Karanka revealed every player must prove they are 100 per cent committed to the club before signing.
“We are in negotiations, but I’m not in a position to say at the moment what will happen,”
“We will start to speak to other players if we know that he has said no, but at the moment we are...
Statments on each Club site (about a deal they hope to complete tomorrow).
http://www.mfc.co.uk/news/article/2014/120814-clayton-deal-agreed-1823515.aspx
http://www.htafc.com/news/article/first-team-news-butterfield-clayton-1823468.aspx
North East Rag now reporting Mboro hopes of deal are receding even though we have not agreed a fee with Huddersfield.
"the Seagulls have not been granted permission to speak to Clayton or his representatives. However, the midfielder is aware of their interest, and is understood to prefer a move...
Local Huddersfield newspaper confirms Clayton did NOT turn up for medical at Boro...
http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/adam-clayton-boro-transfer-saga-7592167
"Having previously rejected a move to Huddersfield’s John Smith’s Stadium, Jacob Butterfield was finally persuaded to at least hold talks with the Terriers."
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/football/middlesbrough/read_article/11399061._/
Despite all these issues no mention of us at all...
"The Huddersfield midfielder is understood to be on his way to Teesside to undergo a medical though the deal is unlikely to be completed tonight"
http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/adam-clayton-boro-deal-closer-7585059
"Adam Clayton is taking part in Town’s pre-match preparations"
http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport/football/news/huddersfield-town-expect-midfielder-adam-7583973
If I was Butterfield and I was being asked to move in these circumstances I would be pushing my wage demands to the limit knowing both clubs are relying on my decision to get this move finalised. I might even ask my existing club for a sweetener....
"Jacob Butterfield due for Huddersfield talks - but not as part of Adam Clayton swap deal"
http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/jacob-butterfield-adam-clayton-huddersfield-7575160
Not forgetting they also have completed the loan of Kenneth Omeruo from Chelsea with Patrick Bamford also rumoured to be going on loan.
Manager was formally Morinho's assistant so good contacts in the game.
If Clayton deal is up to £3m then that will be based on promotion so will be peanuts at...
I agree. So why pay a fee and £10k a week on a 28 year old left back from Wolves when we have Chicksen.....
We seem to spend money in the wrong Areas...
Charlton are able to beat Premiership Clubs to signings....
http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/495868/Charlton-set-to-beat-Leicester-Leeds-and-Southampton-to-2-4m-French-striker-Andy-Delort
Let's not make excuses for Burke and the Recruitment Team.
Whilst he has received credit for getting us Category 1 status for the Academy we seem unable to get our deals done.
Why do we always get to page 2 of our preferred list before we get anyone.
Thank God Andrews has already signed for...
"Middlesbrough resurrect Adam Clayton interest as Brighton play waiting game"
http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/middlesbrough-resurrect-adam-clayton-interest-7565080