Probably just bigging up his client so it doesn't look like he's a cast-off.
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not forgetting that we’re going to save on Zlatan’s wages soon
Exactly.
Their regime keeps workers in appalling conditions, rejects homosexuality, abhors democracy and is accused of torture. Hard to see how they can take the moral high ground.
As long as the fax machines are in working condition.
Despite them crying, Mkhi to the goonbags actualy makes a lot of sense for all parties. He would suit their style better than ours
That makes sense we spoke to Sanchez and he told us his price! They Get Mkhi and value from Sanchez before he goes for free
Raiola actively speaking out and trying to set the narrative is PR 101.
Notice how they talk about Mkhi being calm, how much contract is left. It's all about shaping the narrative as "Mkhi could have seen out his contract and looked elsewhere....but he chose arsenal".
There are little things in all of the Raiola briefings that highlight not only is he shaping the narrative, but he is actively pursuing the transfer.
IMO, we should all be fecking ecstatic right now. I think this deal is about to happen.
And that the contract pdf isn't corrupted
thats fair enough but lets have some class ffs, he didnt work out doesnt mean he needs to be abused.
You ever done any business deals in your life? You spin it your way so you look like you got the better end of the deal. No one wants to be the one that got robbed. He’s doing his job and that all that matters to his client. It’s a ego driven business.
I think this is spot on now.
Chelsea have moved to sign Andy Carroll which means they’re looking for a different style of player
Narrative shaping....it PR 101. Control the story, control the outcome.
It's all down to Wenger, he wants replacements for Sanchez but probably has no money to spend.
Miki makes sense for him, but think he doesn't want to go to arsenal and so he and Raiola will bend us over to make it happen.
Basically no one wants to be at Arsenal. We would probably need to bid £50m cash to get Sanchez without miki included.
That's my view.
It'll be interesting to see exactly how Mkhitaryan figures in the deal if he does agree terms with Arsenal. There's been a lot of noise about a part exchange but nothing on the fee.
No I’m not a business man which explains why I’m on a football forum asking about it
Amuses me seeing all the posts saying Mkhitaryan suits their style of play. In theory yes but have you watched him in the last few years? The man can barely control a ball at times.
No chance..
But they play really attacking football?
yeah, just went through their "martial for alexis swap" thread and they were getting kinda excited, then this one guy asked "why would martial want to join us?"
and this is the reply he got:
then the reports came out that our board along with mourinho and martial had no interest in even entertaining this nonsense, and the person that replied above posted this straight after:
There's nothing in it because the best outlet in the UK (BBC) said "City believe Chelsea are interested". It was a nothing story planted by City PR from the moment they pulled out.
I think Mkhytarian doesn't really fit in at United under Mourinho and would be better to leave and play elsewhere, but if he doesn't feel Arsenal is the right move he is perfectly entitled to say no and sit tight until the right move comes along.
I just hope the deal doesn't hinge on him going to Arsenal as part of the package and if he doesn't want to go there United will pay Arsenal the cash sum they want for Sanchez.
I just hope the deal doesn't hinge on him going to Arsenal as part of the package and if he doesn't want to go there United will pay Arsenal the cash sum they want for Sanchez.
I'm utterly resigned to this, I just don't want Mhki.
Cash only please and let us move on with some dignity.
Cash only please and let us move on with some dignity.
Chilean journo sharing this on Twitter. Safe to say City's briefing war isn't winning everyone over.
When did the BBC get so clickbait.
Raiola speaking about the deal is excellent news for us. It means Mkhi wants to go to Arsenal and only the details need to be sorted out. I'm pretty sure this swap will happen by the end of this week. Since we are able to offer a player, there is no chance for City or Chelsea to butt in.
If Wenger puts an arm around him, He will be your second best player, the state of your squad
Not too sure people can be moaning about Raoila when you consider the fees United are paying Sanchez's agent...
What's the context?
Just not having that Mkhitayran is on 200k a week, he signed a 4 year contract at Dortmund in 2013 when he signed so was probably on £70,000 a week tops back then. I'd have thought realistically he's on about £160,000 a week. If he is on 200k a week then Woodward made a huge error.
Raiola actively trying to shape the narrative of the transfer is such a "its happening" moment, we all need to prep for the confirmation tweets.
That's how confident I am now.
That's how confident I am now.
So, if all is as it seems and it's literally down to Mkhi agreeing to go to Arsenal... what would possibly stop him? He must realise that he's not got a future at United, and could flourish at Arsenal?
What money is he on atm? Are Arsenal likely to be going in much lower?
What money is he on atm? Are Arsenal likely to be going in much lower?
I think this will be announced today at 8pm. What say you caf!!!
The state of Arsenal's squad being exaggerated right now although I can understand why given how it's performing. I think the manager is the bigger problem. A top manager would see there's something to work with IMO although it badly needs investment.
To me it is a bit rich of City to try and take the moral high ground when they were trying to low-ball Arsenal.
So if the story is to be believed - in the summer they agreed a £60m fee with Arsenal and agreed terms with Sanchez, but the deal did not go through because Arsenal could not find a replacement.
So spool forward a few months and City offer only £20m to Arsenal - Arsenal say they want £35million. At that point City either negotiate and agree or walk away. They can't make any comment about a prior agreement as that agreement was never signed and they have not secured the rights to speak to Sanchez this time as they have not agreed a fee with his employer.
Given all the players they have on their books they could have easily offered a swap deal, or entered into proper negotiations with Arsenal. Instead they arrogantly took a "take it or leave it" attitude with Arsenal based on the assumption that Sanchez would only work under the sweet genius of Peanut-Pep!
Lesson learned there for Pep - you are not in Bayern or Barca anymore....you are in the second tier club in Manchester when it comes to reputations!
Some light banter while wait...
Sending Mkhi to Arsenal, to play under a manager who would indulge his mercurial tendencies - while sending one of the best players in the league our way - would be the best deal we've done in years.
That, and Jose, twice, said last night that other clubS are interested in Sanchez. Could have easily been referring to city not knowing/believing they pulled out of the race
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