Just read it. Had missed it previously. Still doesn't say if it's normal practice in these negotiations. As I said though, fair play if the info is legit.
I haven't actually said anything unreasonable here! All I did was ask a very reasonable question and considered it odd that someone was travelling all the way to South America for something that could easily be done remotely.
Cortese received an offer from Arsenal for Chamberlain and threw it straight into the bi until he got what he wanted. Clearly he believes it is that simple. I know you like to pretend you are on a different intelectual level to others on here but you really aren't.
I know a lot of lovely muslims, christians and atheists. I also know a buddhist who is an a*sehole and some total idiot christians and sikhs. In summary, it is the people who matter and not the religion.