Carlos Sanchez

[Toronto Villa]

Shouldn't we start a thread for Sanchez seeing as everything is pointing to this being rather close? Or is it still a bit premature to do so?

ITSOTP

I get that, but we've started dedicated threads for players prior to them actually signing when there is enough evidence to justify it.

[Ger Regan]

This deal is a lot more complicated though with third party ownerships etc., so probably best to wait until it's officially announced.

[Brend'Watkins]

Shouldn't we start a thread for Sanchez seeing as everything is pointing to this being rather close? Or is it still a bit premature to do so?

ITSOTP

I get that, but we've started dedicated threads for players prior to them actually signing when there is enough evidence to justify it.

The article says he will not dress again for Elche.  That's good enough for me assuming they're referring to football.

[Dave]

Shouldn't we start a thread for Sanchez seeing as everything is pointing to this being rather close? Or is it still a bit premature to do so?

ITSOTP

I get that, but we've started dedicated threads for players prior to them actually signing when there is enough evidence to justify it.

Better?

[PaulWinch again]

I'd be delighted if we announced his signing along with new contracts for Delph and Vlaar today.

[Singapore Villa]

Any photos yet?  The suspense is doing my head in!

[Toronto Villa]

Shouldn't we start a thread for Sanchez seeing as everything is pointing to this being rather close? Or is it still a bit premature to do so?

ITSOTP

I get that, but we've started dedicated threads for players prior to them actually signing when there is enough evidence to justify it.

Better?

Merci Dave

[john e]

He had a decent World Cup but that's all I know about him

I worry about reading the same stuff prior to signing Nzogbia, you know 'exactly the sort of player what we need' stuff,
I hope if he comes he doesn't go the same way

But  unfortunately I do have doubts

[Ger Regan]

I worry about reading exactly the same stuff prior to signing Nzogbia, you know 'exactly the sort of player what we need' stuff,
I hope if he comes he doesn't go the same way

But  unfortunately I do have doubts

What, you'd prefer people to say "we don't really need him and he's quite rubbish"? I'm genuinely struggling to understand your comparison to the n'zogbia transfer.

[The Laughing Policeman]

So What do we know about him?
Apart from being Colombian, playing for Elche and having a 1970's Afro.

[PGW]

I wonder if Mr Sanchez has had a word with a certain JPA

[PeterWithesShin]

I prefer us to sign a player that ticks the 'exactly what we need' box. Of course he may not work out, you could say that whether he ticked the box or not though. At least we are signing (or trying to) a player to fill an obvious weakness in the side.

[ozzjim]

From all i have read he is a great defensive player but technically limited. Still need a ball player like Ki with him i reckon.

[PaulWinch again]

The thing is with our current approach to things financially, we're not in the position to sign someone who's at a level where we can pretty much guarantee they'll succeed. So considering that, a Colombian international in a position we badly need, who played well at the World Cup is about as good as we can hope for.

[pauliewalnuts]

So What do we know about him?
Apart from being Colombian, playing for Elche and having a 1970's Afro.

Total hipster.