That wont happen
Lindelof signs new contract until 2024 (+1)
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De Gea was the most wanted goalkeeper for years, and he was always going to return in Spain. There were reports that our negotiating team didn't make any offer to Herrera when he had 12 months left on his contract.
Two completely different examples doesn't mean we should tie decent players with bigger contracts three years before their current contracts expire. There is a good reason we can't sell our players for decent fees, and it's because we offer them far bigger wages and contracts than they would get elsewhere. Even when we wanted to sell some decent players we couldn't get anything for them because they were on enormous wages and long contracts.
If our negotiating team can't make player like Lindelof sign contract in last 12-24 months then we are dealing with even bigger idiots there than we thought. But it's not like we didn't have many samples that our negoatiating team is one of the worst you'll see.
Great news. Seems board is being proactive and not letting good players run down contracts.
Loving the positivity in this thread for a player who's so far shown himself to be nothing but bang average. Let's hope it's not another one of these overvalued contracts that means we continue to have an inflated wage bill and have trouble shifting him if and when.
Curious renewal.
3 years to run on his last contract, I can't say I've ever watched him and thought "shit, we need to tie this lad down for 5 more years at the very least..."
3 years to run on his last contract, I can't say I've ever watched him and thought "shit, we need to tie this lad down for 5 more years at the very least..."
It is probably his wife who got that in to the contract. We have seen wives trying to influence CB contracts before, but never with success. As example Phil Jones' wife told Philly "no away games" and when he couldn't get that in to his contract he had to simulate an injury every second match since 2003.
If we could only transport Jones’ bravery (not the stupidity or injury proneness) into Lindelof we would have a very good player.
I don’t see anything particularly good in him, but he stays fit, so he’s clearly a lot more useful than Jones, Bailly (who?) or Rojo.
He's a good player. Maybe not a long term starter if we get where we want to be but more than good enough as a squad player for a top side.
Maguire
new more athletic/physical CB
Lindelof
Axel
And a further backup.
Maguire
new more athletic/physical CB
Lindelof
Axel
And a further backup.
Good decision by the club to tie him up for a long time. For the first time in many years there is the opportunity to create a stable and good defense where the players have enough quality. When they get to know each other properly, I think they will be really good.
Think I'm happy overall but he hasn't been great this season.
He did have that two months of ok form so he was due a pay rise.
Odd one. We do love to reward mediocrity.
Depending on which source you believe, he was on 75K or 120K a week. That was already in line with senior players on the team. Perhaps the new deal was a way to circumvent the 25% pay cut the squad took when we didn’t get CL football.
What's the point of putting this paycut in their contract then if we are going to give a big payrise as a compensation. It's supposed to be a kind of punishment for underperforming.
I hope it's not true.
I’m speculating because it’s hard to fathom why the new contract. If we are to believe this site:
https://www.spotrac.com/epl/manchester-united-f.c/payroll/
He was already one of our highest paid players. Nothing this season would seem to warrant an increase based on performance. It could have been a pure extension, I suppose.
Hopefully he raises a level or two this season
Yeah I know it's all speculation as of course nothing for sure will be reported regarding this. I just hope it's not true that's all.
Yeh. At worst, he’ll be a very competent squad player. He’s proven record over 2-3 seasons, with last season is arguably our POTY.
Phil Jones till 2030 next.
Meh. Better than extending Jones...oh
Hopefully it was just an extension and not a major pay increase.
He was signed a year after Bailly, by the same manager, with roughly the same amount experience but from a weaker league. The initial reports had him at £120k, but later reports have placed him at £75k, which would put him in line with Bailly, Rojo, Shaw (at the time) and Smalling. Based on that, I'm thinking £75k is the more accurate of the two figures.
Depends on how much money Woodward will throw at his agent.
If Real implode(and it looks likely), Mourinho will replace Zidane.
I doubt Pogba wants to player under Jose again.
Nice try. Seriously, why not try looking at the bigger picture rather than just trying to find something to moan about. It’s tiring.
I thought his contract was up at 2021 with another 1 year option to extend, so this time next year it would be 1+1 remaining, which is apparently not good enough as we want 2+1 remaining to start negotiation, which means around every 2 year we will probably negotiate again.
Assuming you’re joking
Haha
On a more serious note, his lack of physical presence amazes me. Is there any more examples of a CB with his height that doesn’t participate in offensive corners? At the same time he’s made his way through one of the best academies there is. He was a favourite of Josè, one of the best defensive coaches last decade. He is a given starter under Ole and is doing fine in the national team. And now a new big fat contract. So obviously he’s got something. I just don’t know what yet.
So great
People getting upset about the club renewing a deal early better not be the same ones who complained they let Herrera’s deal run down!
Of they will get Poch who is about to leave Spurs.
Anyway Pogba will never sign a new contract. He doesn't want to stay here and just sticking around for now. He will push for a move again next summer, be it Madrid or somewhere.
I am one of the biggest Brexit FC critics but Lindelof is the weakest link in our defence.
These average players cannot believe their luck. They are playing for one of the biggest club in the world with no need to perform at all and get rewarded in addition. Although this is a poor era for us watchers they are enjoying the ride for sure.
Can't really blame them.
Can't really blame them.
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There are rumours Lingard is set for a new contract.. 
The only reason for that would be if Ed wants to win some kind of mismanagement award.There are rumours Lingard is set for a new contract..
What?He moved up for many corners last season. At least two goals came out from that. However the price was high as it left Shaw to protect 1-1 on counterattacks and United conceded 2-3 goals because of that. This season I guess they could leave Bissaka behind who is stronger 1-1.
On a more serious note, his lack of physical presence amazes me. Is there any more examples of a CB with his height that doesn’t participate in offensive corners? At the same time he’s made his way through one of the best academies there is. He was a favourite of Josè, one of the best defensive coaches last decade. He is a given starter under Ole and is doing fine in the national team. And now a new big fat contract. So obviously he’s got something. I just don’t know what yet.
I think the setpieces are a problem. So far every freekicks and corner has been targeting Maguire but nothing has been created. I dont know if it is too obvious or just poorly executed but there need to be more variation.
His old salary was £75k/week.
His new salary is £120k/week.
Sportac updates theirs very quickly.
I remember they had already updated De Gea salary from £200k/w to £375k/w one or two days before official announcement.
This is good business from the club. We've recently found ourselves in a pickle because we let contracts run out.
Lindelof has established himself as a starting CB and there's been rumours of interest from outside, so now we're in a strong position either way. The scousers gave VvD a new contract 18 months into signing him, so this move makes me hopeful we are looking to stop our messing about renewing key players' contracts at the last minute.
Lindelof has established himself as a starting CB and there's been rumours of interest from outside, so now we're in a strong position either way. The scousers gave VvD a new contract 18 months into signing him, so this move makes me hopeful we are looking to stop our messing about renewing key players' contracts at the last minute.
Apart from the Palace one name me 5 other occasions he missed a header that cost us points?