IS VIVANNI DEAL SCUPPERED

I actually agree. Cellino is on record saying that it's easier offering less wages then paying more when they show their quality, rather than pay them a high wage right away because you can't reduce wages further down the line. Think that was about the Berardi deal? It's not a policy I disagree with at all, makes sense, but I'm not happy that we're faffing about with one player over wages, when an acceptable/unacceptable wage offer should have been one of the first logistics to sort out. I don't know, maybe being a bit harsh on Viviani. But must look elsewhere soon before season starts. Need at least another striker and defender. What happened to the Hudson and Hanley rumours?

Child, if you're on 10k a week and club a offers you 10/12 k and club b offers you 7k but 200k bonus if you make so many appearances or get promoted which would you choose?

Remember Gary Kelly situation where club wouldn't play him do as not to pay bonus?

Can't rely on getting that bonus paid.

Nobodies denying that's what Cellino has said, it's on record.

But why would the player and representatives travel to Mansfield on a Tues night if the level of wages on offer hadn't already been discussed? Makes no sense at all.

Who said it hadn't been discussed yet?

Nine of us know what hold up is but we do k ow he wasn't impressed with what he saw and we do know cellino likes to offer less.

Maybe a better offer came in.

Maybe he doesn't like it here.

Maybe he doesn't think he can earn his bonus based on team he sees.

Whatever it is its a test for our credibility here in eyes of other continental targets.

Good point Jonty.
A guy like this is what we need to attract more quality.

I'm sure club reps sit with viv and his associates were working overtime pointing out that "that Lees chap, yeah he's crap. But he'll be gone. And that lad running around like a headless chicken in midfield - gone. Oh and that oaf who just caused the goal, gone."

Oh and that oaf who just caused the goal, gone.

To which he replies: but you only just signed Silvestri!

Any word from Phil Hay on the matter?

Nope, its just ongoing.

It's a big move for a young player to move country, especially if he doesn't speak English. Its a great adventure, but not for everyone if you're close with family, maybe a partner too and you might have doubts about the owner.

Phil Hay @PhilHayYEP
Viviani's camp say negotiations with Leeds are still not complete. Say they are "waiting for answers from the president (Cellino)." #lufc

The president who is on holiday in another country when the player is waiting in Leeds.