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Citeh make 'stratospheric offer' to Eto'o

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Must be pretty damn big to use terms like this. SSN are reporting some Spanish reporters saying the deal will make him the highest paid player in the world.


Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed Manchester City have made a "stratospheric offer" to striker Samuel Eto'o.

The 28-year-old Cameroon international superstar has just one-year left on his contract with the European champions and is being tipped to leave Camp Nou.

Big-spending City have been linked with virtually ever player going this summer, although they recently recruited Roque Santa Cruz from Blackburn.

However, manager Mark Hughes is far from finished his summer spending and it appears he is determined as ever to add Eto'o to his talented squad.
Highest paid

Laporta claims City's offer would make Eto'o the highest paid player in world football, a deal which may even eclipse the staggering six-year deal Cristiano Ronaldo recently penned with Real Madrid.

The Barca supremo claims Eto'o wants to stay, but concedes the offer may be too good to reject. He also confirmed the Catalan giants would seek a replacement if the striker departed.

"Eto'o has a stratospheric offer from City, which would convert him into the best paid player in the world," he told Catalan radio station iCat FM.

"It's starting to become clear that he has this monster offer. He wants to stay but an offer like this is very difficult to refuse.

"If Eto'o accepts this stratospheric offer we will have to bring in someone."

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_5404398,00.html
 
They will be challenging and they will be challenging soon IMO.

Tevez, Robinho,Etoo,Ireland, Given, Kompany, SWP, Santa Cruz .... i cant think who else because i never pay attention to the twats but im thinking even their kids are pretty decent Onounonhura, spock, Jonson, Richards... did they buy Distin as well?? god knows...

Get in a few decent defenders and managed properly ( and Hughes is no mug btw) they will be a force, its just a matter of time.
 
Why would Tevez sign for Citeh now that they have Robino, Santa Cruz & Eto'o? (and Bellers 🙂 )
 
[quote author=rebel23 link=topic=34424.msg896572#msg896572 date=1246190705]
some of you still not taking City seriously?

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Why should we? cos they can spend gazillions of pounds?
Let them actually buy some quality and put it in a balanced side and then we wil think about it, until then they are just 'playing' big prem side
 
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=34424.msg896565#msg896565 date=1246189904]
Poor Craig Bellamy.

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I was thinking that.

You'd think he'd be writing in his diary, what with the imminent arrival of a specialist in Argentian steak & all these other forwards threatening his place.
 
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[quote author=rebel23 link=topic=34424.msg896572#msg896572 date=1246190705]
some of you still not taking City seriously?

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Why should we? cos they can spend gazillions of pounds?
Let them actually buy some quality and put it in a balanced side and then we wil think about it, until then they are just 'playing' big prem side
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yehh.... just like Chelsea did...
 
They're buying a lot of attacking quality in depth, but there seems to be no structure or design to their purposes.. how many forwards can you get on the pitch at one time? And what about a proper defence? or midfield? if they added a top CB and a better box-to-box midfielder than Barry, then they really would be a threat for a top 4 finish.
(Though i'm still very sceptical over the ability of Hughes to manage big squads/egos.)
 
[quote author=ibromurph link=topic=34424.msg896601#msg896601 date=1246193284]
They're buying a lot of attacking quality in depth, but there seems to be no structure or design to their purposes.. how many forwards can you get on the pitch at one time? And what about a proper defence? or midfield? if they added a top CB and a better box-to-box midfielder than Barry, then they really would be a threat for a top 4 finish.
(Though i'm still very sceptical over the ability of Hughes to manage big squads/egos.)
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it's not even July 1st, i'm sure they've only just started
 
Bellamy - only just signed in Jan. Will moan and curse if not picked.
Santa Cruz - they've been after him forever. Can't be just for the bench.
Robinho - Big ego. Big money. The owners probably assured him he'll always play.
Caiceido - Well, played most games last season. Will take a backseat now.

.. and then, as suspected, they sign:

Tevez - Huge ego. Thinks he should be a guaranteed starter at United. Let alone Citeh.
Eto'o - Stratospheric offers aren't made for players to sit on the bench.

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I really don't think Hughes is signing all these players. I might not rate him as a tactician, but as a manager, he isn't stupid. Signing those 2 means he'll have 5 strikers EXPECTING to start and play all the time. It seems to me that the owners have let him sign his own targets (Bellamy and Santa Cruz) and have bought/will buy their own superstar targets (Robinho.. and possibly Eto'o and Tevez) and say to Hughes "there you go".
Whilst they may think it's "a gift" to the squad, they don't realise impact it'll have on the whole squad and the difficulty balancing big egos whilst getting results.
 
he'll just play the best ones, it's not uncommon and I predicted they would stockpile players.

Chelsea did the same

Eto'o would be their best striker, he'll play. Tevez would be their 2nd best striker so he'll play. Robinho plays on the right or left.

the rest will sit on the bench or leave when they're done with them. chewed up and spat out but certainly well paid.
 
[quote author=ibromurph link=topic=34424.msg896607#msg896607 date=1246194082]
Bellamy - only just signed in Jan. Will moan and curse if not picked.
Santa Cruz - they've been after him forever. Can't be just for the bench.
Robinho - Big ego. Big money. The owners probably assured him he'll always play.
Caiceido - Well, played most games last season. Will take a backseat now.

.. and then, as suspected, they sign:

Tevez - Huge ego. Thinks he should be a guaranteed starter at United. Let alone Citeh.
Eto'o - Stratospheric offers aren't made for players to sit on the bench.

==

I really don't think Hughes is signing all these players. I might not rate him as a tactician, but as a manager, he isn't stupid. Signing those 2 means he'll have 5 strikers EXPECTING to start and play all the time. It seems to me that the owners have let him sign his own targets (Bellamy and Santa Cruz) and have bought/will buy their own superstar targets (Robinho.. and possibly Eto'o and Tevez) and say to Hughes "there you go".
Whilst they may think it's "a gift" to the squad, they don't realise impact it'll have on the whole squad and the difficulty balancing big egos whilst getting results.
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Yeah, I agree. Something's got to give there. The one player they've been linked with that made me think they were serious was Kolo Touré: if they did manage to get him off Arsenal, they'd have the beginnings of a good defence. It would also be a big blow to Arsenal, who are surely the club City are most likely to replace in the Top 4.

I also think there's a good chance that Hughes will be sacked before Xmas though. When you invest that much money in a team, you expect immediate results, but the sheer number of changes means immediate results are unlikely to be perfect. He's on a cliff-edge IMO.
 
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[quote author=Asim link=topic=34424.msg896587#msg896587 date=1246191862]
[quote author=rebel23 link=topic=34424.msg896572#msg896572 date=1246190705]
some of you still not taking City seriously?

[/quote]

Why should we? cos they can spend gazillions of pounds?
Let them actually buy some quality and put it in a balanced side and then we wil think about it, until then they are just 'playing' big prem side
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yehh.... just like Chelsea did...
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You mean the same chelsea who were already in the top four before they got brought and the same chelsea who didn't really improve until they brought in a world class manager?

There chelsea comparisons are just stupid, they were already better than us at the time.
 
Rebel:
Well yeah, if they play 2 upfront (Eto and Tevez), I presume they'll play 4 in midfield. If Robinho is on the left, SWP (being a Citeh boy) would be on the right.. a centre midfield of Ireland and Barry doesn't seem to have much power to it, nor do I think they have the legs to cover the front 4. It's great to have the options, but someone's going to be left out and unhappy. I doubt they'll be quiet about it either. I don't think Hughes is a big enough personality or name to deal with it.
 
[quote author=ibromurph link=topic=34424.msg896613#msg896613 date=1246194643]
Rebel:
Well yeah, if they play 2 upfront (Eto and Tevez), I presume they'll play 4 in midfield. If Robinho is on the left, SWP (being a Citeh boy) would be on the right.. a centre midfield of Ireland and Barry doesn't seem to have much power to it, nor do I think they have the legs to cover the front 4. It's great to have the options, but someone's going to be left out and unhappy. I doubt they'll be quiet about it either. I don't think Hughes is a big enough personality or name to deal with it.
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if they buy enough expensive players the team will pick itself, who cares about Hughes. if the team don't perform he'll be replaced, doesn't stop City being a problem for us. Avram Grant had zero experience in the league and got Chelsea to a CL final and 2nd in the league and Hughes has 6 years experience in the premier league, stop underestimating him.
 
[quote author=rebel23 link=topic=34424.msg896616#msg896616 date=1246194759]
[quote author=ibromurph link=topic=34424.msg896613#msg896613 date=1246194643]
Rebel:
Well yeah, if they play 2 upfront (Eto and Tevez), I presume they'll play 4 in midfield. If Robinho is on the left, SWP (being a Citeh boy) would be on the right.. a centre midfield of Ireland and Barry doesn't seem to have much power to it, nor do I think they have the legs to cover the front 4. It's great to have the options, but someone's going to be left out and unhappy. I doubt they'll be quiet about it either. I don't think Hughes is a big enough personality or name to deal with it.
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if they buy enough expensive players the team will pick itself, who cares about Hughes. if the team don't perform he'll be replaced, doesn't stop City being a problem for us. Avram Grant had zero experience in the league and got Chelsea to a CL final and 2nd in the league and Hughes has 6 years experience in the premier league, stop underestimating him.


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You're underestimating the pressure he'll be under. With a squad like that, City will be expected to challenge for the league; a few early defeats and Hughes will be gone. And who are they gonna get to replace him in September or October? Back to Eriksson again?
 
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=34424.msg896609#msg896609 date=1246194462]
Yeah, I agree. Something's got to give there. The one player they've been linked with that made me think they were serious was Kolo Touré: if they did manage to get him off Arsenal, they'd have the beginnings of a good defence. It would also be a big blow to Arsenal, who are surely the club City are most likely to replace in the Top 4.

I also think there's a good chance that Hughes will be sacked before Xmas though. When you invest that much money in a team, you expect immediate results, but the sheer number of changes means immediate results are unlikely to be perfect. He's on a cliff-edge IMO.
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Yeah. When you make so many changes, you need time for the squad to settle. He might have a fighting chance if they have a few easy games at the start of the season (and a chance to build momentum). But even then, it's tough to get any sort of result in this league. Unlike Chelsea, they didn't have a solid base at the back to start with and have pretty much had to buy everyone they've got. As you said, it'll take time and patience for everyone to settle in and know their role. I don't think Hughes will get either.
 
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=34424.msg896618#msg896618 date=1246194912]
[quote author=rebel23 link=topic=34424.msg896616#msg896616 date=1246194759]
[quote author=ibromurph link=topic=34424.msg896613#msg896613 date=1246194643]
Rebel:
Well yeah, if they play 2 upfront (Eto and Tevez), I presume they'll play 4 in midfield. If Robinho is on the left, SWP (being a Citeh boy) would be on the right.. a centre midfield of Ireland and Barry doesn't seem to have much power to it, nor do I think they have the legs to cover the front 4. It's great to have the options, but someone's going to be left out and unhappy. I doubt they'll be quiet about it either. I don't think Hughes is a big enough personality or name to deal with it.
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if they buy enough expensive players the team will pick itself, who cares about Hughes. if the team don't perform he'll be replaced, doesn't stop City being a problem for us. Avram Grant had zero experience in the league and got Chelsea to a CL final and 2nd in the league and Hughes has 6 years experience in the premier league, stop underestimating him.


[/quote]

You're underestimating the pressure he'll be under. With a squad like that, City will be expected to challenge for the league; a few early defeats and Hughes will be gone. And who are they gonna get to replace him in September or October? Back to Eriksson again?

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you're over-estimating the influence of a manager especially against most shit teams in the league... yeah Hughes will be under pressure like Juande Ramos at Madrid, or Bernd Shushter or any number of big spending managers at Chelsea because they'll only be 2nd or 3rd. that's still a problem for us!

if Hughes gets sacked he'll be replaced by someone like Mourinho. Plus, the owners have shown patience with Hughes, they were awful at times last season and he's going to make sure with the resources available he brings in players he can rely on rather than the numpties they had last time
 
[quote author=rebel23 link=topic=34424.msg896616#msg896616 date=1246194759]
[quote author=ibromurph link=topic=34424.msg896613#msg896613 date=1246194643]
Rebel:
Well yeah, if they play 2 upfront (Eto and Tevez), I presume they'll play 4 in midfield. If Robinho is on the left, SWP (being a Citeh boy) would be on the right.. a centre midfield of Ireland and Barry doesn't seem to have much power to it, nor do I think they have the legs to cover the front 4. It's great to have the options, but someone's going to be left out and unhappy. I doubt they'll be quiet about it either. I don't think Hughes is a big enough personality or name to deal with it.
[/quote]

if they buy enough expensive players the team will pick itself, who cares about Hughes. if the team don't perform he'll be replaced, doesn't stop City being a problem for us. Avram Grant had zero experience in the league and got Chelsea to a CL final and 2nd in the league and Hughes has 6 years experience in the premier league, stop underestimating him.
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When you've got as much money as they have, they'll always be a threat. All they need is a top manager, time and patience. I don't think they've got either right now. When they do get a top manager in particular, it'll be time to worry. Hopefully we'll have a title or two under our belt before then.
 
they dont need a top manager, just money. cf Avram Grant, Hughes has 6 years league experience Avram none. he still did ok with a chelsea team that's basically on autopilot, which is what City will be

money can mask certain things
 
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[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=34424.msg896618#msg896618 date=1246194912]
[quote author=rebel23 link=topic=34424.msg896616#msg896616 date=1246194759]
[quote author=ibromurph link=topic=34424.msg896613#msg896613 date=1246194643]
Rebel:
Well yeah, if they play 2 upfront (Eto and Tevez), I presume they'll play 4 in midfield. If Robinho is on the left, SWP (being a Citeh boy) would be on the right.. a centre midfield of Ireland and Barry doesn't seem to have much power to it, nor do I think they have the legs to cover the front 4. It's great to have the options, but someone's going to be left out and unhappy. I doubt they'll be quiet about it either. I don't think Hughes is a big enough personality or name to deal with it.
[/quote]

if they buy enough expensive players the team will pick itself, who cares about Hughes. if the team don't perform he'll be replaced, doesn't stop City being a problem for us. Avram Grant had zero experience in the league and got Chelsea to a CL final and 2nd in the league and Hughes has 6 years experience in the premier league, stop underestimating him.


[/quote]

You're underestimating the pressure he'll be under. With a squad like that, City will be expected to challenge for the league; a few early defeats and Hughes will be gone. And who are they gonna get to replace him in September or October? Back to Eriksson again?

[/quote]

you're over-estimating the influence of a manager especially against most shit teams in the league... yeah Hughes will be under pressure like Juande Ramos at Madrid, or Bernd Shushter or any number of big spending managers at Chelsea because they'll only be 2nd or 3rd. that's still a problem for us!

if Hughes gets sacked he'll be replaced by someone like Mourinho. Plus, the owners have shown patience with Hughes, they were awful at times last season and he's going to make sure with the resources available he brings in players he can rely on rather than the numpties they had last time



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We'll see, I guess. But I can't see City finishing higher than fourth next season, and even that would be an achievement given how far behind they were last season.

In the long run, they'll be a threat to us - assuming the owners stick around and keep spending - but next season is too soon. And Mourinho would not leave Inter after two months.
 
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=34424.msg896644#msg896644 date=1246195546]

We'll see, I guess. But I can't see City finishing higher than fourth next season, and even that would be an achievement given how far behind they were last season.

In the long run, they'll be a threat to us - assuming the owners stick around and keep spending - but next season is too soon. And Mourinho would not leave Inter after two months.


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i'm sure bags of $$$$$$$ would change his mind
 
Avram Grant isn't a good reference for Hughes, as the side he guided to the CL final was one built by a top manager.

Hughes is more comparable to Ranieri (who brought in some good attacking players like Robben and Lampard as Hughes has done with Robinho and Barry) before Mourinho came in and brought a structure and defensive stability (Essien, Carvalho, Cech, etc).

Like Ranieri, I expect Hughes to be sacked and a proper top manager brought in who can make a team of their players. Until then, I'm wary but not worried.
 
Hughes has 6 years league experience, he's no mug and you make him sound like some rookie who can't handle it

he has more experience than the likes of Grant and many other managers other big spending clubs have hired. If he finishes 2nd or 3rd, or even 4th im sure City fans will be delighted. if the team don't perform then he's at risk, just like any other manager but unlike other managers he is spending 200 million this summer and can pick and choose who he wants in the side, who he wants to keep and can build a big squad. he also seems to have the trust of the owners
 
Yeah, but he's unproven at a top level Rebel, whereas Chelsea's managers werent, & the chavs took a while to get there even then.

No-one is saying Hughes wont do great things with them, we're just saying it's unlikely he will, & it certainly wont happen in the space of one summer.
 
[quote author=FoxForceFive link=topic=34424.msg896654#msg896654 date=1246196599]
Yeah, but he's unproven at a top level Rebel, whereas Chelsea's managers werent, & the chavs took a while to get there even then.

No-one is saying Hughes wont do great things with them, we're just saying it's unlikely he will, & it certainly wont happen in the space of one summer.
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heh, using chelsea as a precedent is stupid. this is pretty unprecedented, City are richer than even Chelsea were, richer than Madrid. they will do more and quicker than them or at least try to.

Hughes is just a trainer, it really isnt a difficult job he has there to buy the best players he can get and play them in position.
 
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