Yeah quite possibly. He's not due to arrive in Istanbul until the 16th, when he will take in the surroundings, have a look at the facilities and have 1 on 1 talks. Until then anything could happen.
Rafas agent has stated that he is aware of the interest in Turkey, but so far no negotiations have taken place. Rafa is currently enjoying time off at home. He wants to be managing a team this summer.
Subtle hint? According to Marca, he is still adamant he only wants a Premier league job. There's some rumours that he's interested in Palace.
Hey Rafa. Yes seniors. Want to come manage us? How much? 2m? Yawn! 3m? Pfft! Ok ok £5m? Nope! ****ing hell ok £10m? Hmm, what club are you again? Fenderbache. Lol I’m staying on Merseyside. Unless, £15m a year. Ha ha ha you thought we meant £10m a year. We meant for your soul.......... “Phone hangs up”
Fenerbahçe are giving Rafa this week to make a definite decision on the job otherwise they're switching targets.
Some mixed rumours going around. Rumours a week or so ago that Fenerbahçe were looking at loan to buy deals for Origi and Shaqiri. Rafas agent says he's aware of the interest in Turkey, but no discussions have taken place. Rafa was apparently asking people about life in Istanbul. Apparently Fenerbahçe are trying to sign Marcelo to tempt Rafa. A reporter said he sat down with Fenerbahçes owner and he said its fake news. Rafa has a block in the Four Seasons booked from the 16th. That has been confirmed by Marca. Rafa has apparently been sent match tapes from this season as well as in depth player reports. Rafa has been given a transfer list for his approval. Rafa apparently has a week to decide if he wants to progress with Fenerbahçe or not, before they move on to different targets. Now they're saying an agreement has been reached of 8m for 2 seasons + bonuses. If he wins the league within 2 seasons, he gets an automatic 1 year extension.
Telegraph are reporting that Nuno will be Palaces new manager, should be announced this week. Apparently he had an interview with Everton over the weekend, but they scoffed at him wanting to bring in about 8 of his own backroom staff.
So Nuno to CP looks nailed on. Seems a bizarre option for him. But that might be Palace taking a step in the right direction. So Who the quack are Everton going to get now? Seen as a certain Spaniard is on the doorstep.
Ross Armstrong reckons Everton will offer Duncan Ferguson a 1 year deal. He also says should we sack Bruce, Rafa will be back.
