Slam Dunk 1,442 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Adding some more media speculation into the mix: The Guardian are saying that the work permit was granted earlier today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas 1,468 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 The Guardian are saying that the work permit was granted earlier today.Afaik the hearing for the permit was today so that should be correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson 358 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 So we offer a price (plus a player ie. Matic) to Benfica, they agree and when what all appears to be set and done, they change their minds? Fucking idiots!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 So we offer a price (plus a player ie. Matic) to Benfica, they agree and when what all appears to be set and done, they change their minds? Fucking idiots!!We don't know that, so I really wouldn't get bitter. I think the last 24hours of "action" has all been a media rumour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson 358 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 We don't know, I agree with that, yet we all seem to follow these stories because that's all we know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 We don't know, I agree with that, yet we all seem to follow these stories because that's all we know.I agree, but in the last 24 hours we've gone from "deal aborted" to "negotiations carrying on" to even "deal imminent". This is all based on rumour (the events mentioned) and we should not accept them at face value. For the next 5 days we should look at them but take them also with a HUGE pinch of salt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane 2,275 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 My god why can't we sign players the easy way? This is gone beyond a joke, Benfica are a fucking joke. He wants to move, We want him, Benfica are willing to sell, Get the fucking deal sorted so we can all move on with our lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Our board is as useless as tits on a bull. It's a shame they have more of a say in the state of affairs than Carlo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 It's a shame they have more of a say in the state of affairs than Carlo.What'dya mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Term-X 7,891 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Our board is as useless as tits on a bull. It's a shame they have more of a say in the state of affairs than Carlo.I'm sure he's consulted on everything.Nobody outside of Chelsea could ever produce evidence to prove otherwise, and Carlo lies to the press anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 What'dya mean?Transfers, contracts, etc. Roman's buddies on the board are running the club. Arnesen - the sporting side of things, Gourlay - the financial side. I'm aware this could be termed mere speculation on my part, but then it's logical to me where I'm standing from. I do think though that Roman realises this mistake and Carlo will get more of a say in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubber bullets 1,183 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 According to this blog David Luiz is staying at Benficahttp://blogs.bettor....e-outfit-a54142However like everything else take this with a pinch of salt.According to this article from the Independant a work permit has been 'accepted' despite all of the rumors of the deal collapsing.http://www.independe...ee-2195296.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 This is fast reaching the 'meh' stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Transfers, contracts, etc. Roman's buddies on the board are running the club. Arnesen - the sporting side of things, Gourlay - the financial side. I'm aware this could be termed mere speculation on my part, but then it's logical to me where I'm standing from. I do think though that Roman realises this mistake and Carlo will get more of a say in the future.I can see why you'd think that, honest I do.But Term is right here. I don't think Carlo is left out at all, I think what he tell the media is said to keep away unwanted attention from 1. Other clubs that would be interested and 2. The media twisting the stories and speculation i.e. what we've seen/heard today with Luiz. Managers must do what is necessary for the club, including, lying to the press for the sake of confidential information. Carlo's no mug. He gets instant respect for his fabulous career both as a player and as a manager, I fully believe Roman keep him in the loop at all times. Perhaps not on the finer details like fees, but certainly on transfer targets and such issues that have an affect on the pitch, everything else I doubt he cares for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 But Term is right here. I don't think Carlo is left out at all, I think what he tell the media is said to keep away unwanted attention from 1. Other clubs that would be interested and 2. The media twisting the stories and speculation i.e. what we've seen/heard today with Luiz. Managers must do what is necessary for the club, including, lying to the press for the sake of confidential information. Carlo's no mug. He gets instant respect for his fabulous career both as a player and as a manager, I fully believe Roman keep him in the loop at all times. Perhaps not on the finer details like fees, but certainly on transfer targets and such issues that have an affect on the pitch, everything else I doubt he cares for.Agreed about Carlo's media antics - and it's in the club's interest like you say. But I still remember Ballack saying Carlo wanted him while it was Roman refused to extend his contract. That makes me think that while Carlo has a say in who is brought to the club, his say is not given prime importance. It's like Roman giving Carlo three apples to choose from while Carlo could have had an orange in mind. Dunno if you get what I mean there LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace. 4,352 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I'm fed up with those transferts... Can't we have ordinary negotiations ? Roman really should to fire our negotiators... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubber bullets 1,183 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 If you go on the Planet Benfica forums it seems they are as just confused about whole thing as we are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary gordon 1,777 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 This has become a farce.. 5 years ago we would have got him for 11-15 million. Man city, Real Madrid and Barcelona have inflated the transfer market so much that even a team like us is having trouble keeping up with the prices. 5 years ago we paid near this amount for what people regarded as one of the best strikers in the world. How we are even considering 25 million for a defender is ludicrous. Benfica and Luiz can go fuck themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX8 40 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Well nothing new about the way Chelsea do business with other clubs. After Robinho fail Iwill never be confident in any deal until I see the oficial News on the ChelseafcLet's wait and pray nothing more can ve done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gianfranco_Z 202 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I really hope we don't sign him now tbh. 25m for a CB is too much... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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