Eze to spurs?

[NMPalace]

Not so ridiculous whilst ever there's a release clause. After all as other posters have said a release clause makes it clear to everyone what needs to be done to get a player - namely trigger the release clause by bidding the full amount. The article seems to be suggesting that Arsenal won't trigger the current release clause. There's no point them bidding lower whilst the current figure is there.

The Athletic don't tend to run click bait stories without some serious checking with people close to the club(s) or player/agent.

if you read the whole article it states Arsenal haven't approached Palace, hence we have nothing to reduce as there has been no bid.

You can bid lower than the release clause at any time - clearly the selling club can refuse it. Solanke was sold last season at less than his release clause. This only happened as the 2 clubs were in dialogue.

If Arsenal want to submit a bid they can do so at any time.

It would appear discussions to date have only taken place with his agent.

 

[WJK1960]

if you read the whole article it states Arsenal haven't approached Palace, hence we have nothing to reduce as there has been no bid.

You can bid lower than the release clause at any time - clearly the selling club can refuse it. Solanke was sold last season at less than his release clause. This only happened as the 2 clubs were in dialogue.

If Arsenal want to submit a bid they can do so at any time.

It would appear discussions to date have only taken place with his agent.

Ed Aarons at The Guardian is reporting that Arsenal have held initial talks with Palace about buying Eze and Palace are asking for a large chunk of the fee to be paid up front. The article indicates that the release clause is in place until 16th August.
I know there is another discussion on this but this is why it is so hard for Clubs to plan their season well in advance. How can Palace plan in advance if they don't know whether Eze (and Guehi) are going to be available and therefore where their transfer funds should be directed.

 

[est1905]

Ed Aarons at The Guardian is reporting that Arsenal have held initial talks with Palace about buying Eze and Palace are asking for a large chunk of the fee to be paid up front. The article indicates that the release clause is in place until 16th August.
I know there is another discussion on this but this is why it is so hard for Clubs to plan their season well in advance. How can Palace plan in advance if they don't know whether Eze (and Guehi) are going to be available and therefore where their transfer funds should be directed.

Indicates is the word. If they knew they'd say. They are guessing.

 

[mileend]

It also says Arsenal are expecting Palace's to reduce their price below the release clause amount as the transfer window draws to a close

I think unlikely. Letting one of our key attackers go at the end of the window with no time to buy a replacement would put our PL place in jeopardy. And last straw for Glasner.

Hopefully the release clause does end tonight rather than 15th August and Palace can slap an extra £20 million on the price to shut this down.

 

[Jim_Cannon]

It also says Arsenal are expecting Palace's to reduce their price below the release clause amount as the transfer window draws to a close

I think unlikely. Letting one of our key attackers go at the end of the window with no time to buy a replacement would put our PL place in jeopardy. And last straw for Glasner.

Hopefully the release clause does end tonight rather than 15th August and Palace can slap an extra £20 million on the price to shut this down.

Agree. Palace have shown over last few years they play hardball on fees for our players, it would a change of approach