blues2win wrote:Sorry I should have said Duncan Castles of the Sunday Times. I think it's a very credible story. There were a lot of stories that we were just waiting for his agreement post World Cup having tied things up with Porto. All eyes on Manchester airport over the next few days.
Clowncrete wrote:Wasn't impressed by him in the Europa league, to be frank.
wolfcity wrote:I heard the deal was agreed earlier today and it'll be announced shortly. Benatia seemed more likely than Mangala; but he is an excellent prospect. I'd be pleased with either player.
Alex Sapphire wrote:this lad's a lefty isn't he?
Clowncrete wrote:Wasn't impressed by him in the Europa league, to be frank.
Beefymcfc wrote:Didn't he say he wanted to go to Chelsea?
If he does come to us, he'll have to prove himself and won't get the instant worship that he'll probably crave.
john@staustell wrote:Beefymcfc wrote:Didn't he say he wanted to go to Chelsea?
If he does come to us, he'll have to prove himself and won't get the instant worship that he'll probably crave.
Not sure he said anything at all to be honest. Not since January.
Beefymcfc wrote:john@staustell wrote:Beefymcfc wrote:Didn't he say he wanted to go to Chelsea?
If he does come to us, he'll have to prove himself and won't get the instant worship that he'll probably crave.
Not sure he said anything at all to be honest. Not since January.
It was just before the WC started where he didn't specifically say anything against us but stated that the Chelsea would be his preferred club because they were based in London. You could take that as a swipe at Manchester as a whole but nothing about City.
On another note, this is one of those where FFP could really hurt if another club came in for him. With the restrictions in place then any club with the money could outbid us if they so desired, leaving us in a position where we could only go to a certain amount. Nothing spectacular but a consideration all the same.
PS. And on another note, 32 mil for him is another ridiculous price.
john@staustell wrote:Beefymcfc wrote:john@staustell wrote:Beefymcfc wrote:Didn't he say he wanted to go to Chelsea?
If he does come to us, he'll have to prove himself and won't get the instant worship that he'll probably crave.
Not sure he said anything at all to be honest. Not since January.
It was just before the WC started where he didn't specifically say anything against us but stated that the Chelsea would be his preferred club because they were based in London. You could take that as a swipe at Manchester as a whole but nothing about City.
On another note, this is one of those where FFP could really hurt if another club came in for him. With the restrictions in place then any club with the money could outbid us if they so desired, leaving us in a position where we could only go to a certain amount. Nothing spectacular but a consideration all the same.
PS. And on another note, 32 mil for him is another ridiculous price.
Not sure he was ever quoted. I suspect it was something he said well in the past 'I would like to play for Chelsea' or something. Trawled up and sent round the world as another City snub story.
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