I've no clue about Vidal, I wasn't on here. I wasn't saying he was sticking his neck on the line. He doesn't do that so if he's saying it's probable that's as strong as he's likely to go on any rumour.
Frenkie de Jong | The last muppeting lap
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I've no clue about Vidal, I wasn't on here. I wasn't saying he was sticking his neck on the line. He doesn't do that so if he's saying it's probable that's as strong as he's likely to go on any rumour.
Clearly we don't think the available options are enough of an upgrade to warrant spending money on though. I have not really seen any credible alternatives mentioned that would actually perform the role the way the Manager wants and it is perfectly ok for him to feel he can improve someone currently in the squad. Maybe the magical unicorn that is Donny will finally find a role deployed deep with the tutelage of his old boss, perhaps Hannibal will be a revelation played there or maybe after 60+ games for Forest Garner is ready to kick on. FDJ was a nobody when Erik gave him that role at Ajax, the answer is not always to throw money at every problem.
There’s just no way Barca can sign Kessie, Christensen, Rapinha, Lewandowski and keep De Jong.. or am I missing something?
I think he Will come before the window close. EtH can’t be fooled to go into new season with McFred and youngsters. Matic and Pogba is gone and we need a replacement. If we have to pay over the top, then so be it!
I think he Will come before the window close. EtH can’t be fooled to go into new season with McFred and youngsters. Matic and Pogba is gone and we need a replacement. If we have to pay over the top, then so be it!
I'm pretty sure all their levers are chapped at this point.
He doesn't want to come. What part of that are people finding it so hard to understand.
Regardless of what his employer does the player doesnt want to be at United.
You just made that up, show me where he ever said he does not want to be at United?
He has mentioned wanting to stay but as thousands of previous posts have mentioned he is locked in a death struggle with Barca as they try to screw him out of 17M Euros. The minute Laporta writes the check for his back pay he will be out of there like a rocket.
How do you know whats said in private? Whats said in private and whats put out to the public is two different things
Pretty sure i've said this so many times today. We don't know what EtH and de Jong has spoken about it private or what de Jong has told EtH
A few days ago he wanted to come apperently. But Barca owe him Around €20mill in wages. If he hand in a transfer request he wont get any money.
So How can you be so sure he dont want to come? EtH been in talks with him for weeks. We wouldnt try sign him if he didnt want to come here
Well, Sport in Spain has said he's got no intention of coming...
They also said he was doing all possible to join Chelsea when their interest was announced, then when that dried up, his priority was Manchester United, then a few days later, he's absolutely no intention of joining United, so yeah... they know shit
Oh god, don't go there... you'll start the whole "prove to me he's given assurances" stuff
Same way as people that believe he wants to come.
I believe a certain narrative in this saga.
He might sign but I don't think he will and if he does it's in the wrong circumstances so hardly ideal.
Shitshow
Chillivison. Missed a belter. Seriously though you not follow journos about United away from the caf?
Sport is a garbage source deffo! Same tier as Indikayla!
Oh god Chilevision... i remember that so well.
That saga was an absolute mess
I think he’s just sticking to the “I’m fine here cheers” line.
Barca owe him over €80m over the next four years and Laporta has said wage limits will be €10m/year.
They either;
- Break their wage limit (won’t happen)
- Negotiate a new contract (possible but after fecking hIm last time, surely he won’t get done twice?)
- Isolate him. Play him in the reserves (
) - Pay him off, come to some agreement
Doesn't stop some people believing every single tweet they put out... which is just embarrassing to be fair with you!
I find it hard to believe some people haven't read all 868 pages of this thread.
@TopI find it hard to believe some people haven't read all 868 pages of this thread.
Isolate him. Play him in the reserves (
Could be argued in court as constructive dismissal, which would leave Barça liable to paying out his contract.
Think they’ll make it clear he’s simply not a starter, starting from the tour. They’ll hope he’ll panic and leave a lot of money on the table.
@Berbaclass talk of the devils should be interesting this week if Mitten is out there giving interview's about de Jong probably coming
Stop talking to yourself
Need to get a petition for a name change for one or both of them going
We’ll see. There’s no place for passengers in EtH’s team and De Jong for one knows that. So he will give his all and be professional if he comes.
He was supposed to be the next Busquets for Barca but that clearly didnt work out. And now they try to feck him. Not so sure he wants to stay There now.
On the other hand, I think he might be the catalyst for us that we badly need in midfield.
Agreed
I'd take something Frenkie related
Again, I don't buy this 'owed deferred wages' having any type of legal ramifications for Barca. He and his agent likely got stitched up good and proper as nobody foresaw him leaving. IF he had any legal case, he could leave and sue us from Manchester as I've posted before, Barca won't be paying him 17mil.
I think had the club sat down with he and his agent, he would of accepted reduced wages in line with the new wage cap Laporta has implemented but instead, the club disrespected him, he's pissed. Wait for the dust to settle and I still think it's an option he might accept. Xavi wanted Bernardo Silva to replace him, it's looking impossible so I won't be surprised if the club start to backtrack, him going on tour might be the first sign. If not this summer, I'm pretty sure he will be leaving though. He doesn't work in the role Xavi plays him in and it's a waste of the players time and the clubs.
I think had the club sat down with he and his agent, he would of accepted reduced wages in line with the new wage cap Laporta has implemented but instead, the club disrespected him, he's pissed. Wait for the dust to settle and I still think it's an option he might accept. Xavi wanted Bernardo Silva to replace him, it's looking impossible so I won't be surprised if the club start to backtrack, him going on tour might be the first sign. If not this summer, I'm pretty sure he will be leaving though. He doesn't work in the role Xavi plays him in and it's a waste of the players time and the clubs.
I think i've read most pages... or maybe not hahaI find it hard to believe some people haven't read all 868 pages of this thread.
Frenkieclass and Frenkiesbullet, problem solvedI'd take something Frenkie related
Yes definitely. As for specially McFred, I’d say coaching is more of an issue than their fitness.
Jongieclass... sounds a bit dodgy that to be fairI'd take something Frenkie related
What about the best of both worlds? BerbajongI'd take something Frenkie related
I've heard
Not really back then, I didn't. I used to read the tabloid gossip but it was mostly bullshit so I didn't really get too invested. Once I joined twitter I started following journos and United accounts but that was 2015 sometime I think.I like it mate. Think a wee seer check on De Jong could do the trick here!
Tbh I don’t know why we’re wasting our time on some waste man who doesn’t wanna play for us. Slaughter him and move on!
deferred wages are contingent on employment. The main reason Barcelona wonna sell him is they have sufficient quality midfielders to cover so they need this transfer fee for Lewandowski and co.
The only was I see this getting resolved at midnight of the transfer deadline is United forking a huge chunk for his wages in form of sign-on bonus and Barcelona paying the other 2/3 rds as a send-off.
The only was I see this getting resolved at midnight of the transfer deadline is United forking a huge chunk for his wages in form of sign-on bonus and Barcelona paying the other 2/3 rds as a send-off.
Great film Groundhag Day.
Typical flat earthers mate!
How good is this guy anyway?
Don't believe the Barcelona propaganda hook, line, and sinker.
It's inconceivable to me that Lewandowski has taken a paycut to join an inferior team it just doesn't add up.
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