bluesince76
Well-Known Member
Re: Eliaquim Mangala
Read what I said - Porto only have to announce it once it's signed. From the medical, the video etc, it's clear the deal is done, but until both parties sign the paperwork, they've got nothing to tell the stock exchange. Maybe they don't want it signed yet to allow them to work on other transfers and we gain NOTHING by actually announcing the transfer. Of we had announced it two weeks ago, we'd have been paying his wages and he'd still be sat in Miami, so what's the rush?
Mancitybluemoon1 said:bluesince76 said:Out of interest, why do we need to announce the deal? It does little for us or Porto and could impact on both our other transfer dealings. As long as it's not officially signed, Porto don't need to say anything to the stock market.
The only possible reason therefore for officially doing it is so he can train with us. Since he's on holiday, he won't, so no rush for another week or so. If Sagna arrives and he doesn't follow very quickly, that'll be the time to panic. Until then, everything public suggests the deal is very much done, just requiring a final signature and a trip to Thomas Cook to exchange some Euros.
Hi mate.....Porto legally have to announce all transfers with their stock exchange/share holders....which makes this alittle confusing as we hearing and seeing(citytv video) that deal is done but Porto still haven't reported the sale....
Read what I said - Porto only have to announce it once it's signed. From the medical, the video etc, it's clear the deal is done, but until both parties sign the paperwork, they've got nothing to tell the stock exchange. Maybe they don't want it signed yet to allow them to work on other transfers and we gain NOTHING by actually announcing the transfer. Of we had announced it two weeks ago, we'd have been paying his wages and he'd still be sat in Miami, so what's the rush?