Neal Maupay

[Jim Chimmerney]

Exhibit A , stone cold , the veracity of the ' Beattie flu ' comment right there. Stick a blue plaque on it !

Next challenge - written confirmation of fax machine malfunctions.

Happy to help

Why some of the biggest deals in the world are still done by fax

It’s not the latest technology that keeps multi-million pound deals from falling through, according to industry insiders eFax.

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

 

[BigBed]

As I mentioned before the really amusing thing for this thread is that if we do sign him it will be “undisclosed “ anyway so none of us are likely to know for sure

We can however, be happy that it definitely wont be £20m.

 

[Melbourne Blade]

It's all very intriguing following from afar.

My take is we were linked by his agent so the media would spark interest from other clubs. There's been interest since but the price too high. It's obvious he wants to leave (or at least play in the prem) so there's a nice convenient "we've dropped the asking price honest gov" story hitting the news today.

He'd be silly to stay another year in the championship, the lad obviously has talent. He's not worth 20m though.

I still have no idea if we'll buy him today. Frank's interview was insincere but unless us, villa or Norwich come in for him nobody will take a chance.

 

[LoughboroBlade]

Exhibit A , stone cold , the veracity of the ' Beattie flu ' comment right there. Stick a blue plaque on it !

Next challenge - written confirmation of fax machine malfunctions.

For example, in 2011 Sheffield United lost out on signing Kyle Hutton and John Fleck from Rangers due to a broken fax machine.

Why some of the biggest deals in the world are still done by fax

It’s not the latest technology that keeps multi-million pound deals from falling through, according to industry insiders eFax.

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

You’re welcome.

Edit: damn you and your quicker google skills Jim Chimmerney

 

[FTPE]

Any news on whether that Sun article is true and that Brentford have reduced their asking price? We could do with saving a few bob since it looks like Swansea want to play hardball now over Mcburnie.

 

[Jim Chimmerney]

Any news on whether that Sun article is true and that Brentford have reduced their asking price? We could do with saving a few bob since it looks like Swansea want to play hardball now over Mcburnie.

Well this was the Sun's take on it as late as last night;

Brentford forward Neal Maupay, 22, could become Sheffield United's record signing, with the Premier League newcomers willing to pay £22m for the Frenchman. (Sun)

and if you click on the link it says they've slashed the price

 

[Good Pinch Of Snuff]

Think we are gonna be disappointed

 

[LondonBlade89]

The Express is running a story about us on the verge of signing Maupay too. Looks like it's been nicked from The Sun, but still.

 

[hull-Blade]

Well this was the Sun's take on it as late as last night;

Brentford forward Neal Maupay, 22, could become Sheffield United's record signing, with the Premier League newcomers willing to pay £22m for the Frenchman. (Sun)

and if you click on the link it says they've slashed the price

Key word being could . We live in hope but certainly not at 22 mil

 

[HeCanDoMagic]

Think we are gonna be disappointed

Why?

 

[Jim Chimmerney]

Key word being could . We live in hope but certainly not at 22 mil

at the end of the day it could just be another agent/club tactic, if you believe that other clubs have pulled out @20-22 then 'news' breaks that they are prepared to accept 15, it could re-open the auction

 

[BigBed]

Will he feature v Betis on Friday??

 

[Good Pinch Of Snuff]

Will he feature v Betis on Friday??

Clive ?

 

[Balham]

All this rufty tufty stuff about price tags, calm your skins.

Whoever ends up signing him will say they paid the basic figure (13 or so) an undisclosed fee whilst Brentford will roll everything up and tell the world they got their 20 an undisclosed fee. Buying clubs fans happy, Bees happy, Maupappy.

"Undisclosed". Works for everyone; it can be whatever you want it to be.

 

[FTPE]

Think we are gonna be disappointed

Is that based on owt? Or are you a glass half empty kinda guy?

 

[sheffielder]

Any news on whether that Sun article is true and that Brentford have reduced their asking price? We could do with saving a few bob since it looks like Swansea want to play hardball now over Mcburnie.

Problem is now if we get Maupay for 15m, that is the minimum figure Swansea will accept for McBurnie

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Sky now reporting strong interest from Sheffield United and they are now monitoring the progress.

 

[davidblade]

Blackwell added: ‘After training yesterday James was clearly suffering from a touch of flu. If he's fit then he'll play.

‘If he's not then he won't.’

Exhibit A , stone cold , the veracity of the ' Beattie flu ' comment right there. Stick a blue plaque on it !

Next challenge - written confirmation of fax machine malfunctions.

So it was Blackwell who said Beattie has flu , not McCabe, I rest my case.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Problem is now if we get Maupay for 15m, that is the minimum figure Swansea will accept for McBurnie

So by that token we will get him for £10m.

 

[Ossett Blade]

Burnley going for Jay Rodriguez so that must put them out of the running.

 

[FTPE]

Problem is now if we get Maupay for 15m, that is the minimum figure Swansea will accept for McBurnie

You're probably right but why should it be? Mcburnie wasn't the top goal scorer in the league and isn't wanted by 2 or 3 premiership clubs.

 

[Pedro's Winger]

at the end of the day it could just be another agent/club tactic, if you believe that other clubs have pulled out @20-22 then 'news' breaks that they are prepared to accept 15, it could re-open the auction

Was thinking similar. Handy story to leak to the press to trigger more interest.

 

[blademark]

Blackwell added: ‘After training yesterday James was clearly suffering from a touch of flu. If he's fit then he'll play.

‘If he's not then he won't.’


So it was Blackwell who said Beattie has flu , not McCabe, I rest my case.

McCabe said it on live radio.

 

[blademark]

Burnley going for Jay Rodriguez so that must put them out of the running.

Vydra up for grabs, if anyone wants him?

 

[Gin&Juice]

McCabe said it on live radio.

Hendo played the Norwich game. Beattie missed out, whoever was doing P&G questioned McCabe about Beattie's absence. Apparently we're not a selling club & he had the flu etc. etc.

 

[Moan? Nope-I saw Longhorn]

iPhone. Fucking iPhone.

Summat about a tool always blames a bad workman ?

 

[Good Pinch Of Snuff]

Is that based on owt? Or are you a glass half empty kinda guy?

Money - it’s off

 

[HeCanDoMagic]

Money - it’s off

Says who?

 

[Sheffsteel]

Money - it’s off

You little tinker.
We tell Brentford it’s off and we’re now looking elsewhere.
In the meantime they panic because they’ve got transfers lined up and are relying on the Maupay money to finance a squad strengthening.
So they come back to us with their tail between their legs, agreeing the 15 million with no add-ons. Genius!

 

[davidblade]

Hendo played the Norwich game. Beattie missed out, whoever was doing P&G questioned McCabe about Beattie's absence. Apparently we're not a selling club & he had the flu etc. etc.

I only recall Blackwell actually mentioning flu , McCabe said we’re not a selling club, yes I know he’s a liar but I’m think I factually correct to say that he didn’t say Beattie had flu.
Anyone get evidence I’m incorrect?