This is probably stalling our move for Rio. Another 15m for Dacourt and it would put Ridsdale's incoming tally to 24m, which could concievably give him more leverage in holding onto Rio. That said, I think Rio will still come, despite what happens with Dacourt. He's crossed the Rubicon by saying he wants to leave.
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Dacourt to L'Equipe...
"Other than Juventus, Arsenal are also interested, but I need to know. I don't want to join a squad just before the start of the league season. "Therefore, it's clear on my part, I will leave by Saturday or I'll stay at Leeds.
I'm giving myself another 48 hours from Thursday to negotiate and complete my transfer.
After that, in my head, I won't want to go. Discussions are continuing, and I am affected by time because we're leaving soon with Leeds for a 15-day tour of Australia and Hong Kong.
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Dacourt to L'Equipe...
"Other than Juventus, Arsenal are also interested, but I need to know. I don't want to join a squad just before the start of the league season. "Therefore, it's clear on my part, I will leave by Saturday or I'll stay at Leeds.
I'm giving myself another 48 hours from Thursday to negotiate and complete my transfer.
After that, in my head, I won't want to go. Discussions are continuing, and I am affected by time because we're leaving soon with Leeds for a 15-day tour of Australia and Hong Kong.