Sane in talks with Bayern?/ Signed for Bayern

[BobbyManc]

He gives City a great plan B when tiki taka isn't working. Tactically it'll be a huge step backwards if they let him go and fail to replace his directness with the ball.

There's no disputing that he's an excellent option to have, but not sure that tactically he'd be a huge loss in the manner that you suggest. Bernardo Silva and Sterling are very direct players too. They both are aggressive in possession and can be relied upon to pressure their fullback and create one v one situations.

 

[Sandikan]

I’d be fuming as a Man City supporter.

Why? They've just won the treble and he was barely getting near the pitch second half of the season

 

[VorZakone]

Bernardo Silva has proven to be the better player IMO. Higher pitch IQ and loses the ball less often (from what I've seen).

 

[Raees]

There's no disputing that he's an excellent option to have, but not sure that tactically he'd be a huge loss in the manner that you suggest. Bernardo Silva and Sterling are very direct players too. They both are aggressive in possession and can be relied upon to pressure their fullback and create one v one situations.

Disagree. No doubt both of them can be direct from time to time but they're your quintessential possession focused wide men, more likely to pass and move, look for the clever pass etc then just drive at their full back time and time again down the line.. not to mention, they're more likely to cut in and rely on the full-back to provide width.

Nothing wrong with that as a plan A... but Sane is that rare winger in modern day football, who can be effective on the same side as his natural foot and keep the pitch really wide. I can see why Pep has pushed him out of the first team because Sterling and Silva allow him to play his 'ideal' type of football, and are more consistent but Sane was a crucial plan B when the team got too 'tiki-taki'.

 

[BobbyManc]

Disagree. No doubt both of them can be direct from time to time but they're your quintessential possession focused wide men, more likely to pass and move, look for the clever pass etc then just drive at their full back time and time again down the line.. not to mention, they're more likely to cut in and rely on the full-back to provide width.

Nothing wrong with that as a plan A... but Sane is that rare winger in modern day football, who can be effective on the same side as his natural foot and keep the pitch really wide. I can see why Pep has pushed him out of the first team because Sterling and Silva allow him to play his 'ideal' type of football, and are more consistent but Sane was a crucial plan B when the team got too 'tiki-taki'.

I get what you're saying, certainly the directness is a more 'natural' and central part of Sane's game compared to the other two. However, I still feel Bernardo and Sterling are just as effective (or more consistent, rather, as Sane when he is on form is devastating) at being direct when they are required to do so. I particularly love watching Bernardo Silva when he is told by Pep to hug the touchline on the right hand side and run at the fullback.

 

[Adisa]

Find the public nature of the way Bayern have been talking about him disrespectful. Wtf is this?

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[Catt]

No class.

 

[Bojan11]

Who cares? It’s finally happening to City.

Madrid do it to our players constantly.

 

[SilentWitness]

He'd start every single game at Bayern whereas he doesn't get to do that at City for whatever reason. He was immense in 17/18 though and City might regret losing him as he offers something different when City need a goal. There were plenty of times last season where City didn't get a hold of a game until the last 20 minutes or so and Sane is the type of player that can be the difference in those situations.

 

[flappyjay]

Me thinks they splurge it all on Sancho if this goes through

 

[charlenefan]

Me thinks they splurge it all on Sancho if this goes through

There's apparently someone in Spain they've targeted as a replacement, cant remember who though.

Bayern's arrogance over this is funny especially as I highly doubt it'll even happen

 

[adexkola]

I get what you're saying, certainly the directness is a more 'natural' and central part of Sane's game compared to the other two. However, I still feel Bernardo and Sterling are just as effective (or more consistent, rather, as Sane when he is on form is devastating) at being direct when they are required to do so. I particularly love watching Bernardo Silva when he is told by Pep to hug the touchline on the right hand side and run at the fullback.

Yeah, Bernando and Sterling are incredibly direct players. I think they are more efficient overall (except Sterling in front of goal)

 

[2ndTouch]

Me thinks they splurge it all on Sancho if this goes through

No, Havertz is the one the club is going for next season. And there won't be enough money to afford both him and Sancho.

Bayern's arrogance over this is funny especially as I highly doubt it'll even happen

Various sources had it that the transfer had been agreed on quite some time ago, with all participants just waiting for City to secure a successor. If even Kovac is coming out of the woodwork now, this seems like it's actually true.

 

[cesc's_mullet]

Really hope Bayern can sign him, he's a gun and his loss would weaken City. Every bit counts.

 

[flappyjay]

No, Havertz is the one the club is going for next season. And there won't be enough money to afford both him and Sancho.

I meant City would splurge on Sancho not Bayern. I

 

[NoLogo]

He'd start every single game at Bayern whereas he doesn't get to do that at City for whatever reason. He was immense in 17/18 though and City might regret losing him as he offers something different when City need a goal. There were plenty of times last season where City didn't get a hold of a game until the last 20 minutes or so and Sane is the type of player that can be the difference in those situations.

From his point of view a move would make sense. From Bayern's point of view it does as well. If Guardiola for some reason doesn't really rate him it might actually the best outcome for all parties involved.

 

[Adisa]

A testament to their strength that this kind of talent doesn't start often. Unreal player on his day.

 

[Lee565]

A testament to their strength that this kind of talent doesn't start often. Unreal player on his day.

Looking at man city's whole squad you could easily have an argument for even their second string team being able to defeat United's current strongest team.

 

[adexkola]

Looking at man city's whole squad you could easily have an argument for even their second string team being able to defeat United's current strongest team.

Sane Jesus Mahrez

Foden Fernandinho Gundogan

Mendy ????? Otamendi Danilo

Muric​

Probably. The front line is ridiculous for a second string team.

 

[charlenefan]

Looking at man city's whole squad you could easily have an argument for even their second string team being able to defeat United's current strongest team.

Sane Jesus Mahrez

Foden Fernandinho Gundogan

Mendy ????? Otamendi Danilo

Muric​

Probably. The front line is ridiculous for a second string team.

Nah

 

[Thunderhead]

There's apparently someone in Spain they've targeted as a replacement, cant remember who though.

Bayern's arrogance over this is funny especially as I highly doubt it'll even happen

Mikel Oyarzabal from Sociedad

 

[Lee565]

Mikel Oyarzabal from Sociedad

I would be gutted to see that happen, would love him at United and should have been an obvious signing this summer and to think he wouldn't even be joining city as an automatic first team player either.

 

[Lee565]

Sane Jesus Mahrez

Foden Fernandinho Gundogan

Mendy ????? Otamendi Danilo

Muric​

Probably. The front line is ridiculous for a second string team.

Plus they have just signed angelino as well and I highly doubt that they wont bring in another central defender as well considering they aren't as incompetent when it comes realising an area on the pitch that needs strengthening compared our pathetic lot.

 

[Rozay]

Bayern have behaved disgracefully in their public pursuit of Sane. Like, quite possibly the worst case of this I can recall.

 

[charlenefan]

I would be gutted to see that happen, would love him at United and should have been an obvious signing this summer and to think he wouldn't even be joining city as an automatic first team player either.

There's honestly always one

 

[Mike Oxard]

Me thinks they splurge it all on Sancho if this goes through

They won't have to splurge the lot, they have a £15m buy back clause.

 

[legolegs]

They won't have to splurge the lot, they have a £15m buy back clause.

Where did you get that from? They only have a matching right (and a 15% sell-on fee).

 

[Andycoleno9]

Amazing what they do to Niko Kovac in Bayern. They are treating him like some small kid. And he accepts all that. Every day he gets some slap from bosses. Now they made him to apologize to Pep about Sane comments. To bloody Pep who always talks about other players. Show some pride Niko ffs.

 

[ayushreddevil9]

Sane Jesus Mahrez

Foden Fernandinho Gundogan

Mendy ????? Otamendi Danilo

Muric​

Probably. The front line is ridiculous for a second string team.

Fernandinho in second string? Rodri. Still we will be getting stream rolled

 

[Black Adder]

Bayern have behaved disgracefully in their public pursuit of Sane. Like, quite possibly the worst case of this I can recall.

Fabregas to Barcelona was even worse IMO, but this isn't so far behind.

 

[Foxtrot]

Amazing what they do to Niko Kovac in Bayern. They are treating him like some small kid. And he accepts all that. Every day he gets some slap from bosses. Now they made him to apologize to Pep about Sane comments. To bloody Pep who always taljs about other players. Show some pride Niko ffs.

Because the Bayern board doesn’t seem to respect Niko Kovac. I have doubts whether the Bayern squad respect him as well. At one point in the season, I thought he was a dead cert to get fired but I think he’s still at Bayern because he’s like a puppet and he’s respectful, polite and humble and Germans like this type of people. Pep and Jupp could get away with their behaviour cause of their names but Niko is a nobody, he doesn’t think he deserves the job and he’s just happy to be there. Wish Niko Kovac can show some balls but I can understand if I were him, as soon as he start throwing toys out of his pram and don’t get along with the board, he’s out.

 

[Andycoleno9]

Bayern have behaved disgracefully in their public pursuit of Sane. Like, quite possibly the worst case of this I can recall.

Worse than Barca or Real when they are buying players? Ffs, they talk in public about every player who they want. How many times they mentioned Pogba, Hazard, Neymar in last 12 months? What do you think that it is coincidence that nearly every player goes in strike when Barca and Real want him?

And fun part is that Pep is doing that also. And now he got a apology. Bloody hell

 

[SirAnderson]

Personally I don't see anything wrong with courting a player publicly. Hell its better than tapping them up behind the clubs back.
But there seems to be some "gentlemen's" agreement to not talk about other clubs players. If you like a player you like a player, and if you would like to have them sign for you, what's wrong with telling the world. Sure it will maybe increase the players price cause it shows your desperation (aka Woody's "we can do things no other club can dream about.")
But I don't see it as classless like some say. I'd be more than fine if Ole were to say, Dybala is a player we like, and hopefully we can get a deal, we respect Juve and honor or understand their wishes if they do not want to sell.

 

[2ndTouch]

Amazing what they do to Niko Kovac in Bayern. They are treating him like some small kid. And he accepts all that. Every day he gets some slap from bosses. Now they made him to apologize to Pep about Sane comments. To bloody Pep who always taljs about other players. Show some pride Niko ffs.

If he doesn't act like an adult, he shouldn't expect to be treated as such...

 

[Andycoleno9]

Because the Bayern board doesn’t seem to respect Niko Kovac. I have doubts whether the Bayern squad respect him as well. At one point in the season, I thought he was a dead cert to get fired but I think he’s still at Bayern because he’s like a puppet and he’s respectful, polite and humble and Germans like this type of people. Pep and Jupp could get away with their behaviour cause of their names but Niko is a nobody, he doesn’t think he deserves the job and he’s just happy to be there. Wish Niko Kovac can show some balls but I can understand if I were him, as soon as he start throwing toys out of his pram and don’t get along with the board, he’s out.

I can't recognize Kovac. As a player and coach before Bayern he was man with principles. And now he is a man without any dignity.

 

[Treble]

Think Guardiola doesn't like Sane and this is the main reason why Sane might go to Bayern. Sane is a top talent but attitude is questionable, doesn't work hard enough and loses the ball much more often compared to Sterling and Bernardo. Guardiola may prefer to work with a less talented but more committed player.

 

[Andycoleno9]

If he doesn't act like an adult, he shouldn't expect to be treated as such...

Please explain this. I don't get it

 

[2ndTouch]

Please explain this. I don't get it

Every time he opens his mouth, there's a big chance he either spouts total BS or talks about things he fecking shouldn't be talking about like suggesting Sane is a done deal, when clearly he isn't.
Most of our fanbase is fed up with Kovac. The ealier he's gone, the better.

 

[2ndTouch]

Think Guardiola doesn't like Sane and this is the main reason why Sane might go to Bayern. Sane is a top talent but attitude is questionable, doesn't work hard enough and loses the ball much more often compared to Sterling and Bernardo. Guardiola may prefer to work with a less talented but more committed player.

He just prefers midfielders over strikers

 

[Treble]

He just prefers midfielders over strikers

Nah, this isn't the reason. Aguero is a striker but doesn't lose the ball often. Aguero and Sterling are among the best in the league at keeping the ball in the final 3rd, Sane is average at that and to make things worse doesn't run as much as the other forwards. Even Aguero runs further than him.