17 Feb 2017 01:40:28
can ed002 clear up a bit of a rumour I heard?
supposedly lfc are close to agreeing A pre-contract with solanke from Chelsea. can you please confirm this or even if lfc have any interest? (
many thanks.
{Ed002's Note - Liverpool are not allowed to speak to Solanke nor agree a pre-contract with him. If they have been speaking to the player then that would without doubt result in a very significant fine and perhaps a transfer ban. I cannot believe that they would be that stupid. They can however talk to his representative (his step-father) who was dealing with Chelsea in trying to reach an agreement over a new contract. Chelsea has no interest in being held to ransom and paying him the outrageous asking price for his salary - and would therefore be more than happy for him to let his contract run down and join another Premier League side (as it would significantly increase the compensation due). I understand that the player himself has already had a discussion witha representative of Celtic. He is a decent player of whom much is expected - but his financial expectations are way beyond Chelsea's means.}
17 Feb 2017 08:40:56
Thats saying something if his demands are outside chelseas means!?
Ed, you say cannot believe that they would be that stupid. I'm just wanting to understand. Are you saying that they have spoken direct with him ir that they wouldn't be stupid enough to?
{Ed002's Note - The original poster said that Liverpool were close to agreeing a pre-contract - I explained that Liverpool are not allowed to talk to the player nor agree a pre-contract. I then explained why he is available. It is perfectly clear.}
17 Feb 2017 10:25:51
thanks for your response ed002.
17 Feb 2017 10:44:45
Why is a representative of celtic allowed to speak to the player directly and not liverpool, is this because celtic are under the SFA and liverpool the FA? In other words is this because liverpool are from the same governing body as chelsea and celtic are not?
{Ed002's Note - Yes, correct.}
17 Feb 2017 12:52:40
Who enforces that rule Ed? Is it the FAs to stop the poaching of players to rivals or is it UEFA/ FIFA?
And what do you believe the purpose is if you don't mind me asking?
{Ed002's Note - UEFA enforce it via local FAs. It is to stop the disruption of rivals making approaches to players who have contracts up for discussion or running out.}
17 Feb 2017 16:50:59
Is he just a youngster the ed?
{Ed002's Note - It is nothing to do with his age.}
18 Feb 2017 08:36:58
Sorry ed i meant by that he is probably a kid seen as one for the future and not first team ready.
{Ed002's Note - Really? If Liverpool are willing to match his wage demands then he will be very happy and Chelsea will be happy with the compensation and to be rid of him.}