23 Jun 2015 06:11:50
Hi Eds,
Is it true that we are pushing for a deal with firmino.If so why Manu pulled off from the race.I don't believe until it is done.Ur thoughts?

{Ed002's Note - The situation remains that a number of sides have said they will pay the asking price but none so far will agree the conditions.}

1.) 23 Jun 2015
23 Jun 2015 09:23:51
Any interest in describing the conditions Ed?

{Ed002's Note - It is unimportant, but you can figure
.}

2.) 23 Jun 2015
23 Jun 2015 09:40:15
Structure of payment I would guess.

3.) 23 Jun 2015
23 Jun 2015 09:41:59
They want 60 boxes each of 6 different varieties of cheese delivered to their stadium on the last Tuesday of every month between now and St Patrick's Day 2017. Also, if he makes more than 173 appearances and scores more than 73 goals they want a Brazilian Carnival style parade through the streets of picturesque Hoffenheim complete with exactly 73 semi-naked lady dancers. Pretty demanding if you ask me.

4.) 23 Jun 2015
23 Jun 2015 09:55:31
Full payment up front? Guarenteed starting place?

5.) 23 Jun 2015
23 Jun 2015 09:56:36
this is what Ed001 wrote about the deal a couple of days ago.

{Ed001's Note - yes, well there is every chance United could do a deal for him as they want him and I have no idea what he would choose given the chance. It could well be that United offer bigger wages now, unlike in recent years, so you can't even say on that instance. Right now, Citeh are the only team trying to get the deal done, he wants to move to England, Liverpool and Man Utd are also in the running. There has been interest from other clubs, such as Everton and Southampton, but both are out, Everton looked elsewhere and Southampton were turned down. So it looks to be between Man Utd, Man City and Liverpool, unless someone else throws their hat into the ring. City would be the favourites right now, but they need to sort out their FFP issues to get a deal done. Hoffenheim are looking for a bigger up front payment than City can put together right now.}

6.) 23 Jun 2015
23 Jun 2015 10:04:39
Premium economy flights home once a year and a two week break in the Caribbean if he gets played too often?

Seriously though, would love to see him signed up assuming there aren't any major strikers available (Lacazette/Benzema seem out of reach). Can play false 9 when Sturridge injured, link up with Coutinho as he's doing for Brazil, and play almost any position in the forward line when Sturridge is back.

A quality and versatile signing with creativity, pace, finishing skills etc.

7.) 23 Jun 2015
23 Jun 2015 10:07:08
Wages?

Playing time?

Buyout clause?

8.) 23 Jun 2015
23 Jun 2015 11:06:05
Perhaps no/limited staggered payments and a profit sharing agreement if gets sold on for a big figure?

9.) 23 Jun 2015
23 Jun 2015 11:27:20
What are premium economy flights? Do you get two little tubs of milk for your tea instead of one?

10.) 23 Jun 2015
23 Jun 2015 12:51:49
You should try First - you get your milk delivered fresh from the stewardess of your choice.

11.) 23 Jun 2015
23 Jun 2015 14:50:50
You get the economy seats from 5 years ago (ie. before they started assuming everyone had shrunk to 5'2)

12.) 23 Jun 2015
23 Jun 2015 09:37:07
Hey ed02 - so Liverpool are now among those interested sides, correct?

{Ed002's Note - See previous answers.}