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Oracle said:

Shakhtar Donetsk owner threatens to sue Tottenham if they pursue Manor Solomon transfer​

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James Olley, Senior Writer, ESPN FCJun 8, 2023, 09:00 AM ET
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Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin has threatened to sue Tottenham Hotspur if they try to sign winger Manor Solomon on a free transfer.
Spurs have been linked with a move for the 23-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Premier League side Fulham after suspending his contract with Shakhtar.
Shakhtar are unhappy with FIFA's decision to amend Annex 7 of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players following the outbreak of war between Russia and Ukraine. The regulation change allows foreign nationals employed in either country to unilaterally suspend their contracts if they wished to leave the region.
Solomon did so to join Fulham last season but the winger still has a year remaining on his Shakhtar contract and is believed to be looking for another club in England.
FIFA recently announced that Annex 7 would be extended through to the summer of 2024, prompting a furious backlash from several clubs affected, who believe they are being unfairly punished in losing revenue through transfer income.
Shakhtar estimate Annex 7 could cost them up to €80 million in lost transfer fees if players like Solomon are allowed to leave for nothing.
Manor Solomon spent last season on loan at Fulham after suspending his contract with Shakhtar. Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images
Although the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld FIFA's original decision, Shakhtar are now preparing a case at the Swiss Federal Tribunal and have also lodged an appeal with the European Commission.
Palkin warned Spurs they will also face legal action if they attempt to exploit the situation to their advantage.
"I contacted Solomon and his agent and invited him back to our club," Palkin told ESPN. "I said 'you can play all the games in Champions League, you will be in the starting eleven' but he doesn't want to move and I believe he will stay in England.
"Finally, where he will go, I don't know. In any case, if you go to Tottenham, we will deal with Tottenham in court in this case. Everything comes to a simple situation: it sounds like unjust enrichment.
"Can you imagine, we pay big money for this player and finally Tottenham receives him for free? It is not fair in respect of our club. We will definitely go to court and we will fight for ourselves."
Palkin extended that warning to any club planning to sign Shakhtar's players with the help of Annex 7 this summer.
- When does the summer transfer window open and close?
"I would like to send a message to those clubs who are trying to sign our players without paying a transfer fee: Shakhtar will file claims for unjust enrichment against players or clubs who have enriched themselves and benefitted by obtaining a financial advantage," he continued.
"We believe these clubs who enrich themselves at Shakhtar's expense will be obliged to pay restitutions. Those clubs should understand what they do when they decide to sign our players."
Palkin also negotiated the €100m transfer of winger Mykhailo Mudryk to Chelsea in January. The west London club beat off competition from Woolwich for the 22-year-old, but Mudryk has so far struggled to produce his best form in England, registering two assists and failing to score in his 17 appearances for Chelsea.
However, Palkin backed the Ukraine winger to thrive under new Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino after a dismal campaign in which the team finished 12th in the Premier League, losing 16 matches.
"First of all, I'm not in a position to criticise him," Palkin said. "If, for example, the whole of Chelsea was in a good way and just Mudryk arrived and showed very bad football, it is one story.
"But I think today Chelsea is on the way to build a new club, a new team, to invite a new coach and they are in the beginning of a new era of Chelsea.
"Therefore, Mudryk is a major weapon for Chelsea to win future titles. When the new coach arrives and sees Mudryk, pays attention to Mudryk, I believe 100% he will give the full fee back and show unbelievable football.
"I know him from 15, 16 years old. I know what kind of player he is and what kind of football he can show. At this moment, it is quite difficult. On one side, €100m is some kind of pressure and he wants to show something but when you want to do that, sometimes you can show nothing. From a mental point of view, you need to be calm, train and show his football together with his team.
"He should grow together with his coach. I believe he will show very good football. He needs just time."
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TLDR, but this seems like something right up our alley
 
Oracle said:

Shakhtar Donetsk owner threatens to sue Tottenham if they pursue Manor Solomon transfer​

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James Olley, Senior Writer, ESPN FCJun 8, 2023, 09:00 AM ET
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Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin has threatened to sue Tottenham Hotspur if they try to sign winger Manor Solomon on a free transfer.
Spurs have been linked with a move for the 23-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Premier League side Fulham after suspending his contract with Shakhtar.
Shakhtar are unhappy with FIFA's decision to amend Annex 7 of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players following the outbreak of war between Russia and Ukraine. The regulation change allows foreign nationals employed in either country to unilaterally suspend their contracts if they wished to leave the region.
Solomon did so to join Fulham last season but the winger still has a year remaining on his Shakhtar contract and is believed to be looking for another club in England.
FIFA recently announced that Annex 7 would be extended through to the summer of 2024, prompting a furious backlash from several clubs affected, who believe they are being unfairly punished in losing revenue through transfer income.
Shakhtar estimate Annex 7 could cost them up to €80 million in lost transfer fees if players like Solomon are allowed to leave for nothing.
Manor Solomon spent last season on loan at Fulham after suspending his contract with Shakhtar. Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images
Although the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld FIFA's original decision, Shakhtar are now preparing a case at the Swiss Federal Tribunal and have also lodged an appeal with the European Commission.
Palkin warned Spurs they will also face legal action if they attempt to exploit the situation to their advantage.
"I contacted Solomon and his agent and invited him back to our club," Palkin told ESPN. "I said 'you can play all the games in Champions League, you will be in the starting eleven' but he doesn't want to move and I believe he will stay in England.
"Finally, where he will go, I don't know. In any case, if you go to Tottenham, we will deal with Tottenham in court in this case. Everything comes to a simple situation: it sounds like unjust enrichment.
"Can you imagine, we pay big money for this player and finally Tottenham receives him for free? It is not fair in respect of our club. We will definitely go to court and we will fight for ourselves."
Palkin extended that warning to any club planning to sign Shakhtar's players with the help of Annex 7 this summer.
- When does the summer transfer window open and close?
"I would like to send a message to those clubs who are trying to sign our players without paying a transfer fee: Shakhtar will file claims for unjust enrichment against players or clubs who have enriched themselves and benefitted by obtaining a financial advantage," he continued.
"We believe these clubs who enrich themselves at Shakhtar's expense will be obliged to pay restitutions. Those clubs should understand what they do when they decide to sign our players."
Palkin also negotiated the €100m transfer of winger Mykhailo Mudryk to Chelsea in January. The west London club beat off competition from Woolwich for the 22-year-old, but Mudryk has so far struggled to produce his best form in England, registering two assists and failing to score in his 17 appearances for Chelsea.
However, Palkin backed the Ukraine winger to thrive under new Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino after a dismal campaign in which the team finished 12th in the Premier League, losing 16 matches.
"First of all, I'm not in a position to criticise him," Palkin said. "If, for example, the whole of Chelsea was in a good way and just Mudryk arrived and showed very bad football, it is one story.
"But I think today Chelsea is on the way to build a new club, a new team, to invite a new coach and they are in the beginning of a new era of Chelsea.
"Therefore, Mudryk is a major weapon for Chelsea to win future titles. When the new coach arrives and sees Mudryk, pays attention to Mudryk, I believe 100% he will give the full fee back and show unbelievable football.
"I know him from 15, 16 years old. I know what kind of player he is and what kind of football he can show. At this moment, it is quite difficult. On one side, €100m is some kind of pressure and he wants to show something but when you want to do that, sometimes you can show nothing. From a mental point of view, you need to be calm, train and show his football together with his team.
"He should grow together with his coach. I believe he will show very good football. He needs just time."
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Levy would love the challenge.
 
nicoclaesen said:
He’s no Eriksen but that player that can play that pass to open a team up or get you goals. He’s light years from what Eriksen was in his prime
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Maddison is a player that comes with a high English Player Tax and MOTD Premium. He is also a player where things come in streaks and when he is not on a hot streak can do almost nothing in a game. Maddison also plays as a no 10 which Ange does not seem to play. As a player he suits a Mourinho or Conte team.
 
enfield1985 said:
Maddison is a player that comes with a high English Player Tax and MOTD Premium. He is also a player where things come in streaks and when he is not on a hot streak can do almost nothing in a game. Maddison also plays as a no 10 which Ange does not seem to play. As a player he suits a Mourinho or Conte team.
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If we are buying someone from Leicester I would much rather it be Barnes. He's less flash, works harder, scores more goals and would be ready to take over from Son when its time for him to go. Cheaper too.
 
DeadlyDefoe said:
You are embarrassing a team tat was very much almost relegated and a team that was relegated, i think the child is hungry, go get some bitty, might perk you up
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A team that won a European trophy, a team that we've been much better than, they took the competition seriously and they won it, meanwhile we think we're above every competition bar the CL.
Wasted years.
 
MVP said:
A team that won a European trophy, a team that we've been much better than, they took the competition seriously and they won it, meanwhile we think we're above every competition bar the CL.
Wasted years.
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They were poor all season and lucky in europe and played teams pretty much league 1 even league 2 standard... They wre completely played off the park y'day, relied on pure luck, and mainly on cheating being dirty fowlers all game and even recruited their fans to injure players... you really are a miserable munter.
 
MVP said:
You might be happy with being outdone by Spam and Leicester city but I'm not, it's fucking embarrassing.
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The Leicester that got relegated? Yeah, I'm bummed. Silly us for remaining in the PL. Champo is where it's at.

Oh and in case you're wondering how much of a draw Spam is...

 
Get in! said:
The Leicester that got relegated? Yeah, I'm bummed. Silly us for remaining in the PL. Champo is where it's at.

Oh and in case you're wondering how much of a draw Spam is...

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The Leicester that won the FA cup and the league. After 23 years of ENIC I expect more than just staying in the prem, I don't expect to be surpassed by lesser clubs,
 
DeadlyDefoe said:
They were poor all season and lucky in europe and played teams pretty much league 1 even league 2 standard... They wre completely played off the park y'day, relied on pure luck, and mainly on cheating being dirty fowlers all game and even recruited their fans to injure players... you really are a miserable munter.
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They are cunts but they won and equaled our trophy count, that is the reality.
So we need to fix up and stop talking how we are bigger than these trophies.
 
enfield1985 said:
I really like Barnes and unlike Maddison he is not all flash.
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I just went for less flash......but yeah, I think he's the better buy. 😂

I haven't looked at stats or anything, just the eye test. Once he got over his injuries from earlier in the season he just grew and grew. He might go missing on occasion though but that could be just being part of that leicester team. Maddison did the same too with this knee injury that I expect will clear up ehe he moves clubs
 
All I was saying was forget Maddison and focus on realistic targets, what's so bad about that?
 
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