Jadon Sancho

[DeadleyLedley]

You can't 'tap someone up' if they don't have a pro contract. He's free to speak to anyone he wants. Any suggestion of Man City threatening us with a complaint is total twaddle

 

[GetSpurredOn]

People generally tend to buy into the most recent piece of news/information.
I'd suggest holding off until we get some clarification either way from at least one other source.
All ITK was very positive up until yesterday. One journo's comments doesn't mean all is lost, it's just one persons view based on the particular snapshot of information they have.
I haven't heard of any other stories to corroborate this as yet. Let's wait and see eh.

 

[Ben1]

Twitter journos..massive pinch of salt. Twitter nowadays means any independent journo can tweet and even delete without fact checking. It's part of the reason sky sports have gone down hill. They get beaten to the story by people that aren't verifying it first so often, then as a result they release dodgy information just to get it out there first. Salt required.

 

[nicdic]

Kilpatrick has posted an actual article now, basically saying the reason behind his tweet was that City are unwilling to let him go from his scholarship.

 

[Univarn]

Kilpatrick has posted an actual article now, basically saying the reason behind his tweet was that City are unwilling to let him go from his scholarship.

Mostly the same story from yesterday but backing the City not letting him leave point. Would love Herc or someone to come in and give an update if there is one to give.

 

[DeadleyLedley]

Kilpatrick has posted an actual article now, basically saying the reason behind his tweet was that City are unwilling to let him go from his scholarship.

I.e. they won't accept a bid and we won't accept a tribunal which will include a sell-on fee? Seems a bit narrow-minded, even for Levy. Surely giving away a percentage of something is better than not having it at all?

 

[Ron Burgundy]

Kilpatrick has posted an actual article now, basically saying the reason behind his tweet was that City are unwilling to let him go from his scholarship.

For a team that plough ridiculous money into their squad, that would be an incredibly obstructive move for a 17 year old that they poached from elsewhere!

Maybe it's been leaked to force pressure on them - I can't see the FA (or whatever the relevant organisation is) being pleased that this kind of thing is going on with one of their prize stars

 

[Luka Van der Bale]

You can't 'tap someone up' if they don't have a pro contract. He's free to speak to anyone he wants. Any suggestion of Man City threatening us with a complaint is total twaddle

Liverpool got a ban on youth signings for this very reason, and we threatened to report Chelsea over their approach for Kirby which led to them having to pull out. Not sure why you're speaking with such authority on this when you're incorrect.

 

[Hengy1]

Mostly the same story from yesterday but backing the City not letting him leave point. Would love Herc or someone to come in and give an update if there is one to give.

From @Hercules in itk thread

". JS: I am gutted (if true) as those very, very close expected announcement today. As reports are suggesting, his heart is set on coming here. Asked if filth have rocked the.boat, and reply was 'no way, don't think so'. Whatever it is is between the clubs, and nobody is saying anything yet? So we have to wait"

 

[dwicker7]

Don't feel like Dan has any reason to mislead on the update, especially since he doesn't go public with anything unless it's highly substantial.

Have to say, this transfer failing may be one of the more disappointing moves. Because we don't make the blockbuster buys, it's deals like these where we win the window and add to the squad in a big way. Not quite sure of his ceiling, but this guy felt like another Dele, Dier, etc. kind of player on the cheap. Usually the ones we don't waste time with. Disheartening.

 

[Hercules]

Kilpatrick has posted an actual article now, basically saying the reason behind his tweet was that City are unwilling to let him go from his scholarship.

Makes no sense, as scholarships are not like pro-contracts. We approach FA, and player is interviewed. If all above board, we are allowed to compensate. It is news o me that. Citeh in this case can stop him playing for us and hold him to his SC. that does not wash. The kid is a 17 year old child crying out loud. There has to be something more to this. I know they wanted a ridiculously sell on clause. Soon find out.

 

[Hengy1]

Liverpool got a ban on youth signings for this very reason, and we threatened to report Chelsea over their approach for Kirby which led to them having to pull out. Not sure why you're speaking with such authority on this when you're incorrect.

Not if we've gone through the FA to talk to player first.

 

[Univarn]

Makes no sense, as scholarships are not Luke pro-contracts. We approach FA, and player is interviewed. If all above board, we are allowed to compensate. It is need to me that. Other in this case can stop him playing for us and hold him to his SC. that does not wash. The kid is a 17 year old child crying out loud. There has to be something more to this. I know they wanted a ridiculously sell in clause. Soon find out.

If you find out more let us know. Seems a wonky one and makes me wonder if it is similar to the Berahino situation where someone at the top is trying to win candy points for themselves and scupper the move and possibly ruin a kid's career.

 

[Hengy1]

End of the day the player won't be going back to Man C imo so more than likely will sign for someone ( maybe not us ) and train only for a season if need be.

 

[DeadleyLedley]

Liverpool got a ban on youth signings for this very reason, and we threatened to report Chelsea over their approach for Kirby which led to them having to pull out. Not sure why you're speaking with such authority on this when you're incorrect.

But there's no evidence that we've done anything improper and speculation otherwise is just that.

 

[Hercules]

Player has absolutely no desire to go back to citeh. His people have already informed citeh of such. They love to give it out (Watford), but do not like being on the receiving end. They were very under-handed with Josh. Difference there was his family and McDermott.

 

[Hengy1]

Just can't see this not happening

 

[spursfan77]

If only we had some kind of leverage we could use. I don't know, like still having a player Man City wanted to buy this summer...

 

[spursfan77]

Kilpatrick has posted an actual article now, basically saying the reason behind his tweet was that City are unwilling to let him go from his scholarship.

I wonder if it will change if we offer them more money. I suspect that's what it's about.

 

[nicdic]

Think this will still happen.