it seems to be being reported that Rafa wants a transfer budget before signing a contract extension and Ashley wants Rafa to sign a new contract before getting cash for transfers.
Given Ashley's approach to other business, that sounds feasible.
Who will win?
Ashley has shown himself crap at football decisions, Rafa has won everything in the book.
With Rafa, NUFC might just be worth £350m. Without him Ashley would be lucky to get £250m. Rafa is a strategist, Ashley is a dealer.
My own perspective of the outcome is that Rafa will be poached by another club paying his release clause. Is anyone out there more optimistic?
Given Ashley's approach to other business, that sounds feasible.
Who will win?
Ashley has shown himself crap at football decisions, Rafa has won everything in the book.
With Rafa, NUFC might just be worth £350m. Without him Ashley would be lucky to get £250m. Rafa is a strategist, Ashley is a dealer.
My own perspective of the outcome is that Rafa will be poached by another club paying his release clause. Is anyone out there more optimistic?