It is quite embarrassing how many ex Scouse players have been talking in the media about VD though, don't you agree?
There is a way of doing this, all professional teams use the same method and it's accepted by most. Approach the agent and tell him you are interested in his player. Agent asks what are you thinking for his future Club, probably a contract of 4 years plus optional 1 or 5 fixed if we can agree and regular first team football in CL (dependant on clubs involved) Agent, what were you thinking salary wise Club, we can probably go to double his present salary. Agent, I will have a word and see if he is interested. See, no direct contact between club and player, no actual tapping up, just an enquiry made to see if it's worth putting a bid in. Most if not all clubs work this way, papers get wind of the interest (agent obviously) and "contract agreed" headlines appear. Blame the agent for the tapping up in normal circumstances but then, it's their job to get the best for their client. Some clubs just get it all wrong and sit down with a player personally to discus contract, salary etc before his club even know anything about the interest, that's known as tapping up.
Oh you know me? That's nice. Obviously you're having trouble actually getting to any sort of point, so I'll say goodnight. Have fun.
