Are they?? Read the article.
Nasri To City - Done Deal!
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Are they?? Read the article.
Yes mate. The exact words from the presenter were "Mancini expects to sign Nasri before the end of the month".
Typical bullshit from them.
Tbf Sky have been the biggest nitwits this summer transfer window.. Might aswell change their name to Caughtoffside news
It would be of far greater concern if they signed Aguero and Nasri. Dzeko had, and still has it all to prove, and Milner was never really that good in the first place.
Two worrying signings, no doubt. Saying that, so were Ballack and Shevchenko.
So he's signing Aguero and Nasri now is he....Mancini I mean.
Wenger's not happy about Mancini's comments, is he! "Out of order" he dubbed them.
Not sure mate. Here is the quote as it appears...
Mancini Comments On Nasri Explain Fergie’s Sneijder Stance?
“Samir is under contract with Arsenal,” Mancini said. “Also for Samir it depends on many things. I don’t know the situation but for Nasri it is difficult. I hope that we can buy because we need other players, and I hope that this player can arrive before the end of the month.”
Ambiguous statement. When he says "this player" he means "a player." It's a very Italian - and Spanish - use of English.
That may well be true in some cases but in this particular instance it doesn't really appear to be that ambiguous mate, he clearly refers to Nasri twice by name in that short dialogue, and the overall context of his statement gives an equally clear indication that he is speaking solely about Nasri .
I would therefore suggest it is much more feasible that he is still referring to Nasri when saying 'this player', than inexplicably changing tack mid sentence from talking very specifically about Nasri, to suddenly talking generally about some other mystery target.
Based upon that quote your interpretation would appear a little hopeful in my view.
Giants, plural?
I think this thread needs to be let go.
That to me suggests the contract talks have made some progress, or at least haven't broken down.
Almost as if Wenger is thinking if I keep Fabregas I'll flog Nasri (but not to Man Utd).
The Fabregas situation must be a pain in the hole because everyone knows he wants out and to one place only, so it's a case of Barca fronting the cash which they don't look like doing. But you just know if he stays it's going to drag until the last day of the window which doesn't allow Arsenal very much time to make something happen elsewhere if he does leave.
Why is Wenger feeding the trolls?
Yeah trophy wise, us and money wise, them.
City are MASSIVE.
Yeah, but surely he'd rather flog him off to United than ManC?
I still think Nasri will move this summer. It seems that he has his heart set on a move considering he still hasn't signed a new contract. I think a lot of clubs will have their eyes on him but will play the waiting game, safe in the knowledge that he won't sign a new deal, which I think will force Arsenal to sell near the end of the window.
We've apparently put a deadline of 31 July, sort it by then or he stays.
He needs to win the league so if you have to get rid you don't strengthen the favs.
Good. It's getting tired. Not fun being an Arsenal fan this summer.
Can't see it, to be honest, pete. If a bid comes in that's close to what they want a couple of days before the deadline Fabregas will no doubt be outside the boardroom door screaming "Gentleman's agreement!!" It just depends on how much Barca are willing to dick around on this one.
For his part I can see Cesc being a bit concerned that if it doesn't happen this year the chances might be fading. Barca have Thiago who looks a real player so you'd think he'll make his mark sooner or later.
Yeah it'll probably drag on. You can't actually set an artificial deadline for anything it always slides to the last minute (see Greek debt, US debt, life).
If you're Nasri, which Manchester club is more appealing?
Club A: Prestige, tradition, trophies, a nice wage packet, maturing under the greatest manager to grace the game.
Club B: Money... tons of it. And the possibility of trophies to be bought.
Club A: Prestige, tradition, trophies, a nice wage packet, maturing under the greatest manager to grace the game.
Club B: Money... tons of it. And the possibility of trophies to be bought.
He can make that call next year but not now.
You left out the size of the stadiums and fan base.
Shit, I forgot about free camel rides at Club B.
Do you think you'd be willing to miss out on £20-25 million for the sake of one season? It's quite likely that he'd join a rival (us) in a years time anyway, plus we could spend the £25 million elsewhere and strengthen further.
I personally think If Fabregas ends up staying, Wenger will sell Nasri. And if he goes, then Wenger will keep Nasri no matter what.
they should impose publically their own window on Barca making any bids - problem solved
There are other options, he could sign a one-year extension, pocket another £2.5M and get a move next summer.
Or play out this season and get a £5-10m sign-on fee from another club.
If you just want to make money, then you run down the contract, split the notional £25M fee 50/50 and sign an £8M/pa deal with Man City. £50M+ in the bin (it's beyond ludicrous).
Surely strengthening the team who'll be battling you lot for 3rd place makes even less sense.
We're not particularly interested in 3rd as I said above.
Most people will agree that's realistically the highest position you'd finish this coming season.
We'll just have to play the games and find out won't we.
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