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So we have struggled to find anyone for 13 years to stump up the cash, and now we are being told there are others waiting if this deal falls through. Don’t really believe that will happen.

It’s the exact same story from last night, it’s literally the worst attempt at a story from the press so far.

The telegraph article confirms to me that the journalists really don’t have a clue if that’s what they are making a story out of.

Geoff Shreeves says they are waiting for the WTO report

Not going through all this again if this fails, it’s this bid or none for me.

Absolutely no idea how the telegraph got that headline from that letter btw and I’m the most pessimistic person regarding this takeover on here ?

Ziyech and Werner two brilliant early deals for Chelsea.

Is everyone on here who has been 100% confident since day 1 of this going through, still feeling the same way?

George is one of the guys who never said it is close or done. If they are still asking for details about the piracy this week that means we are in long haul and nothing is imminent. Didn’t he say a out 4 weeks ago it was days away from being done ?

So basically he knows pretty much nothing then Yep he’s as much in the dark as every other journalist. He, and Chris, are by far the most ITK, but of course they won't know every little detail. Yep and Jason Burt, however they all seem to be as surprised as any of us that this hasn’t been done yet after what they had been told.

So basically he knows pretty much nothing then Yep he’s as much in the dark as every other journalist.

Mid Jun according to the Guardian article from last week, unless things have changed since then.

Only in delaying a decision till the final report, not in actually blocking the takeover.

Caulkin is pretty close to Bruce as well, so he isn’t going to write anything negative about him.

Does this WTO report carry any clout in terms of whether they can reject the takeover based on what is said in it? Have a look at the twitter link I posted previous page as it gives an insight to this Just this second read it. I take it as the WTO report is nothing to worry about? Yep, other than it delaying it even longer, no matter what is in it, it can’t stop the takeover legally.

So surely the final copy must be different from the draft copy to warrant them waiting for it. It must also contain new evidence to what they already have, otherwise what would be the point in waiting.

I am all in with the Saudis, and have always been since they first pitched in. I am not really interested in American owners, or for that matter most of the other options mentioned. As others have mentioned, they'll probably just load the club with debt Glazer style. I think this is a once in a lifetime chance with Stavely. Reubens and PIF, if it falls through, not really arsed if we get sold or not. Same, and it’s not exactly a quick process even if someone else does come in.

That’s the one he is on about

This the one where they harp on about cats? No. Won’t be anything new from the buyers still confident line.

In terms of legal action from outside influences should the takeover pass, can anyone actually sue the league if they let it through with the piracy issues, or is it simply a case of it’s the premier leagues and it’s up to them what happens with its matches.

If it was as simple as you make it sound, surely it would not still be an issue.

No and it’s what Caulkin’s said from the start, it’s a two way discussion. If they were going to fail it they would have by now. They’re ensuring all bases are covered and it’s legally bottomed out. You could also argue after this time that if they were going to pass they would have done by now. Wouldn’t really listen to Caulkin anymore since all along he has said no red flags, when clearly the piracy issue is a big one. Depends on your definition of red flag I suppose. The fact there going back and forth would suggest it’s not a deal breaker, they might well be just seeking certain assurances. Regardless this Matty Longstaff situation just spells out how much we need this, as if we already didn’t know. The thought of being stuck with this lot makes me feel physically sick. It will be worse than ever before if we are stuck with this lot, that is guaranteed.