Brighton and Hove Albion have tabled a final offer for Percy Tau believed to be in the record-shattering region of R50m, which could increase even further with performance clauses. Sundowns could earn up to R65m from the deal‚ surpassing any previous fee for a footballer in SA and going some way to recouping the profligate spending of owner Patrice Motsepe over the past decade. But the deal now stands at a crucial juncture‚ according to a representative of the English Premier League club‚ who did not want to be named but had‚ on Wednesday‚ been speaking exclusively to Business Day. Brighton are frustrated that the deal remains inconclusive‚ even though they made a first approach to Sundowns as far back as March seeking to sign the Premier Soccer League’s Player of the Season. They say their final offer has now been made and if not accepted within 24 hours, they will walk away from the deal. It represents the last chance for Sundowns to make money out of Tau‚ who is desperate to go a...
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