The Milner Novela... Final episode page 296

[Monty]

Did he say that about Keane? I remember the Kaboul incident clear as day, but I thought that was a one-off.

Like you say, with Redknapp it's all about working out the code. Funnily enough, NASA developed a deciphering program which translated everything into "d'ya fancy a washing machine? Near enough bran' noo, jus' go' 'em in from Buwgaria, ma'e".

By the way, fine reference from Lord Flash.

[Karl Bridges]

Everton have got no chance unless Man City decide to give him away for nowt.

[Somniloquism]

Just from memory but: He said he couldn't afford Kaboul when he was at Pompey and lied"I think he'll to go to Villa."  A week later said player was linking arms with the Mound of the Hound of the Baskervilles.

TBF he was telling the truth that they couldn't afford him, just that they still paid out for him afterwards.

[Dave]

Just from memory but: He said he couldn't afford Kaboul when he was at Pompey and lied"I think he'll to go to Villa."  A week later said player was linking arms with the Mound of the Hound of the Baskervilles.

TBF he was telling the truth that they couldn't afford him, just that they still paid out for him afterwards.

Nice

[Karl Bridges]

Telegraph

Villa have so far refused to reduce their £30 million asking price for the England international, despite the midfielder making plain his desire to leave the club, while City are not prepared to improve their second bid, believed to be in the region of £24 million.

But Roberto Mancini is hoping to bridge the gap by offering Villa a number of players as makeweights. The Italian is conscious of the need to cut his squad substantially before City submit their 25-man list to the Premier League at the end of the month.
 
As many as nine players are due to leave Eastlands before the Aug 31 deadline, and players such as Stephen Ireland, Nedum Onuoha, Michael Johnson, Roque Santa Cruz and Craig Bellamy may be offered in exchange in an attempt to drive the deal through more than two months after the saga began.

Milner is keen to see a transfer completed and it is believed the player may seek talks with Villa's owner, Randy Lerner, when the American attends tomorrow night's friendly with Valencia.

[GullyFoyle]

According to the Daily Mail, Man C have turned down a 6Mil bid by sunderland for Onuoha. That seems like a pretty decent bid to me. Unless. . . could it be that he's on his way to another club as part of  player swap deal?

[Matt C]

Manchini on SSN saying City are close to signing Milner.

[Irreverent ad]

Neil Moxley (Daily Mail Journo)Twitter:

"Btw, odds on James Milner playing for Villa tonight? £27.5m says 'No.'"

[ozzjim]

Would sooner 19 and Ireland than 27.5, but still a hell of a deal for us if true. Now Keane and McGeady.... oh.

[olaftab]

Manchini on SSN saying City are close to signing Milner.

He said they are still hoping to sign...

[phantom limb]

£27.5 million is a lot of money.

I would not advocate spending £9 million of it on McGeady though, that seems way too much. Keane would be good although I have no idea how much Spurs would want for him.

[dave.woodhall]

Neil Moxley, who I understand in this modern talk is @Neil_Moxley_DM, is one of the less sensationalist tabloid reporters and this seems to have a bit of truth attached. Maybe not today but things seem to be moving.

[nechells]

£27.5 million is a lot of money.

I would not advocate spending £9 million of it on McGeady though, that seems way too much. Keane would be good although I have no idea how much Spurs would want for him.

I don't know anything about McGeady although after Petrov & Maloney,I wouldn't put my mortgage on him tearing up trees in the Prem.

With £27.5 mil burning a hole in your back pocket,it is obvious that you will be quoted silly figures from teams for their players.

The best way this could be spent is to take a couple of Man City's out of favour players off their hands-Certainly in terms of value for money-This would still leave a few quid to go over the top on some uninspiring MON type of player.

I can't believe anyone would pay £27.5 mil for Milner though.

[pauliewalnuts]

I can't believe anyone would pay £27.5 mil for Milner though.

That's the thing, isn't it.

He's a very good player, he had a good season for us last year, but really, 27.5 million pounds?

Never.

[peter w]

£27.5 million is a lot of money.

I would not advocate spending £9 million of it on McGeady though, that seems way too much. Keane would be good although I have no idea how much Spurs would want for him.

I don't know anything about McGeady although after Petrov & Maloney,I wouldn't put my mortgage on him tearing up trees in the Prem.

With £27.5 mil burning a hole in your back pocket,it is obvious that you will be quoted silly figures from teams for their players.

The best way this could be spent is to take a couple of Man City's out of favour players off their hands-Certainly in terms of value for money-This would still leave a few quid to go over the top on some uninspiring MON type of player.

I can't believe anyone would pay £27.5 mil for Milner though.

Maybe that's why MON takes his time. Makes sure all other deals, or some, are sorted so inflated prices cannot be quoted when we ask for players.