DCJonah Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I would imagine everything was signed to complete the deal in Jan for an agreed price. Cleverley has not been an amazing player but I'd be amazed if he hasn't performed how Lambert expected, so while a few might think about walking away from a deal I see no reason why lambert would think the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 "All settled in the summer" indicates it was an official deal, aka we signed something. I have no idea if that is legal, but it does not seem like it should be. If it is not legal, any agreement would be nothing more than a handshake deal. I see little reason why we would have to honor a handshake agreement, especially since it is a terrible deal. Perhaps I am wrong on the legality of what would amount to a pre-agreement. Anyone know? Legally there'd be nothing wrong with that. I don't know about FA/UEFA/FIFA rules though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Lambert has said we have him on a long season loan anyway.. i doubt we will sign him permanently in January. We have the advantage of signing him permanently when his contract expires as hes played for us and knows what hes going to get. If hes enjoying it then he will stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 (edited) Lambert: You wanna stay Tom? Tom: Meebee Lambert: Do I gosta pay 7.5 mil to sorta force that to happen or sign you for nothing at the end of the season because you love it here so much? Tom: Ummm, well I just got sent this food basket, it had those really expensive German chocolate biscuits in there and some mini packets of Pringles so... erm, i think it was from... Lambert: Martinez! I knew it! He just wants us to get you playing well and regularly and then steam in at the last moment! Oh well at least I can spend that transfer money on up to three burnt out central midfielders, oh wait, just got a text from Randy, it says '7.5 million no longer available as General Krulak had another episode and blew something up he really shouldn't have, which I may have to pay for,' God damn it! Edited December 23, 2014 by VillanousOne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 As has been said a billion times on here already, i'm almost certain there is some sort of deal or first "option/refusal" in place. I see nothing wrong, let's say per say he is a better Westwood, it may be a step towards upgrading the squad overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 (edited) As has been said a billion times on here already, i'm almost certain there is some sort of deal or first "option/refusal" in place. I see nothing wrong, let's say per say he is a better Westwood, it may be a step towards upgrading the squad overall. Lambert's comments have made it quite clear that the agreed buy-clause isn't binding. We are free to negotiate as we see fit. Edited December 24, 2014 by Isa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAZZAM Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 No thanks don't rate him,Let him go to Everton on a free if hes so desperate at the end of the season. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 He doesn't even stand out in one of the most mediocre midfields in top flight football. Pass. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 For what it's worth, if someone wanted to buy Westwood next month how much do people think he would go for? Comparable to the Cleverley fee cited? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 For what it's worth, if someone wanted to buy Westwood next month how much do people think he would go for? Comparable to the Cleverley fee cited? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic_bouma Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 For what it's worth, if someone wanted to buy Westwood next month how much do people think he would go for? Comparable to the Cleverley fee cited? No, I can't think of one club at this level who would have any real interest in Westwood, especially for any sort of significant fee. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 For what it's worth, if someone wanted to buy Westwood next month how much do people think he would go for? Comparable to the Cleverley fee cited? No, I can't think of one club at this level who would have any real interest in Westwood, especially for any sort of significant fee. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Similar to Darron Gibson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Lambert seems to be saying that we have him on loan until the summer and will talk to him then. It reads to me like he is intending to sign him on a free. Seems to be indicating that the fee agreement was for a January transfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Would be a decent signing on a free, but if he wants to go elsewhere, not really bothered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Have to say I'll be surprised if no deal was in place. Seems strange for man utd to basically give him away for free 12 months before his contracts up. Be interesting to see if we see a difference in his game now Sanchez is settled and delph is back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I'm guessing we won't. He'll run around a bit and pass it backwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Suprised at all the hate Cleverley is getting, I would like us to sign him and I dont think 7/8 million is a bad price for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Similar to Darron Gibson. Would prefer Mel Gibson myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Isa Posted December 24, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2014 And yet he offers more to a premiership midfield than Cleverley. Go figure. Only explanation is Cleverley is still living off his spellbinding performances for UTD. I can't think of any other club that would pay £7.5m for Cleverley with his contract situation either. If we do, we are idiots. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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