The next Bosman?

[London424]

Potentially interesting case in the offing here.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24209800

[obob]

I pray to Jim Watt that's it's not. Deadline days are the most exciting days of the year.

[MissChief]

Surely if his contract is up then he becomes a Free Agent and is free to sign outside the standard Transfer Window?

[London424]

MissChief said:

Surely if his contract is up then he becomes a Free Agent and is free to sign outside the standard Transfer Window?

Unfortunately not, that's the problem. The current rules mean that he has to wait until January window opens. That's why he is saying it's a restraint of trade.

Note: I'm not sure of the rules so making that statement based on the article.