Yaya-Keep or Sell?

If we can get a fee for Yaya then great. Won everything he could domestically at City and will always have fond memories of his time at City. Goals from midfield he should of been the best player in the World just lacked the drive to do that and to be classed with Ronaldo and Messi over the years.
 
The Yaya situation is an interesting one, the common view being that he will leave this summer, but if he does it will be on our terms.

On the other hand If Pep wants Yaya to stay, that will be because Pep has a role in mind for him. If Yaya is determined to stay but isn't given any assurances then we will have a motivated player determined to prove Pep wrong.

In the past we have relied on Yaya. That won't be the case this season, should we bring in our top targets. I'm not convinced Yaya's powers have waned as much as last season indicated... especially if he is played in his correct position.

If we do sell Yaya his huge wages become freed up for incoming players. I see it as a win win situation.
 
Bellamy's Caddy said:
The Yaya situation is an interesting one, the common view being that he will leave this summer, but if he does it will be on our terms.

On the other hand If Pep wants Yaya to stay, that will be because Pep has a role in mind for him. If Yaya is determined to stay but isn't given any assurances then we will have a motivated player determined to prove Pep wrong.

In the past we have relied on Yaya. That won't be the case this season, should we bring in our top targets. I'm not convinced Yaya's powers have waned as much as last season indicated... especially if he is played in his correct position.

If we do sell Yaya his huge wages become freed up for incoming players. I see it as a win win situation.
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And what do you consider his correct position to be, especially as Pep will introduce a high intensity game plan to what has been a lacklustre squad last season?
 
I'm no cynic but... said:
And what do you consider his correct position to be, especially as Pep will introduce a high intensity game plan to what has been a lacklustre squad last season?
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In Pep's system... I have no idea! I don't have a clue how we'll line up under Pep, it's part of the intrigue and I'm looking forward to seeing what he does. I agree though, that high intensity will be a feature, as it is with all Pep teams.

My point was more that if Pep wants Yaya to stay he will have a position in mind for him. What is clear is from this season is that position is certainly not central midfield in a 442 formation.
 
karen7 said:
They have a mega rich owner now so they can pay up
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I dint think someone on his wage and waistline on 200k plus per week at age 34 is worth much Karen. Think his agent will be looking for us to pay the difference in his wages.
 
Giving him away on a free wouldn't be bad business at all. He's 34 years old, of very little use to us now, a huge drain on our wage bill and everybody knows it. We've had more than our money's worth out of him.
 
worsleyweb said:
I dint think someone on his wage and waistline on 200k plus per week at age 34 is worth much Karen. Think his agent will be looking for us to pay the difference in his wages.
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I'm thinking that is how it's likely to pan out too. He wants out but he knows Inter won't pay what he's on now and so he's making noises that he's prepared to stay if Pep should want him, which isn't likely. Translation: He hangs around festering and like a bad smell unless City take the drastic action of having to pay him to go.
 
geoff clipp said:
Giving him away on a free wouldn't be bad business at all. He's 34 years old, of very little use to us now, a huge drain on our wage bill and everybody knows it. We've had more than our money's worth out of him.
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Fully agree with this he has certainly paid back what we paid for him in spades. But his future lies elsewhere now. I just don't see a role for him under Pep other than cameo appearances perhaps as part of a centre back trio or as a late impact sub to chase or close out a game. I doubt very much if the big man would be happy with such a role and from our perspective it would represent a poor return on such a highly paid player. He will go most likely and if it on a free so be it.
 
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