Not that it matters but top 4 we may as well forget it now. I doubt we are going to sign any replacement.
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Kinda hard to say honestly, but (apart from league success) I don't know why on earth he would choose City. United have history, prestige, a full 78k legendary stadium, the promise of continual investment with high ambitions. The pull of becoming the next United No. 7 could surely be a factor for any footballer worth their salt.
Why didnt Lukaku go to Chelsea since they are Champions, surely he'd want to go to the Champions? They've won 2 out of 3 leagues, surely they are a bigger prospect than Man Utd?
In fact, why did Sanchez go to Arsenal in the first place; when it's clear that they are not a team that are likely to win the PL or CL?
It's not as simple as 'City are the best thing since sliced bread' so every player wants to go there.
Only if you start to believe every story ever published.
Guardian is pretty reputable and when it comes out in a few publications it's usually because they've been briefed.
Think 60m on a player in the last year of his contract is too much for Ed and the Glazers.
Except we know that nowadays money and trophies talk. Liverpool have an unreal history compared to City but you won't see anyone picking them over United or City or Chelsea. If this was 2013 there is no way he would go to City. But United are far from guaranteed a title even next year so I can see his reasoning.
I doubt club goes briefing about making a bid. From making a bid to come into agreement with club and player is a long way.
I would imagine that if it’s true that United have bid then they must have held talks with the Sanchez camp.
I don't think anyone was briefed. It is more like working with the sources.
I am not even sure if Guardian is that good to believe. They come up with some unbelievable stuff during transfer windows.
Not the point I made. Even if you have some agreement, unless it's pretty sure the deal is in bag, you wouldn't brief. There is every chance a deal can fall for one reason or another.
Let’s be real, he’s going to City.
Would be hilarious if we got him and dumped them with Mkhitaryan though
Would be hilarious if we got him and dumped them with Mkhitaryan though
It’s fairly obvious something has happened. I know some of you like to believe the press make up things out of thin air but a story like this with reputable journos reporting it will have some grain of truth somewhere along the line. I’d be amazed if we haven’t in fact tried to hijack it, why wouldn’t you? Quality player for practically nothing. If he goes to City he goes to City but I’d certainly support us trying.
Imagine Sanchez comes to us, becomes a flop and Mickhi shines at Arsenal.
There is a big chance something lost in translation. Down the year you can see many of City target was linked to us, leading me to believe some people assume it was us when Manchester is mentioned.
Don't know about Sanchez but i'm pretty certain that Miki will shine at Arsenal. He is a textbook Arsenal player.
I severely doubt those sources would get the two clubs mixed up.
Shit?
How would Sanchez flop? He’s been killing it in the Prem and has no serious injuries to his name like Falcao and Torres had.
If we sign him, he’s almost certain to be a success.
Will he be able to play in the CL either for City or us having played in the EL this season already?
Yes.
Yep
Throw 30m at them and see what happens. Arsenal might push him towards us or force City to pay even more over the odds. Win win situation.
Players care about money and trophy prospects. Everything else is just icing on the cake.
If we made a bid, we must have heard from team Sanchez that he is open to talks at he minimum. Whether this is genuine interest from him or a ploy to squeeze a few more quid off City... time will only tell.
yes perhaps you are right....felt it was a perfect signing myself but maybe the player has working with Pep and getting a really bumper pay packet in his mind
Nothing makes more sense for either club. I too, think Mkhitarian will be great for Arsenal, and we’re in need of a number 7 who isn’t CL cup tied, and can help unlock stubborn defenses with s bit of magic. This could well be Mou’s Cantona moment
Wanted to work with Mourinho again, good mates with Pogba, who knows?
Because it was only Arsenal or Liverpool that were in for him from memory. Even if United were, they weren't in the CL at the time.
I know it's not, but common sense says that a combination of being by far the best team in the PL, one of the very top teams in Europe, working with a manager he worked for before and of course being paid a lot of money is probably why they are an attractive opposition, I think it's just all too easy for United fans to whinge and say it's solely down to the latter because it suits their agenda.
Whatever helps you sleep at night, I guess.
All this talk stems from Di Marzio and he was less than reliable in the summer.
Just out of interest what qualities has he shown that he will thrive at arsenal?
I’m severely disappointed by Mkhitaryan’s transfer/form. There’s not really another way to put it without going into much detail.
I would absolutely love Sanchez here. Let’s hope!
It would be the biggest one-sided deal ever.Let’s be real, he’s going to City.
Would be hilarious if we got him and dumped them with Mkhitaryan though
Anything can happen.
Most posters here said that it would be a logical choice to go to City and not cause of the money....
Turned a couples page back. Look at the Tweet with Sane, John Stone, Bernado Silva. At this point it 's no longer the question about coincidence but intention
I'm not sure any of those things really matter though. Everything about City looks more enjoyable and with football being a short career I'd be going there if I didn't hate them I think.
feck it throw 50, forget its the last year of his contract nonsense, we are up against City plus he wants to go there plus Arsenal would prefer to sell to City than Jose.
If they do that I hope we're after Aguero. Would be an insanely stupid deal from City.
Im under no illusion that the history of the club is an attraction to him. I think he is City bound. But players often don't take these type of decisions rationally. What is a recurring theme for players is about how they feel about the club; they want to feel wanted and want a project to believe in,
All it could take is Guardiola not wanting him that much; and Mourinho giving him a really good pitch to change his mind. The fact that Sanchez will be a much more important figure at Utd could be a factor in his decision; whereas at City he will be a cherry on top to their squad.
Yes, I meant to say some United fans as I did in the original post, I appreciate the majority have their heads screwed on.
A talented, yet pure 'confidence player' with a weak mentality. Your classic Arsenal/Wenger type of player.
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