Yaya-Keep or Sell?

[I'm no cynic but...]

I haven't read the entire thread, but one crazy idea where we don't sell, and now that Laporte is not happening, could be to convert him back to becoming a defender. He won't have to run around as much as he once did/rely on pace if he can position himself well enough (although that didn't seem to work enough for MDM this season), and would provide us with an incredibly skilled passer, who won't give the ball away, as well as can use his world class vision to be our own version of Bonucci, arguably even better.

His lack of work rate or perhaps interest in defending when as a midfielder anymore would cause concern, as would how little he heads the ball for someone of his size. Besides a million other reasons this would make some go mental, it would be quite interesting to see.

You are right. It is a crazy idea.

 

[TRUE BLUE NO1]

City Watch ‏@City_Watch 8h8 hours ago
Inter director Piero Ausilio is in England for talks with several clubs. There could be new contacts for Yaya Touré. [via @DiMarzio]

 

[Mr HJ]

I have loved what Yaya has done for us during the past five years and he will always be known as one of the players who took us to another level. I do however, get fed up with him and his agent using the media to force the hand of the club. The latest sees him threatening to see out the final year of his contract, that is just a ploy to get the club to release him on a free. I really can't see him having a role in the new system and that has nothing to do with age more about his mobility or should I say the decline in his mobility - We move on.

 

[sir baconface]

Has nobody suggested playing him in goal yet?

 

[ADegenerate]

I'd rather him leave of course but there's a side of me that wouldn't mind seeing him stay.

It's fun rooting for the guy that everyone is angry with. Everyone is expecting him to have a repeat of last year so there isn't really anywhere to go but up.

I'd like to find out what he's made of. Maybe he comes in motivated, works on his fitness, and plays with a chip on his shoulder. I'm not so sure he will but I'm going to take the optimistic view here until he proves me wrong.

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

Has nobody suggested playing him in goal yet?

I've heard centre back a few times ..I can picture it know demichellis mark 2

 

[Lancet Fluke]

Has nobody suggested playing him in goal yet?

Yes, a couple of weeks ago. Now that a keeper being able to pass is more important than being able to stop shots going in the net, someone suggested we put Silva in goals next season. Someone else said it should be Yaya because he's taller. I'm not sure why being tall is relevant to passing ability.

 

[Centurions]

Yes, a couple of weeks ago. Now that a keeper being able to pass is more important than being able to stop shots going in the net, someone suggested we put Silva in goals next season. Someone else said it should be Yaya because he's taller. I'm not sure why being tall is relevant to passing ability.

So he can see over the heads of the defenders and pass between the lines, simple init...

 

[crystal_mais]

Was a great player, if he gets his head, attitude and fitness sorted - then could become a valuable asset.

 

[2sheikhs]

If he's threatening to see out his contract, it's an empty threat.
He'll get hardly any game time which will leave him out of the headlines, which in turn lowers his profile.
City need to play hardball with him and his slug of an agent. Set out the conditions of his departure and tell them not to even bother speaking to the club unless it's what we want.