‘Just pay whatever they want’, ‘Give them Mendy’ – Man City Fans reacts as Journalist provides update on Nuno Mendes

Manchester City Fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter, which relays a report that claims the club have make Nuno Mendes a ‘top’ target but won’t match Sporting Lisbon’s asking price for the left-back.

The Sporting youth academy product was a breakout star in Primeira Liga last term. He became an ever-present figure for a team that broke Benfica and FC Porto’s dominance in Portuguese football by winning the league title whilst remaining unbeaten in the process.

Mendes’s form saw him rewarded with a place in Portugal’s squad for Euro 2020, and his performances have supposedly caught the eye of Pep Guardiola.

The premier league champions are looking for a new left-back with the club open to selling Benjamin Mendy, who has not lived up to his £52million price-tag since arriving at City three years ago.

According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the 19-year-old is regarded as a top talent by City, who are looking to sign him.

However, but the City board have ‘no intention’ of paying the full €50m price tag that the Portuguese side have priced the youngster at.

Manchester City are interested in signing Nuno Mendes. He’s considered a top left back for the future – but City board have no intention to pay full €50m price tag to Sporting. 🔵🇵🇹 #MCFC

Sporting are not accepting any proposal around €30m, as of today. Race still open.

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 19, 2021

In reaction to the report shared on Twitter by City Chief and City Xtra, many Man City fans have expressed their thoughts and opinions.

Give them Mendy and Porro that’s a deal

— Orlando Basketball Brasil 🏀🇧🇷 (@OrlandoMagico_) July 19, 2021

we’re making so much money but scared to spent it, ffffffssss

— ¹⁰ (@SxrgioSZN) July 19, 2021

Just pay it. Idc anymore just pay whatever they want

— MCFCMax ⁷💙💙 (@7Mcfcmax) July 19, 2021

Imagine Sporting selling to City top Portuguese prospect playing at left back for less than 50mln when Arsenal paying 60mln for Ben White😭😂😂
50mln for this guy is a steal but Tixi and his magic skills will leave us with Mendy and Zinchenko that is still playing out of position

— Brat_Navasa (@Brat_Navasa) July 19, 2021

I don’t want him. Too much for him and there are better options. I even want to give zinchenko a shot because he had a fine season with us and a great euros. Spend the money on Kane please

— Maneh Bata (@MBthegoat678) July 19, 2021

We are interested in everyone but aren’t willing to pay🤦🏽‍♂️ same story all summer long

— alex (@alexquintani11a) July 19, 2021

Ffs just sign someone pls

— Gabe 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (@Gabe01391906) July 19, 2021

We already knew this news for a month or two. we won’t be getting him because they won’t sell him for anything less. So we gotta hope Mendy turns it around like John stones did last season but we have zinny and he is a solid left back

— alex portelada (@AlexPortelada) July 19, 2021

Quietest summer for us in a long time… So far.

— Willy (@RampagingWilly) July 19, 2021

Its seems we’re not getting anyone

— sentosabahari (@sentosabahari8) July 19, 2021

The breakout of Joao Cancelo last season was a blessing for the Citizens. But after selling Angelino to RB Leipzig permanently, they do not have a reliable alternative other than the injury-prone Mendy and Oleksandr Zinchenko. 

It is no secret that the young Ukrainian favours playing in a central midfield role, so Manchester City’s desire to sign someone like Mendes certainly makes sense this summer.