NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) in ISL Auction Draft 2017 live updates

That's that! The final round of the #HeroISLDraft has concluded.#LetsFootball https://t.co/5aVHNbS6qa pic.twitter.com/YhG5XeetSr
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) July 23, 2017

The drafts for the India based players has been completed and what remains to be added are the overseas players who will add some flair and star value to the ISL.

With this, Round 15 concludes and NEUFC lot will be fairly satisfied with their activity in the draft window. A lot of reunions seen for the HIghlanders

.@NEUtdFC pick their second developmental player Sushil! #HeroISLDraft #LetsFootball https://t.co/5aVHNbS6qa
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) July 23, 2017

The HIghlander spick another developmental player. This time it is Sushil Meitei, the promising midfielder who has played for Royal Wahingdoh.

The Highlanders still need to pick a developmental player and they pick one now. Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh, not the one who plays for the national team but, a developmental player hoping to make it there

Round 12, finalized! #HeroISLDraft #LetsFootball https://t.co/5aVHNbS6qa pic.twitter.com/LAS1qPkoZx
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) July 23, 2017

He's back home ❤️🔝Puia is a #Highlander... #NEUFC #8States1United #HeroISLDraft pic.twitter.com/rgSnvYroUI
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) July 23, 2017

Versatile defender, Abdul Hakku moves to the #NorthEast as our latest pick... #NEUFC #8States1United #Highlanders #HeroISLDraft pic.twitter.com/QBKWFbfa4b
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) July 23, 2017

The Highlanders kick off Round 13 with the signing of another regional player. They have signed Lalrempuia Fanai, a 21-year old midfielder who sings for salary of Rs 8 Lakh

The Highlanders make their pick in Round 12 in the form of Abdul Hakku who plays as a defender for I-League 2 side Fateh Hyderabad. The defender signs for a salary of Rs 12 Lakh

Shaping up nicely now! Round 11 looks like this. #HeroISLDraft #LetsFootball https://t.co/5aVHNbS6qa pic.twitter.com/Z980yw1Arn
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) July 23, 2017

Talented midfielder Malemnganba Metei is picked to be a #Highlander... #NEUFC #8States1United #Highlanders #HeroISLDraft pic.twitter.com/8qbm3zsoNY
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) July 23, 2017

NEUFC have the second pick in Round 11 and they go for midfielder Malemnganba Meitei. In the absence of any offer for an Instant Trade, Malemnganba Meitei will be playing for the Highlanders next season.

Ready for more! We're back at the #HeroISLDraft!#LetsFootball https://t.co/5aVHNbS6qa pic.twitter.com/fVB3W6IqMg
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) July 23, 2017

The lunch break is done and dusted; We will be returning with the live coverage of the drafts shortly.

.@NEUtdFC owner @TheJohnAbraham spoke about the #HeroISLDraft, the new teams, and more! #LetsFootball pic.twitter.com/65gZI33N9A
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) July 23, 2017

There will now be a break for lunch and press conferences. The draft will resume at 2 PM for the final five rounds. Stay tuned.

We break for lunch now! Here are the picks from Round 10!#HeroISLDraft #LetsFootball https://t.co/5aVHNbS6qa pic.twitter.com/KWP4yqIgDL
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) July 23, 2017

The complete list of Round 9 picks! #HeroISLDraft #LetsFootball https://t.co/5aVHNbS6qa pic.twitter.com/SciGRG2jG4
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) July 23, 2017

Developmental player Gursimrat Gill will play for @NEUtdFC this season! #HeroISLDraft #LetsFootball https://t.co/5aVHNbS6qa
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) July 23, 2017

The Highlanders continue with their acquisitions as they pick Gurusimrat Gill. The developmental player who plays as goalkeeper will find a platform to showcase his skills with the Highlanders for a salary of Rs 6 Lakh

Round 10 of the draft begins will begin with Kerala Blasters taking the first pick. This will be the final round before another strategy and press interaction break.

The Highlanders make their pick for this round and it is Ravi Kumar. The 24-year old goalkeeper will command a salary of Rs 17 Lakh.

A lot of reunions in the previous round with Reagan Singh, Aiborlang Khongjee and Seiminlen Dounglee returning to their ISL teams

Another reunion :-) Welcome back #ReaganSingh! #NEUFC #8States1United #HeroISLDraft pic.twitter.com/zjbOBrkR15
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) July 23, 2017

Another reunion for NEUFC. The Highlanders have picked defender Reagan Singh and in the absence of any calls for an Instant Trade, he will command a salary of Rs 25 Lakh.

In case you missed out on the Round 7 proceedings:

https://twitter.com/IndSuperLeague/status/889018738498048004

The confusion is cleared and Jamshedpur have their man.

The draft is heating up now and there has been a glitch. Jamshedpur FC go for Jerry Mawhmingthanga but the image projected on the screen is wrong, leading to confusion in the Jamshedpur ranks

The Round 6 picks confirmed!#HeroISLDraft #LetsFootball https://t.co/5aVHNbS6qa pic.twitter.com/QKVFGdXgXj
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) July 23, 2017

Fast, pacy and super talented!!! Len Doungel finds his way back home :-) #NEUFC #8States1United #HeroISLDraft pic.twitter.com/BGQQybHeiu
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) July 23, 2017

The picks are coming in thick and fast now. NEUEFC go for Seimin Len Doungle. The pacy forward will play as a forward for the North Easterners

Round 5 done and dusted! Here are the confirmed picks.#HeroISLDraft #LetsFootball https://t.co/5aVHNbS6qa pic.twitter.com/TmJOnnND31
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) July 23, 2017

NEUFC turn to pick and they go for the versatile Robert Lalthlamuana who can play in a variety of positions including left back

NEUFC have initiated negotiations with Jamshedpur FC for Robin Gurung. This negotiation also fails and with that, NEUFC are now out of Instant Trade options for the day

A big pick! One of the most talented players from the North-East will now turn out for us! Welcome home Dika ❤️#NEUFC #HeroISLDraft pic.twitter.com/4ox5eiUX4z
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) July 23, 2017

It's North East United's turn to pick and they have gone for national team winger Lalrindika Ralte who commands a salary of Rs 50 Lakh.
"Didika" will be playing for NEUFC after no team opts for an instant trade.

And after the break for press interactions and strategy discussions, the auctions are back with round five.

There will be a break at the end of the 4th round for press interactions and strategy building. Stay tuned for important updates during the break and we will return with minute-by-minute coverage of the auctions shortly.

Missed the Round 4 picks? Here you go. #HeroISLDraft #LetsFootball https://t.co/5aVHNbS6qa pic.twitter.com/CzlQ3kC2E5
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) July 23, 2017

Back home he comes...Welcome back @nirmalchettri03 :-) ⚽🔝#NEUFC #8States1United #HeroISLDraft pic.twitter.com/ZjqWfixRbR
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) July 23, 2017

No calls for an Instant Trade and Nirmal Chhetri will be a NorthEast United player next season

It's NorthEast United FC's turn to pick and they take their time with it. They pick defender Nirmal Chettri for Rs 35 Lakh.

An unsuccessful Instant Trade attempt for Sena Ralte with Delhi Dynamos has come to an end. #NEUFC #8States1United #HeroISLDraft
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) July 23, 2017

Senna Ralte remains a Delhi Dynamos player for a salary of Rs 27 Lakh. Instant Trades do not seem to be working in the ISL draft.

NorthEast United raise their Instant Trade card for Delhi Dynamos pick Senna Ralte. Hoping for a successful negotiation this time around.

Welcome back #HalicharanNarzary 😍⚽#FirstPick #HeroISLDraft #NEUFC #8States1United pic.twitter.com/kmd3oHAiTc
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) July 23, 2017

North East United FC have made their first bid... 23-year old Central Midfielder Holicharan Narzary. No other clubs opt for an Instant Trade and North East have their first acquisition. The salary he will take home will be Rs 45 Lakh

The auctions have begun... A total of 205 will be put up for auction today. Round 1's proceedings will be kicked off by Jamshedpur FC and Delhi Dynamos FC. North East United FC will enter the auction in the third round.