Esteban Cambiasso

[Babylon]

It's a sort of deep-fried Japanese batter I think

I was just about to write that!!

[ktfox59]

To put things into prospective, there has to be a bit of concern if the deal isn't announced over today/tomorrow.

The press reports we saw at the start of the week included contract details - £5 million over 2 years and the fact Pearson was furious suggests there's some truth in this, that it wasn't something that was plucked out of thin air. You'd also think Pearson must have been reasonably aware of who the source of the leak might be, because I believe Cambiasso's father/brother act as his agent - so you'd think it unlikely the he'd want to have a pop at them for leaking the story even if they had.

The recent press reports are simply picking up Pearson's additional comments from his press conference yesterday in that "we're still interested" but given we seem to know some sort of deal has been offered the concern is "what is taking so long to make a decision?"

Its understandable that a player may wish to have a few days to consider their future, but equally you'd hope that if we've been talking with him we would have really sold the club to him to get that instant gut feel that makes you say "yes!" especially as there seems to be an absence of real confirmed interest elsewhere. It would also make both good footballing and commercial sense for the club to try and get the deal over the line so it could be announced before or at tomorrow's game - get fans and players a like that extra positive lift.

I'm sure work is ongoing as we speak, even if its just subtle contact so as we don't seem overly pushy, but the realisation is that if something concrete doesn't come soon maybe Esteban is looking for something more than we can offer and that if we're not his first choice we might be better focusing our efforts elsewhere?

I couldn't agree with last paragraph more.

[Brainy]

I want to shoot anybody who suggests he'll be announced at the game tomorrow. When have we ever done such a thing?

[StanSP]

Hold on, so Cambiasso failed his medical because he ate some deep-fried Japanese batter?

I want to shoot anybody who suggests he'll be announced at the game tomorrow. When have we ever done such a thing?

Jack Hobbs vs Scunthorpe was announced as a permanent signing, I believe?

[blueonyou]

Deal will be announced after 4pm

[st albans fox]

FOR THE UMPTEENTH TIME - HE WOULDNT PLAY TOMORROW ANYWAY SO THE NOON THING IS IRRELEVANT.

If nothing is announced by the end of the day then I think he wants to see us play before deciding.

[StanSP]

To put things into prospective, there has to be a bit of concern if the deal isn't announced over today/tomorrow. 

 

The press reports we saw at the start of the week included contract details - £5 million over 2 years and the fact Pearson was furious suggests there's some truth in this, that it wasn't something that was plucked out of thin air. You'd also think Pearson must have been reasonably aware of who the source of the leak might be, because I believe Cambiasso's father/brother act as his agent - so you'd think it unlikely the he'd want to have a pop at them for leaking the story even if they had. 

 

The recent press reports are simply picking up Pearson's additional comments from his press conference yesterday in that "we're still interested" but given we seem to know some sort of deal has been offered the concern is "what is taking so long to make a decision?" 

 

Its understandable that a player may wish to have a few days to consider their future, but equally you'd hope that if we've been talking with him we would have really sold the club to him to get that instant gut feel that makes you say "yes!" especially as there seems to be an absence of real confirmed interest elsewhere. It would also make both good footballing and commercial sense for the club to try and get the deal over the line so it could be announced before or at tomorrow's game - get fans and players a like that extra positive lift. 

 

I'm sure work is ongoing as we speak, even if its just subtle contact so as we don't seem overly pushy, but the realisation is that if something concrete doesn't come soon maybe Esteban is looking for something more than we can offer and that if we're not his first choice we might be better focusing our efforts elsewhere? 

But it also may be the case that Esteban is happy with the terms but his agent is being an arse about it all?

[foxfan92]

StanSP, on 15 Aug 2014 - 12:26 PM, said:

What the hell is 'tempory' lol

 

its a misspelling (omitting some of the letters in the middle because I'm not very clever) you picky "basrd"

[LinekersApples]

An Ode to Cambiasso

 

Esteban

Leicester Fan

better than Gloria Estefan

 

What chance he will be a boy in blue?

What date is this imminent signing due?

 

A warning to Everton, this game is never won

beware of big Lee's drum

 

If Big Wes doesn't, the rhythm is gonna get you

[65RosesFox]

Birch is doing it while some kids do a relay round the table

 

i heard his medical was the relay against the kids, cross bar challenge from the edge of the area, singing a Sam Bailey "song" and finish off with the post horn gallop.

[DJ Barry Hammond]

But it also may be the case that Esteban is happy with the terms but his agent is being an arse about it all?

 

Found this back in May - which seems to confirm his family arrange his contracts...

 

 

Esteban Cambiasso’s brother and agent says no club in Italy has made contact regarding a move for the player.

Recent reports have linked both Fiorentina and Milan with the Argentine midfielder, who is leaving Inter this summer.

However, speaking to Calcio News 24, Federico Cambiasso revealed that the 33-year-old has received offers from Argentine, Spanish and Turkish clubs, but none from within the peninsula.

 

http://www.football-italia.net/49586/%E2%80%98no-italian-contact-cambiasso%E2%80%99

[Wilson_6]

Deal will be announced after 4pm

 

I never know when some one is taking the micky or not any more! I'm so confused! 

[JJS84]

I never know when some one is taking the micky or not any more! I'm so confused!

Totally agree, so many people have made statements, I've taken the view they are all just making it up.

[SlaneyLCFC]

I never know when some one is taking the micky or not any more! I'm so confused! 

 

Best to chin off all statements made by people in the thread until an official source is posted. Made checking this thread a lot easier

[artursteppe]

He's signed, but we're going to keep it a secret and not tell anyone so that no-one else can have him.

[foxfan92]

Posted Today, 12:45 PM

blueonyou, on 15 Aug 2014 - 12:40 PM, said:

Deal will be announced after 4pm

 

Ok cool - so we know the time

 

What I really want to know is which day will it happen on? Because people keep saying 4 o'clock - and it comes and goes - so I assume they mean 4 o'clock at some time in the future

 

Will he be signing for us or someone else?

 

Just saying 4 o'clock is pretty vague ...

[Collymore]

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[Merging Cultures]

I actually didn't look at this thread this morning and got some work done. 

 

Logging on at lunchtime, I am disappointed to see:

a. he hasn't signed,

b. we are still only on 99 pages, and 

c. people are still using the medical joke.

 

However, I am pleased to see that we are receiving uplifting news, such as the whale story.

[DanTheFox07]

I could say he'll sign at 2pm today and people would get excited, don't know who to believe!

[LinekersApples]

has he signed yet?

[Cat Burger]

Deal will be announced after 4pm

 

[blue army 1988]

Birch is doing it while some kids do a relay round the table

this made me laugh alot more than it should have done.

[MPH]

Hmmmm....

[Nalis]

Anyone with too much time on their hands want to start up a sweepstake on the announced time/date? Please also include a 'no deal' option.

Ta

[crazylegs1984]

its gotten to point where im more excited about this hitting 100 pages if he signs he signs if he dont what the hell did i read 100 pages of dribble for ??