I agree. It was very well handled by both player and club. A nearly very good example of how to get a move (bar the social media post which I believe was agents anyway). Ask for a move, agree it behind closed doors, let it “slip” that a summer move may be possible and get in with working hard...
To be fair, when Caicedo was told he wasn’t going in January, he shut up and played football too. Very well. Both well entitled to move on if it’s what they want.
For me, the issue is always the “agents”. There should be a cap of £25k on what they earn (or even better, ban them entirely) then...
https://metro.co.uk/2023/06/02/alexis-mac-allister-breaks-silence-on-liverpool-transfer-speculation-18886807/?ito=newsnow-feed
not sure on how accurate it is but it does give a glimmer of hope that he may stay. Yes, I am very much clutching at any straw I can find.
I believe clubs agreeing personal terms before even making a bid is very commonplace these days. Totally unethical in my opinion. There should be a rule whereby the selling club has to accept an offer before personal terms can be agreed. Otherwise it helps to agitate moves etc. players sign a...
I am (deludedly) still clinging to any hope he isn’t going anywhere. But I suspect it will be Liverpool. Rumours of a £150k a week contract which we would never get near. Probably sold on winning Europa league and a much better league position next year which will give CL year after.