As the curtain falls on the summer transfer market, the dust settles on players' transfers. However, the fate of some free agents is still up in the air, such as the French shot-stopper Anthony Martial, who has left Manchester United but has yet to find a home.
Madier was rumored to have been linked with clubs such as Inter Milan and Galatasaray after leaving Manchester United, and with no transfer fee to pay, negotiations should have been smooth sailing. However, the high weekly wage demands - over £150,000 (about HK$1.5 million) - put the deal on hold in the end.
Recently, Madill's form has dipped and he seems unwilling to make compromises. Unsurprisingly, his place in the team's rotation has become precarious as a result. Meanwhile, there are numerous free agents waiting for their turn in the rotation this summer, such as French international midfielder Rabiot, Dutch international striker Dippy, Brazilian winger Welian and Spanish veteran Sergio Ramos. If they miss this transfer window, they may have to leave in disgrace.
