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[Paul C]

Agreed, I just wish the Figo situation would get sorted out cos I'm getting p1ss3d off

[Judge]

it might be work permit stuff thats holding things up, we never know

chill out paul mate

[Paul C]

it might be work permit stuff thats holding things up, we never know

chill out paul mate

I think it's because Real and Figo need to agree a settlement fee for the remainer of his contract, plus I don't think Portugese need work permits cos their an EU country 

[Judge]

in that case, beers on me

[LFC #1]

Portugal is EU, no work permit needed.

[Paul C]

Portugal is EU, no work permit needed.

Fingers crossed for tomorrow then 

[A.B.]

We'll see tomorrow, hopefully Figo will stay true to his word.

[A.B.]

Latest news on Figo

LUIS FIGO

THE Portugal star could seal his dream move to Liverpool by the end of the week.

The Real Madrid midfielder, 32, has been locked in talks with club president Florentino Perez in Beijing, where Figo intends to finally decide his future.

Agent Louis Vicenteu Douens says he will know whether Figo is prepared to take up Liverpool's offer of a two-year deal by Friday. Inter Milan are also interested.

Figo deal nears conclusion
Written by Jim Boardman
Thursday, 21 July 2005

Liverpool's attempts to bring Portugese star Luis Figo to Anfield look likely to reach a successful conclusion in the next few days.

Liverpool had already agreed terms with the player last month, when Real Madrid changed their minds on what they required by way of a transfer fee. Liverpool had negotiated with Figo based on a free-transfer, Real Madrid demanded £2million. Liverpool refused to budge, so Real brought Inter Milan into the equation.

Figo's lack of enthusiasm to move to Inter meant that Real had to give in and drop their demands for a transfer fee, but there is still one obstacle. Figo would be due to get around £4.5million in wages if he were to stay with Madrid, and he wants a pay-off that bridges the gap between that payment and the wages he'll get from the Reds. The difference is believed to be around £2million, which is why Real were asking for that amount as a transfer fee.

Real are expected to accept the situation by the end of the week, and an agreement should be made in time for the former World Football of the Year to join the European Champions well before the start of the Premiership seaso

[RedWolf35]

Figo is a greedy sod ......  he should want to come here for nothing because of our excellent fans/manager plus we're european champions for god's sake   

If he does not sign by tomorrow tell him where to go

[Paul C]

Figo is a greedy sod ......  he should want to come here for nothing because of our excellent fans/manager plus we're european champions for god's sake   

If he does not sign by tomorrow tell him where to go

The guy has agreed a £30k a week drop in wages to join us, he ain't that greedy 

[A.B.]

Like Paul said Figo took a wage cut, I don't think he's greedy. Plus he can't sign tomorrow because he's in China with RM.

[Ciggy]

I heard Figos mrs is the problem the river mersey doesnt seem to entice her to my great city   
She will have to forget about yatchs on the Portugese or spanish coasts, and make do with the Pierhead to Seacombe ferry   

[A.B.]

Actually he might not be in China, someone on another forum says that he was Figo at the airport when he went to pick up his mum

We'll see what happens.

[Paul C]

I don't think he'll actually sign tomorrow but he'll make up his mind and we'll know a bit more fingers crossed, I'd expect the deal to be completed Monday/Tuesday if he does choose us.

[RedWolf35]

I take it all back        Figo is not greedy       

Wish he would sign though it will be a (Real) boost for our club if he does