[Matty81]

Yeah player power is massive there, unfortunately for Newcastle I don't really see them having a lot of options, and to me the fee they are asking for is ludicrous, as good as he is, rejecting 110 million is absolutely crazy for a player who doesn't want to be there is insane and I think the player is probably not out to lunch by striking if he was told he'd move if a fair offer came in and they are turning that down. That feels like insane value for a player demanding to leave.

I agree with the comment that he was naive for not getting it in writing, but stuff like this damages the ability of clubs to sign players down the line unfortunately even if they are within their rights, it's not always about just whether or not the player has a release clause, has to be a reasonable negotiation between all parties as when players see someone who wants to leave being forced to stay, right or wrong it makes it harder to recruit.

Nothing official but sounds like Eze to Spurs is done for around 60 million total, and De Zerbi has had another couple player meltdowns with Jon Rowe and the Rat Rabiot now on the transfer list. Zero respect for that guy after what he did to Ismael Kone. Would guess one or two of them will end up in the prem as both good players on the pitch