KopTalk.com Forums Football Liverpool FC Forum quick question please

How long does it usually take for teams to complete a signing once a transfer fee has been agreed between two clubs? Is there a lot paper work involved other than the medical for the player in question?

Appreciate some feedback!!

THX

David Villa transfer from barca was completed in 3 days ...

how long is a piece of string?

You have to take into account a lot of things... that also include agents and players wanting to sit out and have more deals on the table. Very often, the report that a fee has been agreed by the media... is in fact just a report to get other clubs making firm bids and to see where the player stands. Eriksen, for example, I still expect to move away from Ajax... and I don't think the hold-up is a lack of interest. Only deliberation on his part...

If all parties are in agreement, it can all be done in a matter of hours, pending a medical of course.

With Andy Carroll, we bid once, had it rejected; bid again and had it accepted, agreed personal terms, got him through a medical, and completed the signing, all on deadline day.

The more time you have to negotiate the more time you take to negotiate.

reminds me of that saying which goes something like 'a fool and his money are quickly parted'