DuncanRG Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Oh why o why do we leave most transfers to the last hours when the need is so great ? Don,t buy into the money argument a few extra million is small beer in the overall picture or its so sir reed has an plausible soft out if there is a late insurmountable problem over the negotiations just wish he/the board would grow some balls or buy some quality players to kick them We don't leave most transfers to the last hours. In fact, almost all our signings are done in good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Looks like this could be off. Oh dear. Hopefully we have a backup plan ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Oh why o why do we leave most transfers to the last hours when the need is so great ? Don,t buy into the money argument a few extra million is small beer in the overall picture or its so sir reed has an plausible soft out if there is a late insurmountable problem over the negotiations just wish he/the board would grow some balls or buy some quality players to kick them I read somewhere that we had given Napoli until 9pm yesterday to decide, as this would allow us to pursue alternatives. I wouldn't hang Les out to dry just yet, give him a chance. One thing's for sure though, no way should we let Napoli hold us to ransom on the price. If the club feel he's being over-priced, then walk away anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintroyt Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 We don't leave most transfers to the last hours. In fact, almost all our signings are done in good time. We had the summer transfer window and now Jan for replacements that left relatively early last season just my opinion but I don't have a lot of confidence in Les but hopefully get proved wrong which I will take chin happily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett24 Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 [ATTACH=CONFIG]2331[/ATTACH] Did that this morning. Ouch, hope he signs for your sake mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 It comes down to economics now. I presume we can scrape together 9-12 points to avoid relegation. Which leaves Feb 26 being the only meaningful game left. So the premium that Napoli are trying to extract, can this be made up and more by the league finishing position and its prize money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 It comes down to economics now. I presume we can scrape together 9-12 points to avoid relegation. Which leaves Feb 26 being the only meaningful game left. So the premium that Napoli are trying to extract, can this be made up and more by the league finishing position and its prize money? F*ck Napoli. Plenty more fish in the sea. Please not loans though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Wasn't Mariano Diaz of Real Madrid there backup plan? Wonder if Les has made contact? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickylambert Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Looks like it's off. This from probs the most clued up Italian Journo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 We had the summer transfer window and now Jan for replacements that left relatively early last season just my opinion but I don't have a lot of confidence in Les but hopefully get proved wrong which I will take chin happily We signed replacements. The issue is whether they were adequate, not the timing of their arrival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild-saint Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Looks like it's off. This from probs the most clued up Italian Journo... Unlikely. This is typical Italian negotiating tactics. I think this will be drawn out to the last to extract as much cash as possible from saints. Also the reason why we havent landed him earlier in the window. If we had offered the full amount a week ago they would have fannied about before demanding extra to get it through at the last minute. I would be amazed if this doesnt happen. its just a question of the fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickylambert Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Unlikely. This is typical Italian negotiating tactics. I think this will be drawn out to the last to extract as much cash as possible from saints. Also the reason why we havent landed him earlier in the window. If we had offered the full amount a week ago they would have fannied about before demanding extra to get it through at the last minute. I would be amazed if this doesnt happen. its just a question of the fee. Is that from your head or your heart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 http://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/calciomercato-napoli-in-mattinata-incontro-decisivo-con-lagente-di-gabbiadini Key meetings this morning or we will walk away as need time for medical etc. Would be a big blow if it doesnt happen after clearly a lot of time and effort invested into it but hopefully they will sort it out otherwise its surely too late to do much else in that position. De Laurentiis is an Italian film producer so clearly loves a drama! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallagroth Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Cough it up Leslie !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 The thing with Italy is that the owners have to take into account the ultras who seem to have a huge say in club proceedings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBitterne Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 The thing with Italy is that the owners have to take into account the ultras who seem to have a huge say in club proceedings. Especially Napoli after what happened when Higuain was sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Lets just hope he's worth it. Can't deny I'm a little sceptical. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 The thing with Italy is that the owners have to take into account the ultras who seem to have a huge say in club proceedings. I thought this guy was a second string player who spends most of his time getting splinters in his arse? Wouldn't this be like our fans getting upset with Clasie being sold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 It is always like this when its an Italian club involved, for anyone, not just us ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 The scenes if we finally agree a fee & he fails his medical... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 At the people betting huge sums on it being a done deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giordano Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Financial brinkmanship aside, De Laurentis cannot have a bad 1-1 home draw against Palermo and selling a youngish full Italian International forward in consecutive PR output. Makes him look clueless. His team cannot score more than 1 against a poor team and he is selling an international forward, who is Italian no less? If Napoli had won 3-0 MG would be here already. That's my take on it, his emotional reaction to the result has prejudiced the sale. I don't know how long he takes to cool down but i don't think he has got long. For me this is more off than on now as SFC will not be mucked about with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Monkey Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Plenty of time yet though. He could fly to England today/tomorrow (assuming theres even any medical or personal details to iron out) and wait it out for the clubs to come to an agreement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Sorry if already posted...... Marseille have failed in an attempt to sign Manolo Gabbiadini; the player preferred a move to Southampton goo.gl/dtHknP Perhaps Napoli were hoping for a bidding war. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTONS EAST SIDE Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Tancredi Palmeri @tancredipalmeri 2h2 hours ago More Southampton have given this afternoon as deadline for definitive answer on Gabbiadini Tancredi Palmeri @tancredipalmeri 56m56 minutes ago More For Southampton fans asking, I can't believe that Gabbiadibi deal won't go through. But you know in transfers you can't never know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickylambert Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 EDIT: "Sotons east side" beat me to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 30 January, 2017 Author Share Posted 30 January, 2017 We want the player, he wants us. Napoli want more money, we won't give it to them. He'll end up at saints before the end of the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Sky sports have just done a piece where they talked about our injured defenders and Fonte leaving and how we were short and then went into "Sky sports understands that defender Manolo Gabbiadini is close to joining the club" Sky sports know less than me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Oh why o why do we leave most transfers to the last hours when the need is so great ? Don,t buy into the money argument a few extra million is small beer in the overall picture or its so sir reed has an plausible soft out if there is a late insurmountable problem over the negotiations just wish he/the board would grow some balls or buy some quality players to kick them Thank **** you're not doing deals for the club, we'd have our pants pulled down every time. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Gabbiadini having lunch in Naples waterfront today https://ilcalcionapoli.it/esclusiva-manolo-vai-via-la-clamorosa-risposta-gabbiadini-ad-un-tifoso-foto-video-28414 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faz Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Gabbiadini having lunch in Naples waterfront today https://ilcalcionapoli.it/esclusiva-manolo-vai-via-la-clamorosa-risposta-gabbiadini-ad-un-tifoso-foto-video-28414 Scary place, Naples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Tancredi Palmeri @tancredipalmeri Southampton's target Gabbiadini agent currently on meeting with Napoli president for a final decision on the transfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Unlikely. This is typical Italian negotiating tactics. I think this will be drawn out to the last to extract as much cash as possible from saints. Also the reason why we havent landed him earlier in the window. If we had offered the full amount a week ago they would have fannied about before demanding extra to get it through at the last minute. I would be amazed if this doesnt happen. its just a question of the fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Scary place, Naples. Pah! I've driven through it a few times without getting my wheels stolen and I've walked the streets without getting my bottom pinched. What does that tell you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnersaint Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Scary place, Naples. Been watching Gomorrah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giordano Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 These guys from Italy had quite a good negotiating strategy he Roman Military Julius Caesar Roman Military The Roman military was the most successful and powerful in history, dominating the Western world for over a thousand years. The size, strength and organization of their infantry force wouldn’t be equaled again for another thousand years. http://www.ancientmilitary.com/images/roman-empire.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 These guys from Italy had quite a good negotiating strategy he Roman Military Julius Caesar Roman Military The Roman military was the most successful and powerful in history, dominating the Western world for over a thousand years. The size, strength and organization of their infantry force wouldn’t be equaled again for another thousand years. http://www.ancientmilitary.com/images/roman-empire.gif That was Rome. Italy was created in 1861 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Pah! I've driven through it a few times without getting my wheels stolen and I've walked the streets without getting my bottom pinched. What does that tell you? Crap car and ugly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Been watching Gomorrah? Ciro Di Marzio - Immortal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Di Marzio reckons deal has moved closer. Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Really hope we get this over the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 LOL at the experts on here with their negotiation tactics. "Just give 'em what they want". Easy to say when it's someone else's money. If Napoli are playing hardball, we walk away. I would love him to come to Saints but we shouldn't overpay. I am sure the same experts would be complaining about having no money of we just threw money at clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARCELONASAINT Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 As much as we could do with a new striker i'm more concerned that we might not get a new defender in which i believe will seriously cost us given VVD is now confirmed as out for several weeks (which could be 3/4 weeks but easily could be 10/12 weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 LOL at the experts on here with their negotiation tactics. "Just give 'em what they want". Easy to say when it's someone else's money. If Napoli are playing hardball, we walk away. I would love him to come to Saints but we shouldn't overpay. I am sure the same experts would be complaining about having no money of we just threw money at clubs. Sensible post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 LOL at the experts on here with their negotiation tactics. "Just give 'em what they want". Easy to say when it's someone else's money. If Napoli are playing hardball, we walk away. I would love him to come to Saints but we shouldn't overpay. I am sure the same experts would be complaining about having no money of we just threw money at clubs. Fair point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Clearly this has been a tough negotiation and credit to the club if they get this one over the line. Don't know a ton about him other than what is out in the public domain, but seems Saints really want him given the drawn out negotiations and large fee for us. He is clearly very talented technically with excellent potential to improve and could become a key player for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint77 Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 RECORD TRANSFER FEE THEN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimborne_saint Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Done deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 (edited) I moved my nice post. Edited 30 January, 2017 by eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Now yes, the story Gabbiadini has come to an end. After having approached , Naples and Southampton have now reached an agreement for the transfer of the player based on 17 million plus 3 easy walking bonuses linked also to the goals that will mark the attacker. The player is ready to fly to England for him begins a new adventure starting from medical visits scheduled for tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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