Matt Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Wait a minute has he even had permission to join Chelsea? Maybe that's part of the reason why he was loaned out last season? They did the same with Alex from PSV didn't they? Very good point, but I cant see anything implying he didnt get one for Chelsea. Just found this, no idea if its a reliable source or not though http://theprideoflondon.com/2014/06/29/chelsea-fc-christian-atsu-returning-vitesse-arnhem-next-season/ n terms of his loan options, his standing with Ghana will allow him to get a work permit in England if the club so chooses but he can also make a loan move in the Bundesliga. His former coach believes half of each league is chasing the youngster and there is probably some truth to that after the year that Atsu has had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoward18 Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 It's done on international appearances over a certain period. I pressume he's played most of Ghana's recent internationals so it'll be a formality. I understand. I'm not concerned about him getting a permit. I'm just trying to understand the concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zequist Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 I understand. I'm not concerned about him getting a permit. I'm just trying to understand the concept. This is a good article on the work permit system - why England established such rules, how the system works (and sometimes doesn't work), the factors that are examined during the appeals process (when necessary), and of course the ways that clubs try to get around the criteria. Some good stats too (I found the graph showing how many players each EPL club loaned out to other clubs last season especially interesting). http://www.lawinsport.com/articles/competition-law/item/delayed-entry-the-fa-s-highest-calibre-standard-for-non-eu-footballers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_E Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Greg O'Keeffe @GregOK · 1 uur #Everton have an "agreement in principle" to sign Chelsea's #Christian Atsu on season long loan, says Roberto Martinez Greg O'Keeffe @GregOK · 1 uur #EFC Deal for Atsu waiting on work permit issues before completion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 More issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MikeO Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 I did that joke ten days ago :shaking fist:. http://www.toffeetalk.com/index.php?/topic/5335-what-are-you-watching/?p=417709 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Ten days = five everdays. We need to introduce this new word to the English language: It will save on a lot of typing. 1 everday = 48 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 I did that joke ten days ago :shaking fist:. http://www.toffeetalk.com/index.php?/topic/5335-what-are-you-watching/?p=417709 Ah, but this is: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hafnia Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 I did that joke ten days ago :shaking fist:. http://www.toffeetalk.com/index.php?/topic/5335-what-are-you-watching/?p=417709 ahhhh so you did!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 "I wont talk about players who are at other clubs" "We have a deal in principle for the player" Everton have an "agreement in principle" to sign Chelseawinger Christian Atsu on a season-long loan, says Roberto Martinez. (Liverpool Echo) http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-fc-agree-principle-sign-7600046 Am I being to cynical or is that hypocritical? Or is it ok because everything is more or less finalized? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQuince Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 "I wont talk about players who are at other clubs" "We have a deal in principle for the player" http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-fc-agree-principle-sign-7600046 Am I being to cynical or is that hypocritical? Or is it ok because everything is more or less finalized? I would say he doesn't "talk about players at other clubs", because it's disrespectful to those clubs to stir the pot and cause problems by making your interest public. But, if the player and club have already been involved in securing a deal, then it's not as if he's doing anything to upset the dressing room at a club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenosetoffee Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 I would say he doesn't "talk about players at other clubs", because it's disrespectful to those clubs to stir the pot and cause problems by making your interest public. But, if the player and club have already been involved in securing a deal, then it's not as if he's doing anything to upset the dressing room at a club. Would he be upsetting the dressing room at Chelsea if he was to say he wanted Atsu though? I couldn't see that causing much disruption for the first team.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQuince Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Would he be upsetting the dressing room at Chelsea if he was to say he wanted Atsu though? I couldn't see that causing much disruption for the first team.. Maybe not in this specific instance. But, why go against your principles and simultaneously sour your reputation and relationships with other clubs for a bit part player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 "I wont talk about players who are at other clubs" "We have a deal in principle for the player" http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-fc-agree-principle-sign-7600046 Am I being to cynical or is that hypocritical? Or is it ok because everything is more or less finalized? To be fair Matt, I think this is all but done (work permit permitting) Chelsea have said yes and so have we. It 's a different beast entirely. When he says he doesn't talk about other clubs players I think he means if we're trying to buy or are interested in a player and nothing has been agreed yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 I'd feel confident that public statements on the matter were run past Chelsea ahead of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 9:18 Speaking to Sky Sports News HQ at the official launch of the Premier League season, Everton boss Roberto Martinez has confirmed that a Chelsea's Ghana winger Christian Atsu is set to come in this week on a season-long loan deal. We're very close to announcing a new signing. It has been an open secret for the past few days but we expect Christian Atsu to join us tomorrow. The deal is done with Chelse markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Gotta be honest, seen nothing of him, but lets hope he's a nice suprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_E Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 According to a Vitesse fan who has seen him playing all last season, his pace isn't nearly his best quality, which is what most Everton fans online seem to be thinking. He says he mainly played on the left of a three man midfield and on the right wing and that he particularly excelled on the right wing from where he can come inside on his left foot and try to link up. Says he's got very good close control which allows him to shine when space is limited. Says his pace is rather average, no Walcott or Lennon. Says that what needs work is his crossing (despite his inswinging corners being very good generally) and decision making as he has a tendency to shoot when there might be better options. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQuince Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 So this seems pretty imminent: @SkySportsPeteO: Chelsea winger Christian Atsu at Everton's Finch Farm training ground for medical. #EFC #CFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Might be announced tonight then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Might be announced tonight then Or at least in the next fort.... Nah, not going to say it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Or at least in the next fort.... Nah, not going to say it. Thank god, it's already pissing me off. I literally saw that you'd posted and I was HOPING you didn't say 48 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2723987/Everton-boss-Roberto-Martinez-excited-prospect-signing-Christian-Atsu-loan.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 http://www.evertonfc.com/evertontv/home/10545 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) Passed his medical. Number 19. Edited August 13, 2014 by tenaciousj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Where's that from J? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Where's that from J? Sky are reporting the passed medical. No idea about the number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Great news . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Good, and we'll be able to sign him for £28mil next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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