It's not about 'generating clicks'....lol. But of course if you make a signing for 100million give or take......you want people talking. Ultimately it generates interest in the club. Positive as opposed to what we'd gotten used to.
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It's not about 'generating clicks'....lol. But of course if you make a signing for 100million give or take......you want people talking. Ultimately it generates interest in the club. Positive as opposed to what we'd gotten used to.
fecking hell that's some scoop for Goldbridge that innit.
If the muppets had a church it'd have a statue of Romano.
If the muppets had a church it'd have a statue of Romano.
It is done.
The business side always complicates the footballing side. This isn't football manager. This is reality. It's part of the modern game and what football managers have to deal with now. It's the same way players have to do press and media stuff like playing pianos and making videos with Stormzy. Ideally they'd be at home with the their feet elevated above their head, eating 2g per kg of protein and drinking 8 litres of water before getting 12 hours of sleep.
About as "slowly" as Sancho to United, if not more. Because massive money deals take time to sort out, no matter the club
Negotiation tactic. First of all, they don't really care about our emotions tbh - we're just another club to them.
They are saying that the deal is off because that is their last bargaining chip. Backing off from the deal is a big part of negotiations.
Both sides are playing a game and its simple. Dortmund want us to cough up 120m, we don't want to pay premium. We want a reduced price (because of Covid, image, etc.), and Dortmund is testing our resolve.
The mistake we made was that, we made the whole world aware that Sancho is our top target, our BIG signing. That is the only point in Dortmund's favour. No way that Dortmund is going to budge now.
My assumption is that final discussions will be taking place very soon (if not already under way). It will follow something like this:
Ed : Look Zorc, we want the player, you want to sell. Can we just make the deal for €100m with everything?
Zorc: We've quoted 120, Ed. Pay 120 and you can have him.
E: I wish we could Zorc. Every club took a hit after Covid. We could've paid 130 if things were normal. The best we can do, and I am literally stretching my budget here... 105. Final offer.
Z: We took a hit as well, don't forget. Look Ed, Let's cut it short... For you, just out of respect for another club and taking Covid into account... 115. That's it!
(Pause between both. Ed is frustrated as hell. Zorc is cool)
Ed: (Sigh) Can we make a deal today? Right here? You and me?
Z: That's what we want as well.
E: Great. Then tell me the price, with which we can complete the deal.
Z: 115.
E: Ok Zorc, listen... I've raised all I could. I am literally at my last penny for this deal. I have to sell Lingard as well just to fund this... 110. Deal or we walk.
Z: Hmm.. I don't know. Its difficult. I have to think.
(Makes doodles on his notepad, calls someone and speaks in German. Shakes his head.)
Z: (Sigh) Alright Ed. We have a deal.
I am not kidding. This is literally the way these things go in layman's terms.
Are we still “preparing” a bid?
I'm thinking it's the upfront fee that's the stumbling block with us not willing to.pay as much as Dortmund want. I think we'll eventually come to.a compromise though.
Agreed they do. But past evidence taken outside the often hysterical forums indicates our club dithers over deals.
Don't get me wrong, I'm no negative nelly on any topic, I'm a complete stone cold realist. The facts to me suggest we as a club are lazy on closing deals & are happy to wash our linen in public more that other clubs. Maybe this is because of who we are and we garner more attention but my point remains the same.
He's such an attention seeker
This felt like Bruno transfer drama again.
We have made a bid, suddenly we didn't make any bid. Ffs, this part is killing me.
We have made a bid, suddenly we didn't make any bid. Ffs, this part is killing me.
I don't. I am just trying to be realistic. 100 million+ transfers take time.
When did The United Stand become a source ?
When Goldbridge starting getting reputable journos on his showWhen did The United Stand become a source ?
Which facts are you referring to?
When did The United Stand become a source ?
Since they had Romano on.
When did The United Stand become a source ?
Since they're quoting directly from an interview they conducted with Fabrizio Romano, a reliable source.
When did The United Stand become a source ?
United stand will put anything that Fabrizio puts out. Fabrizio is playing this to his advantage knowing the amount of followers he will get from this.
Then they should've quoted him in the Tweet.
Our historical pondering on deals. One transfer at a time and all that bollocks. The lack of a DOF and providing a list of names as targets. It appears a antiquated way of going about things for the club of our size & stature.
Some German media... not the best sources, but it would not be the first time Ed makes a show without the intention to buy or pay....
It is not.
I watched the stream and the only new information I found that Romano thinks bvb wants 80 plus million upfront.
He's such an attention seeker
He is but what he says is true. Both clubs are best not taken seriously until this is sorted one way or another.
Why are you making things up?
Dortmund have been transparent the whole saga, Pay £120m in total, even if in installments over 2-3 years and he's yours. Not a penny less.
We've obviously tested their resolve with possibly performance based add ons and haven't got anywhere. Seems like now it's decision time.
I have a bad feeling.
We've obviously tested their resolve with possibly performance based add ons and haven't got anywhere. Seems like now it's decision time.
I have a bad feeling.
I think he's ours. There is a game afoot between the two clubs.
Still not convinced we should be paying £108m mind you but he's definitely a top quality player. Our attacking options next season are looking tasty if he joins. Even with 1 injury or suspension we'd be world class upfront.
If you choose to not see reality then more fool you.
You are making things up though. Which facts led you to conclude that we can only do one deal at a time?
So where are the examples?
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I am always amazed how people downplay £10m like it's £10..... Participation in the Europa League up to the quarter-finals is estimated to generate around £30m in revenues for the club. So, negotiating 1/3 of that down from a transfer fee is most definitely not something to overlook.
I know it's not our money to spend but people should really think through what they say when dealing with millions...
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They’re obviously guessing with the dates but I reckon it will get done.
At this point I care slightly less, just because if we don’t get him, bvb will never get close to what we want to pay and will lose out financially. I’d actually respect the club from walking away. What other club can afford him? Bvb are crazy to not bring the price down, even just by a few mil
What is the reality? Woodward signed Sancho and convinced Dortmund to play “clicks’n’tweets” game? Your post is a little pretentious and lacks substance. Also, is it possible to sign a player in FM and forbid announcement to generate some social feedback (or whatever it is called in the game)?
Its from Life of Brian. I think.
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Wasn't the whole point of that deadline of the 10th because Dortmund are having a mini pre-season that they fly away for on the 10th? Seems to me it's either by the 10th, or it's delayed until next month when they're back.
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