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So it sounds like we're preparing for an impending transfer ban and want to get in as many players as possible.

It would certainly make sense to get all of our business finished early so we can sit back and relax. With the right mix of signings this summer, a transfer ban for 1-2 years would barely touch us.
 
tolmie's hairdoo said:
Sauntering off to the marina, will leave the big-game fishing to you guys for rest of the day ;)
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You mean throwing chum in to the water before going for a nice little motor about the bay, whilst all the while living all of us down in the cage. ;-)
 
I'd have thought if we were expecting a ban we'd not sell any younger players but loan with a fee instead.
 
tolmie's hairdoo said:
Sauntering off to the marina, will leave the big-game fishing to you guys for rest of the day ;)
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adr2.8i said:
have i missed something? an impending transfer ban?? why?
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There's a chance we get banned because of the transfer of Benjamin Garré, he's an Argentinian kid we signed at 16. You're not allowed to sign non-EU players until 18, but he had an italian passport, so after consulting FIFA we signed him.

Now his old club are taking us and FIFA to the court of arbitration for sport claiming it's illegal and unethical.

If we lose, there's a chance we get banned from transfers for 12 months like Real, Barcelona and Atletico.
 
Otamendi's Beard said:
So it sounds like we're preparing for an impending transfer ban and want to get in as many players as possible.

It would certainly make sense to get all of our business finished early so we can sit back and relax. With the right mix of signings this summer, a transfer ban for 1-2 years would barely touch us.
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Was thinking the same, though I read it as a "just incase". It's unlikely the CAS will rule against us, and thus FIFA, and it may not even result in a ban if they do. Further, the hearing is in July and City will appeal in case of a loss, extending the time potentially past our current window.

But, like with our targets this summer, nothing is being left to chance. Getting the players we need for the long term, regardless of cost, and getting them fast insurea that any such punishment, no matter how unlikely, is no more than a slap on the wrist.
 
domalino said:
There's a chance we get banned because of the transfer of Benjamin Garré, he's an Argentinian kid we signed at 16. You're not allowed to sign non-EU players until 18, but he had an italian passport, so after consulting FIFA we signed him.

Now his old club are taking us and FIFA to the court of arbitration for sport claiming it's illegal and unethical.

If we lose, there's a chance we get banned from transfers for 12 months like Real, Barcelona and Atletico.
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"Consulting FIFA" sounds like a safety guard to me, not quite sure how we implicate ourselves there. Also Italian passport suggest dual nationality which seems fine.
 
domalino said:
There's a chance we get banned because of the transfer of Benjamin Garré, he's an Argentinian kid we signed at 16. You're not allowed to sign non-EU players until 18, but he had an italian passport, so after consulting FIFA we signed him.

Now his old club are taking us and FIFA to the court of arbitration for sport claiming it's illegal and unethical.

If we lose, there's a chance we get banned from transfers for 12 months like Real, Barcelona and Atletico.
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thanks for that. i thought we were ok because he had an italian passport?? We shall see i guess.....
 
Just seen three Range Rovers with a heavy police escort heading down Ashton Old Road. Surely this is either Robbie Williams arriving for his gig or, far more likely, David Gill turning up in a final attempt to stop us announcing Ederson.
 
domalino said:
There's a chance we get banned because of the transfer of Benjamin Garré, he's an Argentinian kid we signed at 16. You're not allowed to sign non-EU players until 18, but he had an italian passport, so after consulting FIFA we signed him.

Now his old club are taking us and FIFA to the court of arbitration for sport claiming it's illegal and unethical.

If we lose, there's a chance we get banned from transfers for 12 months like Real, Barcelona and Atletico.
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I think this is mostly hot air and the press are running it because, clickbait. It's hard to see how the CAS could rule against freedom of movement for an EU citizen and FIFA (presumably the ones who have to issue the ban) are actually on our side.
 
Tugay One Cup said:
Just seen three Range Rovers with a heavy police escort heading down Ashton Old Road. Surely this is either Robbie Williams arriving for his gig or, far more likely, David Gill turning up in a final attempt to stop us announcing Ederson.
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Range Rovers under heavy police guard suggests its more likely the SAS off to raid yet another suspected terrorist property lol.
 
Akiva said:
Was thinking the same, though I read it as a "just incase". It's unlikely the CAS will rule against us, and thus FIFA, and it may not even result in a ban if they do. Further, the hearing is in July and City will appeal in case of a loss, extending the time potentially past our current window.

But, like with our targets this summer, nothing is being left to chance. Getting the players we need for the long term, regardless of cost, and getting them fast insurea that any such punishment, no matter how unlikely, is no more than a slap on the wrist.
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I agree. It does seem unlikely considering the steps we've taken and getting clearance from FIFA - although I'm sure they'd be willing to throw us under the bus, if necessary.

I'm loving the approach this summer. The club has clearly learnt its lesson from previous transfer windows where we've recruited poorly and not necessarily pursued option 1. Obviously FFP moved the goalposts for us in the past, but it's great to see that this can't hinder us anymore.
 
blueinsa said:
Range Rovers under heavy police guard suggests its more likely the SAS off to raid yet another suspected terrorist property lol.
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Well I don't know what the procedure is with that but the occupants of the Range Rovers were wearing suits and they were accompanied by regular police cars and motorcycles so I can't see it being anything that exciting.
 
CityStu said:
I suspect it is. Benfica are confident that all of their responsibilities to third parties are complete. The FA's concern is that all of the paperwork is such that those third parties no longer have any claim to Ederson.
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There's only one third party. A company whose main shareholder is Utd's favourite agent Mendes!
 
domalino said:
There's a chance we get banned because of the transfer of Benjamin Garré, he's an Argentinian kid we signed at 16. You're not allowed to sign non-EU players until 18, but he had an italian passport, so after consulting FIFA we signed him.

Now his old club are taking us and FIFA to the court of arbitration for sport claiming it's illegal and unethical.

If we lose, there's a chance we get banned from transfers for 12 months like Real, Barcelona and Atletico.
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So who would ban us then if FIFA ratified the signing?
 
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