I don't know about TB but in business generally you would have agreed a complete gameplan for the negotiations prior to them starting, including minimum acceptable levels, flexibilty on what areas, percentages agreeable etc etc. You then leave the team to negotiate within the agreed criteria.
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Since it was widely reported that we turned down a £2.5M bid from Sunderland prior to LB's transfer request, I would be a little surprised if 4 weeks worth of negotiations haven't changed anything .
A great player for keeping the team ticking over, but as pointed out above does not do anything creative. Also, whenever opposing teams pushed on Bridcutt and closed him down, we stopped playing (hence the no plan B accusations under Gus). I think that since he has been back Oscar has asked more...
I suspect that the stalemate is that TB and Gus both think that Liam is worth £3.5M-£4M and the people in charge of the purse at Sunderland think he is worth £2.5M. As mentioned the other day, now all parties involved have had their say, I can see Sunderland walking away.
I really can't see...