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Phil Jagielka

I could be putting two and two together and getting five but here's how I understand the situation: We want to sign him, he wants to come to us. He has a clause in his contract which states that, if Sheffield Wnited were relegated, then a £4M fee will allow him to talk to the team that bids this (thats the fee mentioned in most places).

Now, given that Sheffield United are still effectively a Premiership team unitl the hearing on 18th June, the clause will not be activated before then. This means that we would more likely have to bid a higher bid for the Blades to accept, for example £6M.

I sense that we want Jagielka whether they go down or not so obviously this court case will have a relatively big effect on our budget. That's just one aspect of this whole mess with West Ham so is it really surprising that the market has been quiet? Not to mention the fact the Spanish league is still to finish?
Daniel Ford, Newcastle Upon Tyne Posted 08/06/2007 at 11:33:40

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matthew bone
1 Posted 08/06/2007 at 14:32:47

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Well thats the back-up for Howard sorted out. Looks like Turner will be sent out on loan again.

Jeremy Benson
2 Posted 08/06/2007 at 20:28:32

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No, Sheff Utd HAVE been officially relegated. Game over.

Richard Mansell
3 Posted 10/06/2007 at 13:50:51

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Howard Jagielka Yobo Lescott Baines Arteta Cahill Nolan Van.der Meyde Nugent Johnson This would be my thought, but realistically i think Neville is Moyes fav and will prob play every game.