Summer transfer thread

[mr_nool]

South American press suggesting MDM wants to join River Plate. Bit of a U turn which may have been provoked by Otamendi's arrival. Is Sagna ok for fourth CB? Probably. Looks like Denayer's off on loan so it may have to be.

I dont think we will let both go. If MDM leaves the Otamendi signing means status quo for Denayer.

I think Martin will stay this season, though, with Denayer going out on loan. Next season he can fill the fill the gap that Demi is leaving.

[trueblue64]

Reports on twitter City bid 100 million Euros for Pogba. Think it is totally BS.

[Piccsnumberoneblue]

Ideal solution. MDM moves on allowing the future the chance to shine. Loan deal should be off.

[South Stand Balti]

Reports on twitter City bid 100 million Euros for Pogba. Think it is totally BS.

There have been reports he is going to Chelsea too, but he will join Baca next summer.

[blues2win]

Its bullshitter in chief Tancredi. I think the tweet about us is an old one. His new tweet is that Chelsea have bid 120 million euros. I very much doubt it.

[blues2win]

Neil Custis of the Sun very excited by his 'scoop' that the Scum are in for Neymar. Rafa Hernandez calls bullshit and said he's just about to renew with Barca.

[South Stand Balti]

Neil Custis of the Sun very excited by his 'scoop' that the Scum are in for Neymar. Rafa Hernandez calls bullshit and said he's just about to renew with Barca.

I think this transfer window has shown the Sun know no more than Tolmie.

[Nigels Tackle]

Neil Custis of the Sun very excited by his 'scoop' that the Scum are in for Neymar. Rafa Hernandez calls bullshit and said he's just about to renew with Barca.

ragcafe are so embarrassed by the made up story that they've locked the thread
the twitter reaction to the story is also quite funny

[blues2win]

Getting worried about all the talk about Chelsea going after Pogba. Sam Wallace is a serious journalist and he is writing that they want Pogba as their marquee signing but don't want to trade Oscar and/or Willian. I doubt Juve would want to let him go this late in the window since it would be very difficult to replace for like for like quality. Hope so because we seem to have gone cold on the deal. Maybe if the de Bruyne deal continues to stall our interest in Pogba will be rekindled.

[blues2win]

Di Marzio says Juve likely to take Cuadrado on loan from Chelsea which makes sense after the Pedro deal. No mention of Pogba which is reassuring.

[PrezIke]

Except Neymar has allegedly told Utd he is open to joining them

I suspect this is him using them to get a new/better deal from Barca.

I thought his life long dream was to play for them? He's only been there just over two years and he's already open to leaving?

[bigblue]

Except Neymar has allegedly told Utd he is open to joining them

I suspect this is him using them to get a new/better deal from Barca.

I thought his life long dream was to play for them? He's only been there just over two years and he's already open to leaving?

why would Barca break up their current front three? Answer: they wouldn't, under any circumstances. They got a transfer ban from bending the rules just to get them all together.

[Slim]

There was a story on my twitter feed about them bidding £100M for Bale...sounds like their usual "we've got nothing" spin.

[phips]

Milan are in discussions with Balo. crazy stuff

[Cocacolajojo1]

http://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/11679/9962792/manchester-city-finalising-kevin-de-bruyne-deal-with-wolfsburg-sky-germany-report

Manchester City are finalising a deal to sign Kevin De Bruyne from Wolfsburg and it could be completed on Tuesday, Sky Germany report.

The clubs have been in advanced negotiations over a deal worth £50.4m since late last week but, due to the complex nature of the agreement, Monday will come too soon for an announcement.

De Bruyne was present at Wolfsburg's training ground on Sunday, although he did not take part in any sessions - but the Belgium international is expected to train normally with the squad on Monday.

The 24-year-old played 90 minutes in the 1-1 draw with FC Koln in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

De Bruyne, who spent an unsuccessful two years at Chelsea until January 2014, revealed a potential return to the Premier League back in June when he confirmed his agent had had informal contact with City representatives.

Sky sources reported earlier in August that City had launched an initial £47m bid for the attacker, but it was rejected.

Wolfsburg's sporting director Klaus Allofs denied that a formal offer had been made, but subsequently admitted that he and the club were expecting such an event imminently.

That bid came last week and was agreed by the Bundesliga club, despite De Bruyne being lured into stating he was staying at Wolfsburg at the Sport-Bild awards, angering his agent.

[michaelcityfan]

6-0-6 seemed to imply pogba a done deal for Chelsea I thought. It was a no deal for us as he was going to Barcelona anyone heard anything new on this?

[nottsblue]

Watched Juventus v Udinese and he had an average game against mediocre opposition. I am a fan of his but maybe not at the prices indicated

[South Stand Balti]

6-0-6 seemed to imply pogba a done deal for Chelsea I thought. It was a no deal for us as he was going to Barcelona anyone heard anything new on this?

He played 90 mins for Juve today which makes me think it's not a done deal. If they had agreed a €100m deal I don't think they would risk that.

[Hazy2]

Cannot see City getting out bid for Pogba, Number 1 target, he might fancy London, over M/cr.

[Slim]

After Nasri's comment I am wondering if we sign KDB, maybe the other signing could be Barkley.