USA for Leeds wrote:As I understand it, we cannot sign Jansson permanently until he has played 20 games for us. I expect Cellino to sign him immediately after he passes that milestone.
Tourist wrote:And why would he be selling up if 120 mil quid is up for grabs?
See my previous answer
Remember, he's a very singular beast, our chairman.
'Tis a fair point, rigger. My expectation is based on the fact that he has shown a willingness to pay for quality
players in the past. But you are wise to be wary. Me? I just can't help being optimistic, even though I should be wary too.
I'm still not quite clear on the Pontus deal - is it a "play 20 games and you HAVE to sign him" deal, or a "play 20 games and you can CHOOSE to sign him, and we can't stop you" deal?
Either way, there'd be uproar if we missed out on him, and I genuinely think the lad is really enjoying being a cult hero.
I think Si's right - the buy-out clause on Sacko is irrelevent (it's an obligation under footballing contractual law in much of southern Europe to include one), and we have a price agreed should we choose to take it up. I know he's lacking in end product and his decision-making lets him down, but so did Gradel's early on, and his raw pace and power and intimidating to the opposition. I've spoken to 2 or 3 opposition fans after matches (Bristol City and Wednesday in particular) who've identified him as the Leeds player they'd most like to pinch.
'When he plays on snow, he doesn't leave any footprints’
Leonickroberts wrote:I'm still not quite clear on the Pontus deal - is it a "play 20 games and you HAVE to sign him" deal, or a "play 20 games and you can CHOOSE to sign him, and we can't stop you" deal?
Either way, there'd be uproar if we missed out on him, and I genuinely think the lad is really enjoying being a cult hero.
I think Si's right - the buy-out clause on Sacko is irrelevent (it's an obligation under footballing contractual law in much of southern Europe to include one), and we have a price agreed should we choose to take it up. I know he's lacking in end product and his decision-making lets him down, but so did Gradel's early on, and his raw pace and power and intimidating to the opposition. I've spoken to 2 or 3 opposition fans after matches (Bristol City and Wednesday in particular) who've identified him as the Leeds player they'd most like to pinch.
I think it'll be the latter : "choose", not have to .. who would agree to that ?
As for Sacko, I've heard the exact same thing from two oppo fans as well.
