Fabregas was boarding the plane to re-sign with us when FIFA imposed their transger ban.

[Alexism - Atheoist]

That's the real reason they did it.

So...which strikers were Barca scouting?

[Classic Jorge]

They need two goalkeepers, a centreback and possibly a defensive midfielder, at least one who's better than song, who doesnt billong

[barrybueno]

Shirley the ref's gotta say something?

[Classic Jorge]

And you saw the other night how bad Pinto is, especially with the ball at his feet.

They had agreed to sign Michael Ter-Stegen but that probably wont happen now.

[Luis Anaconda]

Would they offer a knackered goalkeeper a new contract seeing as he was willing to walk out on them - or are you saying that they would sort of have to if they can't bring in new players

[Classic Jorge]

So feasibly, he could have an excellent bargaining position for an injured player as they could give him an extension without breaking the rules.

[barrybueno]

[Steve Williams - gay for Mark Knopfler]

I imagine some slick suited super sharp legal type could take them to the cleaners on EU legislation about the right to work / freedom of movement for workers.

He could argue that the UEFA ban is effectively stopping the keeper from taking up employment in another member country.

[Curly]

Neuer is well **** at playing football.I wouldn't be surprised if Pep got rid

[Luis Anaconda]

but how on Earth can they stop players leaving - that has to be restraint of trade. Effectively a player who isn't getting a game can't leave to further his career through no fault of his own. This is basically a they should give us Cesc back and all will be forgiven

[Classic Jorge]

[barrybueno]

******************** FREE FAB ********************

[Steve Williams - gay for Mark Knopfler]

It's always the pub with you.

[barrybueno]

[Alexism - Atheoist]