Adam Johnson

andy78 · 29th August 2011, 10:43 AM

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Skysports.com understands a host of clubs are ready to test Manchester City's resolve to keep Adam Johnson past this Wednesday's transfer deadline.

With Samir Nasri's move confirmed last week, Johnson could well be pushed down the pecking order - despite the fact Roberto Mancini is a confirmed admirer of the England winger.

Johnson himself has insisted that he is happy at the Etihad Stadium, but he knows his international chances could be hampered by a lack of first-team football.

Now a battle to try and land Johnson is set to ensue, with top clubs from England, Italy and Spain all ready to try and convince City to sell.

City will now ponder their position over the coming days, but Johnson's desire for regular football could see them allow him to leave just over 18 months after he joined from Middlesbrough.

I presume we will be one of those interested sides, long shot like and he's definitely the new N'Zogbia.

Lonz · 29th August 2011, 11:17 AM

He's the old N'Zogbia, and he's not coming either.

Hamwise · 29th August 2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Lonz

He's the old N'Zogbia, and he's not coming either.

Top clubs mate. So not us.

raichcarter · 29th August 2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Hamwise

Top clubs mate. So not us.

Arsenal are looking a bit bare too. Got cash to spend.

Mick Dundee · 29th August 2011, 11:28 AM

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Johnson himself has insisted that he is happy at the Etihad Stadium, but he knows his international chances could be hampered by a lack of first-team football.

No chance he's coming to us then!

Don'tListenToTheHat · 29th August 2011, 11:28 AM

I really, really hope he moves club within the next few days.

Hamwise · 29th August 2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by raichcarter

Arsenal are looking a bit bare too. Got cash to spend.

Is he the type of player they need, though? Arsenal need Viera (in a playing capacity) more than they need Johnson!

karlm14 · 29th August 2011, 11:34 AM

Of be over the fucking moon with him

Don'tListenToTheHat · 29th August 2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Hamwise

Is he the type of player they need, though? Arsenal need Viera (in a playing capacity) more than they need Johnson!

Absolutely bang on. They haven't had a captain like him since he left. They have absolutely no experience on that pitch and that's half the reason they got turned over yesterday.

They need Lee Cattermole to boss their midfield

DublinMackem · 29th August 2011, 11:37 AM

He won't come here to enhance his international prospects!!!