Yes, I want him here until the exec team decide that it's in the best interests of the club to allow a newly-signed 5-year contract to be ended, and that the suitable level of compensation is achieved. I do not want social-media or Sky or Talksport or any other commentator to set the narrative...
The cut off point will be the end of the transfer window. But the opportunity cost to Brighton gets huge as the door closes. At that point the price to ANY club is WAY north of the club’s original (business-as-usual) valuation.
Chelsea Will ABSOLUTELY know if it’s a Saudi Club. PIF has billions invested with Clearlake. Purchase and loan to Chelsea. That’ll f***ing put the cat amongst the pigeons.
If it’s City. That’s CL football with the Triple winners and a generational coach. That’s Ok if the valuation is met because it’s both a football and financial decision. Chelsea is just a filthy money grab.
So why would Brighton even let Caicedo’s reps know? Especially given that Fab/Jacobs/any other twat always knows that personal terms are always agreed before anyone pings Barber?
Something deeply unsettling (retrospectively and in hindsight) about the persons with their hands on the control levers at Chelsea. Get the same vibes with Todd and his consortium.
Unfortunately caught the Sky transfer show tonight while bathing in the Oval scenes - f*** me… “No Talks Currently” but Caicedo has indicated he wants to join Chelsea and they will be back with another offer before the deadline. Then a few minutes of why he’s vital to Chelsea and how he’ll fit...
We are open to selling any player at any time but only when the valuation is met and it’s right for the club. The situation is a bit more nuanced for the coaching staff as was evidenced by Potter f***ing off after 5 games (which was not received well by the club but they still acted...