14 Jul 2026 11:32:15
Now City are pushing for Bouaddi and to get him this season, it would be another 100 million ?. According to D. Ornstein he’s going to make a decision soon
I’m sorry but where are these valuations coming from?
Not scored a senior goal, played less than 70 games, he’s looked a good prospect in the World Cup.
But Jesus. Why’s the market so inflated on prices of players?
Average players and great prospects going for more than double what they are worth is baffling.
14 Jul 2026 14:59:29
City are just taking the piss now. Either that, or they know a transfer ban is imminent.
14 Jul 2026 16:07:45
Redseven, if I was being skeptical, I would suggest that an agreement between City and the Premier League has been met. One where the Premier League knows they cannot financially beat City, and City have accepted that some sort of charge needs to be given. An agreement that City will get a 2, maybe 3-year transfer ban, but they are allowed to get their house in order before this is announced, which is why they have gone heavy in January and this summer.
I absolutely appreciate this could, and most likely is, nonsense, but I have zero faith in any football awarding bodies nowadays to do the right thing.
14 Jul 2026 17:13:44
There's clearly something going on, Ports. I don't think anybody expects the FA to hand out a real punishment at this point. A transfer ban after they've spent half a billion would suit both parties.
14 Jul 2026 19:23:42
There is nothing agreed. It's more of a case that City believe they can tie the case up in appeals if any punishment is given.
City will keep on spending and acting like the charges don't exist. That is the entire strategy.