offers. The European clubs have us by the balls as they know it will become more desperate as the window closes on the 9th. I don't really see City getting drawn into that as they like to see themselves as being well run , which I believe they are.
For that to change it will probably need player/agent making it clear they only want City and be prepared to reject all other offers
Sorry but that's just a load of bollocks!
Nothing you've mentioned there has anything to do with the date of the transfer window closing.
You are entitled to your opinion, that happens to be mineSorry but that's just a load of bollocks!
Nothing you've mentioned there has anything to do with the date of the transfer window closing.
You are entitled to your opinion, that happens to be mine
Yeah, but your opinion is based on...nothing, and that deserves to be pointed out.
Italy's window closes the day after ours.
The only other team competing for Alisson's signature was Chelsea.
So every club involved in making this transfer had an early end to the transfer window. Liverpool were not at any disadvantage because of the Premier League transfer window, all that happened is a deal which might have happened on the 20th of August happened a month earlier.
A transfer saga that would have lasted 4 months only lasted 3 - where is the damage?
OB1
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We sign this guy and our possession stats might even get closer to 100 per cent in games!
You do this deal if there is absolute certainty from both sides that it can be done in 48 hours.
He's a name, so Bayern would clearly trying to play clubs off against each other. I'm sure Pep won't be ringing Dr Fart for his professional medical opinion.
I'd be concerned if Liverpool tried to do that deal to make up for Fekir.
I'd try and do a loan deal for him. Bayern have James on loan so they have no good excuse, not that they need one, not to consider such an option.
Get him in on loan pronto then take time to haggle over a price for an option to buy.
My reasoning is that selling clubs in Europe can afford to play the waiting game as they know the nearer it get the more desperate English clubs will get. You mentioned Chelsea, do you know for a fact they were seriously interested in buying Alisson? The Italian window closes 20th to be accurate 11 days after oursYeah, but your opinion is based on...nothing, and that deserves to be pointed out.
Italy's window closes the day after ours.
The only other team competing for Alisson's signature was Chelsea.
So every club involved in making this transfer had an early end to the transfer window. Liverpool were not at any disadvantage because of the Premier League transfer window, all that happened is a deal which might have happened on the 20th of August happened a month earlier.
A transfer saga that would have lasted 4 months only lasted 3 - where is the damage?
If an Italian club is buying from another European team they may well see the same pressures applied to them...buongiorno
manimanc
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Have we any more surprises up our sleeves that we're pursuing tolm?We sign this guy and our possession stats might even get closer to 100 per cent in games!
You do this deal if there is absolute certainty from both sides that it can be done in 48 hours.
He's a name, so Bayern would clearly trying to play clubs off against each other. I'm sure Pep won't be ringing Dr Fart for his professional medical opinion.
I'd be concerned if Liverpool tried to do that deal to make up for Fekir.
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