The issue is I think we’ve passed that stage - both have waited and indeed had better offers.I know “common sense” isn’t something we really want but the truth is if we want 1st choice signings we have to be patient!!
RL to PR “Cristie is my 1st choice RWB
PR to Cristies agent “£18 k per week 2 year deal”
Cristie agent “great he really wants to come but we will hang on 2 weeks to see if a bigger offer comes in”
PR “what do we have to do for him to sign today”?
Agent “4 years at £25k”
PR “we will wait”
Those on here that would give him the 4 year deal, would be those whinging next year when we can’t get shut.
Alternative is we go and sign Rafu mk2
Patience is needed
Meanwhile our second and third choices who we stalled on have been snapped up whilst we waited for the above and we’re now left with an injury hit Robbie Brady