Those familiar with talks stress Jassim's final offer was essentially double the $3.2bn market valuation of the club.
Ratcliffe has publicly confirmed he is still in the process. Sheikh Jassim's Nine Two Foundation feel the ball has been in the Glazers court for weeks. But they do now have everything ready from a legal and logistical perspective to start the completion process if chosen.
Still understand £70+10m is possible, although sources close to both #CFC and Caicedo insist Aurélien Tchouaméni’s Real Madrid fee (£68m) is more than fair for a guaranteed fee.
"Fans, players, managers, coaches, staff members and the medical team, to all those who accompanied me during the last seven seasons within this legendary club. What good memories, what victories, what titles won by your side...
But remember, #CFC really wanted to keep Kante and lost him on a free. And they have sold Koulibaly and Ziyech for pretty modest fees and at a loss. Mendy turned down a new deal last year so was always likely to leave.
🗣️ Nkunku: “I am incredibly happy to be joining #CFC. A big effort was made to bring me to the club and I am looking forward to meeting my new coach and teammates and showing the Chelsea supporters what I can do on the pitch…
Deal moved very fast, and Wolves didn't hesitate to agree. It's a tremendous bit of business for them given Neves had just a year left on his contract. And Al-Hilal get a peak player who previously spoke of wanting to leave Wolves for Champions League football.
With all these high-profile deals the club is often selected quite late in the process, but the aim is to populate all four clubs with stars to create Riyadh and Jeddah rivalries with global appeal. Next season there will new TV deals, and an English highlights show is expected.
Also understand that there is unlikely to be a conclusion to the #MUFC sale process this week, certainly not in terms of any public or formal announcements.
Those close to Caicedo indicate nothing is imminent yet despite talks ongoing.
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December's non-binding recommendation ruled UEFA and FIFA's right to block clubs from joining a breakaway league is compatible with EU law.
"Kylian Mbappe and his entourage confirm that this matter has not been discussed since over the course of the year, except a fortnight ago to announce the sending of the letter. No potential contract extension has been mentioned...
The proceeds are frozen in a UK bank account after the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) issued a licence permitting Roman Abramovich to sell #CFC. Funds can't be moved or used without a licence from OFSI.
If Mbappe failed to inform PSG at all then on August 1 he would have also lost the ability to take the extra year. PSG fuming because the letter was provided to media before the club saw it.
“They paid £100m and [I thought], ‘What have I actually contributed?’ Yes, we won the Premier League in my first season but I didn’t contribute much. And I was like, ‘I need to liven up here’…
Sources indicate the club valuation part is in the same ballpark as Sir Jim Ratcliffe, believed to be north of $6bn, and thus circa £5bn.
Should Qatar increase their final offer it is not expected to be disclosed. Talks are more fluid and the formal offer deadlines are gone. Nine Two Foundation remain confident they are not out the race.
Pochettino was also wary because #CFC didn't have a fully functional recruitment team. A key factor on being sold by Chelsea was Laurence Stewart, who led the recruitment alongside Paul Winstanley. Stewart worked with Paul Mitchell at Monaco and came highly recommended to Poch.
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