21 Jun 2018 17:53:20
Hi Ed's I've just got a bit of a general question. I'm just wondering what transfer activity is like during major summer international tournaments? Do you find it gets busier or does it quiet down as player are more focused on the tournament. I realise there's only a minor amount of players there in the grand skeem of things so I guess I'm more referring to the top European leagues.
Love the site and cheers for whatever response you can give.
{Ed002's Note - Work on transfers continues whilst players are away. Some clubs have already agreed much of their summer work (e.g. Roma) and come July 1 there will be an increase in transfers being completed. Some clubs have done a lot less because of other matters that are constraining them (e.g. Milan). There is a long way to go but work continues.}
21 Jun 2018 19:00:50
Sweet! Appreciate the response Ed002.
22 Jun 2018 10:32:41
Do some clubs do the ground work and are ready for the transfer but wait to see if the player picks up any serious injuries at the tournament before finalizing the deal? Similar to Ruud's transfer to utd in 2000 although i know it was not tournament related.
{Ed002's Note - Clubs tend not to look on the dark side but will be aware of injuries.}
22 Jun 2018 16:43:19
Cheers Ed.