birchfest 397 Posted August 28, 2015 Well if that tweet is correct it would appear that Napolli seem open to the idea of a transfer, would hopefully just be a case of convincing him..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evesham Canary 0 Posted August 28, 2015 [quote user="birchfest"]Doing the rounds on Twitter that we have a delegation over there talking to him at the moment... Might not be over just yet![/quote]Where is our airport man to tell us if a flight to Naples has gone out recently? Are we really splashing £20M or even more on 2 signings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birchfest 397 Posted August 28, 2015 With he money being thrown around that seems fairly short change... God knows what''s going to happen in January with an actual inflated market! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,471 Posted August 28, 2015 I think it means (roughly): This source says that the player, 24 years old, will be on Norwich''s books. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,471 Posted August 28, 2015 (Above replying to Essjayess). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donkey dangler 0 Posted August 29, 2015 [quote user="Indy_Bones"][quote user="kick it off"]They are selling their star striker to Spurs (Son Heung-Min).[/quote]Shame we didn''t sign him 2 years ago when I first suggested it...[/quote]Indy Bones for Chief Scout Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,269 Posted August 29, 2015 Looking at his appearance stats it suggests he only played 10 games last season. Really worth £10m? These prices have gone totally over the top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donkey dangler 0 Posted August 29, 2015 Jim,I dont know what you have been looking at but the stats I have show the following for last season (2014-15);Serie A 27 gamesEuropa 7 gamesCoppa Italia 2 gamesChampions League 2 games Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,269 Posted August 29, 2015 Ah right. Must have been out of date ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,927 Posted August 29, 2015 Reports coming out that Napoli have agreed a deal with Genoa for Di Maio, which CalcioMercato were saying was the obstacle to Koulibaly transfer (that Napoli wanted a replacement in first).Hopefully this will play out nicely and we''ll get our man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evesham Canary 0 Posted August 29, 2015 Having let Turner go, we must be reasonably certain that a CB was going to sign. The need for reinforcements in this area is arguably more pressing than up front. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEB (never forgotten) 0 Posted August 29, 2015 http://m.calcionapoli24.it/notizie/sportmediaset-koulibaly-a-milano-per-trattare-con-il-norwich-n229379.htmlReport states that City officials are in Milan meeting with player, although transfer fee not yet agreed?!Leverkusen remain hopefull of a deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 99 Posted August 29, 2015 Saw the report that a city delegation were in Milan, not sure who as all at CR yesterday, apart from Neil Adams, surely not.................................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantiaci Canary 556 Posted August 29, 2015 We''ll be up against it if Leverkusen are genuinely interested ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,585 Posted August 29, 2015 If this is the guy we want we need to just get the deal done - you''d hope we had a good chance if we do indeed have a ''team'' over there, but we certainly don''t want them coming back empty handed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
judderman 0 Posted August 29, 2015 This reminds me of when we had people regularly meeting with the Quag. Hopefully we get our man this time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grefstad 0 Posted August 29, 2015 The versatility of this guy may be handy. Main position is central back, but he can play right back and def mid as well.At 6ft 5 in, will be an imposing figure.10 mill is a bit steep. After all, he has not exactly pulled up threes, but nevertheless, we need bodies in, better than what we got. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yelloow Since 72 53 Posted August 29, 2015 I agree, but I''m also a bit concerned that we''d only have one left-sided CB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEB (never forgotten) 0 Posted August 29, 2015 http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/napoli-tell-norwich-to-get-serious-about-kalidou-koulibaly-4093128 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bristol Nest 510 Posted August 29, 2015 15 million euros is ridiculous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs miggins 0 Posted August 29, 2015 So they want £11m for him, but we''ve only bid £8m. Somewhere in the middle of that then. Sounds good to me. Tall, but can also pass it as well as being able to play at left CB if Bassong is injured as he plays there for Napoli by the looks of it.Hope this happens along with Mbokani because we do need some quality, especially when the like of Leicester are about to sign the likes of Yuto Nagatomo for £3m - someone I''d love us to sign. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Essjayess 307 Posted August 29, 2015 Really hope we get this guy, and Mbokani to. 15 mill euro is ridiculous? I cant see how. That is 10.9 mill pound, i would suggest a realistic price in this seasons insane transfer market. Anyway the market is so crazy anyone can quote figures for any player and make some different opinion to anyone else. The guy played 37 games for Napoli last season, so no way can he be that bad. Worries me that Bayern L. are still reported to be sniffing around though. Yes looks like we going to have to set a new highest transfer buy for this guy, but that was inevitable in this transfer market. I guess Seb can help him out with any language barriers if need be.Also Mbokani looks a good deal. He will have Yousef at the club to make him feel at home. And 15 goals in 30 games for his national team, also good. 29 years old, same as Cam. Tuesday is close now so hoping these deals can go through. maybe even allow time for a Gayle swoop? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEB (never forgotten) 0 Posted August 30, 2015 Unfortunately, Koulibaly is staying in Italy and starts for Napoli this evening. City refused to meet €15m asking price! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gitto 0 Posted August 30, 2015 I''m sure Younès Kaboul and Sebastian Coates seemed a good idea at the time too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommo 51 Posted August 30, 2015 We need 2 CBs IMO. Martin is not prem quality And need to cover for injuries etcKoubilaly and Collins from West Ham would be two good additions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
York Canary 28 Posted August 30, 2015 Few rumours on Twitter that we''ve had 20m euro bid rejected, which is about £15m so not sure which one is supposed to be true.. 15m euros or 15m pounds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishbone 8 Posted August 30, 2015 In the Napoli lineup this evening Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantiaci Canary 556 Posted August 30, 2015 As with Afobe I think we''ve failed to find financial compromise with this one. Seems like the cheaper CB in Denmark is the new target. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,927 Posted August 30, 2015 [quote user="Wishbone"]In the Napoli lineup this evening[/quote]Doesn''t mean anything. The media in Italy suggested that Napoli wanted a CB in before they''d let him go. They had a bid rejected for Di Maio from Genoa yesterday, and they also have a longstanding interest in, and had a bid of 20+mill Euros rejected today, for Rugani from Juve. Sounds like they are preparing for his departure if anything can get over the line.The only reason Koulibaly is starting is because Chiriches is out injured, but it''s only a knock and he is expected back this week.If Napoli get someone in, and he''s happy to come to us, I expect this to go through, but it hinges on Napoli getting someone in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Essjayess 307 Posted August 30, 2015 Newsnow are reporting that several french sources say City bid a staggering 14.5 mill pounds for Nkoulou the Marseille CB last week which was rejected. Of course that does not mean its true, but if it was, then it at least shows City are prepared to hand over serious money if they believe it necessary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites