I use Newsnow to stay up to date with City news, and over the last few months they seem to have been aggregating more and more Echo articles because they mention City. Sometimes I click the links, and the bitterness really is overwhelming. I know they're a local paper etc., but you'd think there would be some sort of journalistic quality control.
Leroy Sane watch | Feb 2020: Returning to fitness with City's U23s
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
At this point whatever you or I say is pure speculation. Nobody knows how much money is currently on the table. Most of the rumours suggest that they are in advanced negotiations. For what it's worth.
Fair point on speculation. All of the speculation is coming from the German media though. There isn't one City-connected journalist who has reported anything like "final stages" or "advanced negotiations." As I said, we had one player in the final stages of a transfer, and he didn't play in the Community Shield, while Sane did.
Let's just get whoever City were eyeing as Sané replacement. This transfer saga has entered major suckage mode.
Torn ACL seems to be a fact now according to multiple sources.
I knew it on first viewing.
feck man. Hope that doesn't derail him, was starting to get into really good form for Germany. And news on for how long he is out?
ACL is typically 6 months to a year....
Might be back for the end of the season I guess if it's not too bad
Wonder if the new city contract is still on the table.
Definitely looked like it.
Shame. Very sad to hear such a thing happening to any player. Hopefully he returns out of this better than before.
Cheeky bid in January?
Damaged ACL rather than torn or completely ruptured. May not be the usual 6-9 months if that's the case but still a minimum of 3-4.
A despicable city.
Out for up to 7 months.
Career over.
He will be back fresh for the title run in.
Could be the difference.
Could be the difference.
I remember Liverpool fans saying the same about Oxlade-Chamberlain last season. Always takes a while to get up to speed after a serious injury, I doubt he'll contribute much to our season (sadly).
I wonder if he'll feel compelled to sign a new contract with them now? Assuming this season is now a right off he'll return with effectively only 12 months on his contract
Similar situation to CHO at Chelsea
Similar situation to CHO at Chelsea
Surely Ziyech is your best option now. Maybe Zaha? Who else?
Gundogan's done OK after his ACL injury.
City were reportedly interested in Mikel Oyarzabal from Real Sociedad.
Buy out clause 75m Euro.
that's disgraceful. and they wonder why people cant stand them
Didn’t mean City, I was talking to a Bayern fan but I appreciate the response.
I realise that. Was just trying to put another name into the mix. City are currently on a good run of pursuing young, talented players and getting them for fees that, while not cheap, turn out to be good value.
Ah, yeah Oyarzabal could be an option for Bayern.
Not many wingers around at the level they would like.
Apparently Perisic
Pep said he hoped for Sané to be back by february/march. Sooo... let's sign him in winter at a discount maybe
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Think you need one winger only? Or two, given Coman’s injuries?Apparently Perisic
Pep said he hoped for Sané to be back by february/march. Sooo... let's sign him in winter at a discount maybe
I hope this Alphonso Davies LB experiment ends quickly because the lad is talented enough to be a squad winger.
One of Sané's calibre would go a long way. But of course Coman and Gnabry are rather injury prone as well, for european ambitions we definitely need another one.
Not sure Davies could fill that gap adequately. But since Alaba seems to be staying and we added Hernandez and Pavard, he's wasted at left back.
That is just disgusting.
His game isn’t reliant on acceleration and speed.
No but he still altered his role to compensate for his situation.
Sane is not just an athlete, he's a damn good footballer and still young enough to add extra strands to his proverbial bow. Your comment was simplistic and may well prove incorrect.
Simple but effective. Let’s see.
I am Shocked, might as well wear t-shirts.
I'm sure if Liverpool player got such a serious injury they'd be up in arms at Echo if for instance MEN had a similar headline.
This is just terrible to see, young and talented player (any player really) doing his ACL is no joke. They should have a hard look.
Someone is seriously using some kind of vodoo crap against Bayern. Bayern desperately wanted to sign both Sane and CHO this summer.
Now they sign Perisic.
Robben and Ribery were always injured. Coman and Gnabry are always injured. Now they wanted to sign Sane and CHO.... And they get injured.... Coincidence?! They probably were Bayern players in their mind already.
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You had the choice to buy Sane before he was injured, of course. You chose not to.
Good that he is moving, always need 3 players to mark him. He is way more talented then bernado Silva and city look half as dangerous
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And he's back from injury just in time for the derby.