RB problem solved

[rodo]

listening to what rafa said yeasterday i think he will deffo be back in for neill in january as any chance of us getting alves are slim to non existent

[Kopite_Colin]

We should go for Alves. Contract is 6 month lessened, hence the price comes down. Unless he signs a new deal in the meantime, where he gets a better deal, but I would hope he is savvy enough to insert a release clause of say £10m for us, £12-15m for everyone else. Why pay £2m for Neill, when it can go towatds securing Rafa's top target.

[rodo]

We should go for Alves. Contract is 6 month lessened, hence the price comes down. Unless he signs a new deal in the meantime, where he gets a better deal, but I would hope he is savvy enough to insert a release clause of say £10m for us, £12-15m for everyone else. Why pay £2m for Neill, when it can go towatds securing Rafa's top target.

i would love alves mate but just can`t see us having even 10 mill in january but you never know suppose it depends what happens between now and then with regards to any investment

[Kopite_Colin]

It'll only be £10m if he forces their hand. But he's negotiating a new contract, now's the time to insist on inserting such a clause. If he doesn't he's a mug, and it show's he doesn't really want to come here. Hopefully Rafa already has had enough time with him and his agent to ensure that common sense prevails.

[univofchicago]

It'll only be £10m if he forces their hand. But he's negotiating a new contract, now's the time to insist on inserting such a clause. If he doesn't he's a mug, and it show's he doesn't really want to come here. Hopefully Rafa already has had enough time with him and his agent to ensure that common sense prevails.

I am with Rodo on this one. Honestly can't see Rafa going back for Alves now or in January. My bet is that Lucas Neill will be pursued by Rafa again come January...