Alexis Sanchez | Done deal

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I got a different vibe from his interview. To me it didn't look like he's confident at all that we are signing Sanchez. His comment that other clubs are also involved though does tilt the odds in our favor because we know that City ended their interest. Don't know what to make from his comments.

No.

He just looked like someone who didn't want to answer any Alexis related questions.

Only spoke about Micky because the reporter basically said you can at least talk about this one as he is your player.

Nothing more to that.
 
What a mental saga this has been and it’s only been 4 fecking days.

Adding Sanchez to our attack :drool:
 
Pretty sure he said within 48 hours, but logic aside, have you read this thread? People's heads may actually explode. United fans will be collapsing in the street. Passing out while driving. Naming their children "Alexis 7". All by 5 o'clock tomorrow if this isn't finalised. If it is then we'll all just go about our daily lives with a smug smile.
Reckon we might hear something tomorrow.
 
Pundits are really butt hurt over this.
They just don't like the idea of MCFC and Pep being beaten anywhere.

It'll change next season after they've won the league. There is a genuine disdain towards the success of others in this country.
 
BS.
Sanchez ended his interest in MCFC, over the weekend and chose us.
Are we to believe that MCFC who have been spending money like it's growing on trees, are suddenly watching their purse strings?
The truth is that Sanchez chose us, over MCFC and they are trying to save face.

Alexis is not signing for a club he doesn't want to play at, simple as that. On the other hand I also think he would have wanted to play for City so I don't think he rejected them for us or anything as dramatic as that. Before United entered the picture it was reported City had an agreement with Alexis but not yet with Arsenal.

I don't find it hard to believe that City might not want to make Alexis their highest earning player in the squad and I also don't find it hard to believe that they maybay view as more of a luxury signing that they aren't willing to go the extra mile for unlike United. Their loss, our gain. I also think the fact that United could include Mkhitaryan in the deal helped a great deal with getting this done because don't forget Arsenal will not sell to City if United offers a better deal and it seems like Sanchez prefers to make a move right now rather than wait for another 6 months.

Conclusion is that City really isn't some magical club that star footballers would want to join over any other team even if it means less money. To be clear United isn't either. But seems like City has been acting a bit like one in this transfer saga and it will cost them the Sanchez deal but given how good their team is right now and that are walking the league than maybay they don't care. I actually have a massive deja vu feeling of back when Fergie was walking the league and was close to signing Hazard and than last minute it got hijacked by Chelsea because we didn't want to further increase our offer. It kinda feels like that a bit but it seems this time we are on the side that gets the player instead of keeping it is unexsiting principles in tact.
 
I just read the debate between him and Neville. It's crazy how offended the footballing world is about the Sanchez move. I've never seen anything like it before.

I think it's basically Pep vs Jose and the pundits just don't like the idea of Jose winning this one.
 
People here getting very harsh on mkhi. Very sad end to his utd career
 
Well, after Jose's comments I reckon the deal can be done if Mkhitaryan goes to Arsenal, bit if not I think Whether we should pay more which can be a problem or Arsenal block the deal and let him leave for free next summer which also not logic, so what can Chelsea offer? A player plus cash, that might suit Arsenal. So hopefully Mkhitaryan just leave he can get more game time than here surely so just go.
If we're the only realistic club in for Alexis at his wage demands, we should keep a cool head and wait until the end of January. Let Arsenal risk losing out on loads of money if he stays until summer. Save ourselves 15m or whatever.
 
They all want to play for Pep really though.
Carrol to city
Pleas God make this happen. Can Guardiola make him a world beater?
Favorite Carroll moment:
When playing against us for Liverpool, I think in the FA Cup Semi?- You can literally hear Kenny Dalglish in the 80-90th minutes (somewhere) literally shout
"Work Andy, Work!" in the similiar tone to a Grandad that's just bought a dud 2nd hand device from a car-boot sale for too much and it's malfunctioning as he bangs his hand on it.
 
Jose hinting we are close

BBC/ornstein mufc favourite, city THINK Chelsea interested


Reddcafe: OMG CHELSEA ARE HIJACKING THE BID! :rolleyes:
 
Mourinho openly talking about it, this is done IMO.

Bayern, PSG, City and Chelsea (though this was briefed by City) all wanted him and it looks like we’re getting him.

Top work José and Woody!
 
Ballbag is a disgrace. His distaste for United is so obvious.

Honestly him saying it's not expected to be done tomorrow makes me think it will
 
If we're the only realistic club in for Alexis at his wage demands, we should keep a cool head and wait until the end of January. Let Arsenal risk losing out on loads of money if he stays until summer. Save ourselves 15m or whatever.
Are you serious? The Caf cannot and won't survive for another two weeks.
 
He presumably feels he would like to choose where he lives and works - not unreasonable, is it? He has to be convinced before he agrees.
I wouldn't understand his reasons for turning down a move. He already can't get in the team now and with another player coming in that plays in his position there's no chance he'll play a game between now and the end of the season. Try getting a move to a team you want to play for when you've been in the footballing wilderness for months and everyone knows you're a bottle job that couldn't force you way back into "United's worst team ever".

He'll be lucky to get a start anywhere outside of the likes of AC Milan or China, especially for the wages he'll demand. He doesn't have to stay at Arsenal, we should just loan him with the option to buy but be clear he will be sold in the summer if there's any doubt and the loan doesn't work out.
 
Jose hinting we are close

BBC/ornstein mufc favourite, city THINK Chelsea interested


Reddcafe: OMG CHELSEA ARE HIJACKING THE BID! :rolleyes:

It's ridiculous. I doubt Chelsea are even genuinely interested. Are people really this daft or is it just an act?
 
Right until he signs for us, of course, then he's instantly on the decline.
Was thinking about value earlier.. I think he can go on for 3-4 seasons.
The total package would probably cost us ~100m..

Barcelona signed Coutinho for 140m + he is supposedly on 250k/week + signing on bonus + agent fees.
He will cost Barcelona well over 200m over the next 4 years.. and will get more money after his renewal.

He is 4 years younger, so will probably go on for 8 more years at the top. but the cost of the transfer for the Club/season will be higher than what Sanchez would cost us ... unless PSG buy him for crazy money.

Sanchez is good value at the current going rates.
I have no problem with the money we are paying him.
 
I do feel sad for Mkhi though, he’s a good player and will do well at Arsenal I feel. Thanks for the goals in the EL last season helping us to get into the CL.
 
Mourinho openly talking about it, this is done IMO.

Bayern, PSG, City and Chelsea (though this was briefed by City) all wanted him and it looks like we’re getting him.

Top work José and Woody!

What? This is not true. How can City brief anyone if Chelsea is interested or not? :wenger:
 
Perhaps I’m over simplifying it but my take is that Sánchez and his advisors have made it clear that the players preferred destination is United and City, rather than ending up humiliated and embarrassed having thought all along he was their man, have pulled out claiming all sorts of financial constraints have scuppered the deal.

In an age where players are going for £150m to £200m the Sánchez deal is relative peanuts and I just don’t buy this that City are quibbling over a few million here and there. They’ve been done here by Jose and what’s coming from them is desperate excuse making.

As for Chelsea, well they won’t meet his wage demands for starters and they've got uncertainty surrounding the manager. I don’t see them as a threat to this deal.
 
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