We could have had him for £12m last summer.
Alexis Sanchez | Udinese: No Deal Yet
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I'm pretty sure we couldn't have.
We could sign the 2020 World Player of the Year on a free this summer also.
Udinese should just milk City for all they can.
I reckon Barca are screwing Udinese around on this because of their interest in Fabregas, I see they've made their first move for him today so I reckon they'll see how much Csec is going to cost them and if it's too much they'll then conclude the deal for Sanchez
Basically I reckon this is going to rumble on for a good 3/4 weeks yet
Basically I reckon this is going to rumble on for a good 3/4 weeks yet
You got diarrhoea man?
I have high hopes on Anderson, I really do and wish he can make it here (fingers crossed), he is a crafty little bugger, but he hasn't showed us what he was doing at his previous clubs
I think it's the opposite. I think Barca had a set price for Sanchez which they were unwilling to budge from due to his personal preference however Udinese sin City's money as a lucrative way to up the price to ridiculous amounts. Good luck to them... Could end up badly.
It's a shame for Sanchez and Pastore, they have came over from South America for buttons and given the smaller clubs they went to a lot on the pitch, then when it comes time to move on with their careers the club plays extortion games.
Well - Barcelona still in poll position. But I still think we're strategically placed. We may fail, but he COULD still come to us if Barcelona can't afford it.
Anyone think we should bid £35 million on Fabregas? - we can't lose!!!
Anyone think we should bid £35 million on Fabregas? - we can't lose!!!
I don't see why we shouldn't at least try.
Up yours! At £35m, they will not even have a look. If someone bid £35m for Rooney, would be happy to sell him at that price? Wouldn't you want £50-60m?
Point is you take up the bidding price that Barcelona have to pay - leaving less money for Sanchez - at worst!
Only problem is that you tell Inter Milan that you're prepared to pay that much for a Central Midfielder!
Only problem is that you tell Inter Milan that you're prepared to pay that much for a Central Midfielder!
No I understand. I don't mind if we skip him but that is because I have 100% faith in our current players, like yourself. However, this saga is so farcical - mostly because of that nutter Pozzo - that it has become an entertainment.
Really? Even though Roma had a bid of 10 million rejected? Even though Pozzo stated categorically that Sanchez wouldn't be leaving and that he wouldn't be accepting any bids? Even though his value was put at somewhere between £15-£20 BEFORE the World Cup?
Actually he's nothing like Tevez. Tevez isn't really a dribbler - he's a menace who scores goals.
Sanchez is a dribbler first and foremost - a highly technical dribbler who is blessed with great pace (something Tevez doesn't have in abundance).
This guy could be great. We need wingers. At the highest level Valencia doesn't really go past players, Nani isn't blessed with great pace but likes to dribble, Young does have great pace and also can spot a pass which is great for our team.
What would be great for us is a player that puts the GASP back into our play. I know that Rooney has that GASP factor sometimes but a world class winger would help. Messi has it, Ronaldo has it. Sanchez has it.
I agree with the points you made about Sanchez. But how could you state Nani lacks pace is beyond me.
Didn't really say that Nani lacks pace - said he doesn't have pace in abundance. You don't see him beating players with speed.
Ronaldo & Giggs had much more raw pace than Nani.
Nani beats players with trickery (quick feet) - pace, yes, but not blisteringly quick, raw pace. Watch him again closely.
Ronaldo & Giggs had much more raw pace than Nani.
Nani beats players with trickery (quick feet) - pace, yes, but not blisteringly quick, raw pace. Watch him again closely.
You are talking rubbish. One moment that I clearly remember is Nani outpacing Clichy two-three times when we defeated Arsenal at Emirates 3-1
More than that, even. Clichy on at least one occasion had a clear head-start.
You guys - I remember van Nistlerooy tearing the whole of the Fulham team a new arse-hole on one occasion. Does this mean van Nistlerooy was blisteringly quick? No.
He was quick enough - but the raw blistering pace of Saha? No.
Does Nani have the raw blistering pace of Giggs or Ronaldo? No.
Does he lack pace? No.
That's what we're talking about here. Noone said he doesn't have pace.
Interesting stats for Udinese and Chile
Goals and assist 2010/11
Bari (A) Result 0-2 (31/10 2010) - 1 goal 1 assist
Lecce (H) Result 4-0 (14/11 2010) - 1 assist
Lazio (A) Result 3-2 (19/12 2010) - 1 goal
Chievo (H) Result 2-0 (6/1 2011) - 1 goal
Milan (A) Result 4-4 (9/1 2011) - 1 goal
Genoa (A) Result 2-4 (16/1 2011) - 1 goal
Juventus (A) Result 1-2 (30/1 2011) - 1 goal
Sampdoria (H) Result 2-0 (15/2 2011) - 1 goal 1 assist
Palermo (A) Result 0-7 (27/2 20119 4 goal
Cagliari (A) Result 0-4 (13/3 2011) 1 goal 2 assist
Lazio (H) Result 2-1 (8/5 2011) 1 assist
Total 12 goal 6 assist
0 goal and 0 assist in his first 7 games.
0 goal 1 assist in his last 6 games.
10 goals and 2 assist between 6 Jan to 13 Mars 2011.
Goal and assist/minute - 114,7
Goal/minute - 191,2
Highlight - goal against Milan, Juventus and Palermo (4)
0 goal and 1 assist (Spain) on 4 games in the WC 2010.
3 goal (Bolivia 2, Peru) in total for Chile in all competitive games.
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I'm not sure Sanchez has done enough to be worth more then £30m. You could basically say he made himself famous in two month. Apart from that it's not much to write home about. Zero experience from CL or EL. Two goals against decent defense is the highlight so far.
He is great talent with huge potential but his end product is nowhere near his reputation.
Goals and assist 2010/11
Bari (A) Result 0-2 (31/10 2010) - 1 goal 1 assist
Lecce (H) Result 4-0 (14/11 2010) - 1 assist
Lazio (A) Result 3-2 (19/12 2010) - 1 goal
Chievo (H) Result 2-0 (6/1 2011) - 1 goal
Milan (A) Result 4-4 (9/1 2011) - 1 goal
Genoa (A) Result 2-4 (16/1 2011) - 1 goal
Juventus (A) Result 1-2 (30/1 2011) - 1 goal
Sampdoria (H) Result 2-0 (15/2 2011) - 1 goal 1 assist
Palermo (A) Result 0-7 (27/2 20119 4 goal
Cagliari (A) Result 0-4 (13/3 2011) 1 goal 2 assist
Lazio (H) Result 2-1 (8/5 2011) 1 assist
Total 12 goal 6 assist
0 goal and 0 assist in his first 7 games.
0 goal 1 assist in his last 6 games.
10 goals and 2 assist between 6 Jan to 13 Mars 2011.
Goal and assist/minute - 114,7
Goal/minute - 191,2
Highlight - goal against Milan, Juventus and Palermo (4)
0 goal and 1 assist (Spain) on 4 games in the WC 2010.
3 goal (Bolivia 2, Peru) in total for Chile in all competitive games.
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I'm not sure Sanchez has done enough to be worth more then £30m. You could basically say he made himself famous in two month. Apart from that it's not much to write home about. Zero experience from CL or EL. Two goals against decent defense is the highlight so far.
He is great talent with huge potential but his end product is nowhere near his reputation.
You're right in saying that Nani prefers to slow his man down before beating him but he's lightning quick too. His dribbling style is just different so it's not as noticeable. Along with Valencia he's probably our quickest player.
He is not worth over £35m but having said that, was Berbatov worth £30m?
Uh oh.
Nothing like Tevez? So he doesn't get involved in short passing exchanges, he isn't a tireless runner, he hasn't got that low centre of gravity and upper body strength? Pace is the biggest difference between the two but to just completely dismiss someone's opinion that he resembles Tevez (when it was just a passing comment) is not only a bit prickish it's also kind of wrong...
Just had a Spanish pundit on Talksport. He believes that Barcelona are only going to sign one of Rossi or Sanchez but that they are offering below 30m for each player and testing the resolve of Villareal and Udinese to see which one will accept the deal first, the consequences being someone loses out on 27m.
What makes it hard is that both players have Barca as a preference and are reluctant to look elsewhere and want a deal to be done. Who wouldn't?
What makes it hard is that both players have Barca as a preference and are reluctant to look elsewhere and want a deal to be done. Who wouldn't?
What's wrong about it? I don't see them as similar. We're on a forum - am I allowed to voice my opinion? Why is it any more wrong that calling someone names whose opinion you disagree with?
I think the main point I felt was that Sanchez is predominantly a winger or has mainly been used as a winger. But Tevez is definitely a striker.
It's not more wrong, it's just as bad - that's the thing!
The thing is Sanchez has been used as in the hole for best part of the last 7 months and has excelled, acting as the link man between midfield and striker, in exactly the same role as Tevez played when he was the same age. Part of that was due to Udinese's needs, part of that was due to getting more out of Sanchez's other qualities. His passing's much more prominent, even if he's playing out wide for Chile it's more of a feature of his game.
Yep! I'd love to have this player at United!
From NOTW
http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/not...s-to-hijack-Citys-bid-for-Alexis-Sanchez.html
"ANDRE VILLAS-BOAS will make an immediate impact at Chelsea by hijacking Manchester City's deal for Alexis Sanchez.
Sources in Italy claim the new Stamford Bridge chief has spoken to Udinese star Sanchez personally and told the Chile forward he wants to make him the Blues' £36million highest-profile summer signing.
And Villas-Boas has already axed three backroom staff, just five days after taking charge.
First-team coach Paul Clement, club doctor Bryan English and fitness coach Glen Driscoll have all been put on gardening leave while compensation packages are agreed.
But it is the prospect of luring Sanchez, 22, to London which will excite Chelsea fans.
Sanchez is keen on a move to Stamford Bridge after his dream switch to Barcelona broke down.
The Spaniards had offered £32m but City upped the ante with a £40m offer.
Udinese are determined to sell to the highest bidder but Sanchez does not fancy Eastlands and Chelsea hope a £36m offer will be an acceptable compromise.
A source said: "Sanchez feels backed into a corner by City and Udinese purely because of money.
"He thought a deal to Barcelona was done until City moved in. But he doesn't feel City have the same pedigree as Chelsea and he is excited about working with Villas-Boas."
The new manager paid a flying visit to Chelsea's Cobham training ground on Friday for a meeting with chief executive Ron Gourlay.
And Clement, English and Driscoll were promptly told they would play no part in Chelsea's future."
http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/not...s-to-hijack-Citys-bid-for-Alexis-Sanchez.html
"ANDRE VILLAS-BOAS will make an immediate impact at Chelsea by hijacking Manchester City's deal for Alexis Sanchez.
Sources in Italy claim the new Stamford Bridge chief has spoken to Udinese star Sanchez personally and told the Chile forward he wants to make him the Blues' £36million highest-profile summer signing.
And Villas-Boas has already axed three backroom staff, just five days after taking charge.
First-team coach Paul Clement, club doctor Bryan English and fitness coach Glen Driscoll have all been put on gardening leave while compensation packages are agreed.
But it is the prospect of luring Sanchez, 22, to London which will excite Chelsea fans.
Sanchez is keen on a move to Stamford Bridge after his dream switch to Barcelona broke down.
The Spaniards had offered £32m but City upped the ante with a £40m offer.
Udinese are determined to sell to the highest bidder but Sanchez does not fancy Eastlands and Chelsea hope a £36m offer will be an acceptable compromise.
A source said: "Sanchez feels backed into a corner by City and Udinese purely because of money.
"He thought a deal to Barcelona was done until City moved in. But he doesn't feel City have the same pedigree as Chelsea and he is excited about working with Villas-Boas."
The new manager paid a flying visit to Chelsea's Cobham training ground on Friday for a meeting with chief executive Ron Gourlay.
And Clement, English and Driscoll were promptly told they would play no part in Chelsea's future."
The Mail claim City are going to offer £38M for him. 
it's over, get with it, this is going the way like Essien
Udinese owner Gianpaolo Pozzo claims Manchester City are the favourites to land Alexis Sanchez.
It appeared the Premier League outfit had been overtaken in the race for the Chilean's signature by Barcelona.
Udinese, though, believe the Blues are the club most likely to put together a package capable of landing the highly-rated 22-year-old.
At the moment, City are reluctant to meet Sanchez's £44million valuation, with Roberto Mancini hoping to strike a deal closer to £30million.
Udinese are prepared to stand firm in the transfer market and ensure that they get the best possible price, but Pozzo concedes that there is little the Serie A outfit can do if City present a suitable offer.
He said: "If he was to leave, I would say that City have the highest probability of success." (Other words the fattest wallets)
Should City make their move, they will hope to have an agreement in place by the time Sanchez takes in his first game for Chile at the Copa America on July 4.
It appeared the Premier League outfit had been overtaken in the race for the Chilean's signature by Barcelona.
Udinese, though, believe the Blues are the club most likely to put together a package capable of landing the highly-rated 22-year-old.
At the moment, City are reluctant to meet Sanchez's £44million valuation, with Roberto Mancini hoping to strike a deal closer to £30million.
Udinese are prepared to stand firm in the transfer market and ensure that they get the best possible price, but Pozzo concedes that there is little the Serie A outfit can do if City present a suitable offer.
He said: "If he was to leave, I would say that City have the highest probability of success." (Other words the fattest wallets)
Should City make their move, they will hope to have an agreement in place by the time Sanchez takes in his first game for Chile at the Copa America on July 4.
Quick...get him!!
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