15 Nov 2013 14:57:52
@Ed002

You have given us info in the past that you would not rule out a bid for Herrera. Has Athletic Bilbao's stance on the buyout clause changed or is it still the same that only the buyout will be the way to get him? {Ed002's Note - They will want as much as they can get for Herrera - perhaps more than the "buy out" clause people obsess about.}

1.) 15 Nov 2013
If we were to meet the "buy out" clause, and the player is keen for a move (some speculation has said as much), would Athletic Bilbao really have a leg to stand on in stopping the deal? {Ed002's Note - It really doesn't work like that.}

2.) 15 Nov 2013
@Ed002

Thanks for the reply, I avoid these clause talks generally, but The Equalizer mentioned it in his recent interview hence I brought it up.

So would I be right in thinking that negotiating a price with Bilbao would be the only sensible/realistic way of signing Herrera?

I am asking because his head looks to be turned, and he is being subbed or used as a sub and is struggling to fit into their new system, so I thought that they might be more open to a sale than they previously were.

{Ed002's Note - Forget the "clause" - I have no idea who or what "The Equalizer" is. The bottom line is that to by a player it is necessary to follow a process which is well understood. This involves a bid and negotiation. I have explained all of the way through that you should not discount a bid being made.}

3.) 15 Nov 2013
The fact is that Bilbao if the buy out clause is met they then have the option of deciding that the buying club would have to pay VAT, so negotiation is the word

I think I'm right on that Ed? (Hopefully) {Ed002's Note - You are making this stuff up man.}

4.) 16 Nov 2013
Hmmm sorry Ed that's the impression I got during the summer from others Eds whilst you refused to answer questions on this site.
Apologies for my mistake {Ed002's Note - The other Eds may have be confused.}

5.) 16 Nov 2013
@Ed002

Thanks for the reply. If you google the equalizer you will come with interesting results :)

6.) 16 Nov 2013
Well regardless of all this pointless talk about clauses and money. Herrera does look like his head was turned as redfaith said. He's definitely an improvement on a couple of options we have currently in midfield.