Davies would be a sick signing. Lock down the LB postion for 5 plus years. I think his deal runs out next year too. He can be gotten if Real haven’t turned his head and he’s just waiting to go on a free on a massive contract and signing on fee.
De Ligt | €45+5m agreement reached pending medical | Signed!
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Davies would be a sick signing. Lock down the LB postion for 5 plus years. I think his deal runs out next year too. He can be gotten if Real haven’t turned his head and he’s just waiting to go on a free on a massive contract and signing on fee.
That also. Although, I think we would find a money somehow for that kind of talent.
Anyway, let's aboard De Ligt first!
Yeah but he's pretty much Madrid bound if I'm not mistaken, just winding down his contract for that bonus paycheck.
Had my doubts about this as I think I had an incorrect impression he was slow. After further research I think he's probably acceptably fast especially if we choose to have one full back sit to provide some cover. So muppet train go! I believe now 
£42m incl add ons, less than £200k a week - I can get on board with this one.
Injuries are a bit of a concern though.
Injuries are a bit of a concern though.
Ajax , juve , Bayern and now us.
Seems to be on a speed run for playing at the biggest club of each major European league.
Real/Barca, he still has to play in Spain as wellOn the plus side there’s only really PSG left
EmmmmOn the plus side there’s only really PSG left
Real/Barca, he still has to play in Spain as well
oh ya my bad! Doh! I can’t wait to see him absolutely rattle into the likes of Solanke and those mid range forwards who always seem to score against us these days
Real/Barca, he still has to play in Spain as well
When he is in his 30's and fat he is free to go to Madrid with "thanks for Casemiro" note
Spare a thought for United fans and how we feel about our wage bill and what some/most of our players earn.
Him and Martinez roughing up the opposition is a tasty prospect indeed.
Done deal then. Who’s next?
This will happen by the looks of things. Would have preferred taking a pun on someone like your man from Lille but it is what it is.
Did you hear his dad is massive? Maybe we can get him a coaching gig!
Aye, that's where "fat" part of the post came! Have a feeling there is a solid song somewhere around this joke (if De Ligt isn't too sensitive).
Real/Barca, he still has to play in Spain as well
I've always felt like he's gonna play for at least one of Barcelona and United in the future, when he joined Juve
Was also a dream target for me back in 2019 but there was no real chance to get him..but I thought there would be a chance in the future if we become a more serious club by then...well that hasn't happened yet (looks like it's starting, though) but my prediction seems to be going in the right direction.
We would sign Yoro either way if he wants to come here, he’s for the future. That’s been the line all along. He’s going to Madrid though and nobody can blame him.
Wonder if this peaking up more heat has anything to do with ashworth getting finally settled.
We probably would have taken a punt if he hadn't basically told suitors sorry I only want Real
Himself and the Colombian fella at spurs DeJong and Tielemans all looked really promising that EL year. Like you couldn’t miss it. None have really hit the heights though? Fair to say?
Player taking a paycut to join United. Never thought I'd live to see the day!
Aye, not often you see that. To any club, not just United. Firmly on this train now!
Taxes in Germany are higher than in England. A slight pay cut before tax might result in the same net salary or even a slightly higher. That should be in your mind when hearing this.
I think de Jong is exactly the world class player people expected him to become, it's just that Barca has been a mess and he hasn't always had the chance to show it, in my opinion.
If the Colombian guy you're thinking about is Davinson Sánchez, then yeah, he has to be considered a massive disappointment.
Ten Hag or money?
Dare we say that it looks as though we've finally handled the transfer of a high profile player well?
Reminds me of the Van Der Sar transfer. Flopped after the big move, did alright at next club and then becomes a Champions League winner with United.
Wonder what changed..
According to Capology, de Ligt only makes £138k/week net wages at Bayern, and if the news are true that he's willing to accept around £200k gross at United, that should be around £110k net.
So it's very likely to be a small cut, but a wage cut nevertheless
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Still quite a bit to go
If his inner knee ligament injury is not a cause for concern for our medical team and he can prove himself to be fit, then I'd be delighted with this transfer.
Yes. Great start to the new regime. It will only get better once all of the new staff are settled into their roles and have a proper plan in place.
That could maybe turn out to be the case, but that's not pay cut in the way that's been reported.
Also, the difference between 15 and 12 million a year which are reported suggest that he is taking a lower salary even if you take into account higher taxes and insurance.
Looks like one of those ones where we'll start talks and everything goes smoothly at the start the breaks down and he signs for someone else of stays at his club.
Don't know yet how I feel about the transfer, not usual that the CAF is this undecided about a player.
Don't know yet how I feel about the transfer, not usual that the CAF is this undecided about a player.
Like who?
It's also been reported by reliable journos that we want him, he wants United, is willing to take a pay cut, and Bayern's demands are not as high as we expected them to be.
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