madras Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 The only thing is, we are running out of time re the transfer window...I thinks that's where the worry is coming from and our total lack of any form. We aren't really as Man city proved and remember Staveley was heavily involved there. Things can be done before everything is official. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 The only thing is, we are running out of time re the transfer window...I thinks that's where the worry is coming from and our total lack of any form. We aren't really as Man city proved and remember Staveley was heavily involved there. Things can be done before everything is official. Wouldn't there need to be some sort of unofficial agreement in place for that to happen? I don't really see how we can offer terms to players when the deal is still not even agreed behind the scenes. Might well be we can only go forward assuming Ashley's still the owner until that happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Nothing would surprise me with this rabble at the helm. Almost nothing would surprise me with them, but this would. They'd have nothing to gain (they wouldn't save money because it wouldn't be their money) and everything to lose (they fuck up transfers and Stavely pulls out of the deal). Wouldn't there need to be some sort of unofficial agreement in place for that to happen? I don't really see how we can offer terms to players when the deal is still not even agreed behind the scenes. Might well be we can only go forward assuming Ashley's still the owner until that happens. There would need to be a agreement in principle, but that could happen any moment (doesn't need any time waiting for the Premier League ect) or in fact could already be in place right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 The only thing is, we are running out of time re the transfer window...I thinks that's where the worry is coming from and our total lack of any form. We aren't really as Man city proved and remember Staveley was heavily involved there. Things can be done before everything is official. Wouldn't there need to be some sort of unofficial agreement in place for that to happen? I don't really see how we can offer terms to players when the deal is still not even agreed behind the scenes. Might well be we can only go forward assuming Ashley's still the owner until that happens. Yes and we still have just under a fortnight till the window opens for that sort of agreement. It's not as if we have to wait for everything to be 100% official before we can make any moves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 With the links to Luiz and Sturridge emerging these past couple of days, I'm just hoping something is near regarding the takeover being completed and these are 'leaks' of our targets. A lot of straw clutching here but we could be discussing unheard players from the French or Belgian league or a youngster from a Spanish B side on loan but instead, we're linked to big profile players. Again, might be nothing but you never know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 The only thing is, we are running out of time re the transfer window...I thinks that's where the worry is coming from and our total lack of any form. We aren't really as Man city proved and remember Staveley was heavily involved there. Things can be done before everything is official. Wouldn't there need to be some sort of unofficial agreement in place for that to happen? I don't really see how we can offer terms to players when the deal is still not even agreed behind the scenes. Might well be we can only go forward assuming Ashley's still the owner until that happens. Yes and we still have just under a fortnight till the window opens for that sort of agreement. It's not as if we have to wait for everything to be 100% official before we can make any moves. I suppose it could be done under an agreed budget, let's say for argument's sake, £30m. You could spend that on big wages and no age cap for the likes of Sturridge and Luiz, whereas normally Ashley's conditions would make that impossible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 This not fallen through yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 This not fallen through yet? #wait Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1988 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Completely unrealistic but I would absolutely love to get Luiz, one of my favourite players (not on ability or reliability but just because I think he's class). Not sure he's exactly what we need but still, what a statement of intent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Completely unrealistic but I would absolutely love to get Luiz, one of my favourite players (not on ability or reliability but just because I think he's class). Not sure he's exactly what we need but still, what a statement of intent. We need anything and everything, to be honest. Whilst a striker, goalkeeper, left back and creative midfielder are essential, look further and you'll see we're poor on the wings, weak at centre back and only have an average Yedlin at right back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Completely unrealistic but I would absolutely love to get Luiz, one of my favourite players (not on ability or reliability but just because I think he's class). Not sure he's exactly what we need but still, what a statement of intent. Could be our Robinho signing?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 ITK alert https://mobile.twitter.com/ToonReport/status/943503407607926785 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 ITK alert https://mobile.twitter.com/ToonReport/status/943503407607926785 Happy days for their 735 followers then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 ITK alert https://mobile.twitter.com/ToonReport/status/943503407607926785 Definitely one for http://www.newcastle-online.org/nufcforum/index.php?topic=76584.0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 How to start a rumor: 1) Go here: https://www.forbesmiddleeast.com/en/list/the-worlds-richest-arabs-2017/ 2) Pick someone who hasn't been named before and isn't #1 (that would be too obvious) 3) Tweet to the masses 4) Profit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 whether Luiz is good enough or not - he would absolutely lift the other players and give the club a boost, as would sturridge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Luiz and Sturridge signing for us Behave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Bring Luiz in and stick him up front imo. 15 goal man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 https://twitter.com/buzza9676/status/942179502217625601 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ElCid Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Got to say I thought it was done and dusted and to be announced imminently last week and even Rafa was half hinting at this also. It hasn’t and could be 2 things 1. wanting to keep it quiet to ensure that the prices are not high rised due to clubs thinking we have more money or 2. (most likely) there is a big block on a relegation clause. Looking at current form over nearly 3 months and the league table I would be gobsmacked if PCP moved away from the relegation clause as they stand to lose up to 150 million in less than 6 months if relegation does occur. We all know Ashley won’t budge either. Surely looking at the PCP aspect then it is in their best interests to wait until the end of the season and see what division we are in first. I know the transfer window doesn’t open until next 2 weeks so there is time and Rafa will already have his list but I just think it maybe too much of a gamble for PCP to take currently. I said a few weeks ago I could see PCP not buying the club, relegation, no manager, crowds reduce in droves and PCP move on to another club. Last week changed my mind totally but have to admit I have a nagging fear my original thoughts may not be too far off the mark - obviously I hope not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I'm 100% confident this takeover will happen/is happening. We just have to be patient and not read anything reported (or take it too seriously) because again its all either bull shit or guess work. Ashley wants to sell up and PCP want us. Price has been agreed and I'm sure any clauses or other details have been agreed too. Nothing will be announced until all parties are 100% to go. Don't forget the FA and PL have to ratify this and if there is any land/property included or excluded that can take forever as well. For me the timeline of events is revealing... Legal firms from both sides get involved... contracts drawn, funds placed into an account etc.? Ashley and Staveley have a meal together... celebrating the closing of a deal etc.? Transfer targets/rumours linked etc.? Its happening! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Aye. Look out of a window for a bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ElCid Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I'm 100% confident this takeover will happen/is happening. We just have to be patient and not read anything reported (or take it too seriously) because again its all either bull s*** or guess work. Ashley wants to sell up and PCP want us. Price has been agreed and I'm sure any clauses or other details have been agreed too. Nothing will be announced until all parties are 100% to go. Don't forget the FA and PL have to ratify this and if there is any land/property included or excluded that can take forever as well. For me the timeline of events is revealing... Legal firms from both sides get involved... contracts drawn, funds placed into an account etc.? Ashley and Staveley have a meal together... celebrating the closing of a deal etc.? Transfer targets/rumours linked etc.? Its happening! Fingers crossed you’re right! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Is HTT ITK? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odear Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 It’s happening. Don’t see what the fuss is about. Even if it was announced last week.. we’d still have had a bunch of matches where we’d have lost to take the gloss off it. It’ll be announced on New Year’s Eve.. we'll have deals lined up for the first days in January and the second half of the season will start with a bang. Why would Staveley want the takeover to go through fully when she can’t do anything about results on the pitch?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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