06 Apr 2016 14:38:32
Ed, can you offer any insight into the Pjanic to Chelsea
rumours? Is it true Real Madrid and PSG would also like to sign him? Cheers.

{Ed002's Note - Real Madrid, PSG and Manchester City all remain keen on the signing of Miralem Pjanic and although they may need to sell before buying it is less likely they will now be put off by the price. PSG were willing to include Verratti as part of the deal but Verratti was not keen and is now staying. Real Madrid would likely not prioritise the move and have moved on to consider another player ahead of Pjanic. Manchester City may still look to Pjanic in the summer but they have other proiorities. Liverpool and Spurs enquired in the summer and were made aware that he could be available at the right price - but that would be very high (€50M) and the player has said he has no interest in either club. Chelsea are looking to Pjanic for the summer of 2016 and are looking to negotiate a more sensible transfer fee and certainly more sensible wages. Talks took place in Monaco recently.}

1.) 06 Apr 2016
06 Apr 2016 17:42:48
Cheers ed, I know you're travelling so thanks for taking the time to reply.

{Ed002's Note - No problem - back to Blighty tomorrow but off to the US on Saturday.}