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The tone is one of a club willing to sell.

I assume payment terms is a translation type error. I dont think he means how we pay the fee but more how much, although it does sound like that.

I think alot of things can be true at the same time. I think Frankfurt are happy dealing with us and Ekitike is keen on the move but its the speed in which things can change which is the danger. I echo that it must happen quickly. We can't haggle on a fee for weeks with this one.

Im still in "its not done yet" mode. I need a fee agreed tweet before I can take myself into that place.

So am I right in thinking hes got a massive release clause? I wonder if weve essentially told them than we will reach that figure but are negotiating with add ons, installments etc in order to reach that figure. I can see a scenario where we pay 65 up front and then the rest is split into extras. I know Frankfurt don't need to accept anything other than the full release clause but its fairly common nowadays for clubs to essentially come to an agreement on payments etc. The fact that his reps are in Austria talking to Eddie, very much suggests that we are confident of a fee being agreed. Im sure our boys will have rolled out the red carpet too.

Neither of them were broke by Edwards. It's not breaking something if someone else has the story and you copy it. Keep being obsessed with Luke Edwards though. It's not weird at all.

The win you think you have is actually a loss. 2 days ago we knew of nothing... until a few people started suggesting it and yes including Luke Edwards, and yes hes still a cunt that noone likes.

If we are prepared to keep signing quality players... I can make my peace with selling the odd one every now and then. In many ways, its actually the sensible strategy.

That's called a 10.

We are a big boy club who can fuck teams up in whatever system we desire.

You know what lads, Isak doesn't need number 9.

Im calling it. This happens and it happens super quick. Get the cunt to Austria... in fact its probably driving distance.

This is exactly it. We actually know we are capable of this.

Alex Crook fucking hates us. Little rat.

Im gonna say it..... Even though weve had long standing interest. This could actually be considered "out of the blue". There was absolutely no sign of this happening a couple of days ago.

Time to bring back the old Viana HUUUUUUGGGGGOOOO.

Feels like we are about to hear an Ornstein tweet. Come on baby.

This seems to be happening super quick.

Ive always said, sometimes the players you want become available on a schedule you hadn't planned for. If top quality players are available and it means changing strategy (although it may just be a continuation) then sometimes you have to do it. Signing Ekitike puts us firmly into the place where we likely qualify for CL again IMO. I'd be more than happy if they fucked off signing a keeper to get this done. We'd still need a CB though.

I just hope those at the top of the club are away of how important speed is, for this deal to happen. We need it done before anyone can turn his head.... again. We need to get this done sharpish on the ship will sail IMO.

When you do it properly it all gets wet.

I dont want to sound like a wet fanny but if we aren't going to sign this lad, can we get the pain over with quickly so I can move on. Don't give me a week foreplay with a pornstar only for Chelsea to come along and fuck her for me.

We wont pay that money. They will have to deal at a normal price. In fairness, its not just Edwards saying we are back in for him, Romano has suggested it and Hope. Remains to be seen if we will actually make a financial move or not. If we do, we obviously think its doable.