adam9641 wrote:
And you really think there is any use in talking to a club when an offer has not been accepted? He had one deal on the table was the only one he could sign.
No, but I would suggest there is more than one way of say Leeds for arguments sake offering a player through the back door say £175k per year. What chance then Atkins accepting the official offer through the official channels from Wire of say £125k per year? I think I would be right in assuming the player has to agree 'personal terms' before the club can agree the sale.
We also know that Atkins held a fairly strong hand, as in a year he could bugger off for nowt - so the club would have to have this in mind at all times.