2 minutes ago, forbzy said:

That may well happen at times next season when Gusto is an option at right back. But first we need Reece fit and free of injuries.

James doesn't have the durability to play in midfield imo. Not unless his legs turn into titanium. 

Absolutely pathetic, we mucked them around at the beginning of transfer window and now getting the middle finger from Rui Costa,just pay the full amount Boehly. 

22 minutes ago, Aguia_SLB said:

It is about keeping the player. 

It is not all about money. 

 

To be fair, things seems too confuse this time. Nobody knows much about what's happening. 

 

Exactly this. Rui Costa does not care about the money. He made his line in the sand and is making sure it is not changed.

7 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Rui Costas position has been clear since the get go. Release clause or nothing. Not seen anything to suggest he has changed that position.

So why sit at a negotiating table? 

 

3 minutes ago, RMH said:

So why sit at a negotiating table? 

Because he is open to negotiation, despite what everyone is trying to say. It isn't release clause or bust. They want small installments. That's it. 

18 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Rui Costas position has been clear since the get go. Release clause or nothing. Not seen anything to suggest he has changed that position.

And therein lies the problem. 

There is another meeting today. I imagine this one will probably be the last to determine if we get him or not.

1 hour ago, Scott Harris said:

Gonna look really stupid letting Jorginho go if this doesn't go through. Also talks of Gallagher going as well.

Instead of improving the position that needs the most work, there is a high chance we are going to make it a lot worse.

What do you mean, Scott? Jorginho's gone, that's an improvement.

8 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Because he is open to negotiation, despite what everyone is trying to say. It isn't release clause or bust. They want small installments. That's it. 

Exactly, so why everyone insists on how clear Rui Costa has been? Had he been set on release clause or nothing, there would not have been any negotiating.

12 minutes ago, RMH said:

So why sit at a negotiating table? 

That's the whole point of the word 'negotiating' though. Trying to reach the middle ground with other parties when it initially seems impossible. 

12 minutes ago, RMH said:

So why sit at a negotiating table? 

To appease the player? Maybe more likely the Benfica board insists the offers are at least given the impression of being entertained. Retain good club relationships and all that.

Even if a breakthrough happened is there even time to get the medical and all paperwork done and signed in time? I seriously doubt it now.

1 minute ago, axman2526 said:

Even if a breakthrough happened is there even time to get the medical and all paperwork done and signed in time? I seriously doubt it now.

The plane is still in Lisbon - has not departed.  Maybe club doctors are down there?

The only surprise is Benfica are somewhat silent, which does make me think they want a replacement first.  That, or they want to send a message for global football to Chelsea!

Just now, axman2526 said:

Even if a breakthrough happened is there even time to get the medical and all paperwork done and signed in time? I seriously doubt it now.

Pretty sure you don't need to do that on deadline day according to UEFA's rules. Most important thing is the deal agreed by the club and the player before the deadline. We've already agreed personal terms so its just the transfer fee at this point.

Private jet on the way home, minus Enzo.

Maybe Rui Costa and Boehley can kick each other in the dick for dicking around so much this window with this transfer. 

We brought in all these attackers for no one to actually give them the ball. 🤡

I’m a little worried about all these big money signings. They never seem to work out for us. Hopefully this transfer window is different.

Just now, BedfordBlue said:

I’m a little worried about all these big money signings. They never seem to work out for us. Hopefully this transfer window is different.

Just like Roman's initial outgoings I suspect we will see a mixed bag. For every Duff and Robben lets not forget there was a Mutu and Veron 😉

Still think we can pull it off. 

1 hour ago, Sconnie Blue said:

But you don't bring in all of these attacking players (Felix, Mudryk, Mudueke) in January and yet say this season is a write off. 

No.  It's evident the club want one final strong push this 2nd half of the season. With these three new attacking players, our injured players all coming back at the same time, and Enzo continuing to be pushed hard, this season being a write off imo is the least of the club's plans. 

Or it's probably to get most of the signings done before UEFA changes the FFP rules.

 

1 minute ago, Nick05 said:

Or it's probably to get most of the signings done before UEFA changes the FFP rules.

 

Think we made those signings well before UEFA came public. Could of already known before hand as well tbf. 

If we don't get him im not sure selling jorginho would be a wise idea. We'd hae very few consistently fit CMs.