19 May 2014 21:37:58
So, It has been confirmed from Barcelona - Delefeo is going back to them for the start of next season. I don't see this as a big loss for us, I thought a lot of the time he seemed very selfish on the ball & his distribution & crosses were very poor. undoubtedly talented though & 1 for the future! So who do we go for to replace him? I'm sure Martinez already has a plan. Thorgan Hazard looks a good bet for me. I also like the guy at Palace - think his name is Bolasie, he has blistering pace & very skillful & tricky on his day, would sign him up as a squad player anyway as I reckon we would get him relatively cheap & would prove useful!
So, we've lost the 1st of our loanees in Delefeo. what is to be the fate of the other 2? I think Lukaku has gone, but think it's 50/50 with Barry.Wilfrid Bony all day long for me.Milner could be useful too.

1.) 19 May 2014
19 May 2014 22:25:57
again why does everyone jump at players who have 2 good games, he's fast he's strong yes bolasie is decent but people going like he's a world beater, he is at his level and won't be cheap at all, palace don't need to sell, lukaku has by no means 'gone', unfortunately, bobby will do everything to get him, we have a chance, barry won't sign now IMO, he would of done by now, traore will probably be back and milner, i'm sorry but I've never seen him have a good game and I've watched countless england, city, villa and newcastle games so i'd say I've watched him about 50 times or more and he's never impressed

2.) 20 May 2014
Swan I think the fact that he has two good games means he has the potential to be a good player. Therefore, people think he may be a good signing. It’s all about achieving your potential regularly and that’s the risk. He may be a good signing but until he is signed then who knows, he may kick on at palace and put excellent performances but we still would not know if he would fit into the system Bobbie plays. A prime example would be Mata at Chelsea he was excellent until Mourinho arrived but did not fit into the new style so his performances suffered. I think Bobbie will have is targets and if he is one then so be it. Like you I am more concerned with Barry's situation I have a nasty feeling that his performances may have attracted unwated interest. Hopefully he will sign though.

3.) 20 May 2014
Agree with the OP from what i've seen of bolasie(3 or 4 games) think he would be useful to have in the squad.

4.) 20 May 2014
I'd take Milner tbh, he's just another carbon copy of Barry only plays a different position. Solid dependable and reliable which is exactly what Barry was. Bit disappointed in Barry I thought he would of signed he was taken straight into the fans hearts and must of felt at home here. Same old same old really "show me the money and I'll play" although it 's going to be his last payday I suppose but still, I thought he fitted in at Everton beautifully from the start. Shame really but we move on. Bigger and better than him have come and gone

5.) 20 May 2014
Barry can't sign now even if he wanted too as he has to wait for his contract to expire which will be July 1st

{Ed007's Note - Never heard of the Bosman ruling?}

6.) 20 May 2014
What about Nathan Redmond? Norwich are down, he's young, English & didn't have a bad match for the under 21's, did he?!

IR(&K)IT

7.) 20 May 2014
Barry can sign any time Mike, a pre contract can be signed 6 months prior to his contract with City expiring. On the other hand have the club done enough are are we guilty of sitting on our hands too long. Maybe we should of pushed in January for his signature and made him feel more wanted. Dunno what's happening really though do we only he his agent and the club do

8.) 20 May 2014
Or maybe, given Barry's age, the way he tired towards the end of a season with no European matches that Bobby may think there is better options out there.
I would offer him 30k a week with a 30k starting bonus, that way it would be a 60k a week contract if his body keeps up with a game a week otherwise we have not wasted too much if his body starts deteriorating. Just an idea, one thing I am sure though is that if we really wanted him we would have sorted it in Jan, Bobby has a plan, also City will have a new stance given their Fair Play sanctions and need for home grown players in the CL squad

9.) 20 May 2014
City can't have any stance he's out of contract, Svenny. I dunno you could be right maybe we wasn't really interested in him long term and he was always only a stop gap. It's all speculation as none of us know for sure, it could be that if we signed him on 60k (for example) a week it would take too much a chunk out of the wage bill and impede others coming in, there could be a million reasons, he may still sign but whatever does happen the club will be working hard behind the scenes to do it's very best for us

10.) 20 May 2014
I think that yes Barry was quality the season just gone but without him we have Gibson to come back into the side and play alongside McCarthy and if we can bring in another player for the rotation along with the youngsters we'll be fine.

Momo Diame would be a great shout IMO and would be cheap. I'd like to retain Barry but if not there are benefits (ie. Age not being on his side and wage bill).