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tancredipalmeri: Gaston Ramirez threatens Bologna not to train anymore if they won't release him to Southampton. Deal in stand-by, Tottenham might get in

He has. He tweeted it this morning. reluctantnicko: @cj_garrett Goodwillie thinks Southampton may want him ... Would be a surprise.

Thats encouraging to hear. Shows that Ramirez doesnt want to stay at Bologna. He wants to leave. No one else has had a bid accepted, but Saints. Funny, because its usually the other way round but I feel that the longer this one goes on, the more LIKELY it is to happen!

Dont know if this was posted earlier or not. Bologna's chairman stating that the deal is off and that they are happy to keep him at Bologna. http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tuttomercatoweb.com%2Fbologna%2F%3Faction%3Dread%26idnet%3DemVyb2NpbnF1YW50dW5vLmNvbS02Njc1

To be honest, I think it says it all that he writes alot of stories for the Daily Star. They're usually very simple, one line reports. He may however have some knowledge of this as alot of the stuff he has tweeted has been minutes before someone like Simon Peach or Nixon has tweeted it so I think he is in the loop on this deal. Just don't know why he has said personal terms though? Maybe just had a long day and slip of the finger on the keyboard?

He may be old with little pace but technically, mentally and with a superb footballing brain for awareness, he'd be a brilliant addition to the group.

Right at the very bottom of this article: http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tuttojuve.com%2F%3Faction%3Dread%26idnotizia%3D107116 Hashim0307: According to Sky Sport, Southampton are considering to make an offer for Del Piero. pgalindo16: According to Sky Italia, Southampton are considering an offer for Del Piero.

It'll be Del Piero Nixon is on about.

Thats what I thought?

peterwhite_1: NA was very guarded about deals today which suggests to me lots going on to try to seal signings ASAP #saintsfc

peterwhite_1: @Saintsareback Clearly NC and NA want Ramirez or they would have pulled plug by now. But these things take time #saintsfc peterwhite_1: @Saintsareback I think Bologna are still buying time. They don't want deal to collapse or they are in desperate trouble #saintsfc

peterwhite_1: Even if deal is m close there's so much to do. Personal terms, medical etc so could still take a while to complete #saintsfc I thought he had agreed terms?

peterwhite_1: Nothing official on Ramirez but understand talks ongoing to try to resolve matter and get signing done #saintsfc

adkinsisourking: @reluctantnicko Anything Saints related in paper tonight Alan? reluctantnicko: @adkinsisourking Just a small mention [maybe] at end of another story. The bizarre one. Hopefully find out who this 'bizarre' sh1tty target is.

Only trying to keep people up-to-date with the various evolving stories from Twitterland whilst I have a spare week on my hands. I can stop if you wish?

Don't fancy pinging me a PM do ya?!

Absolutely great timing!!

This is stupidly encouraging from Nixon now he has laid it all out: reluctantnicko: @d9scott U r so far down the line with Ramirez that I can't see u being put off by a minor issue. reluctantnicko: @leeroysaints @d9scott Down to Bologna to sort out their financial affairs. reluctantnicko: @ChrisHamerton @leeroysaints @d9scott Bologna want more up front. U have player onside and agent. That's why u think u will win. So do I. reluctantnicko: @markreeves999 Bologna want money from deal. They want first payment to be bigger. They are looking at 'accelerating' the rest. reluctantnicko: @adkinsisourking @markreeves999 Either Bologna get more of the money sooner from Saints. Or they find a finance house who will give them it. reluctantnicko: @markreeves999 That's the only problem area. U know they need the money, so u r being equally difficult. No biggie. Strong position. reluctantnicko: @markreeves999 @adkinsisourking U know they are scratching for cash. So u r 'squeezing their balls' a bit here. reluctantnicko: @markreeves999 Two big egos at work here. But the guy with the cash usually wins. reluctantnicko: @adkinsisourking @markreeves999 Default settings. U want player. Player wants u. Bologna can't find another better deal. Only one result. reluctantnicko: @markreeves999 U now KNOW they need cash. So u r in control. Player and agent want to come. It's like chess and u have the pieces reluctantnicko: @markreeves999 It's all pretty new for u as Saints have not been in this position before. Strange world. -------------------------------------------- Nixon on Inter 'bid' and Spurs 'interest' reluctantnicko: @ChrisHamerton @d9scott Italian waffle. reluctantnicko: @leeroysaints @markreeves999 @adkinsisourking It is Bologna's way of looking for more money from u. A kid-on. Like Spurs and Inter 'bids'

What do you know then?

Thats true considering the amount of time we had to wait for Papa Waigo's international clearance and Guly's wasnt exactly the quickest either!

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2FZuSMzRzq

this morning.

Here it is: http://yourlisten.com/channel/content/16910139/Tancredi_Palmeri_Ramirez_Int.?rn=11xivqr2oyc4

Just recorded the interview - will get it on here asap for you to listen to. His English isnt the best but you get the gist of what he is saying.

On now.