[Albion] Where is Alexis going? (Liverpool - for an undisclosed fee...)

[Psychobilly freakout]

err...

If LIVERPOOL have supposedly met this 'release mechanism', then it is definitely NOT a Champions League Clause...

Oh yeah

 

[Hove Lagoonery]

Such a strange amount. it is €80m, but why would 2 British clubs arrange a fee in Euros.

I have a bit of OCD but even I can see that rounding to the nearest £100,000 isn't 'strange'!
That's what happens when you negotiate a price - the difference between your revised offers gets smaller and smaller and usually ends with you splitting the difference.

 

[nwgull]

I have a bit of OCD but even I can see that rounding to the nearest £100,000 isn't 'strange'!
That's what happens when you negotiate a price - the difference between your revised offers gets smaller and smaller and usually ends with you splitting the difference.

I think the question is why are two British clubs dealing in Euros and not GBP. I expect that the answer is something to do with strength and stability of currency.

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

Obviously your right, but Romano it is a monetary exit clause, when he does not know that, the exit clause would I imagine a Champions League clause.

There isn't one, Barber as quoted.

 

[dangull]

Just seen on facebook that the Liverpool deal is 99.9% done. Ali Mac will be on £150,000 a week. 55/60M

 

[Triggaaar]

Just seen on facebook

Well that's that then

 

[Weststander]

The clubs agree terms with the agents rather than the players. That's the way around it.

Exactly.

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

Well that's that then

The new oracle

 

[Triggaaar]

I know I'm probably being a bit naïve here, but when did we get to a point where clubs agree personal terms without permission to talk with a player by their current club?

The clubs agree terms with the agents rather than the players. That's the way around it.

I don't think that's really a way around it. Obviously the agent can't agree terms without running those terms past the player, so while the club and agent can pretend that the player isn't involved, everyone knows that's a lie, and the truth is that they're still breaking the rules.

I suspect it's more a case that it's not worth it for the wronged club to try and prosecute, because where's the proof?

 

[Farehamseagull]

I don't think that's really a way around it. Obviously the agent can't agree terms without running those terms past the player, so while the club and agent can pretend that the player isn't involved, everyone knows that's a lie, and the truth is that they're still breaking the rules.

I suspect it's more a case that it's not worth it for the wronged club to try and prosecute, because where's the proof?

Actually agents regularly will agree terms with a club without running it past the player. From the outset the agent will advise and agree with the player what they should expect terms wise and they will go out and try and get it from a club and tell the player after. You’d be surprised how little some players get involved in the process at all.

It’s also in both club’s interest for this agreeing personal terms before bids are accepted to be allowed to go on. ALL clubs do it and it saves a lot of wasted time and effort making bids for/pursuing players/agents who are not interested or realistic

 

[Triggaaar]

Actually agents regularly will agree terms with a club without running it past the player. From the outset the agent will advise and agree with the player what they should expect terms wise and they will go out and try and get it from a club and tell the player after. You’d be surprised how little some players get involved in the process at all.

If they 'go out and try and get it from a club and tell the player after' then they have basically agreed it with the player. The agent is negotiating with the club based on what the player wants. That's the same thing.

It’s also in both club’s interest for this agreeing personal terms before bids are accepted to be allowed to go on. ALL clubs do it and it saves a lot of wasted time and effort making bids for/pursuing players/agents who are not interested of realistic

Sure, that could be true. But it's still against the rules.

 

[Hiheidi]

 

[Icy Gull]

I get the impression that this is more his father’s decision than Alexis’, he has been promoting this transfer for months. Nice to be able to earn money from your son’s abilities

 

[nwgull]

I’m sure Fibs has already tweeted a few days ago that it’s a done deal as far as player/agent and LFC are concerned.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

Out in Florida buying a top end waterfront gaff according to the Arsegas.

 

[Munchkin]

And I quote….

“I am very calm because I also have the possibility of staying at a club like Brighton who have been with me at all moments and where I have really enjoyed being.

“If I end up not leaving the club I will still be very happy there but I am conscious of the fact there will be possibilities and, if a good offer for the club and for me comes in, we will evaluate it.”

 

[oldboyroy]

Get it done quickly Liverpool or could be hijacked!

 

[KZNSeagull]

I’m sure Fibs has already tweeted a few days ago that it’s a done deal as far as player/agent and LFC are concerned.

I thought he had tweeted that about 3 months ago.

 

[GT49er]

If Liverpool want to sign Mac Allister's father, that's fne by me!

 

[nwgull]

I thought he had tweeted that about 3 months ago.

His first tweet to that effect was on 5th May! He’ll be right eventually, quote tweet himself and his Twitter fans will wank themselves into a frenzy over his level of ITK.