Should play Chelsea at their own game and pay the release clause for Tyler Adams…

The club rolled the dice and struck the deal. LFC couldn't really have done anymore. Chelsea have spent months on this and the player is doing the deal he expected was prepared to sign.

Even the FSG staunchest critics have to acknowledge that mind control is a step too far, from what we could reasonably expect from owners.

I'm happy the club tried to do something. We had the deal but Caceido says no. I'm somewhat more optimistic as the club is willing to try get sh*t done, I find it reassuring that the ambition is there.

The club will have more cards to play. Hopefully there is still a few irons in the fire for this transfer window.

As mentioned earlier, Joyce also saying they expect him to join Chelsea now. Looks like the end game sadly.

comment by Taki Minamino (U20650)
posted 9 minutes ago
7h
Everyone knew about Moisés Caicedo in 2021. The reason Brighton got him was because only they could figure out exactly who his agent was.
nytimes.com
Moisés Caicedo and the Perils of Too Much Interest (Published 2021)
It did not take long for the performances of a 19-year-old in Ecuador to catch the eyes of Europe’s biggest clubs. In soccer’s cutthroat transfer market, they were not the only ones watching.
Rory Smith
@RorySmith
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Just to expand on this a little, because who has the time to read stuff these days: when Caicedo was at his first club, Independiente, he was swamped with offers from agents. There were at least half a dozen who claimed to represent him, or to be due a cut of whatever deal.
Rory Smith
@RorySmith
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42m
Independiente are a really well-run club, possibly the best-run in South America, but it made it almost impossible for European teams to work out who they had to agree terms with. Every time they thought they had, someone else would appear.
Rory Smith
@RorySmith
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35m
Caicedo left Kancha in January, around the time he was trying to move to Arsenal. And then Chelsea. He's now with some people called Fútbol Division. But, interestingly, Kancha launched a legal case* against Caicedo for breach of contract.
Rory Smith
@RorySmith
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35m
*It's not entirely clear whether they did this when he left them for his new agency, or previously. Manuel Sierra, Fútbol Division's CEO, has said the case dated back to when he left Independiente. Sierra's said more than once he has "good relations" with Kancha.
Rory Smith
@RorySmith
All of which is to say: Caicedo's representation situation has always been insanely messy and it would be a good working assumption for journalists not to presume they are being briefed in good faith; and what the player himself wants may not be the only consideration.
3:15 PM · Aug 11, 2023
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Sounds messy.

Well we've made Chelsea pay a good chunk more at least. Hopefully we move quickly for another. I kind of want a £110m player now I know we can though or two players.

Chelsea's treatment of Tyler Adams is pathetic.

bet they never really wanted him but thought theyd spite brighton

can we get milner to go smash tony bloom lying little face in

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Go steal Gabi Veiga from Napoli.

Hats off to Brighton for pulling off a blinder.

They've played this perfectly.

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comment by tliv7-0 (U11882)
posted less than a minute ago
I expect us to pull out of the deal tonight, surprised we haven't already.
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The fact that we haven't (assuming that it's not just a case of it hasn't been reported yet) suggests it's not over.

comment by tliv7-0 (U11882)
posted about a minute ago
I expect us to pull out of the deal tonight, surprised we haven't already.
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Likewise.

GET READY FOR THE PAIN SUCKER

Inbefore

set szob on caciedo.

Basically Caicedo has refuses to report for training, he's gone on strike effectively.

I don't think Brighton (or Bloom) have done anything wrong, they gave a deadline to force the issue and it absolutely worked. But they're always going to sell to the highest bidder because that's best for them.

Whether it's Caicedo's preference or his agents interference doesn't really matter. If Chelsea find the money, he's their player.

Good news is we have money to spend! Wonder where we go now? Lavia is obvious but we seem to have walked away (for now). Palhinha? Florentino Lius?

liars

comment by Naby8 (U6997)
posted 22 minutes ago
Basically Caicedo has refuses to report for training, he's gone on strike effectively.

I don't think Brighton (or Bloom) have done anything wrong, they gave a deadline to force the issue and it absolutely worked. But they're always going to sell to the highest bidder because that's best for them.

Whether it's Caicedo's preference or his agents interference doesn't really matter. If Chelsea find the money, he's their player.

Good news is we have money to spend! Wonder where we go now? Lavia is obvious but we seem to have walked away (for now). Palhinha? Florentino Lius?
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Palhinha hopefully... but it looks like Labia...sorry Lavia.

comment by Pâî§Lë¥'š _P䆆ê®ÑëÐ_ÐrÊåm§ (U1541)
posted 49 seconds ago
comment by Naby8 (U6997)
posted 22 minutes ago
Basically Caicedo has refuses to report for training, he's gone on strike effectively.

I don't think Brighton (or Bloom) have done anything wrong, they gave a deadline to force the issue and it absolutely worked. But they're always going to sell to the highest bidder because that's best for them.

Whether it's Caicedo's preference or his agents interference doesn't really matter. If Chelsea find the money, he's their player.

Good news is we have money to spend! Wonder where we go now? Lavia is obvious but we seem to have walked away (for now). Palhinha? Florentino Lius?
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Palhinha hopefully... but it looks like Labia...sorry Lavia.
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As long as we don't pvssy-foot around this time...

comment by Robbing Hoody - At the end of a storm (U6374)

Just seen our 3rd kit again. That's twice now and I hope it's the last. It's awful.
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You're kidding, I really like it. Lilac

Plus, the black stripes on the side are slimming

3rd kit is really nice. All 3 kits are bang on this season

I like the away kit but the 3rd is a step too far for me. Looks like a box of Fiorentina kits got water damaged.

comment by Naby8 (U6997)
posted 1 minute ago
I like the away kit but the 3rd is a step too far for me. Looks like a box of Fiorentina kits got water damaged.
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I was trying put my finger on it but you've nailed it

How are Chelsea able to spend all this money

FFP