Marvin said:
They don't pay anything until the end of next season? That would be ridiculous. if that's an accurate reflection of their bid, I am very surprised that City have not rejected it out of hand.
That they didn't reject it out of hand leads one to suspect that paying the first instalment in May 1012 is bollocks. No serious party would put forward such an idea and if they did it would send a clear message that they were not serious to begin with.
Of course this may have been City tactics all along. Accept the offer with the proviso the first instalment is paid upfront and there are bank guarantees on the balance knowing that this will never happen and continue to look like reasonable guys as opposed to just telling them to piss off.
Whatever the truth of the matter we will find out one way or the other tomorrow.