Outs Paul McShane(released) - Reading. Mark Oxley(released) - Hibs Liam Rosenior(released) - Brighton. Stephen Quinn(released) - Reading. Tom Ince(£5m) - Derby. Robby Brady(£7m) - Norwich. James Chester(£8m) - West Brom. Dame N'Doye(£2.2m) - Trapzonspor. Rory Watson(1 month loan) - Scunthorpe. Jelavic(£3m) - West Ham. Ins Ryan Taylor(free) - Newcastle. Sam Clucas(£1.3m) - Chesterfield. Isaac Hayden(loan) - Arsenal. Chuba Akpom(loan) - Arsenal. Moses Odubajo(£3.5m) - Brentford. Shaun Maloney(£1.5-2m) - Chicago Fire. Adama Diomande(£1.7m) - Stabæk Potential incomings... Wilson Palacios(free agent) - On trial. Potential outgoings... None
It'd be madness to let him go to a potential promotion rival, however can Bruce get the best out of him as McLaren seemed to do? If not he may as well be allowed to leave and recoup at least what we paid for him. This was always going to be a problem when he was allowed to sign a two year contract. With 12 months left on his deal he more or less has us over a barrel, or at least his dad does, the same barrel he had Blackpool over with the same period remaining on his contract. If he'd have been a star in the PL maybe we would have been in a position of potential profit now with regard to Ince. He wasn't and we aren't. Obviously I hope that I'm wrong and that we make a bob or two, or that he stars for us next season, I just don't see it at the moment.
From todays HDM :- Newcastle eye Chester After pipping City to Premier League survival on Sunday, Newcastle United are preparing to rub salt into the Tigers' wounds, if reports are to believed. The Daily Star claims the Magpies are interested in City defender James Chester as they look to get their summer spending underway. West Brom were linked with a move for the 26-year-old earlier in the month and Chester is likely to be one of the most sought-after members of the Tigers squad. As far as Chester is concerned, one would assume it would take a huge bid for City to even consider selling. Okay, I know it's only come from the Daily Star but it would seem that the vultures are already circling....only to be expected of course.
How has Becchio managed so little football since moving to Norwich? He's played 13 games - mostly as a sub.
Correct Dead deal now unless they cough up north of £5m which they wont. Furthermore,, Steve McLaren has been sacked.
We might as well re-sign Sagbo because if Jelavic and N'Doye go then the mystery strikers who come in will be no better than he is.
A fair shout. Maybe Phelan will help in getting a couple in from MU ? Wilson and Powell would be good in the championship. As for Bamford,, Chelsea may add him to the first team squad. Otherwise a PL will happen.
Ince wont be going anywhere, come January he can talk to any club he choses , always thought it strange that we chase someone for so long and when we get him, he only signs a 2 year deal I think the word is we've been shafted.
Don't think theres a snowflakes chance in hell of Ince playing at City next season. He is too pissed at Bruce for loaning him out to a championship club