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It looks like the Mascherano deal took the best part of 3 weeks
Here is the article from when Liverpool filed the documents (31st January)
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"But a Premier League statement said it wants to "take time to satisfy itself with the proposed arrangements".
"The Premier League can confirm that, in accordance with its rules, Javier Mascherano's registration documents were received from Liverpool FC prior to the transfer window closing," said the Premier League statement.
"The board will consider the terms of the registration as quickly as possible and notify the parties involved of its decision accordingly."
It looks like the Mascherano deal took the best part of 3 weeks
Here is the article from when Liverpool filed the documents (31st January)
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"But a Premier League statement said it wants to "take time to satisfy itself with the proposed arrangements".
"The Premier League can confirm that, in accordance with its rules, Javier Mascherano's registration documents were received from Liverpool FC prior to the transfer window closing," said the Premier League statement.
"The board will consider the terms of the registration as quickly as possible and notify the parties involved of its decision accordingly."