There are loads of contradictory reports about the Nantes 'pay up' demands (supposedly in letters to CCFC on Friday and yesterday or today).

They are either demanding the initial £5m+ instalment, or else the whole £15m - some of which will go to Bordeaux.

Some papers are continuing to claim that CCFC have a liability for wages (to someone) and other costs for the full contract period.

Different news sources are coming up with different claims about the club's insurance cover - and speculating about a shortfall.

Wales Online (and its stablemate The Mirror) have tried to detail the reasons why CCFC held back on the first instalment:

- uncertainty about the player registration situation at the time of the crash

- uncertainty about the relationship between Nantes and the McKays (who arranged the flight) and potential claims and counterclaims with Mark McKay acting for the French club in the transfer and maybe retaining a relationship with them after

- uncertainty about the potential liability of other parties (the McKays and David Henderson - and maybe other agents) and whether immediate payment to Nantes would prejudice future legal action.

It is likely to be a drawn out and acrimonious process. The club has stated clearly that they will honour the contract with Nantes but I can see that they will want to clarify the legal and financial position first and not just pay up.

But the timing of the payment demand is very poor - right in the middle of a traumatic recovery operation whilst Sala's family are reportedly staying in Nantes (supported by Emiliano's agent Meissa N'Diaye). Football is a business and the Nantes president was desperate to cash in on Sala - but they could have waited another week or two. Bordeaux have made clear they are not pressing for their share of the fee yet given the circumstances.