Manchester City supporters have reacted with a mixture of shock, anger and resignation after the club reportedly missed out on Iliman Ndiaye.
An agreement has been reached in principle for the Manchester City target to join Tottenham, according to the latest reports. The development has sparked an immediate response from City supporters, with many questioning how the club allowed the situation to unfold.
The reaction to the City Xtra post was overwhelmingly emotional.
Some supporters were furious at Manchester City’s transfer approach. Others believe Ndiaye was never actually a priority for the club. A section of the fanbase has already moved on to Cody Gakpo, who is reportedly edging closer to a move to the Etihad.
However, the dominant feeling was frustration.
‘What’s going on?’ – supporters demand answers
One of the most telling reactions came from ALABA_SUREPLUG, who asked:
“What’s going on?😂😂😂”
The comment reflects the confusion surrounding City’s transfer activity.
Manchester City supporters have spent much of the summer following reports about potential additions to the squad. As the transfer deadline approaches, expectations naturally increase.
Fans want to know which players the club genuinely wants.
They also want to understand which deals are being prioritised.
Ndiaye’s move to Tottenham has therefore raised questions about City’s strategy.
Was he a serious target?
Did City decide against making an offer?
Was the player always destined for Tottenham?
Or did Manchester City simply move too slowly?
The supporters do not appear to have clear answers.
‘We are too slow’
Olz💜 🎊🎉 offered one possible explanation:
“We are too slow.”
That response received 49 likes.
The criticism of City’s speed is important because transfer windows are often decided by timing.
A club can identify a player early but still lose him if it fails to move decisively.
That is precisely what some City supporters believe has happened with Ndiaye.
The frustration becomes even greater when another Premier League club appears to have completed the groundwork before City.
Tottenham reaching an agreement in principle means the opportunity to sign Ndiaye could now be disappearing.
For City fans who wanted the forward, that is difficult to accept.
‘What a wasted chance’
Jan Pražák described the situation as:
“What a wasted chance. 🫠”
The comment attracted 42 likes.
That reaction suggests that some supporters genuinely believed Ndiaye could have strengthened the Manchester City squad.
His versatility and attacking qualities made him an interesting option for a club preparing for another demanding season.
Under new head coach Enzo Maresca, City are expected to continue developing their squad and establishing a new identity following Pep Guardiola’s departure.
That makes every transfer decision particularly important.
Maresca needs players who can execute his ideas.
Missing out on a target is therefore not simply about losing one footballer. For some fans, it raises concerns about whether the squad will have enough depth and variety.
‘Would rather have Gakpo’
Interestingly, not every supporter was disappointed.
Six offered a completely different opinion:
“Would rather have Gakpo.”
That response received 25 likes.
The comment is significant because it shows that some City supporters already see Cody Gakpo as the preferred option.
Reports have suggested that Manchester City are confident of closing a deal for Gakpo once Liverpool sign a replacement, with a reported £85 million fee being discussed.
That makes the Ndiaye development easier for some supporters to accept.
If City can successfully complete a deal for Gakpo, missing out on Ndiaye may become a distant memory.
Nick appeared to have the same attitude, simply writing:
“Gakpo then.”
His comment received 28 likes.
The message is straightforward.
If Ndiaye is heading to Tottenham, some City fans are ready to move on and focus on Gakpo.
‘Enjoy Gakpo’
The Advisor took that idea a step further, writing:
“Enjoy gakpo 🤣🤣🤣”
The reaction suggests a degree of confidence that City’s pursuit of Gakpo could now become the main transfer storyline.
However, there is also an element of sarcasm.
Some supporters who wanted Ndiaye may not necessarily be convinced that Gakpo is an adequate replacement.
That is where the situation becomes complicated.
City fans can simultaneously prefer Gakpo and remain frustrated about losing Ndiaye.
Transfer supporters do not always have a single opinion.
The reactions show that clearly.
‘Was never our target’
Not everyone believes City have suffered a genuine transfer blow.
Etihaland posted:
“Was never our target.”
That comment received 79 likes.
It represents a more relaxed interpretation of the situation.
Perhaps Manchester City never intended to make a serious move for Ndiaye.
Perhaps the reports linking him with City were exaggerated.
Or perhaps the club simply had another attacking player higher on its list.
If the latter is true, the Tottenham agreement may have little impact on City’s plans.
This is why supporters should be careful about treating every reported target as a player the club was determined to sign.
Transfer reporting can create the impression that several players are simultaneously being pursued, even when clubs are simply monitoring the market.
‘If we don’t sign a RB…’
CitehFC offered another interesting perspective:
“If we don’t sign a RB…..”
The unfinished sentence says a lot.
Rather than focusing exclusively on Ndiaye, the supporter appears more concerned about another area of the squad.
That highlights a broader issue with Manchester City’s transfer window.
Every incoming player must be assessed against the team’s actual needs.
If City sign Gakpo but fail to address other positions, supporters may still consider the window disappointing.
The club therefore has to balance attacking reinforcements with the need to maintain depth across the entire squad.
Anger directed at City
Some reactions were considerably harsher.
Rat leader simply wrote:
“Fuck off.”
The comment received a huge 216 likes, the highest engagement among the reactions provided.
David Ruben Aguero described the situation as:
“Pathetic from city.”
Meanwhile, Dyyazen alserhan called the club “an idiot club.”
These reactions demonstrate how quickly disappointment can turn into criticism.
For supporters who believed Ndiaye was available and attainable, seeing Tottenham reach an agreement can feel like another example of City failing to act decisively.
That criticism will only grow if the club subsequently fails to secure its alternative targets.
Not everyone is upset
There was, however, a small pocket of positivity.
Skybluegiant simply replied:
“Good.”
That supporter clearly does not view Ndiaye’s departure as a problem.
The reaction is a useful reminder that social media does not represent one unified Manchester City fan opinion.
Some fans wanted Ndiaye.
Others preferred Gakpo.
Others may not have wanted either player.
The transfer market creates different expectations among supporters, and those differences are particularly visible when a potential signing chooses another club.
‘Gakpo is City bound’
OBINNALUCAS offered perhaps the most optimistic reaction:
“Gakpo is city bound.”
That comment received 13 likes.
The statement reflects the growing expectation that City could now focus entirely on Gakpo.
If the reported £85m deal is completed, the club would have a major attacking addition to present to Maresca.
But until the transfer is officially completed, supporters will remain cautious.
They have just watched one reported target move towards Tottenham.
Nobody wants to celebrate another signing before it is actually done.
What does the Ndiaye blow mean for Manchester City?
The reaction to Ndiaye’s proposed Tottenham move reveals three major concerns among Manchester City supporters.
First, some fans believe the club moved too slowly.
Second, others are not worried because they believe Ndiaye was never a priority.
Third, many supporters now expect City to complete the Gakpo deal.
The next few days will therefore be crucial.
If Gakpo arrives, the disappointment surrounding Ndiaye could quickly disappear.
If City fail to sign another attacker, however, the Tottenham agreement could become a major talking point.
Supporters will inevitably ask why the club did not act sooner.
City fans now turn their attention to Gakpo
For now, the message from the City Xtra reactions is clear.
There is disappointment.
There is anger.
There is confusion.
But there is also a willingness among some supporters to move on.
“Gakpo then.”
That may ultimately become the defining reaction to the Ndiaye news.
Manchester City cannot change Tottenham’s progress.
The club can only focus on what comes next.
With Gakpo reportedly emerging as a major target, City supporters now have another transfer saga to follow.
And after the emotional response to Ndiaye’s move to Tottenham, they will certainly be hoping this one ends differently.
