probably already posted re the czech

According to www.fcb.cz, the club's official website, it was decided on Sunday that Strihavka will travel to Norfolk for talks. Tellingly, he said, for negotiations, not for any sort of trial.

He ended the season as the top scorer in the Czech Premier League, helping Banik to a sixth place finish.

"On Sunday, it was decided that we will travel to Norwich to negotiate a possible transfer," Strihavka confirmed.

"But I will not go for a trial. This time it is more about doing the deal."

The Czech club expect some sort of conclusion to the deal by Thursday, where it will be decided whether he joins the Canaries or returns to his homeland – which is extremely refreshing to hear after the drawn out Sharp saga.

Strihavka was, however, keen to point out that his switch to the Championship wasn't done and dusted, as some people seem to believe.

It would be a big surprise now if he didn't put pen to paper, but as we all know with the beautiful game, only when the giant Czech comes striding through the doors at Colney with his freshly signed contract in hand, should we assume anything.

"So far I have gone nowhere," added Strihavka.

"I had a talk with our manager because I wanted to know his opinion on this matter but we shall see how negotiations in England go."

Posted By: SCC 28, Jul 4, 15:25:16