Yes, but even that was weird because then it seemed that the manager didn’t want to play him at all
Frenkie de Jong | The last muppeting lap
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It is a big footlocker day.
The next step is him “saying his goodbyes” I believe.Cleared out his locker
What will these morons think of next?....
To his footballing career if he joins United?
A Maxence Caqueret from Lyon and Ibrahim Sangare midfield duo looks a better fit for us and he plays at the base of midfield. I'm surprised not a mention of him here. When you factor in purchase price and Salary, we will get hosed with De-Jong. FDJ is very much like a Jadon Sancho deal where the player is good but there's much better value on the mkt
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Totally understand that point too. However those wages would have just been given to Pogba and Cavani anyway. So not much financial difference plus CR7 leaves next season (Even though he pays for himself).
The remaining budget can still facilitate those lower financial deals. We still need a certain level of quality and if he can get it now it saves us having to spend for it later.
Bit of light relief
No United shouldn't bend over for any player or club. If United don't see the value in it, they should come up with a figure they are prepared to pay. If that doesn't meet Barcelona expectations, then move on. It's quite simple.
That's clearly Haaland and Pep; straws being clutched in this thread are embarrassing.
Pep doesn’t have any facial hair
How do you know? Are you with him right now?
Because you can’t take it anymore?
In context of other posts, Iread it as a fatalistic ‘United always feck up big signings’ type proclamation. You didn’t mean it like that?
2 seasons ago.
And what a two seasons it’s been
I think it’s fair to say that this is Murtough's first big test
No see the post I replied to. United always drag out big transfers. Typical of United signings implies United actually sign the player no?
You guys are too caught up in how you look to others rather than what needs to be done for your team. You don't even have a system yet and it's clear that ETH wants this player but rather than back him, you want to 'not look weak' or whatever.
If you can't back a top manager with and actual system then you guys need to be willing to accept that top 4 just won't happen. You're not just paying for De Jong, you're paying for a player that makes Bruno and your attackers far more dangerous.
Whoever move onto will be significantly worse and you saw what having a mediocre midfield looks like against elite teams last year.
That's Ten Hag and Donny, you idiots!
All right, then I exempt you from the symptomatology.
A neurotic cafe is able to read every sign or even phantasy as a proof of crisis and catastrophy.
Maybe so. I guess we'll need to fix a deadline and stick to it. But alternatives need to be either hugely promising or top class, can't be half-arsing it with overpriced players who aren't really good enough (Neves, Vitinha, etc.).
Looks like all of you were wrong with your Di Maria vibes. Clearly it was Fabregas vibes.
Definitely the worst saga we've had
"Economic levers" = piss in pants to keep warm?
How is it irrelevant?
You clearly don't realise just how bad Barcelona's finances are. They won't be at the top of world football for a long time.
Good luck keeping Pedri and Gavi when other clubs offer to double their wages
Gavi just got signed up until 2028, Pedri up until 2026. You literally have zero clue what you are talking about. It's astonishing.
They're not borrowing 700M ffs, they're selling 25% of TV rights with a buy back clause. actually do research into the topic instead of spouting mindless nonsense.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/barcelo...jection-to-help-summer-squad-overhaul-sources
This deal seems all but done. Not sure why everyone is panicking.
Couldn’t resist the laughs
I wish I had some economic levers, I'd be pulling the bastards at every opportunity
I stand corrected. However, you can't use the benefit of hindsight when answering the original question. At that time, his transfer was smooth and according to reports, wanted by Ole. The problem is, Ole didn't know what he wanted and he ended up getting a player that we already had a better option for in that position who was on great form.
I can't take what anymore? Strange response
United in transfer window
Only a few weeks away from De Jong desperate to stay agrees pay cut
Barca are fecked
You really are tiresome.
Waiting? It isn’t as strange as declaring on June 17 that we need to make a final offer now and move on. The reality is, we don’t.
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