28 Jul 2014 11:52:14
Ed002, or anyone that KNOWS the answer to my question:
we expect a bid to be made for Vidal, i'm wondering if its common practice for clubs to bid for players who are not known to be available? Or does a bid indicate that preliminary talks have taken place such as an enquiry? It would be fascinating to know the timeline of events for a typical transfer. Thanks in advance

Brendan

{Ed002's Note - Clubs will typically informally ask an agent (a) if the player is going to be available, and (b) would the player consider a move to the club. There may be some broad discussion on the sort of deal that would be offered. If the answer is yes, it is then necessary for the club to approach the player's club to ask if they would be willing to sell and if they would grant permission to speak to a player's agent and possibly even the player about actually making a move. This will typically involve either broadly (through an offer) or actually agreeing a fee and responsibility for any significant costs (agents fees etc.). Once this has happened the club will be able to speak to the player's agent and perhaps the player himself to look at the package that will be involved. Many players are looked at and discussed at a high-level with agents and clubs; a subset of those have an offer placed; a subset of those involve discussions with the player's club; a subset of those involve discussions over terms, and; a subset of those go ahead.}

1.) 28 Jul 2014
Thanks for that Ed very informative

2.) 28 Jul 2014
How does it work with agents that approach the club? We heard Moyes (last Season) and Woodard recently say that he is always beig approached by agents and xyz player wants to play for MUFC. Do they do this with permission or on behalf of the players club. Or merely to rock the boat to force a move or an improvement to existing contract?

{Ed002's Note - The approaches are unsolicited and generally not approved by the p[layers club.}

3.) 28 Jul 2014
28 Jul 2014 13:33:11
Have Juve given MUFC permission to talk to Vidal and/or his agent? Thanks

4.) 28 Jul 2014
Thanks Ed really appreciate it

5.) 28 Jul 2014
Ufcourse they have Sambo or else the bid will not be made .