How realistic is this legal action that is being reported from Chile now? I don't want us to come across as bad eggs, and I think we have to be careful as there is also suggestion from the Arsenal side that we spoke to his agent before permission was given (which is commonplace but technically not on).
I think the net result will be we agree a deal to take him in January with arsenals blessing. Deal could even be agreed this month I reckon, just because the window is shut doesn't mean we can't negotiate for January, if arsenal find this supposed replacement who wants to come to them.