In a nutshell, mate.Mancini's been on holiday in the Balkans, it's natural that the media down there are going to ask about home-grow players, such as "Mancini, what do you think of Luka Modric?" It's like the press over here when they speak to anyone about Tennis always ask for a view on Andy Murray. So what's Mancini going to say? I think it's probable he's going to say "Modric is a fantastic little player, one of the best in the PL!" To which the interviewr replies "Do you want him at City?" "He's already at one of the big clubs in the PL, it would be very hard for anyone to get him blah, blah,"
Mancini's been on holiday in the Balkans, it's natural that the media down there are going to ask about home-grow players, such as "Mancini, what do you think of Luka Modric?" It's like the press over here when they speak to anyone about Tennis always ask for a view on Andy Murray. So what's Mancini going to say? I think it's probable he's going to say "Modric is a fantastic little player, one of the best in the PL!" To which the interviewr replies "Do you want him at City?" "He's already at one of the big clubs in the PL, it would be very hard for anyone to get him blah, blah,"
The way I see it, we're under no pressure to sell for another 2 seasons after this summer. At that point he'll have 2 years remaining on his contract. Until then, he's already shown that if forced to stay and play, he'll stay and play, and he'll perform well. Levy 1 - 0 Mega****s
I agree with Sloth that this is just Mancini being polite to the press oabout one of their star players. There's nothing in the article to make me think he would bid for him.
Are Chelsea still interested in Modric? Or did that ship sail with AVB?
To those saying Mancini will be sacked if they don't win the title - is this something the owners have said, or is this an assumption? If they have said it they should take a look at Chelsea to see what happens if you keep changing your manager.
They can have him if they pay for the new stadium.
And where exactly would City fit him into their team?