dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 My ITK by the way was from a family member (an actual one, not a bloody cousin) to a service provider informing them they would no longer be requiring their services as they are moving to some swanky town where all the Manchester based footballers live. It was verified by the source and the source is impeccable. However this family member is a bit of an idiot, judging by even more recent events. I still believe the story, but I no longer believe they actually know what the hell they are talking about. Unless Jack has bottled telling the club yet, or has had a change of heart. Or any number of things that could have happened since. My head still says he leaves, but while my heart is still beating there is hope. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: This is all rather simple for me. Man City have put a bid in that meets our theoretical valuation, and they are used to getting their way so would (fairly) assume the deal is done. Only it isn't. It is still in Grealish's hands. And here we are, actually no closer to a resolution until the moment we are over the precipice. Not really - think of the litigation involved in buying a £250k house. Now rack that up to £100m - there's loads to be done even after the fee agreed. Jack's agent will need to be happy with everything before Jack gets the call to sign. This could easily drag on into next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strog Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 29 minutes ago, YLN said: Sky Sports article - Grealish returns to training after £100m Man City bid There is an implication here that he had been missing training because he was negotiating with Man City, or more likely throwing a strop. And of course it's neither, but that doesn't matter. Total words removed…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Just logged on after work... I guess we're no further forward to an answer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 4 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: So you reckon there is a clause that’s been met or we’ve accepted the bid? If I was to hazard a guess it's either a clause, or if Jack hands in a transfer request we will negotiate but they're in the right ballpark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 1 minute ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: My ITK by the way was from a family member (an actual one, not a bloody cousin) to a service provider informing them they would no longer be requiring their services as they are moving to some swanky town where all the Manchester based footballers live. It was verified by the source and the source is impeccable. However this family member is a bit of an idiot, judging by even more recent events. I still believe the story, but I no longer believe they actually know what the hell they are talking about. Unless Jack has bottled telling the club yet, or has had a change of heart. Or any number of things that could have happened since. My head still says he leaves, but while my heart is still beating there is hope. If they are an idiot… why are you believing their story? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 **** hell. Aaaandy Townsend really pushing it on talkSPORT basically saying that he’s going there when he clearly knows **** all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 1 minute ago, hippo said: Not really - think of the litigation involved in buying a £250k house. Now rack that up to £100m - there's loads to be done even after the fee agreed. Jack's agent will need to be happy with everything before Jack gets the call to sign. This could easily drag on into next week. "Not really" what? Not sure what you're disagreeing with? I don't think it will be a case of clicking the fingers and *poof* he's gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoVillan1983 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 8 minutes ago, rodders129 said: There a video doing the rounds of him bantering with gaffer on the training pitch Unlike a lot of our fans, Deano is a professional and reasonable human being and understands that this is a tough choice for Jack and only wants the best for him… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: My ITK by the way was from a family member (an actual one, not a bloody cousin) to a service provider informing them they would no longer be requiring their services as they are moving to some swanky town where all the Manchester based footballers live. It was verified by the source and the source is impeccable. However this family member is a bit of an idiot, judging by even more recent events. I still believe the story, but I no longer believe they actually know what the hell they are talking about. Unless Jack has bottled telling the club yet, or has had a change of heart. Or any number of things that could have happened since. My head still says he leaves, but while my heart is still beating there is hope. Orrrr just an elaborate story to change providers haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Tommo_b said: If they are an idiot… why are you believing their story? What do you mean? The thing I said happened, the conversation between the family member and service provider, definitely happened. 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyjavfc Posted August 2, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: This is all rather simple for me. Man City have put a bid in that meets our theoretical valuation, and they are used to getting their way so would (fairly) assume the deal is done. Only it isn't. It is still in Grealish's hands. And here we are, actually no closer to a resolution until the moment we are over the precipice. It feels like it is up to Grealish now. He's seen the City deal and likes the terms (who wouldn't), City have seemingly paid the release fee (or Gentlemans agreement fee or whatever) according to Journos; and Jack has been in meetings today about a new villa deal (probably). If Jack can't / won't agree new terms with Villa today then he's offski. I don't think any of the training vids released today change that. He's a professional and villa are a professional outfit and he has been employed here a long time and has total trust, so I see no reason he wouldn't stay with the squad until the decision was announced. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-k Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 36 minutes ago, HalfTimePost said: The complication: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I think the picture is starting to become clearer. Not all done and dusted. I personally think Jack wants to leave. If he didn't, then we'd have a contract announcement by now. I also think he's clearly not going to kick off. So we're in a situation where either we accept the bid or Jack kicks off. I'm not confident but I think we will put up a fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryOnVilla Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 A buyout clause???? are Villa trying to buyout Jacks Release clause? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoVillan1983 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Just now, DCJonah said: I think the picture is starting to become clearer. Not all done and dusted. I personally think Jack wants to leave. If he didn't, then we'd have a contract announcement by now. I also think he's clearly not going to kick off. So we're in a situation where either we accept the bid or Jack kicks off. I'm not confident but I think we will put up a fight. Watching that video (the one that got deleted) he looks sheepish AF to me… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Daily Star says "Villa to loose Jack Grealish." 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I just can’t see it, why would you being a millionaire football player cancel a service that probably costs you at most £150 a month before you’ve even signed anything and tell the service provider where you’re moving too. You just wouldn’t. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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