Motherwell to rub shoulders with Euro giants in 'speed-dating' transfer summit

Motherwell are one of three Premiership clubs who will head to Madrid next week for a TransferRoom signing summit.

They will be joined in the Spanish capital by St Johnstone and Hibs, and according to the Daily Record they will rub shoulders with giants such as Barcelona and Manchester City.

The TransferRoom summit, which takes place on March 21 and 22, was launched in 2017 and has allowed more than 1500 moves to take place in five years, but will be held in person for the first time in two years due to the pandemic.

It allows clubs to basically 'speed date' with potential suitors from Europe and beyond in a series of 15-minute meetings. Over 200 clubs will take part in the summit, who will each be allocated 18 slots.

TransferRoom allows clubs a chance to meet in person and plan for the future ahead of the summer transfer window, but it also helps to forge relationships with clubs and players' representatives.

Founder and CEO Jonas Ankersen said: "TransferRoom empowers players, agents and clubs to be successful in the transfer market by giving them instant access to the best market information and a second-to-none network of global connections.

“We know the value of live events in helping build those networks.

"Football is a relationship-driven business, and decision-makers in Madrid will benefit from a series of quick-fire meetings to discuss potential deals and longer-term co-operation.

“We are excited to be returning to Madrid for what is set to be a record-breaking TransferRoom Summit.”

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