I don't think at all that they would go for a major signing above 100m Euro given that they already made the Sancho deal done at 90 m Euro. I can understand them going for targets at 50-60 m Euro range but above 100m Euro I hardly think they would go for unless they sell player like Pogba or someone.

Spurs are very likely to keep Kane this season and that hasn't changed. If Kane pushes for transfer again and is adamant on switch to different team then things might change and Spurs might consider City offer. There is lot of time in transfer window so yeah lot of time to work this out.

Everyone wants a change and try some other league to develop especially young players. Mbappe has lot of years to play and he is already enjoying his status as a pacy striker. Lot of clubs are interested in him and the current club are interested in keeping him tied with them but you can't change things when player wants to try something different. Better sell him off rather than to try against his wishes and eventually send him on free transfer and lose the fee.

I think its time to think about it unless they don't mind to lose him on free transfer and keep on trying.

That's a great signing for City. Never thought it would be that easy and inch this close in just a short time. Here is a fun fact about him: He was the most fouled player last season in PL and he is right now the most fouled player in Europe last season. 110 times in PL and that goes to show how he is too hot to handle for opponents defence in PL.

Regarding the other, I mean Kane one, I expect Spurs to keep on dragging until the transfer window end.

I also saw those reports about PSG interests on Pogba and upon watching that I was like "still doing transfers?, just stop already you got everything with recent transfers what more do you want?". He has denied new contract being offered so yeah likely that he is gonna go there in his country playing for the best club in there. Also United will also be happy offloading one of the CDM's in which they have good density. So IMO its a win for United.

In other news related, it seems PSG fans don't want him at the club: https://metro.co.uk/2021/07/24/paris-saint-german-fans-hang-anti-paul-pogba-banner-outside-parc-des-princes-14982955/

I don't see Abraham that bad but yeah with that age and how the last season went I also have some doubts over Abraham signing. Still it would be great if they can have him through loan instead of permanent transfer with buyout clause and try him out for one season. If he plays good then sign him or just let him go back to Chelsea. I can see why they are trying for him. They want to have some young gun as Lacazette has reached 30's and they need someone to replace but it would be a huge gamble. It could help them or could become disaster for them.

Also don't forget that Abraham had a good season in 18-19 (I guess) but that was championship but then in next season he scored 15 for Chelsea as well. He is a good talent but need chances IMO.

Regarding youngsters not being given chances, how about Emiliano Smith Rowe, or Saka or Tierny? They have got lot of first team chances in last season and have delivered as expected. I don't know about other managers before Arteta but things are changing under Arteta. About Nketiah that is one who isn't being given chances after being bought but maybe according to manager he is not ready yet.

I also think that is a rumour as after the Serie A season end Conte left but Lukaku confirmed that he will stay despite leaving of Conte. Guess reporters are just making something up out of thin air to get some views. Chelsea were also reported to be interested in Lewandowski. Nothing is moving yet but it is clear that Chelsea are interested in a proper striker.



Yeah possible but I find it hard that Chelsea will spend that much considering there are much better options to get in that position.

Yeah could be possible with a money like around 150 + million Euro you can get very good players and build a good squad at the expense of one striker who will hit 30 after 2-3 years. The thing is will City take the bait. BTW earlier offer of 100+ player wasn't that bad for Spurs as well.

Yeah Danny Ings will be a good one. He is a very good striker of the ball and is very good in finding spaces.

Guess then they are just making news only and no confirmed one. I also watched some articles saying City made 160m Euro bid and others saying 160m tag is a bit too much and City are backing off. Here is the status of the Kane-City-Spurs drama from a credible transfer reporter Romano: https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1418526418141696000



It will be a good long race with Spurs denying bids and City trying to make something in order to get Kane. Glad after Sancho-United- Dortmund drama we have something next to enjoy and talk about. 

Yeah, they are relying too much on him and they need to take on some responsibilities and step up the game. I think there isn't a proper leader. Team is mostly with young or new players and haven't well adjusted. I wonder how Barca will be with all the new signings. Wijnaldum in mid would have been a strong character in mid but that didn't went through but still Aguero and Depay are good additions to the firepower and certainly gonna lift some work off the Messi's shoulders. They need a strong player in the mid but given the financial condition I don't think they are gonna find a good one even if they are considering that.



Griezmann is a good player but I think he is not well adjusted with the Barca style. His position has not been a fixed one and hence has been struggling. I also think he is also well off to other team. He still has potential but don't think Barca is a right team to develop. And with Depay being signed I don't think it is gonna be easy with keeping on his name in regular lineup.

Are they not ? Cmmon. I can understand Pep has tendency to overthink sometimes but in the long run he is a good manager. City is as favourites as other big clubs in PL are. It's a long race and at any point things can turn around in the title race. IIRC, last season's boxing day it was Liverpool or Spurs up on the table but fall apart after that.

There are many teams who have acquired some good players like Leicester, Aston Villa so I expect things to tighten up a bit in this upcoming season.

Wasn't a surprise TBH. Hary Kane is a world class striker and Spurs wouldn't have let him go to other club so easily. So a big offer on the table was the only thing to budge the Spurs mind. 160 million is a lot but I find it just right paid for acquiring Kane.

With that I wonder about Jesus. The guy just got his place after Aguero left and has been fantastic but now there is another world class about to come into the team.

That's a surprise. 30 million Euros for a young player that hasn't grabbed much attention is a very heavy bid. Its a very big gamble considering such a big money invested into a young player. What if he doesn't adapts into the Bundesliga play style? It's a heavy risk. Although I think he will be a good development since Bundesliga is a good league for young player to develop but still it would have been a risky transfer if some PL club would have made a bid for him.

Wierd.. Even City are not that fool to give four key players for Kane. They would rather sell them rather than include them in swap deal for Kane. Maybe it is possible that they are giving four options and giving Spurs option take one or two which is also I read somewhere couple weeks ago. Anyway, like I earlier said Kane to City is a very tough deal and Spurs wouldn't give him that easily to any PL club.

With the coach change it is also possible that there would be change in stance of players about leaving the club. Right now Nuno is sure about Kane being Spurs player but haven't seen any updates about Kane's end.

There are lot of memes around about the bloke with his finishing and all but I think he has got the pace and a very good pace and that is a good key in this player. He just needs to work on his finishing and all. See no one is so perfect it just that the tag at which Chelsea bought him ties with him so much expectations. I think Chelsea also doesn't wants to let him go. I think they should rather think about developing him rather than sending him permanently. Maybe sending him on loan is also a good idea but just don't let him go. Its just one season give him one more to prove.

Navi just won their match and clean swipped G2 3-0 in grand finale of IEM Cologne 2021. They deserved it the way they have been playing CS lately in these past 2-3 months. They have worked out a lot and building the team chemistry which is working wonders for them right now. 'b1t' and 'simple' were stars today but honestly all 5 of them played crucial roles today. GG Navi 

I find it a bit shocking when I watched the reports. I see it a bit hard to happen but since Lewandowski is getting old maybe and just maybe they might budge towards selling him if find a good bid.

Regarding Werner, he has been a flop signing. A player at that position is normally is expected to have finishing and dribbling. He has got the pace right but lot to improved in terms of finishing.

Yeah I am thinking it as more as a type of thing that they want to see if the striker is considered as "untouchable" at Bayern or maybe they are fine with a bid that comes within the Chelsea's budget. It will really boost the attack. A proper is striker is what Blues are lacking right now and that target can really fix that problem up.

There are reports that Chelsea are preparing a bid of 50m Euros for Bayern Munich star striker Robert Lewandowski which I think is an alternate transfer target for Erling Haaland. (Source: https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2021/7/18/22582306/bayern-munich-report-chelsea-bid-robert-lewandowski-erling-haaland-transfer-rumor-striker-werner)

A good target but I doubt that it would be that easy for Chelsea to get him. Bayern might deny it or maybe ask for more. Lewandowski is in form and has lot to offer.

ESL Cologne Final and we have Navi and G2 locking their horns in the finale. So far Navi are dominating in this one with 1 map already won. Second map ongoing and they are currently dominating in that one too. Navi are just playing a great CS right now. I have all my money on Navi today. Lets see if they can continue with the domination throughout the whole match.

I think they made a loan offer with 30m Euro buy option which was rejected and TBH it was a smart one. To me it seems like they won't be much interested after they denied them and seek 40m for him. I can understand why Arsenal need him as they are finding a possible replacement for Granit Dhaka who is reported to be leaving this transfer window.

Juventus can obviously find someone better but why not try bidding on a young talent. Remember they got Chiesa from Fiorentina just like this loan and then triggered the buy option and now lot of big clubs are easily offering Juventus 100 m for him and they are just denying them. It's not much if you are investing into potential star.