21 Feb 2021 11:03:02
Reports that Bielsa has “been involved in talks about the next transfer window and people close to him say he is more and more invested in the ‘long game’ at Leeds. ”
Amazing news.
22 Feb 2021 11:29:40
Just read abiut that Alf, we're also looking at buying Palermo div 3 side, to get around the Brexit issue for signing players in Europe.
22 Feb 2021 17:06:29
Oh I didn't see that one Farsley.
{Ed001's Note - I have a question on that, how would it get round the Brexit issue? There would still be the same problems registering them in England.} Become a Patron!
22 Feb 2021 19:29:34
Best guest Ed- easier to get a work permit in Italy so buy youngsters, send them to Italy for 3.5 years to get a passport. Would then be easier to get a work permit as they are a top 10 country. More likely to get international call ups too if playing full time in Italy rather than sitting in our youth.
Only really helps for players from smaller countries though.
{Ed001's Note - ah ok, couldn't you just loan players out though?}
22 Feb 2021 22:43:50
Yes but a club would have to agree a continuous loan, I think, not 100% on Italian Wp but I know that's the case for some countries. In that scenario it could be a transfer followed by a transfer to Leeds if they develop well enough, wouldn't take up loan spots.