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WiganSpur

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There were initial ‘interest’ inquires re Barrios. No bids was ever made, but talks to find out the lay of the land etc. This is common amongst ALL clubs. The club who has the player then leaks it for their own benefits, as do the agents.

I have explained before about the Grealish situation. They want all agreed sale upfront. Without compromising myself; this is a no-go for 98% of clubs, and that’s not how deals work. Player, agent and family wants us, and has no interest in talking to anyone else. I believe it will get resolved pretty sharpish, for reasons we are all aware of.

Funnily enough Yanited have not firmed up in declining engaging about Martial. That could be a long one. A cut off will come when we pursue other targets.
Good to hear that. A very sensible strategy from the club.
 

Ron Burgundy

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We have agreement in place for a midfield player from abroad. I do not know when it will get announced. No major guesses needed as the name is out there causing discussions. Personally speaking; if we follow through on the agreement, as the player in question is keen, it is likely to happen at the latter stages of WC, or the end.

Oh yikes - if this is Gomes I'll be fairly underwhelmed
 

WiganSpur

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Well, he wouldn't be my first choice by any means but I can certainly see the logic in signing Gomes.
 

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We have agreement in place for a midfield player from abroad. I do not know when it will get announced. No major guesses needed as the name is out there causing discussions. Personally speaking; if we follow through on the agreement, as the player in question is keen, it is likely to happen at the latter stages of WC, or the end.
Thanks for the info Herc and also thank u for telling which CM it is without even telling his name ?.
 

George94

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Not sure why the world cup would be a factor if it is Gomes, hes not in the Portugal squad?

The whole waiting until the end of the World Cup part does seem to suggest the player is at the World Cup - would make very little sense if he wasn't, surely?

Unless Levy's decided he's taking some time off to watch the World Cup with Joe Lewis on his boat...:cautious:
 

WiganSpur

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The whole waiting until the end of the World Cup part does seem to suggest the player is at the World Cup - would make very little sense if he wasn't, surely?

Unless Levy's decided he's taking some time off to watch the World Cup with Joe Lewis on his boat...:cautious:
Maybe it's just an example of the kind of time frame involved? We haven't been linked to any mids at the WC bar Barrios who has been ruled out. Leaves Ndombele and Gomes.
 

Dan Stallworthy

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Maybe Nabil Fekir, he's supposedly been offered to us plus he's currently in Russia for the world cup (seeing as France are likely to get quite far would explain why it won't be announce til around the end of the world cup). Cheers for the info Herc.
 

mil1lion

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Barrios was totally out of the blue but I was kind of looking forward to that possible signing. I love those type of signings that come from nowhere. Nevermind, not an important target anyway, we need a ballplaying midfielder more than a battler.

Good news on Grealish. I think he'll go onto another level under Poch. I doubt people were that excited when we signed the likes of Davies and Trippier but they've done great these past couple of years. In Poch we trust!
 

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What part of no guessing you don't understand?but I believe you're correct.?

I interpreted it more as there is no need to guess as the name is of the player is someone we been strongly linked to like Gomes or Ndombele.
 

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I wouldn't be so quick to assume it's Andre Gomes if it's either going to be done towards end of world cup or at end because this might mean that it depends on his teams performance.
 

Ghost Hardware

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Not sure why the world cup would be a factor if it is Gomes, hes not in the Portugal squad?
I am thinking, if he's not at WC, then it could be another Portuguese player currently on a free. Maybe. But let's not turn this into a guessing game or we might get kicked.
 
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