Summer Transfer Window 2017

[Eggs]

...we were linked with Santos midfielder, Lucas Lima this morning. Thought that was an interesting one given his position as a creative midfielder.

 

[Kal El]

...we were linked with Santos midfielder, Lucas Lima this morning. Thought that was an interesting one given his position as a creative midfielder.

Thought he'd already signed for Barcelona.

 

[Goat]

Thought he'd already signed for Barcelona.

I also thought this was the case.

 

[Goat]

http://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2017/06/27/59520614468aeb9e6d8b45dc.html

Though the Brazilian player has a contract until December 31, so he could start negotiating with any other club six months before that date (that is, from July 1), Santos have approached FIFA to denounce a supposed "harassment" of their midfielder, Lucas Lima, by Barcelona.

Their ire appears to stem from negotiations beginning before the deadline allowed.

The Sao Paulo team is wary of an agreement allegedly signed between Lima and Barcelona, but "is sure" that the Catalans "looked for the player before the deadline allowed, not complying with the FIFA transfer regulations," according to GloboEsporte and other Brazilian media.

"The case is in the hands of the legal department," said a Santos statement.

"Barcelona is a repeat offender."

It recalls the case of Neymar, who allegedly closed an agreement with the Catalans in 2011, although his contract with the Brazilian club was extended until 2014.

Lima, 26, has an offer to renew with Santos for the next four years, but his representatives say it is possible to get better economic conditions at a European club.

The midfielder has denied any kind of agreement with Barcelona recently, despite previously indicating he was looking forward to his new career at the Camp Nou.

 

[bluestevon]

I am still impressed/amazed by this. How on earth did your mate at customs even KNOW who Henry Onyekuru was?

Maybe he's read the name in the footy rumours mate

 

[Encoder]

http://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2017/06/27/59520614468aeb9e6d8b45dc.html

Though the Brazilian player has a contract until December 31, so he could start negotiating with any other club six months before that date (that is, from July 1), Santos have approached FIFA to denounce a supposed "harassment" of their midfielder, Lucas Lima, by Barcelona.

Their ire appears to stem from negotiations beginning before the deadline allowed.

The Sao Paulo team is wary of an agreement allegedly signed between Lima and Barcelona, but "is sure" that the Catalans "looked for the player before the deadline allowed, not complying with the FIFA transfer regulations," according to GloboEsporte and other Brazilian media.

"The case is in the hands of the legal department," said a Santos statement.

"Barcelona is a repeat offender."

It recalls the case of Neymar, who allegedly closed an agreement with the Catalans in 2011, although his contract with the Brazilian club was extended until 2014.

Lima, 26, has an offer to renew with Santos for the next four years, but his representatives say it is possible to get better economic conditions at a European club.

The midfielder has denied any kind of agreement with Barcelona recently, despite previously indicating he was looking forward to his new career at the Camp Nou.

Could this be the magic we're looking for...?

 

[bluestevon]

...we were linked with Santos midfielder, Lucas Lima this morning. Thought that was an interesting one given his position as a creative midfielder.

Think he's effectively already signed for barca as a favour to his brother in law neymar mate.

 

[bluestevon]

...we were linked with Santos midfielder, Lucas Lima this morning. Thought that was an interesting one given his position as a creative midfielder.

He's also supposedly not very good either. But throwing our name out as interested probably makes it sound less dodgy them signing him etc.

 

[Goat]

Could this be the magic we're looking for...?

Santos have not made a complaint against Barcelona about any illegal approach for Lucas Lima, a spokesman for FIFA has told ESPN FC.

Barca have been linked with a move for Lima, who is out of contract at the end of the year, and sources have told ESPN Brasil that a pre-contract agreement has been reached ahead of a January transfer.

However, as the Brazil international's terms do not expire until Dec. 31 he is not permitted to hold talks with other clubs until July 1, when he enters the final six months of his deal.

Santos are reported to be angry after learning of a potential agreement between the midfielder and Barcelona, with some reports claiming they had taken the case to FIFA.

But a spokesman said: "We have not received any claim from Santos against Barcelona."

Lima, represented by the N&N consultancy company run by Neymar's father, is the latest player to be caught up in the middle of the fraactious relations between Santos and Barcelona.

Santos wanted Neymar to be banned for six months in 2015, accusing their former player of being in breach of his contract when negotiating his transfer to the Camp Nou.

In a further dispute between the clubs last year, Barca took legal action against Santos because they felt the Brazilian side did not comply with their preferential option to sign striker Gabriel Barbosa.

An agreement between the clubs in 2013 stipulated that Barca should have been permitted three days to evaluate whether they signed the forward once another club had made an offer, but Santos gave them just one day's notice before selling him to Inter Milan for €25 million.



Just sounds like Santos and Barca have MAJOR beef.

 

[SerenityNigh]

Not me mate, I dont maths.

Fixed

 

[SerenityNigh]

I am still impressed/amazed by this. How on earth did your mate at customs even KNOW who Henry Onyekuru was?

I'd guess he read the name off his passport? Just a guess.

 

[meagher94]

Believe that and you'll believe anything

Well well well...

 

[Zatara]

He's also supposedly not very good either. But throwing our name out as interested probably makes it sound less dodgy them signing him etc.

I heard he was the best player in brazil a year ago.

 

[orly]

Good evening mein frandels, and welcome to the fifth week of the Weasel Index.

This captures data from June 21st - June 27th.

What is the Weasel Index? Find out here https://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/threads/summer-transfer-window-2017.94428/page-846#post-5473408

This time, an excellent gif provided by the peerless @Sapie88

This week saw a much lighter sprinkling of Weasel Sightings - in no doubt due to the decline in Sandro discussions - and a generally quiet time on the rumour front.

Until yesterday, where all of a sudden, we had MOVEMENT.

Weasel Index Updates:

For goodness Ake, @Saint Domingo thinks we could be in for Nathan

https://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/threads/summer-transfer-window-2017.94428/page-1838#post-5553955

Can't be anyone watching Belgian second division football can there really? WRONG. @II McColl II has you covered

https://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/threads/henry-onyekuru.97315/page-6#post-5554031

An early candidate for @themole10 ITK God List - but not signed yet, so on @mccole goes. Have good feelings here.

https://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/threads/summer-transfer-window-2017.94428/page-1818#post-5553038

Moderation Team?!?!?! @AndyC gave us three updates on Sandro.

https://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/threads/sandro-ramirez.96518/page-384#post-5549755

No beef with bully here - @bullybeef thinks a deal is in the offaling for Brozovic

https://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/threads/summer-transfer-window-2017.94428/page-1743#post-5546759

Disaster for @toffee66 - Sandro wasn't signed last week. 'Doubled down' - quadruple Weasel Point

https://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/threads/sandro-ramirez.96518/page-339#post-5545236

Another one for Super Weasel @Raino85 - Keane done

https://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/threads/transfer-rumour-michael-keane.97029/page-7#post-5534250

The inside track - however temporary (
@DerbyshireAndHarper ) on Burnley's financial situation, and how it affects our pursuit of Gray and Keane - @Lune1878

https://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/threads/transfer-rumour-michael-keane.97029/page-9#post-5544396

Ever-y transfer window Banega ??? @when i score we riot thinks so

https://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/threads/sandro-ramirez.96518/page-300#post-5543835

@Pabbers and the journos in Poland - nothing to write home about sadly

https://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/threads/sandro-ramirez.96518/page-278#post-5542616

And that's broadly it for this week in terms of sightings.

Here are the scores for the 'Downie Prentice Baz PED O'Keefe all must be CRUSHED' Weasel Index this week

1. @Raino85 - 250 Weasel Points
2. @EFCccc - 80 Weasel Points
3. @mixed_up - 50 Weasel Points
4. @Manx Blue - 50 Weasel Points
5. @CairnsToffee - 50 Weasel Points
6. @DerbyshireAndHarper - 40 Weasel Points
7. @GerryandthePaceMerchants - 40 Weasel Points
8. @toffee66 - 20 Weasel Points
9. @AndyC - 15 Weasel Points
10. @TheCount - 10 Weasel Points
11. @Joey66 - 10 Weasel Points
12. @BurnhamBlue - 5 Weasel Points
13. @Zezti - 5 Weasel Points
14. @Banksyefc - 5 Weasel Points
15. @Mosh Pit - 5 Weasel Points
16. @CrustySack - 5 Weasel Points
17. @Eggs - 5 Weasel Points
18. @jinkyali - 5 Weasel Points
19. @Caudy - 5 Weasel Points
20. @liamefc91 - 5 Weasel Points
21. @WA Toffee - 5 Weasel Points
22. @ggooggooggoo - 5 Weasel Points
23. @GrandOldTeam - 5 Weasel Points
24. @tommye - 5 Weasel Points
25. @COYBL25 - 5 Weasel Points
26. @butler_boy - 5 Weasel Points
27. @AsiaAsia82 - 5 Weasel Points
28. @killenefc - 5 Weasel Points
29. @Saint Domingo - 5 Weasel Points
30. @II McColl II - 5 Weasel Points
31. @mccole - 5 Weasel Points*
32. @bullybeef - 5 Weasel Points
33. @Lune1878 - 5 Weasel Points
34. @when i score we riot - 5 Weasel Points
35. @Pabbers - 5 Weasel Points


Some thoughts:

• Lots of nice new names on there this week. I am delighted to see Weasel Breeding continues on this upward trajectory.
• @AndyC doing a quick-fire hattrick in there, incredible, wasn't expecting it.
• Still no quality sightings of a couple of Perennial Weasels. But I've not given up hope.
• We are so, so close to this list going into mayhem with @themole10 god status being bestowed. So close. Might even happen tonight, but that's the danger of print journalism I suppose.

As ever, it is the Weasel Hunters who do all the hard yards. This is simply a collection, a recording of their work.

 

[ultra]

I'd guess he read the name off his passport? Just a guess.

Very smart, mate. However, before today the name meant nothing to me so I did wonder how the guy at customs knew him. No doubt you have an equally smart answer