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24 Dec 2020 19:38:33
Ed002, Any chance of Vinicius Jr moving in Jan? Back in the summer you said Real were open to him leaving for around 60m I believe but perhaps a loan for the rest of the season?

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{Ed002's Note - He may well move in the January window and there have been discussions in the past with a bunch of sides as it has not worked out well. Wolves were put off by a €60M asking price for what have been a Jota replacement. Another English side were quoted €80M was the asking price. Arsenal were approached but Saka would need to make space on the left and after some disasterous descisions it makes zero sense. A loan might be viable but Arsenal would risk meltdown if they were to further upset the situation which is completely out of hand.}


 

 

12 Sep 2017 08:14:01
Ed002, I was wondering whether Atletico are planning to offer Jose Gimenez a new contract or whether there's interest in him as he's in his final year of his current deal. Thanks =].

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{Ed002's Note - There has been interest from Juventus, Arsenal and Manchester United as Jose Gimenez was struggling to make the Atletico starting line up – but they are planning on a new deal.}


 

 

26 Jul 2016 18:04:28
Anyone interested in Vietto ed002? Thanks =]

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{Ed002's Note - Sevilla hope to complete his loan transfer within 48 hours of this morning.}


 

 

29 Jun 2016 18:56:05
Any new updates about Kroos ed002? Seems like he won't be going to City? Thanks =]

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{Ed002's Note - Nothing has changed.}


 

 

20 Mar 2016 19:01:53
Seen that Kroos may be avaiable in the summer, any idea who may be interested ed002?
Also just wondering whether Real are looking to sell to raise funds or due to te player not settling etc? Thanks

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{Ed002's Note - It is pretty much certain that Kroos will leave in the summer even though his initial beef was with Benitez. I understand that Hebel has spoken with at least three clubs about the player to gauge interest - and two have said they may well be interested. I suspect he will talk to other clubs as well.}


1.) 27 Mar 2016 03:33:59
Is Chelsea one of the clubs

{Ed002's Note - No, Chelsea has no interest in him but right now there are three clubs who do and one who has said no.}


2.) 27 Mar 2016 18:24:26
Ed002,

Would Arsenal be one of those clubs and if so, what was their response?

Cheers!

{Ed002's Note - There is an enormous futility in my saying anything about Arsenal, so I will steer clear.}


3.) 27 Mar 2016 18:34:37
Ah, problems on the Arsenal page?

Thanks for the response anyway!


 

 

 

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01 Mar 2024 00:30:28
Who’s interested in Scalvini if I may ask ed002? Many thanks :)

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{Ed002's Note - Giorgio Scalvini (CB/DM) Chelsea, Manchester City, Inter, Manchester United, Spurs, Juventus and Southampton have shown an interest in the young centre back who has also covered for Koopmeiners as a DM. Southampton can be discounted, and probably Spurs with the Italian management gone. Napoli and Atletico offer wildcard options. I expect the Manchester clubs to push.}


 

 

26 Jul 2023 17:32:39
Hey ed002, lots of talk about Dybala possibly leaving, is the any interest in him? Many thanks :)

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{Ed002's Note - Paulo Dybala (F) Was being offered to English sides but the only firm interest is from Inter Milan and Turkey - and neither would be attractive. Roma will offer a new contract with improved wages against the removal of any clauses that don't suit them. Expect it to be agreed with them already looking for a Tammy Abraham replacement to pair him with.}


1.) 28 Jul 2023 23:20:26
Interesting on Tammy Abraham Ed. Any clubs showing an interest in him?

{Ed002's Note - I am not sure you understand the situation.}


2.) 29 Jul 2023 09:41:31
Yes. Totally misread the note you’d put Ed. My mistake.


 

 

14 Feb 2019 06:20:27
Who’s currently interested in Dybala Ed002? Thanks.

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{Ed002's Note - Real Madrid and there have been talks about a player/cash deal. Manchester United interest went with JM and Manchester City seem to have decided he is not for them.}


1.) 16 Feb 2019 04:22:55
Ed is the player Isco or marcelo? Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - Neither - it is unimportant.}


2.) 16 Feb 2019 18:43:54
I’d have guessed it was James Dazza.

{Ed002's Note - And you would have been correct.}


 

 

24 Jan 2018 08:12:46
Any interest in Romagnoli at AC Ed002? There was a bit of speculation back in the summer.

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{Ed002's Note - Not right now. Milan has a new coach arriving in the summer and much will depend on him and some ownership issues being addressed.~


 

 

14 Dec 2017 19:45:27
Is it true that Donnarumma is looking to void his contract extension and do you think it’s possible ed002? Thanks :) )

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{Ed002's Note - What is actually happening is not really like that Fuser but there has been a discussion about a transfer with a club.}


1.) 15 Dec 2017 09:58:41
Is Milan financial situation as serious as the media are making it out at the moment? That the owner has until next October to pay the outstanding sum?

{Ed002's Note - I have no idea what the media are saying, sorry. The loan which funded Yonghong's purchase will have payment milestones and he is looking to refinace and bring investors in.}


 

 

 

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05 Jun 2022 01:22:40
I know you may not want to get into finances ed002 but as a general norm do clubs get sponsors to contribute to a specific players contract? And would it be a Nike/Adidas sort of clothing company or any sort of sponsor who the player then endorses? Many thanks :)

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{Ed002's Note - No. Players, or rather their agent, can obtain sponsorship of their own.}


 

 

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26 Mar 2022 12:56:14
Dembele is out of contract in the summer so Barcelona I’m sure Barcelona would love to swap a player they wouldn’t own for Salah ????

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28 Jul 2020 07:37:56
Just a question Ed, I know release clauses don’t have any relevance to English clubs but in general, for Spanish or other continental clubs to activate them, do they have to be met with the total upfront cost? Thanks.

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{Ed002's Note - {Ed002's Note - Perhaps a reminder about transfer related clauses would be apt. This is a horribly complex area not least because they are written under individual national laws. They cause a great deal of misunderstanding with football supporters and the media alike.

The "buy out clause" is legally binding between a club and a player. The "buy out" is effectively what it says - a means for the player to buy himself out of the contract. As an example, if a player wishes to buy himself out of a contract, he pays the applicable FA (on behalf of the club) the amount of the "buy out" clause effectively becoming a free agent. The problem is that in most cases a player would need to obtain that money from the buying club - and this is fraught with issues regarding "tapping up" and, of course, taxation (as it can be seen as income for the player and would therefore be subject to income tax). There was a test case about the taxation issue in Spain about seven years ago which is why they have an exception. All players in Spain and Portugal have a clause that allows the player to buy himself out of his contract without tax implications - the tax implications passing to the buying club - typically at 50% on top of the value of the clause for the higher profile players. This was to address a ruling from around 30 years ago allowing players a way out of their contracts. The other notable point about Spain and Portugal is that the clauses, if invoked by a non Iberian club, need to be paid in full by the player (there are local rules that stop tax being due) but by needing to put up 100% of the money upfront would end many transfers then and there. It works differently in Iberia to elsewhere as the tax implications do not make such clauses viable in other countries. All players in Iberia must have a figure set and agreed with the club. So "buy out" clauses are very rare elsewhere. Related to this is the Webster Ruling but I don't intend to go in to that now.

A "release clause" is far more common in that it gives a figure that the club would accept for the sale of a player to another club - but it is not legally binding except where both parties (clubs) are in the same country (for the sake of argument I should say that football Spain and Portugal count as the same country as do England and Wales) for legal purposes. These are normally unreasonably high figures (Messi at Barcelona for example) introduced to act as a deterrent for hostile bids - and even then the club could easily block a move. However, if a club in the same country does agree to match a release clause then the selling club would be obliged to ask the player if he is interested - there is no obligation on the player to make a move. For interested clubs outside of the country, the selling club may use it as a guide but are under obligation to accept a bid and may demand a higher figure.

There is then the becoming popular "termination clause" which is binding between the player and the club and if met would see an offer from anywhere accepted and the player given the opportunity to make a call on a move. This overcomes the issues associated with "buy out" clauses as the money would be paid by one club to another and about the legal proximity of the buying side.}


 

 

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24 Nov 2017 22:25:21
Who else have made offers ed002? =].

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{Ed002's Note - it is unimportant.}


 

 

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23 May 2017 20:47:03
There is another team in Manchester which is not City Scholes =P I'd have thought you'd heard of them given your name ahaha

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16 Feb 2019 18:43:54
I’d have guessed it was James Dazza.

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20 May 2016 19:32:50
Who's interested in handanovic if you don't mind me asking ed002? Thanks =]

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{Ed002's Note - Handanovic could well end up in the EPL one day - but he is looking for European football - preferably the Champions League. Roma's interest could be rekindled. Real Madrid have looked at him. PSG has made an approach to Inter. Inter would like to keep him but know if the right offer comes in they will have to accept it.}