*Official* English Football Season 2012-13

[Pothas]

Jesús Navas to sign for Manchester City from Sevilla for £17m | Football | guardian.co.uk

Interesting signing, it's a bit of a risk with his history of homesickness problems but if he settles he's a brilliant player. If he does sign I wonder what Silva's new role will be.

Think it will be an excellent buy, we all know that City have lacked width for ages.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Yeah that's what I like about it. A lot of good players have come from Spain recently and settled well so lets hope it continues. In Jesus we believe! #patto #***yman

 

[Nate]

I'm happy AND ANGRY

 

[King Pietersen]

Interesting stat about Navas' performances this season: Had 80 shots without scoring this season - at least 27 more than any other goalless player in Europe's top 5 leagues.

Reckon he'll be a decent signing though. It's one area City are really lacking in, and Navas is a seriously good winger. Be interesting to see who else they go for this summer.

 

[Uppercut]

Yeah he doesn't get many goals. Citeh don't score many from crosses either, unless Dzeko has a bit of a revival.

But Navas is so quick and so good technically you'd think they must surely be able to find a role he's effective in. Pellegrini likes a fluid front four so maybe he'll become a bit less rigid with his positioning.

 

[Pothas]

Pellegrini did excellent things with Joaquin last season, could see Navas playing a similar role.

 

[Nate]

Martinez to Everton, then. Not sure what to make of it. Or the EPL in general, haha.

TOOMUCHCHANGE

 

[sledger]

I think it's a good move for all parties really. But at the same time, without a a fair bit of investment I don't think they can now achieve any more than they have already. They've definitely hit their glass ceiling for the time being. Will be interesting to see if Martinez can keep them at the sort of level they managed to reach under Moyes.

 

[marc71178]

He can't seriously expect to make the Champions League can he? Be lucky to emulate Moyes IMO.

 

[sledger]

Arsenal have reportedly activated a £22m release clause in Marouane Fellaini's Everton contract | Football News | ESPN.co.uk

Excited

 

[Pothas]

Now that would be interesting.

City continue to spend, certainly not a repeat of last year. Interested to see how Fernandinho works with Toure, have only seen him a few times but he has looked fantastic.

 

[sledger]

Have no doubt that if Arsenal were able to land him, he would be a fantastic signing, exactly the kind of player they need. Just really have to hope Moyes and Man Utd don't hijack the deal.

 

[Uppercut]

I don't think United want Fellaini. They're better than most clubs at keeping things under wraps but even so I've heard nothing but pure speculation on the subject.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Liking our signings so far. Guess this means goodbye for Gareth Barry.

 

[sledger]

Not before time, itbt. Hope he joins Liverpool.

 

[Furball]

Liking our signings so far. Guess this means goodbye for Gareth Barry.

Barry will be kept to satisfy the homegrown rules.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

As long as I don't have to actually watch him plod around like a half-dead deer 45 times a season.

 

[grecian]

As long as I don't have to actually watch him plod around like a half-dead deer 45 times a season.

Think your being very harsh, a half-dead deer, would probably have adrenaline pumping through him, and be quite alert. So the comparisons to Gareth are very scathing.

 

[Pothas]

Yeah, elderly donkey would be a better description.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Fair play lads. I apologise to half-dead donkeys everywhere.