Reed: “We’re now at the point of getting down to the details of the contract, which is where the agents and lawyers get involved.”
Obviously felt that he had to put something out there as RK has gone on his holibobs. Positive, but let's wait and see. Sounds like Ron is at least interested.
Ronald's agent wouldn't be coming over in the next couple of days if Ronald hadn't signalled to his agent that his talks about the direction/ambition of the club had gone well and left him being up for signing a contract extension.
Doesn't really go into that much detail about anything. I'm taking it as a message to the fans essentially saying: "Be patient, we are trying!"
Something is not right.why would the club feel the need to put out this video? Hope im wrong but this has echos of clyne contract talks going well
They did go well...just not with us I'm taking the positive view that Ronald is listening and considering it. Just not more than that.
They also put out a video like this prior to Koeman's appointment. Les is dealing with the same man again. Honestly, have some faith.
Would take a screeching U-turn from someone now for this not to be signed. Only question is how long...and what the Arsenal/Barca clause looks like.
The length of the contract could be the sticking point...pretty sure that Ron wouldn't want it to be too long (as he tends to stick with contracts). I doubt there will be any 'out' clauses as that could leave Saints vulnerable to losing him every season. Poch had a clause that he had to pay 2 mill compensation...don't know if that is usual or not.
I'm not sure, at anytime, the Clyne contract talks reached the "agent and lawyers" stage. I'm taking that as a positive.