22 May 2014 19:31:37
Have it from a very good source that the Rodwell
Return is defo being negotiated, fee is around 7 million
Don't normally spread rubbish, this is from
Inside club. Don't shoot the messenger if it
Doesnt happen but it is being discussed

{Ed025's Note - I just don't see what he offers for that sort of money..

1.) 22 May 2014
22 May 2014 20:53:59
I think the potential is still there Ed, and don't forget he's sill only young still the biggest difference this time though he will be able to express himself without the fear of moyes telling him he's doing wrong all the time.

2.) 22 May 2014
22 May 2014 20:57:39
The co-op over the road is closer

3.) 22 May 2014
He offers nothing in midfield except wasted wages on an injured player - and no one else would pay above 5m for him
The one saving grace is he could be turned into a possibly good centre back to replace distin

How's about
Coleman Stones Rodwell Baines as a back four in a couple of years time?

4.) 23 May 2014
Please please please stop with Rodwell thing, why on earth would Martinez with a thin squad pay 7m mil 4 a player who hasn't featured at all this season and plays a handful of games because of constant injurys, this stuffs more annoying than cleverly garbage

5.) 23 May 2014
23 May 2014 05:59:22
I agree he is not my choice but if a deal can be done it will happen, we will have to hope talks break down

6.) 23 May 2014
Just don't see RM parting with money on an injury prone player after the kone and alcaraz problems last year would see a loan deal as the only way forward to see how fit he is over a season, would be a good squad player if he can stay fit.

7.) 23 May 2014
Rodwell was showing real promise before he got the dreaded hamstring boomerang injury. (it kept coming back). Man City believed he was worth 12 million. It is all down to his fitness. I would put him through the most vigorous fitness test ever. Assess him over a few days and then make a decision. He has not turned into a poor player overnight. He has just been blighted with injuries. Remember the goal he scored coming on as sub against Man Utd? It was real class. That shows he has the ability. It is whether his body can withstand the training and constant flow of games throughout a season.

{Ed025's Note - decidedly average for me degs..

8.) 23 May 2014
I actually like him as a player, if we got him some new hamstrings it'd be worth it.
Can't see City agreeing to it but some deal heaviliy weighted to appearances to take into account his fitness issues would be my preference.