The phrase "protracted negotiations" means that the process of discussing or bargaining between two or more parties is taking a long time and is being prolonged or dragged out. Full definition
Netflix was forced to pay exactly these kinds of fees to Comcast in 2014, after protracted negotiations with the cable provider over the streaming quality Netflix customers were getting via Comcast. (fortune.com)
Cardiff City have finally confirmed that former Leyton Orient manager Russell Slade is set to take over the managerial hotseat in South Wales, after protracted negotiations with the Ease London club, but maverick chairman Vincent Tan couldn't resist having another dig at former boss Malky Mackay in the statement that he gave to the Bluebirds» official website. (caughtoffside.com)
The Mirror are claiming that Man City are close to agreeing a fee with Dinamo Zagreb for the 19 - year - old attacking midfielder, after protracted negotiations between the two clubs. (punditarena.com)