For all the chat about pre-Woodward skills, this reminds me of the absolute mess of a Tosic/Ljajic thread.
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I was so excited about Ljajic 
can't believe he's 30 this year!
can't believe he's 30 this year!Laurie Whitwell has commented on this, so we're in for him. The deal has to stack correctly for us. If it does, then it'll get done. If not, we move on.
The talk about a 20% sell on clause for IDV (current club) is a reason that would make me think we wouldn’t sign him. We’re not a club that do release clauses or sell-on clauses, well, ever. I certainly can’t think of any.
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Personal theory: but I think that is part of the reason why we tend to have larger transfer fees in general.
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Personal theory: but I think that is part of the reason why we tend to have larger transfer fees in general.
Now that's a name I haven't heard in a long time...I was so excited about Ljajic
A very long time...
I remember he was hyped as the new Kaka at that time.I was so excited about Ljajic
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feck me, if we don’t grab this kid now...
Its not even large amount of money, why are we hesitating on the move?
Just double up or even triple the fee and get it done right away, before it getting more complicated.
Just double up or even triple the fee and get it done right away, before it getting more complicated.
If the scouts agree with this assessment, it should be our deal.
I might be wrong but he seems to wax lyrical about everyone in South America, or at least that's the impression I get whenever I hear him on TalkSport. Anyway, let's hope he's right and we end up signing the kid.
It keeps switching back and forth
As soon as Utd was mentioned, they started running their greedy hands together
He didn’t wax lyrical about Pellistri. Said it as he saw it,, he’s lightweight and needs to get stronger. Said he was a bit frail for the Uruguayan league.
As been stated by Laurie Whitwell and a few others, there are a lot of differing people claiming to represent him, which I imagine is making it difficult. It's not like anyone else is swooping in and I don't think we actually "discovered" him, so we and anyone else interested will all be at the same stage.
I stopped listening after "It looks like he's locked in for Man United."
If that interview is from within the past forty-eight hours, I'm feeling pretty optimistic and the Everton and Atlanta links seem like late attempts to offer more playing time.
That being said, how's he on actual transfer news?
If that interview is from within the past forty-eight hours, I'm feeling pretty optimistic and the Everton and Atlanta links seem like late attempts to offer more playing time.
That being said, how's he on actual transfer news?
Tim Vickery's opinion is usually very good from what I've seen over the years, and he isn't half talking this kid up. Let's do it!
This is all we need. Vickery going full fanboy.
Correct me if I'm wrong but Vickery isn't the sort of guy who would know about transfers, is he? He definitely knows about the players and their attributes etc, and I would definitely trust his opinion on whether Caicedo is good or not, but he's not a specialist transfer correspondent like you would see with journos at clubs or someone like Di Marzio/Romano et al etc. He probably knows just about as much as you or I, as he's read largely the same reports as us.
He said he's a lifelong United and idolises Valencia. He won't go anywhere else unless we can't get a permit or find out who reps him
C’mon let’s get this one sorted Ed!
Initially I thought Utd were dragging this out until the last week of the window so they could say we didn't have time to sign anyone else, however after reading this stuff it seems clear that who represents him is very confusing and we are right to take our time and look into everything properly.
I thought he'd be our kakaI was so excited about Ljajic
This explains why we also have conflicting reports from different journalists. I think certain "reps" are leaking more optimistic info over others.
Shouldn't there just be a FIFA database with who each player is represented by?
wouldn’t be like Ed and the glazers to ignore the scouts or not go through extra mile. They’ve got previous. Upamecano, DeLigt, Bellingham, Haaland. It’s too early to say but let’s hope it’s not more of the same
Why do these people have multiple agents?
You would think so but Tevez was infamously third party ownership which could well be the case again
Woodward gotta milk all the drama on social media for his annual report so he can say how well supported we are on social media despite winning feck all.
so are these agents claiming 3rd party owner ? I thought all that got stopped ? or are they just claiming to be his agent ?
we do
Yeah could give us an outlet with defensive and attacking attributes
Correct. He has never reported on transfer news or claimed to have sources. He’s simply describing the player.
Just for some extra transfer drama's sake I hope it's a relavitvely benevolent druglord who's part owner and wants his cut.
I think this represents a perfect chance for our club to build the real expertise and network for the access to the vast talent pool of South America. Barca and Real Madrid have been there so long and got so many gems.
It is definitely a steep learning curve but a foundation for many years to come.
Let’s be patient.
It is definitely a steep learning curve but a foundation for many years to come.
Let’s be patient.
He wouldn't know a lot about the transfer IMO apart from what the South American jounos are reporting.
He will though, have inside contacts within the clubs and perhaps, that's where his information comes from.
Atlanta United are looking serious in bringing Caicedo in.
For those who aren't familiar with the MLS roster rules, this means that Atlanta United will look to make Caicedo one of their 3 highest-earning players. DPs in MLS typically earn more than ~$2 million per year, so he's going to get a big paycheck from them.
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For those who aren't familiar with the MLS roster rules, this means that Atlanta United will look to make Caicedo one of their 3 highest-earning players. DPs in MLS typically earn more than ~$2 million per year, so he's going to get a big paycheck from them.
Ah feck, come on Woody. We had enough cock ups in the summer already
The second tweet below that is even worse news. If we want to wait to see how he develops, why not just buy him and loan him out. And how are these other clubs with presumably lesser resources than us sorting out who his reps are faster.
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