Yeah, very difficult for Ashley to provide evidence that he won’t screw Rafa over and he’s forced into agreeing deals before the end of the season to get Rafa to sign. It also possible that the rumours of a deal to sell the club being close is true.
I still can’t see us paying that much for him. I think it will very much be like the Almirón deal where the selling club wants the €60m fee but we try and get it down as much as possible, and possibly agree a €50m deal.
Also, this could be Brexit related. We are due to leave the EU next month with no trade deal in sight. €60m now maybe a lot less cheaper than €60m in June/July.
What rumours?