General transfer rumours

[Parisian]

It will still happen but they are just playing this up a bit more. Because the information is released to public and it does not look good on Atleti that their star player was contacted as early as February to sort out a deal. It is only right they 'act' angry to show they do not accept this behaviour, very normal for any club to do in the situation.

It is also impossible that such a big agreement was struck and no one at Atletico knew. Plus it is no crime in having terms agreed with individual prior to bidding or paying the clause. Lot of clubs do that, even before the window opens.

Yeah but the problem here is Barça wants/wanted to not pay the clause.
When PSG wanted Neymar, they paid the clause. When City wanted Rodri, they paid the clause. Here, Atletico expressed their anger over the disrespect of Barcelona that has "screwed them over" by negociating with their biggest star and is not willing to pay the clause (initially). Prolly Barcelona wants to try to take Neymar, de Ligt, or other players and don't want to pay the lump sum for Griezmann over installments.

 

[TheThirdDeano]

Saw reports Bayern are trying to take him next season on a free, and have already agreed terms.

Would make sense since there hasn't been any notable bids for him, last interest was from Liverpool.

Shame!
The german league really need to sort themselves out

 

[Uffa]

United are after SMS from Lazio...again. He had a disappointing season last year but has talent

Agreed. United splashing too much money on a tank of a player, what's new?
He'd likely be Pogba's replacement since, at his best, he has similar qualities and less of a Hollywood attitude.

Atletico Madrid is angry with Barça because the latter not only discussed transfer with Griezmann during their season (and allegedly reached an agreement days before loss at Juventus Turin stadium) but also asked for a split payment method while clause is supposed to be paid in one lump sum.
Atletico has even said that if they had proofs of this agreement between Barça and Griezmann they would have asked for the previous clause of 200 M€ to be paid.
For the time being and in absence of an agreement between the clubs, they have asked Griezmann to be present for the pre season with Atletico.
Realistically, they still need the money after the Joao Felix transfer.

Good, Barça can't think of bypassing the rules just because. Maybe this will put a little disturbance in their transfer market, which is only good news for other teams.

 

[Daz_Blue]

Villa signing Emperor Mings from Bournemouth for 26.5m ...... deal done in a flash.

Great fee for Bournemouth

 

[Ajm1985]

Tottenham reportedly making progress in attempts to sign Lo Celso and Zainolo

 

[Sir peace frog]

Tottenham reportedly making progress in attempts to sign Lo Celso and Zainolo

I wonder if erikson is going ?

 

[Uffa]

Tottenham reportedly making progress in attempts to sign Lo Celso and Zainolo

Zaniolo? We had an eye on him but it's not like he's an absolute priority for us. Would be very interesting to see him in the Prem, he has the necessary physicality.

 

[Uffa]

I wonder if erikson is going ?

I think Eriksen is only leaving if Real can't sign Pogba. He might do another season at Spurs without extending his contract and leave next year on a free for huge wages.

 

[Divino da Guia]

Some reports that City will sign Sao Paulo winger Antony(19) and loan him to Sporting Portugal.

 

[Ajm1985]

I wonder if erikson is going ?

It appears they are stacking the midfield, but where would he go? I'd think Real would have to start selling now, before any more purchases. Barca will have the outlay of Griezmann and some for Neymar (and other purchases on top).