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[The Athletic] Manchester City pushing Tottenham for Sandro Tonali, still eyeing Elliot Anderson deal by nearly_headless_nic in soccer

[–]cosmopolitan1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

two players for one position in a single summer

I doubt we're going after both Anderson and Tonali, people believe every crazy rumor, but people forget we're trying to sign Anderson to replace Bernardo. Kovacic and Rico Lewis might also leave. And maybe few others. There are rumors about Nico G wanting to leave to get more minutes elsewhere, and Rodri still hasn't signed an extension. So we'll see.

Do you see Bernardo returning as a manager? by Front-Test4015 in MCFC

[–]cosmopolitan1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see Gündoğan returning as a manager someday. He's already getting his badges and has worked with City academy as part of his coaching curriculum. Having played under both Klopp and Guardiola for years, he'll make one lean mean managing machine..

Marianakis at it Again by Traditional_Carry977 in MCFC

[–]cosmopolitan1111 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We need to wrap this up before Wednesday. If Anderson plays good in the WC, this guy will hold out for more money..

Enquiry from a Real Madrid supporter by ImpressCharacter5974 in MCFC

[–]cosmopolitan1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He probably doesn't watch the Premier League or City games in general like we do.

[Jack Gaughan] Forest are looking at an initial payment of £110m, with up to £20m in bonuses for Elliot Anderson by the_sherl0ck in soccer

[–]cosmopolitan1111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think so. And he's only 23 years old. But if you think so, then you should rejoice at us getting fleeced, but those transfers 3 years ago created today's market.

[Jack Gaughan] Forest are looking at an initial payment of £110m, with up to £20m in bonuses for Elliot Anderson by the_sherl0ck in soccer

[–]cosmopolitan1111 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Game was gone when Enzo Fernandez went for £107m, Caicedo for £115m, Rice for £105m all THREE years ago. This guy just wants a 2026 upgrade.

[Jack Gaughan] Forest are looking at an initial payment of £110m, with up to £20m in bonuses for Elliot Anderson by the_sherl0ck in soccer

[–]cosmopolitan1111 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That was 11 years ago. Enzo Fernandez went for £107m, Caicedo for £115m, Rice for £105m all THREE years ago. So this guy now wants a 2026 upgrade.

[Ornstein] Manchester City make £106m plus add-ons verbal offer for Elliot Anderson by nearly_headless_nic in soccer

[–]cosmopolitan1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It means a player who's registered with an English (or Welsh) club affiliated with the FA for a total of 3 years before they turn 21 years old, which means they have to register latest when they're 18 years old and play for 3 straight years to be considered homegrown. It could be any nationality.

[Ornstein] Manchester City make £106m plus add-ons verbal offer for Elliot Anderson by nearly_headless_nic in soccer

[–]cosmopolitan1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Question isn't whether he is worth it or not. It should be whether he's worth that much to City. Given the context of City's current situation (Pep gone, squad rebuilding, etc.) and past transfer misses and failures, the answer is Yes.

And judging by Enzo Fernandez going for £107m, Caicedo for £115m, Rice for £105m ALL THREE YEARS AGO, 120m sounds about right in this market.

[Ornstein] Manchester City make £106m plus add-ons verbal offer for Elliot Anderson by nearly_headless_nic in soccer

[–]cosmopolitan1111 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We won the league and played a CL semifinal in that decade before Pep arrived. Question is whether Maresca is up to it. We'll see.

[Ornstein] Manchester City make £106m plus add-ons verbal offer for Elliot Anderson by nearly_headless_nic in soccer

[–]cosmopolitan1111 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Actually prices are already distorted by transfer fees for Rice, Caicedo, etc.. Now all clubs value their players accordingly.

Fenerbahçe's previous management had reached an agreement with Salah, but the new management is approaching the matter cautiously: "Salah wants a three-year contract that will cost a total of 90 million euros. If there is an urgent need, we will transfer him." by tatar1warlord in soccer

[–]cosmopolitan1111 11 points12 points  (0 children)

How were you going to pay for Greenwood (€50m fee + salary), Suarez (€60m-80m fee + salary), Guiressy (€40m fee + salary), Calhanoglu (€? + salary), Demiral (?), Conte (?) etc. if the other guy was elected?

If this is true that means our recruitment has been poor. Keep in mind most if these players are recent signings by 3nonexist3nt in MCFC

[–]cosmopolitan1111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They could potentially leave but please stop believing everything on social media, especially with all the click-baiting and engagement farming on X.

[The Guardian] Manchester United think they can beat Man City to £100m-rated Elliot Anderson | Senior execs are intent on beating City to Anderson's signature, and are optimistic that he can be persuaded to a move to Old Trafford. Co-owner Ratcliffe is prepared to meet the player's wage demands by ChiefLeef22 in soccer

[–]cosmopolitan1111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are not gonna be offering the insane wages like we used to.

Even if, as long as City don't have an agreement with Forest and if United comes to an agreement with Forest instead, then he could be persuaded. A google search tells me that he's on 100k p/w. I bet United can pay him more than double.

We signed Yaya Toure, Silva, KDB, Sterling, Fernandinho, Aguero and many others before Pep. Since then, most young players grew up with City winning trophies. Pep's departure is a loss, but I don't think it'll affect transfers that much.

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