23 Jun 2015 08:38:52
Just wondering if the eds (if possible) could give a rough guide line to the stages of a transfer process for a player between 2 clubs?

. only reason i'm asking is during some transfer windows teams seem to do there business quickly while our activity seems to drag on sometimes was just wondering is there any particular reason for it or is a combination of things?

cheers

{Ed002's Note - As it is not transfer related, sure. 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.) 23 Jun 2015
23 Jun 2015 11:40:10
cheers for that!

2.) 23 Jun 2015
23 Jun 2015 11:47:39
Thanks Ed002, that's good to know!
BTW Good question Jock.