Nedum Onuoha would be a snip for £3 million.
Posted on May 16th, 2010 | 82 Comments |
Onuoha appeared on Soccer AM yesterday and was less than complimentary about his current boss at Manchester City, Roberto Mancini. At 23 years old and with the best years of his career in front him, Onouha would appear to fit in with our much speculated about transfer policy, and would improve our options at both right back and in the centre of the defence. Rumours that a price tag of around £3 million have been mentioned, but when you consider that he could be worth far more than that in a few years time then it would make sense for Mike Ashley to dip into his pockets, or the clubs bank balance, to sign a player that would not only benefit us now, but also strengthen us for the future.
“It was good to see the club be so successful because I’ve been there for so long, but I almost feel like I was taking a backseat to a lot of the action,” Onouha said.
“When Mark Hughes lost his job, the new manager came in and I don’t think he liked me, to be honest. I kept myself fit and I was being very professional but, in the end, it just wasn’t to be.”
Trouble brewing at Eastlands? And his outburst didn’t end there. In addition Onouha blasted Mancini for ruining Joleon Lescott’s chance of gaining a World Cup place, and for shifting the goalposts when it comes to signings at Manchester City. Onouha continued;
“Just because you’ve got money it doesn’t mean you have to spend it, but if you are to spend it, spend it well. Make sure it’s a player who is going to fit into the team and help the team go forward, as opposed to one who changes the total dynamic of the club.”
That previous quote was in reference to Patrick Viera, a Mancini flagship signing. So it does seem like Onouha will be heading for the exit door at Manchester City this season. He would be a cracking signing for us if we ever got the chance of completing it, although our unwashed foes from down the road are also monitoring the situation. Then again, if he did go to Sunderland, it would mean that the unwashed have no need for Alan Hutton who could appear back on the radar for us.
Onouha has linked up with Steven Taylor for the England Under-21’s many times, so perhaps Tayls could put a good word for us? That would be an action befitting of our future captain, although another action we would also like to see from Taylor is with a pen, whilst putting a siganture on a new contract.
Football management…………. It’s easy!
yep i agree, great signing, just one problem… we will be around er… three million short on the price.