I’m not so sure about that ‘smoke’, literally the same was said about Conceicao from the first good game he’s had, all journos were pointing to us already redeeming him by January through some ‘gentlemen’s agreement’ regarding his price, yet nothing materialized and now they say he’ll be redeemed before the CWC, more like it’s still in the air…
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In my opinion if there is no option to buy included means the price will still need to be negotiated and they will try to sell as high as possible, ultimately by performing well here there will be other suitors too, which is what PSG/Porto etc are counting on, therefore the player’s will is our only chance to force a move here at a sort of discount.