The Prophet Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 We could easily be playing his agent at his own games too, seeing if he comes crawling back on our terms. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Shame if true because he looks an exciting talent but pleased if this draws a line in the sand. Paying massively over the odds for Chris Wood only exacerbated the Saudi tax stuff so a middle-finger to some chancer - be it a club, a player or an agent - was always likely to happen at some point, in order to emphasise the fact that we're not going to be fleeced at every opportunity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Edwards will be gutted someone got to a negative transfer update before him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Just now, GeordieDazzler said: Edwards will be gutted someone got to a negative transfer update before him. Luke’s doing the women’s Euros and doesn’t care, his words not mine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 1 hour ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: It’s good to avoid being taking advantage of, but it’s also good to sign the players you need. Hard to say since we don’t know, but I’d be concerned if we’re only looking at players who have lovely blokes as their agents. Of course I 100% trust the club at this point and I’m sure we’ll get people in. And as someone said, it could be tactical. We don't need him yet though. If anything this decision will speed things up. It's either already over, or the player will do what is necessary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 1 hour ago, SUPERTOON said: Article says deal off but we are still interested ? Sack the agent! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Mind you I wouldn't bet against this being a play to make the agent get a grip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Maybe true, but Bailey is not the most reliable either. I'll just wait until the end of August to see who comes in as I'm pretty confident the owners will provide. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Hopefully Bailey's as reliable there as he always is, ie not in the slightest bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 14 minutes ago, The Prophet said: We could easily be playing his agent at his own games too, seeing if he comes crawling back on our terms. I'm sure there's a bit of that, but at the same time we won't want to lose out on secondary targets so we will probably have put a deadline on how long we are prepared to hang on waiting for his camp to make their minds up. I personally think we've sort of drawn a line under it, and will be sounding out other strikers now. It would take a pretty quick turnaround from his agent for this to happen now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Gonna be a lot of slow negotiations for us this window I reckon. As long as the club know when to move on and not get bogged down in agent/club bullshit. It's the most relaxed yet interested I've been in absolutely ages like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Mind you I wouldn't bet against this being a play to make the agent get a grip. My first thought was around the collapse of the takeover and subsequent reports that PIF had walked away from the deal to buy the club in 2020. Maybe this is just how they like to negotiate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awaymag Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Probably using Hugo and Sven as diversion tactics for the Media. In the meantime the real targets are being signed in the back ground like Targett and Pope......just a thought. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 I’m not fussed either way, he’s clearly talented, but at that price a huge gamble still. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 I wonder if Ashworth is handling this. Either way, having him at a club now reassures me that we are handling this the right way. If only one journo is reporting it, maybe its a deliberate leak to communicate something to Reims or Ekitike himself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 18 minutes ago, GeordieDazzler said: Edwards will be gutted someone got to a negative transfer update before him. Nope He comes and says we haven't gave up on him yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 If I was a footballer I’d want my agent to look more like Chris Mort and less like the flashy type Ekitike has, does that type of agent even exist? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 18 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Mind you I wouldn't bet against this being a play to make the agent get a grip. I think we've probably walked away, which is to say we've left them with a take it or leave it offer, and so it's up to them. If the agent comes back before we complete a different deal then we'll do the deal, or else it's likely done I think. This has been the state of play since January. They really are taking the piss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Once again, it seems that no one really has a clue. The information void is being filled with click bait. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 So we might be briefing the press that unless the agent gets his thumb out of his arse, it's off. But if he gets on the phone in the next 24 hours, he can rescue his attractive payday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 This’ll probably happen when the agent winds it in a bit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, James said: If I was a footballer I’d want my agent to look more like Chris Mort and less like the flashy type Ekitike has, does that type of agent even exist? What Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Agents standing in the way when clubs and players agree to a deal needs to be dealt with. They're ruining football and should only be allowed a standard fee for any transfer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 22 minutes ago, MrRaspberryJam said: What Apparently wearing a suit makes you competent and less greedy by default. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Brave Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 1 hour ago, RS said: Great stuff from the club if true. Refreshing not to do the usual and cave to these money grabbing agents who seem to want what’s best for them and not who they represent. if Ekitike bought in to these demands then good riddance to him as well. This ^ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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