I read weeks ago that he want to stay this year. But now, I read that Bayern want to sign him for 2017. So I wouldn't be surprised if he goes to Bayern Munich and Coman/Costa/Sane rotate on the wings and they are the replacements of Ribery and Robben.
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Disgusting squad. Talk about fire power and strength in depth.
That doesn't even include their 2 main goal threats.
60 million for Sane? That'd be pretty stupid.
As stupid as 70 million for de Bruyne but that's the prices that are payed among the top clubs these days.
So for us it's either pay up or be left behind.
So for us it's either pay up or be left behind.
the point is, that all pl teams pay up but still left behind.
I think De Bruyne was worth it though, especially from what I've seen before and after he signed.
Yes because for the really big talents they somehow are hesitant to pay that amount of money and rather spent 20-30M on Milner or Fellaini.
Of course he was but people cried about how stupid it was to pay 70M, just like they did about the 56M for Martial. Sané is talent wise in the same ballpark and if they want 40M plus addons then pay up, don't even think twice about it, he is worth it.
Yip, we've got the money, there's more pouring into football.... I can't say I'm enamoured with the money/prices but football has moved on (at pace!) and nothing we can do..... pay up and play the game or get left behind
Though I agree with the general sentiment about "pay up or get left behind", it still think it'd be stupid to pay 60 million for Sane this summer. De Bruyne's case was entirely different and not every youngster could replicate Martial's impact at 19-20. He's the exception, not the rule.
There's always risk involved in buying potential as it can go either way, but I think this move would come too soon for Sane. I don't think he's ready to justify such investment, so I wouldn't be bothered if City splash the cash on him.
There's always risk involved in buying potential as it can go either way, but I think this move would come too soon for Sane. I don't think he's ready to justify such investment, so I wouldn't be bothered if City splash the cash on him.
You think so? He reminds me of a better Di Maria as in he will score a goal or provide an assist but there is little special inbetween.
I don't think he dictates the game as a potential 100m euro player should.
Martial / Neymar / Sanchez etc puts the fullbacks under relentless pressure and scare the crap out of defenders when they get the ball. I dont get that sense with KDB.
Maybe if Pep moves him centrally he can become that player.
Yeah, I meant the general principle of paying big prices in modern football, not necessarily this one transfer. That said, I think Sane's all round game has been excellent this year.... goals, assists, style, temperament. I'd happily pay big money to get him.... £60m? Probably not - rather do a Martial and say £30m now and up to £20m more based on leagues and Euro trophies.
But we need a decent wide right player and I'd rather pay the money for him than a 28 year old.... I'm not going to cry if we don't win trophies for a season or two (though I'd like them) but if we can build with a good mix of youth, experience and talent to something greater.... I'll wait.
Sane with Zlatan (take some pressure off Martial/Rashford), a CH (rumour is Manolas?) and a good central midfield (if only we had a young player like.......Pogba? Oh, we did!) and we'd be good. Also think Fosu-Mensah can be as big/a bigger player for us than Rashford.
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Hopefully Bayern win that battle. They seem intent on hogging all the young talent anyway. Better there than City. He's a fantastic talent.
We should try sign him just to get him under City's nose. With Jose lets beat that tinpot club to everything.
Do you think City have a chance? If Bayern are in that race it's because Bayern know the player wants to join them.
Would love it.We should try sign him just to get him under City's nose. With Jose lets beat that tinpot club to everything.
Probably. But I guess you never know with Pep. And how badly Bayern want him given the amount they've spunked on Sanches.
Yeah, I meant the general principle of paying big prices in modern football, not necessarily this one transfer. That said, I think Sane's all round game has been excellent this year.... goals, assists, style, temperament. I'd happily pay big money to get him.... £60m? Probably not - rather do a Martial and say £30m now and up to £20m more based on leagues and Euro trophies.
But we need a decent wide right player and I'd rather pay the money for him than a 28 year old.... I'm not going to cry if we don't win trophies for a season or two (though I'd like them) but if we can build with a good mix of youth, experience and talent to something greater.... I'll wait.
Sane with Zlatan (take some pressure off Martial/Rashford), a CH (rumour is Manolas?) and a good central midfield (if only we had a young player like.......Pogba? Oh, we did!) and we'd be good. Also think Fosu-Mensah can be as big/a bigger player for us than Rashford.
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I agree (I always prefer younger players, it's more exciting to see them develop), but we also need a player who'd be able to make an immediate impact just like Martial did. Problem is, he's the exception to the rule and when you sign a young-ish player, he's most likely to be in and out of the team like Depay than set the world alight like Martial. I don't think anyone expected Martial to immediately hit the ground running. Not even the man who signed him.
There are no guarantees in football (like we found out with Di Maria), but signing Mane as our first-choice right winger probably wouldn't be a good idea this summer. We need an immediate upgrade on Lingard and Mata, otherwise our game would be as predictable as it was last season, where teams just double and triple marked Martial knowing we'd do feck all on the right.
City/Bayern wouldn't be as reliant on Sane, which would ease the pressure on him. He's an exciting talent, but I'd rather see us get Mahrez or Joao Mario this summer.
Yeah, either of them though Mario maybe more of a central player?
For me, Sane is a clear upgrade on Lingard (don't rate him) or Mata (he's not a wide player).... and if Martial is getting double-teamed, ANOTHER pact winger would spread the opposition's defence?
Think he was a midfielder before, but he's been turned into a right winger by Sporting manager Jorge Jesus. I obviously haven't watched him as much as Sly (the resident Sporting fan), but he's got all the right attributes to be a top winger and he's already shown it under Jesus. He was one of the best players in Portugal this season and will probably play an integral part in Portugal's team next month.
He isnt a better DiMaria. LVG and personal issues ruined him at our club. When he started at the club he was played as a central midfielder and looked superb, for some reason after an injury lay off he was getting played out wide mainly and along with the personal probelms he was never the same, utter waste of a great player. "little in between", at Real DiMaria was one of the best dribblers in the world...played in central midfield and was box to box as well. DeBruyne is a completely different player with nowhere near the same dribbling ability but great finishing, movement, intelligence and final product. Forgetting the prices I think you are doing both a major disservice
Di Maria would have failed here under Sir Alex. His mind was made up to go at Christmas because he didn't fancy it.
Anyway KDB had fantastic stats this but what games have you come away from thinking 'He ran the show today, the opposition couldn't get near him.'
He has had great moments but he has had few great games imo. Silva had plenty of those dominating games in his prime, Yaya as well.
City had a woeful record v the top 8 last year and how many games did City fail to win in spite of KDB's brilliance?
http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/vereine/2016-17/1/tm-news--12900-8760-.html
This short piece from Kicker says that Bayern don't want to sign Sane this summer, even if Götze leaves, however next summer he would be extremely interesting for them since he then has a €35m release clause.
Also let me say this: I wouldn't pay 60m for him, not even Euro. He's still very raw. Some people mature and grow out of it but some don't and for that kind of money you can buy the finished article.
This short piece from Kicker says that Bayern don't want to sign Sane this summer, even if Götze leaves, however next summer he would be extremely interesting for them since he then has a €35m release clause.
Also let me say this: I wouldn't pay 60m for him, not even Euro. He's still very raw. Some people mature and grow out of it but some don't and for that kind of money you can buy the finished article.
Wouldn't touch him for 60m. For every Martial there are 5 Sterlings and 20 Depays.
Was anonymous for half the season in terms of performances, with a strong start and finish. Quite similar to Sterling in his last season at Liverpool, only in a worse league.
Was anonymous for half the season in terms of performances, with a strong start and finish. Quite similar to Sterling in his last season at Liverpool, only in a worse league.
I read that he would cost around 60m :/
So, are the quality wingers for half that price?
For example, Atlético de Madrid paid 15m for Carrasco.
So, are the quality wingers for half that price?
For example, Atlético de Madrid paid 15m for Carrasco.
Dembele, who's better went to Dortmund for €15m.
Is he?
De Bruyne was a lot more proven when City bought him, shouldn't compare him to Sane. De Bruyne was worth every penny. Don't forget he was player of the year in Germany, competing with the big boys from Bayern, in a shitter team.
De Bruyne was on the transfer market last season - not this season. There will be a lot more money on the market this season... There might be more clubs that throw midlevel players on the market to grab some of the EPL money - but the top talents and top players will be as difficult to get as last season.
Why we don't sign Gabriel Jesus, i thinks it's more cheap than 60 mil for sane.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLsZvFju9H4
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLsZvFju9H4
Made the final squad!
As fans I think we really shouldn't care about the money. Obviously we can comment on whether or not team A paid daft money for a player and team B got a bargain but, especially with a team like United, if we buy a player then it's cause we can afford him. That's it. I'd never suggest we compromise on the quality of the player just to pay less!
That said I don't know anything about Gabriel Jesus, although I thought he was striker? Sane is a right mid therefore more what we need right now.
FMI i saw in utube he's ok play in right mid/left mid use his skill and pace
Which means the fee will be 10m higher
If this Brandt is better, then maybe we should be in for him?
Rumors on his move to City seem strong. Shame.
Well we can buy Brandt in that case then
Yeah this one was no secret, the rumours appeared months ago and keep going. City spend crazy money in the Bundesliga, we should start to do that too
Brandt only really sparked into life in the final third of the Bundesliga season. Exciting player.
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