Mourinho recent interview saying its not a lot of money gives me the impression, neymar also said that he was close to signing for us last year so we were willing to trigger the clause then.
Not sure we would pay the same wages mind.
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Mourinho recent interview saying its not a lot of money gives me the impression, neymar also said that he was close to signing for us last year so we were willing to trigger the clause then.
Not sure we would pay the same wages mind.
We were heavily linked to neymar at one point last season but nobody paid attention to that because it sounded ridiculous. However, I do think that we were interested and willing to pay the buyout fee but were put off by Neymar's wage demands because we could afford to sign him if he was a normal signing who was moving for footballing reasons(being the main man/ figurehead of Man Utd) etc. and was willing to accept "just" 10-20% rise on his Barca contract.
Ha nah I don't have the power.
Its not about The profile of the player But about the character of them, albeit a great engine, Strength,steel, grit are some of the attributes which also is more united esque. The Ronaldo's, Zlatan's Herrera's type of charecters are better suited to United Players. I just dont find Neymar and United would be a suitable match, He will act like he's bigger than the club and the manager Which does not go down well in united dressing room and against our principles.
And this kind of English mentality that has become is baffling. With all the resorces available in england and the strongest league on the planet in terms of financial stability Having this kind of mentality is a disgrace.
To reach the upper echlons to football you need the best team with a strong philosophy and not necessarily the best players or dummy best players in all positions.
that's because you denied your power through your true name "SnowBear". You must earn it again through a training montage in the Alpes.
Hoped they would pay in coins.
The knock on effects of this transfer could make this the most memorable transfer window yet.
Wow. A proper transfer saga is ensuing then.
Wow. A proper transfer saga is ensuing then.
That's funny. Might be worth getting the popcorn ready. Whatever people's opinions are on this deal, no-one can say it doesn't make entertaining viewing!
La Liga's bitterness here is astounding.
Sucks for Barcelona. Only player they can realistically get of Neymar's caliber is Griezman and he isn't leaving. What a terribly run club.
Are PSG fans tracking flights etc now..
How can they legally refuse? This seems unbelievable. What's the point of having a release clause if the league can just say no sorry
I'm all for PSG and their like being told to feck off.
That said, you can't help but be a little curious at how they plan to unveil him!
That said, you can't help but be a little curious at how they plan to unveil him!
It's for show.How can they legally refuse? This seems unbelievable. What's the point of having a release clause if the league can just say no sorry
Legally la liga have no leg to stand on. Clauses are for players to leave the club and simultaneously ensuring Club gets value for asset. Both these obligations are being fulfilled. It is posturing to please their fans.
FFP is not a regulatory body, it is set of rules, if you break them, you are punished. PSG havent broken any rules, they can easily sell players worth 100 million and accounts will be better. La liga cannot claim any basis to refuse the clause. It is stupid and childish what they are doing. FIFA will intervene and the transfer will go through no matter what.
FFP/UEFA cannot stop a transfer just punish on the basis of FFP rules being broken, pretty sure PSg la liga and everyone involved are knowledgeable.
FFP is not a regulatory body, it is set of rules, if you break them, you are punished. PSG havent broken any rules, they can easily sell players worth 100 million and accounts will be better. La liga cannot claim any basis to refuse the clause. It is stupid and childish what they are doing. FIFA will intervene and the transfer will go through no matter what.
FFP/UEFA cannot stop a transfer just punish on the basis of FFP rules being broken, pretty sure PSg la liga and everyone involved are knowledgeable.
The feck are these morons prolonging this for?
Didn't Liverpool refuse the Arsenal offer for Suarez? They triggered his release clause?
Jesus La Liga are really a pack of bitter cnuts. Madrid and Barca have signed who they wanted for years and no mention.
If they refuse PSG cause they're unfairly "state backed" and there is no returning for Neymar here after all this. Would they refuse a bit from us? We can afford it.
If they refuse PSG cause they're unfairly "state backed" and there is no returning for Neymar here after all this. Would they refuse a bit from us? We can afford it.
Hopefully this transfer fails. But it probably won't.
Wonder what their argument would have been if United had triggered the clause. Unfair commercial deals?
"A few years ago £25m was a phenomenal player. Today, £25m is not even a player, it is a prospect of a player. Now if you want to buy a good prospect, a good 20-year-old player who can be fantastic, you are paying as if the player is already a big player.
"I think the next summer can bring a few surprises at this level and probably Paul will lose his status as the world's most expensive player, which is probably a good thing."
Great insight by the boss.
"I think the next summer can bring a few surprises at this level and probably Paul will lose his status as the world's most expensive player, which is probably a good thing."
Great insight by the boss.
oh right so six or seven teams will be in the hunt for the title then?
I'm enjoying this drama very much. La Liga are being vain and petty here though. They should let the transfer go and then lobby UEFA to reign in City and PSG going forward. Campaign for a prohibition of state sponsorship, cut the snake off at the head.
Triggering a release clause is one thing but remember that the player has to agree to the move as well. I don't know what happened with Suarez but I'm guessing Liverpool persuaded him to stay.
Still masquerading as a United fan, then?
A lot people saying lessons will be learned in that clubs will put even higher release clauses in players' contracts, but personally I think it will make players more wary of having outrageous clauses.
Wonder if PSG hired the same lawyers who tried to broker the deal for Herrera to us under Moyes.
I never said the Bundesliga was exciting. Italy is a fairer point although you never quit know which of the sides is going to dominate at the start of the season and Roma and Napoli (in itself a surprise) were in the running almost till the end of the season
According to some Liverpool fans, apparently the £40m+ bid would only allow the player to talk to other CL clubs, but not necessarily sign for the club, as the 2 clubs would still need to agree a fee.
Ok, perhaps there is still time for Mr Woodward to hijack Neymar? Clearly Man UTd monies won't be considered "illegal" by La Liga - just match the contract and Neymar is here
This is surely breach of contract?
I don't understand why did they refuse to accept the release clause ?
I think it may make some players think twice about going to Spain in general. If a clause can be triggered and then the league can decide to say no, that would make me think twice.
And Spanish workers law.
Cant post the tweets as they are protected so copying them. This is gregory Ionadis, sports lawyer and has been on sky sports and is involved in various drugs/cas cases.
Gregory Ioannidis @LawTop20 4h4 hours ago
UEFA's resolve is going to be tested in the next few days. And its ethical stand too. #footballlaw
Gregory Ioannidis @LawTop20 4h4 hours ago
FFPRs' jurisprudence clearly states that third parties are also part of the equation and liability cannot be excluded for breaches. #CAS
Gregory Ioannidis @LawTop20 2h2 hours ago
Before you conclude that a club's transfer activity breaches FFPRs you must first look at the evidence. It is a fact based exercise.
Gregory Ioannidis @LawTop20 5m5 minutes ago
A national federation is entitled to act independently but always in the spirit of UEFA and FIFA rules. #CAS #footballlaw #jurisdiction
Gregory Ioannidis @LawTop20 4h4 hours ago
UEFA's resolve is going to be tested in the next few days. And its ethical stand too. #footballlaw
Gregory Ioannidis @LawTop20 4h4 hours ago
FFPRs' jurisprudence clearly states that third parties are also part of the equation and liability cannot be excluded for breaches. #CAS
Gregory Ioannidis @LawTop20 2h2 hours ago
Before you conclude that a club's transfer activity breaches FFPRs you must first look at the evidence. It is a fact based exercise.
Gregory Ioannidis @LawTop20 5m5 minutes ago
A national federation is entitled to act independently but always in the spirit of UEFA and FIFA rules. #CAS #footballlaw #jurisdiction
BBC reporting at noon: (not sure how it works, isn't it just up to the club and not the league, if not can we veto every signing City and Chelsea make from here on in?
La Liga has rejected an attempt by lawyers for Barcelona forward Neymar to pay his buyout clause of 222m euros (£198m).
The Brazilian, 25, is expected to sign for Paris St-Germain for a world record fee, after telling Barcelona he wanted to leave the club on Wednesday.
Spanish media say La Liga officials believe PSG are violating Uefa's Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules.
La Liga has rejected an attempt by lawyers for Barcelona forward Neymar to pay his buyout clause of 222m euros (£198m).
The Brazilian, 25, is expected to sign for Paris St-Germain for a world record fee, after telling Barcelona he wanted to leave the club on Wednesday.
Spanish media say La Liga officials believe PSG are violating Uefa's Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules.
Can you imagine if they drag this out past the transfer deadline
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