Transfer rumours

[johnny crossan]

Signing Alexis would mean Sane would be on the bench. Some would say that's fine since Sanchez is obvioulsy a better player. Some would say Alexis is 28 and we need Sane to play alot to keep developing and pushing our youth to the bench sends a bad signal to youth debating joining.

That's simply not true. Sane can play on either wing and Sanchez across the front three, perhaps you could see him as a more versatile Navas replacement if he rocks up. The downside is that Paddy Roberts' opportunities may well be more limited if Sanchez arrives and he's not loaned out again.

[nottsblue]

Alexis Sanchez, registered as a Bayern Munich player according to the Mirror.

good. don't want him here.

I feel the same way SB.

For all the positives about him, he just didn't seem to feel 'right' for us. Can't explain or define why, but it was there nonetheless.

I wonder what fee Bayern are paying for him ??

same.

supposedly 58m euros

£50m or thereabouts for a guy with one year left on his contract? Madness to pay that. Suppose he was badly injured pre season? Hell of a risk to take.

[South Stand Balti]

If he is still registered with Arsenal I'm not sure he could actually be registered elsewhere

[Wooders]

If he is still registered with Arsenal I'm not sure he could actually be registered elsewhere

It's also a touch early to be registering squads for the new season

[PeterParker]

I just hope we have a couple of deals already in the bank.

We usually failed to solve that early in the pre- season. Bring a few players in quick and give them time to settle with Pep”s system.

[johnny crossan]

I hope we sign this Ajax CB, and he's a South American Sanchez too

outstanding player and only 20

[bigblue]

I hope we sign this Ajax CB, and he's a South American Sanchez too

outstanding player and only 20

He looks quality on the ball and very fast. Put in a few good tackles too

[johnny crossan]

I hope we sign this Ajax CB, and he's a South American Sanchez too

outstanding player and only 20

He looks quality on the ball and very fast. Put in a few good tackles too

Sign him up Cheeky!!!!

[johnny crossan]

I don't think City Group have acquired a Ligue 1 club yet, Monaco would be useful.

Seems they've done the next best thing - given Mbappe's dad and brother a job!

[Saul Goodman]

Signing Alexis would mean Sane would be on the bench. Some would say that's fine since Sanchez is obvioulsy a better player. Some would say Alexis is 28 and we need Sane to play alot to keep developing and pushing our youth to the bench sends a bad signal to youth debating joining.

That's simply not true. Sane can play on either wing and Sanchez across the front three, perhaps you could see him as a more versatile Navas replacement if he rocks up. The downside is that Paddy Roberts' opportunities may well be more limited if Sanchez arrives and he's not loaned out again.

Where is Sane gonna fit in this?:

Jesus Aguero Sanchez
Silva KDB
DM

[dazby]

It's a game of rotation. Squad rotation. Not all of them have to play every game. Injuries happen. It's all about options.

[Saul Goodman]

True, buts not how players think about it. Unless youre someone like Jesus Navas who knows he's a squad player.
Players think about it in terms of who is in the manager's "best eleven". Even if they play every match in every competition, if theyre not starting alot they will be upset. Thats why its always dangerous/tricky to sign big name players to come off the bench. It obviously helps the club to have a strong bench but the players will get upset and that causes problems.

[Saul Goodman]

I dont like the idea of Griezmann going to United. Hes a great player and will only make them better.
Hopefully Jose's awful brand of football wont let him flourish

[Foreverinbluedreams]

True, buts not how players think about it. Unless youre someone like Jesus Navas who knows he's a squad player.
Players think about it in terms of who is in the manager's "best eleven". Even if they play every match in every competition, if theyre not starting alot they will be upset. Thats why its always dangerous/tricky to sign big name players to come off the bench. It obviously helps the club to have a strong bench but the players will get upset and that causes problems.

Competition for places keeps players sharp.

[littlebig]

I'm bored.

Have we signed anyone yet?

[FA cup winners 2006]

Signing Alexis would mean Sane would be on the bench. Some would say that's fine since Sanchez is obvioulsy a better player. Some would say Alexis is 28 and we need Sane to play alot to keep developing and pushing our youth to the bench sends a bad signal to youth debating joining.

That's simply not true. Sane can play on either wing and Sanchez across the front three, perhaps you could see him as a more versatile Navas replacement if he rocks up. The downside is that Paddy Roberts' opportunities may well be more limited if Sanchez arrives and he's not loaned out again.

Where is Sane gonna fit in this?:

Jesus Aguero Sanchez
Silva KDB
DM

Pep will play 3 at the back again and probably more often if he feels he has the players that can do it.

Jesus Aguero Sanchez
Sane Gundogan DeBryune Sterling

[Sideshow Bob]

Signing Alexis would mean Sane would be on the bench. Some would say that's fine since Sanchez is obvioulsy a better player. Some would say Alexis is 28 and we need Sane to play alot to keep developing and pushing our youth to the bench sends a bad signal to youth debating joining.

That's simply not true. Sane can play on either wing and Sanchez across the front three, perhaps you could see him as a more versatile Navas replacement if he rocks up. The downside is that Paddy Roberts' opportunities may well be more limited if Sanchez arrives and he's not loaned out again.

Where is Sane gonna fit in this?:

Jesus Aguero Sanchez
Silva KDB
DM

Pep will play 3 at the back again and probably more often if he feels he has the players that can do it.

Jesus Aguero Sanchez
Sane Gundogan DeBryune Sterling

no room at the inn for silva??

[gmercer1]

Signing Alexis would mean Sane would be on the bench. Some would say that's fine since Sanchez is obvioulsy a better player. Some would say Alexis is 28 and we need Sane to play alot to keep developing and pushing our youth to the bench sends a bad signal to youth debating joining.

That's simply not true. Sane can play on either wing and Sanchez across the front three, perhaps you could see him as a more versatile Navas replacement if he rocks up. The downside is that Paddy Roberts' opportunities may well be more limited if Sanchez arrives and he's not loaned out again.

Where is Sane gonna fit in this?:

Jesus Aguero Sanchez
Silva KDB
DM

Pep will play 3 at the back again and probably more often if he feels he has the players that can do it.

Jesus Aguero Sanchez
Sane Gundogan DeBryune Sterling

no room at the inn for silva??

Goalie. Bravo as backup

[patrickblue]

Is Mido coming?

[PrezIke]

I think he will end up at City but it wont be straight forward, arsenal will at least have to make it look like they played hardball for there fans sake...probably go through on deadline day.

I don't see it, but I hope you're wrong.