Reports coming out of Italy that Nastasiฤ‡'s been told he's surplus to requirements at the Etihad and City have put him in for sale. We're supposed to be very interested in bringing him here, along with Inter and Juventus.

I haven't seen enough to say what I think of him properly, but interested in hearing how highly rated he is on here. Worries me a bit that a good manager like Pellegrini doesn't mind letting him go, but definitely not gonna read much into that with how City do business.

I like him

He's Koscielny-lite but he's still ever so young

He's average.

I think the bloke is brilliant.

I like him, but i doubt he would pick our bench over a starting spot at Inter.

Nastasic would be amazing.

Why would City try to sell someone so young and rated though?

And who are the CBs they're keeping? Kompany, Demichelis, Sagna and...?

Oh yeah, I'd forgotten about Mangala. Is he as good as his price tag suggests?

I think probably not. But he's very aggressive, quick, and physically imposing. Gets a fair few red cards, too.

They are facing squad restrictions in Europe for breaking the FFP and need to limit both spendings and wage bill if they want to escape further punishment next year. Players like Nastasic, who aren't quite 'there' but have a significant transfer value, will be the first ones out the door.

Be a real boost if we can nick a player off them for a change.

Would be great to have real depth at CB for once.

Like him, but he's injured an awful lot.

Would be a sweet signing but i can't see us spending a lot on a CB if Vermaelen goes. I reckon Chambers will be given as many games as possible so i expect some cheap 4th choice. Would be nice if the new guy could play left back too because i don't trust Monreal defensively.

Pretty sure Monreal is the 4th choice if Vermaelen leaves.

Ugh that won't end well. A second choice back 4 of Bellerin Chambers Monreal and...Miquel i guess.

Maybe we'll get lucky with injuries. ๐Ÿ™‚

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Klaus wrote:

Pretty sure Monreal is the 4th choice if Vermaelen leaves.

Looked quite useful there

He looked better than he does at LB. ๐Ÿ˜ Might have been because of the poor opposition though.