by Sutekh »
12 Jan 2017 16:31
Royalwaster gazzer, loyal royal Hearing the deal is still on, but PL have contacted the Relevant parties expressing concerns.
It's the new owners who have put up the money for the Ilori deal which is now done
That would suggest they expect for it to go through ... they'd hardly put money up if they didn't?
Given the nature of the deal (i.e. £2.2m over 2 years paid in 4 installments) I'd be a little worried if our new owners were behind its finance.
My understanding is that the ownership bid is still in FFP stage as the PL have asked additional questions and all that takes time to administer (though why the PL and FL would have different FFP criteria is beyond me as it doesn't make any sense - do the PL vet ownership of all clubs being promoted as a matter of course or only those that look to get new owners and are in the Championship promotion race).
I'd be very surprised if it is resolved before the end of January so expect "inventive" signings and deal structuring for now (also limits how much of a promotion push can be made although signing Ilori is a considerable step in the right direction).