City are still going to close on Gvardiol at some point, right?
They have all that prize money and are going to be selling off at minimum two big time players. Another £100m+ on one defender wouldn't be an issue.
They have all that prize money and are going to be selling off at minimum two big time players. Another £100m+ on one defender wouldn't be an issue.
By Daz Go To PostSo where do we think this Saudi push will end up going?I doubt it's going to go the way the likes of Monaco, Anzhi or China did because they have a bottomless pit of money. But how do you even watch or follow the league? Do they have a network deal? How do they make money?
By KimoSan Go To PostI doubt it's going to go the way the likes of Monaco, Anzhi or China did because they have a bottomless pit of money. But how do you even watch or follow the league? Do they have a network deal? How do they make money?They don't need to make money but they have a few network deals worldwide since Ronaldo moved to the Saudi League.
By KimoSan Go To PostCity are still going to close on Gvardiol at some point, right?We'll see. I think it will happen but City have shown repeatedly they won't pay more than what they think is a fair price.. so I dunno. Obviously Pep wants him, but Txiki is the one who will ultimately make the final decision. It seems clear that City won't offer £100m. So far they're not even willing to pay €100m without that number being after add-ons. RBL want at least €100m -- their sporting director had some public comment about the price (more than that) and if City would pay it that it would happen.
They have all that prize money and are going to be selling off at minimum two big time players. Another £100m+ on one defender wouldn't be an issue.
I doubt it's going to go the way the likes of Monaco, Anzhi or China did because they have a bottomless pit of money. But how do you even watch or follow the league? Do they have a network deal? How do they make money?
They did sign his replacement today though officially so I am sure both sides will now be wanting to get it over with.
By KimoSan Go To PostI doubt it's going to go the way the likes of Monaco, Anzhi or China did because they have a bottomless pit of money. But how do you even watch or follow the league? Do they have a network deal? How do they make money?
LIV finally got some domestic TV coverage in the US and the viewership was so bad that they stopped allowing it to be published or something along those lines. Like tens of thousands of viewers. I doubt many people would watch the league even if given the opportunity. I guess it is only 8 hours ahead in Riyadh (I figured it would have been like 10 hours honestly) so the time difference isn't that bad at least.
Neither venture will make money.. LIV must have been losing billions, but they're not worried about that.
The man seems extremely happy to be here. He apparently rejected multiple Premier League clubs to play for us, he knows the club made a massive effort to sign him and he feels appreciated.
By KimoSan Go To PostCity are still going to close on Gvardiol at some point, right?They own BEIN no?
They have all that prize money and are going to be selling off at minimum two big time players. Another £100m+ on one defender wouldn't be an issue.
I doubt it's going to go the way the likes of Monaco, Anzhi or China did because they have a bottomless pit of money. But how do you even watch or follow the league? Do they have a network deal? How do they make money?
It all seems quite ropey.
Just like that weird Line thing they’re building in the desert.
No that's Qatar. SA were effectively pirating BEIN (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BeoutQ) for a while lol
Seems like some Qatari club is trying to buy our boi Lihaadji... he's played less than 90 minutes for us so far. But he was being earmarked as the lad to replace Amad so would be a strange one unless the financials are just too nice to turn down. Still, odd move that has come from nowhere.
Everyone getting Saudi millions, we get Qatari thousands.
Everyone getting Saudi millions, we get Qatari thousands.
By Laboured Go To PostNo that's Qatar. SA were effectively pirating BEIN (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BeoutQ) for a while lol
Which was the thing blocking our takeover, not the human right abuses 💀
I would not at all be surprised if PIF actually paid ESPN or Paramount Plus to have the games available to stream on there for a period of time. Marketing costs.
And then there were none. I see Girona signed Yangel Herrera permanently as well. He was worth about €15m previously so I am curious if there was a fee or not.
And then there were none. I see Girona signed Yangel Herrera permanently as well. He was worth about €15m previously so I am curious if there was a fee or not.
By Scum Go To PostPerisic
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It's probably been mentioned already, but the big 6-8 Prem sides are really loading up and overhauling their midfields like never before. This might be the strongest collection of midfielders the league has had at any one time since at least the Ferguson era.
This shit is sick. I know when Shartey gets off our players are gonna embarrass themselves like this
Remember when I said that these bums should be forced to start/continue their education, Horse? Well, they should. Bunch of fucking idiots.
The principle of Beyond reasonable doubt and the logic underpinning it really needs to be explained to the public en masse.
Mason Greenwood posted a picture of his hand intertwined with his partners and newborn childs hands. He has received a lot of congrats from the public and footballers.
We've seen the videos where he threatened physical and sexual abuse against that same woman. This is what we're working against here. People are so conditioned to think it's not a big deal or that celebrities are being strung up. It's horrible.
We've seen the videos where he threatened physical and sexual abuse against that same woman. This is what we're working against here. People are so conditioned to think it's not a big deal or that celebrities are being strung up. It's horrible.
What kind of disorganised mess does a club have to be to postpone their opening home match of the season?
I'm guessing they can't get the upgrades done in time? Suspect if they're asking for one delay, it won't be the last..
Callum Doyle to Leicester on loan is official. No buy option fortunately. They're paying a £500k loan fee per The Athletic.
Callum Doyle to Leicester on loan is official. No buy option fortunately. They're paying a £500k loan fee per The Athletic.
By Meier Go To PostCallum Doyle to Leicester on loan is official.Matthew 27:46
I really think it's taken this long just because West Ham kept messing us around and leaking stuff during the negotiations.
I think they asked us for a ridiculous amount of cash and we responded by waiting for season ticket cash to come in 🤷♂️
FC Dallas player Justin Che to Brondby. Hopefully he gets a decent number of games. Played for Bayern and Hoffenheim's B teams (mostly) for the past two seasons.
By Daz Go To Postwhere is Nana?Retirement home
By LFMartins86 Go To Postsign him up Teta
Tadic asked to leave because he thought Ajax's squad was too weak.
By Meier Go To PostFC Dallas player Justin Che to Brondby. Hopefully he gets a decent number of games. Played for Bayern and Hoffenheim's B teams (mostly) for the past two seasons.do you know how Chris Richards is doing? both were "discovered" in this partnership with FC Dallas I think
By Elchele Go To Postdo you know how Chris Richards is doing? both were "discovered" in this partnership with FC Dallas I thinkHe didn't play much for Crystal Palace this past season but got a few caps for the US recently including scoring the winning goal in the Nations League final last month. Hopefully he gets to play a little more in the upcoming one.
"Sources close to Kyle Walker say he is still making his mind up after Man City offered a two-year contract earlier this month. The defender plans to hold talks with Pep Guardiola before the squad jet off on their pre-season tour on Wednesday."
Interesting, that's from Martin Blackburn. He works for The Sun which obviously sucks, but as a source for City he's as good as it gets. I do think he'll probably move to Bayern still but maybe there's a chance he sticks around.
Interesting, that's from Martin Blackburn. He works for The Sun which obviously sucks, but as a source for City he's as good as it gets. I do think he'll probably move to Bayern still but maybe there's a chance he sticks around.
Grealish, Depay and Pogba have all outed themselves as dickheads tonight in their support if Mendy.
Already knew Jack was after his drink driving, but glad to get more confirmation.
Already knew Jack was after his drink driving, but glad to get more confirmation.
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What a nightmare this guy is to deal with.
Scheduled to return Monday, yet he can't help but make things more complicated by potentially pissing off the club he claims to have in his heart.
What a nightmare this guy is to deal with.
Scheduled to return Monday, yet he can't help but make things more complicated by potentially pissing off the club he claims to have in his heart.
By Esch Go To PostYasssssssssssssss
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