we obviously dont have the funds to push through the deal. Dont get me wrong, £12 m is a lot of money and I feel we prob tried to get him knowing they were in the thick and brown, on a payment plan that was very appealing to us, obviously not appealing to bologna. I just feel this amount of money alhtough alot, isnt hideous in football terms and if a man utd, liverpool, city etc... were agreed on the fee the deal wouldnt collapse based on payment terms, never seen it happen before. That is why I feel we have tried to nab a cracking player but on cracking terms for us, not bologna.
No harm in it and by sounds of it very nearly came off (it still might do). But being honest, would it surprise you if he joined liverpool or spuds next week for £12 million ?
We do have the money. NC is just a tough negotiator!
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