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Seems they dont want him to leave and he isnt over here yet. http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ansa.it%2Fweb%2Fnotizie%2Frubriche%2Fcalcio%2F2012%2F08%2F18%2FBologna-cori-Dall-Ara-Ramirez_7355252.html%3Futm_source%3Dtwitterfeed%26utm_medium%3Dtwitter Bologna: Ramirez for choirs at Dall'Ara 'Do not sell Gaston', Uruguayan in the stands does not speak August 18, 21:14 (ANSA) - LONDON, Aug. 18 - In front there 'Varese in the Italian Cup, but the first night of Bologna at the Dall'Ara and' a 'theme Ramirez'. '' Do not sell Gaston'', the choir sang repeatedly from the curve Bulgarelli entrance of the teams. The Uruguayan midfielder - who in recent days had expressed a desire to be traded, tempted by the wide range of Southampton - and 'sitting in the stands' cause unavailable and did not want to respond to reporters.

Actual quotes from Holloway: Blackpool manager Ian Holloway will not sell Matt Phillips despite him handing in a transfer request and pulling out of the win over Millwall. Holloway, whose side triumphed thanks to one goal in each half from Thomas Ince, admitted Phillips had been the subject of a £5million bid from Premier League Southampton. The 21-year-old, who joined Blackpool from Wycombe in 2010, has asked the Seasiders to let him go, but despite pulling out of the side who faced Millwall, Holloway claims he is going nowhere. "I just want to keep the players I have here now," he said. "What we do we do together. We had a meeting about the Matt Phillips situation yesterday. "The situation was so public I couldn't lie to my players and tell them otherwise. He has handed in a transfer request but that means nothing. "They [southampton] have offered £5 million but we don't need the money. So what can they do? The player is on a contract and he's signed it. "The lad [Phillips] is very disappointed and he is very stubborn and he didn't feel he could play today. "He was in my line-up until he told me that, and [Tiago] Gomes came in and he set up the first one so that's the way it goes.

I think this is key. Maybe, we've told this 'ambitious CB' and other ambitious targets that we are looking to get Ramirez. This may be how we have got them interested in joining Southampton Football Club? If he comes, he could set many more on the way like you said.

To be honest, what formation is that?! It's all ****ed! 4-2-2-1-1 by the look of it! And Hammond at CB.... I know they meant Hooiveld but do the research!

So all the bed-wetters who say the deal was too good to be true - grow up. Negotiations take time. As this report says, both Saints and Bologna want this deal to happen and are willing to take time and come to a conclusion that suits all 3 parties (Ramirez, Bologna, Penarol).

Southampton-Ramirez, the situation Article published Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 16:20 - Bologna , Premier League . We started from scratch. The negotiation between Bologna and Southampton Ramirez can start again. Yesterday, the president of the English club has contacted the Bologna on Monday discussed with Guaraldi. The Bologna does not move from its position: 15 million for 70% of the card. Without thinking then commissions to agents and premium training to Penarol. The payment methods are a problem that can be overcome. And think of the Bologna substitute for Ramirez, which can be Floccari. Pioli is thinking of changing form, with Diamonds only playmaker behind two strikers. A Bologna without Ramirez ... So going by that, it looks like he thinks it should still go through. Says that NC contacted Bologna yesterday to discuss a fee with the Bologna president. They're not budging from their stance.

I must admit, even being not 'ITK' thats how it looks like it will pan out. Medical early Monday morning, add finishing touches to personal terms etc, photos and interviews late afternoon.

WillWatt: As expected, no Matt Phillips in the squad today, he didn't travel with the squad.

Sky Sports article summarising all reports http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11661/8000306/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

He even spoke openly about Owen saying he'd love him at Stoke but got to do what's right for the club. Said they interested in Jarvis and admired him for some time.

QPR are also quite vocal about targets and signings. Stoke also name targets and express their interest through the media.

Something I've maintained since the start of the saga, if we are willing to pay £11.8m then i'm sure stretching to somewhere between £13-15m wont be that difficult. Even if, as i said, we sacrifice 2 permanent CB deals and get just 1 in permanently and one potentially on loan if required. It'd definitely be worth doing this without doubt and who knows, we may still be able to bring in 2 CB's? Depends on size of budget.

Nothing new but summarises everything. http://www.football-italia.net/23529/bologna-no-saints-deal-ramirez

Exactly. He wouldn't have just come out and said that if he didnt think that a deal was close. If it was miles off, he would've stayed quiet without doubt IMO.

But on the Bournemouth OS, it said that they were waiting to find out if the registration had gone through.

neilperrettecho: BREAKING NEWS: #afcb have registered new loan signing Lee Barnard in time for today's League One opener against #pompey. #saintsfc

I posted this tweet earlier @Marcotti: @ConorSwain Some have reported it's Penarol, others that it's a fund controlled by his agent, Betancourt Maybe the issue is lying with his agent has he is trying to take his 30% cut, therefore making the transfer fee smaller for Bologna? If we were to meet Ramirez's agent and say "Look, if you withdraw your 30% from the equation, we can get this deal done and then sort you out with a bit later on?"

Very much still game on. Exclusive in last few minutes... http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tuttomercatoweb.com%2Fbologna%2F%3Faction%3Dread%26idtmw%3D377422 EXCLUSIVE TMW - Ramirez, agent in meeting with Southampton Gaston Ramirez - Southampton, the soap opera continues. In these few minutes the agent is meeting with the British company to unlock the deal and especially finding a solution to the problems arising in the day. Moments, decisive days. The deal to bring the striker Bologna in England is still standing ...

Seems that way. We need to buy out Bolognas 70% (€15m or so) and then 30% from the 3rd Party (I'm guessing around €5m euros?)

The only main issue is that Bologna want to reinvest the money back into the team. The obviously cant do that with only €5m per year. If they had more like €10m euros upfront with another €5m or €8m in instalments, we'd be much closer to agreeing than we are now.

@Marcotti: Sky Italia reporting that hold up of Ramirez to Southampton deal has to do with method of payment (installments v lump sum). @Marcotti: Sky Italia also reporting that there is an issue with fact that 30 pct of Gaston Ramirez owned by 3rd party. @ConorSwain: @Marcotti Is this 30% his previous club, Penarol? Or is it anther club in Italy as part of the co-ownership they have over there? @Marcotti: @ConorSwain Some have reported it's Penarol, others that it's a fund controlled by his agent, Betancourt @Marcotti: @NewmanElly Not really. Soton needs to buy out the 3rd party owners for the PL to allow registration.

Wouldn't write this one off just yet http://www.francefootball.fr/#!/news/2012/08/18/091108_ramirez-pas-encore-a-southampton.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Ramirez still in Southampton Friday in Southampton, Gaston Ramirez is not yet a saint. If the Uruguay international has reached an agreement with the English club side Bologna is said to be far from finding a financial agreement. The Italians require payment in cash of the full transfer of approximately 15 million euros (excluding bonuses), while the English, they want to spread over three years. (Photo Press-Sport)

Full article translation "Fifteen million to the club, three to Gaston" The Southampton knocks strong Casteldebole The offer came: leaving Ramirez, Floccari in the viewfinder. Tomorrow night the Cup with Italy Varese, tickets at 5 and 10 euros per curve Bulgarelli and grandstand SIMONE MONARI Gaston Ramirez Yesterday morning the offer came. The Southampton, newly promoted English Premiership club after 7 years in second division, the club wants Ramirez and offers 15 million for 70% of the player and about 3 million of engagement to Gaston. So 15 million net that would end soon, in two tranches, in the coffers of the club. The remaining 30% belongs to Peñarol, which will discuss with Southampton. Which means that the player is valued at 21 million. The Bologna will have to answer today or within the next hour. The situation is delicate. The rising hot bets and worrying. The risk of suffering a -2 exists and is real, as the lawyers are lavishing. Fans in Casteldebole with a couple of online banners and flooding the network, have already expressed their opinion: do not want the Niño is gone. Much will depend from him, that after the renewal of the contract in November went from 220 to 600 000 euros net, plus a substantial prize package. But now the British seem ready to cover it with gold. The Southampton is a club of high-end, will not make the cups, is also economically complicated by vintages. Now, however, seems to have turned the page. And Gaston, seduced by the charm of sterling and the Premiership, would be serious about leaving. So difficult that the Bologna manages to hold him. Also because 15 million are now very comfortable with the club. That a part of those But money will reinvestirla, because beyond the message to the fans (in fact it is the strongest among the few to have a secure future), the team is weakened dramatically. We need immediate reinforcement. The first should be the Lazio Floccari, the final season 8 goals in 28 games at Parma. Pioli does not want to bet, since it has many. Experience and reliability, that's what he needs. Cup to Italy Dall'Ara. Tomorrow evening, the first official debut in Bologna: Italy's Cup at 20.45 against the Beavers of Varese (tickets at 5 and 10 euros just for curve Bulgarelli and tribune, the differentiated remain closed, there is the commentary is on-tv ).

Reassuring to hear that from someone with access to great information! Thanks.

What developments are they Simon? Good?