Had a long chat last night, this is from both the footballing and business side of the club so shouldn't be conflicting stuff.
Bale: No deal as of last night, We have had discussions with Real, but Levy has set a price and indicated what type of schedule for payments would be required, its up to Madrid if thye can come up with it. Expectation from the club that Bale will be in training tomorrow. (My £50 hasn't left my pocket yet)
Willian: He really wanted us but the pressure between the the 2 Russians owners is immense, AVB had conversations with him to try and pursuade him to still come, to be honest there was still a tiny bit of hope he might turn Chelski down as papaers still have not been finalised, but highly unlikely.
Lamela: We are confident this will get done by midweek, but some nervousness around the club, because of Willian.
Chiriches; Should be done by Thursday.
Other signings: Possibly 2 more on top of La la and Vlad, 1 is a striker. we have shown interest in Rebic and 2 or 3 others.
Outgoings: There are only a few safe from the exit and there has been more than Cardiffs interest in Lennon and enquiries for Defoe from England and abroad for Ade. A number of loans are being worked on for the younger players.
I have been given names for the possible incoming apart from Rebic, but the club is royally pissed off so too sensitive tp ost in here, but they are quality
Update 1:
Forgot to say it was AVB's idea for Bale to go away for a few days to think things through, but apparentlyBarnett informed the world where he was going. The club is very pissed with Barnett. This will not run pass Saturday the club want this sorted one way or the other before NLD.
Update 2:
the budget is not dependent on Bale going, but expect a stellar signing if he goes "Levy style". There are also a lot of noise about the club re a stadium announcement September/October.
Bale: No deal as of last night, We have had discussions with Real, but Levy has set a price and indicated what type of schedule for payments would be required, its up to Madrid if thye can come up with it. Expectation from the club that Bale will be in training tomorrow. (My £50 hasn't left my pocket yet)
Willian: He really wanted us but the pressure between the the 2 Russians owners is immense, AVB had conversations with him to try and pursuade him to still come, to be honest there was still a tiny bit of hope he might turn Chelski down as papaers still have not been finalised, but highly unlikely.
Lamela: We are confident this will get done by midweek, but some nervousness around the club, because of Willian.
Chiriches; Should be done by Thursday.
Other signings: Possibly 2 more on top of La la and Vlad, 1 is a striker. we have shown interest in Rebic and 2 or 3 others.
Outgoings: There are only a few safe from the exit and there has been more than Cardiffs interest in Lennon and enquiries for Defoe from England and abroad for Ade. A number of loans are being worked on for the younger players.
I have been given names for the possible incoming apart from Rebic, but the club is royally pissed off so too sensitive tp ost in here, but they are quality
Update 1:
Forgot to say it was AVB's idea for Bale to go away for a few days to think things through, but apparentlyBarnett informed the world where he was going. The club is very pissed with Barnett. This will not run pass Saturday the club want this sorted one way or the other before NLD.
Update 2:
the budget is not dependent on Bale going, but expect a stellar signing if he goes "Levy style". There are also a lot of noise about the club re a stadium announcement September/October.
