Southampton will also be trying to flush out other interested parties and start a bidding war to meet their conditions (they have history of this with Lavia)- the Ornstein leak was purposeful "If you are interested this is the price you can have...
Its brinkmanship time,
Southampton call our bluff on topped out value, we call theirs by walking away, then meet in the middle.
In many ways welcome Tyler.
Exactly, Leeds could have been promoted year 1, if they accepted our offer and reinvested a reported north of 20 mill offer.
Either way they were left with a disgruntled player who didn't contribute to that failed season for months and remained...
We're not without tricks here ourselves, get he player to agitate, take our time - Southampton will have transfer plans of their own, will need to reinvest in the market to strengthen, their aim will be promotion - stakes are big for them the...
All of that mate, there is a PR and optics peice here for both clubs.
I’d be amazed if we’ve been given permission to speak to the lad and been talking to Southampton for a week - that there is still a surprise in counter bidding 10 mill in...
Yeah
I am always dubious about the accuracy of such reports , I doubt journalists are privy to all the information, they are told only that which benefits the informant .
I do suspect in this case that Southampton are keen to ensure they are...
I'm going to believe David Ornstein
Not saying Bobble is wrong either. Things can change. The goalposts could have been moved.
I think this transfer is over