Even if he knew the deal was dead, he’d keep saying that drivel. He wants to string us along for clicks.
And by Christ we’ll keep giving it to him.
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Has Ten Hag been sacked yet? We're not sure and we hope not, but it's looking more likely as the days pass.
Who should replace him and why is it taking so long to make a decision?
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And by Christ we’ll keep giving it to him.
Hè has no clue about our transfer dealings this time.
It's true though, somethings coming and we don't know what it is.I just watched all of thatmost excitingly wasteful 2 minutes of my day.
Of course he doesn't want to reduce his salary (actually, the amount owed). And I don't think he will need to, given the leverage he has, that's just not something he needs to concede. But there are ways to pay that salary in instalments that gives Barca less of sum to find all in one go. It's the obvious way to make the transfer work so everyone wins.
There's no "hope" at all
They have to pay him the money or declare bankruptcy
Romero said we had a full agreement with Barca, just not with Frenkie. That’s a lot different than Romano insisting he doesn’t want to leave and is making it stall.
There's no way in hell that FdJ intimated to his agent, and indirectly to us, that he wasn't interested. It's utterly implausible that we would have pursued a deal for this long with Barcelona without the overwhelming sentiment that a deal with the player himself is probable.
I did...
Eventually, Yes.
His contract runs until 2026 though.
He didn't sign a new deal, just an adjustment to the current deal to agree to defer wages fro the prior to years and he is due that money along with the increase / bonus they promised him for doing so but that runs over the course of the contract (2026).
He doesn't have the backing to take on a club the size Barca, no player does.
That's why they are all just agreeing to what is given to them pretty much.
Never seen my name and the word "amazing" before unless it ends with "ly disappointing".
This saga is ruining reputations.
Romero used to be absolutely tier 1. Even if this happens, it's looking like his 95%/ETH first signing was way off the mark.
Romero used to be absolutely tier 1. Even if this happens, it's looking like his 95%/ETH first signing was way off the mark.
What does that say about his mentality for you?
I wouldn't class it as a full agreement, the add ons were still being discussed (20M).
We've made very little progress in 6 weeks in reality.
Im becoming nervous lads.
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If FDJ stays, he will be booed by bar a fans as a greedy footballer
Willing to be treated poorly, shows a lack of self esteem. I have no idea tbh but it's fun to consider
What did @esmufc07 do to deserve such vitriol?!?! Sure, he's a cnut and we all wish he would just curl up and die in the corner like the useless piece of shit that he is, and the only friend he's got is his right hand and even that hates him. But why call him out for it?! Seems a bit unfair tbh.
So... Are we feeling optimistic or no? I don't know what to feel. I can't imagine we would spend so much time and energy going after him only to be told "nah, not interested" by the player. Then again, it's united. Not sure what to think
Disappointment for whom? Could be you were so drunk that what seemed like an age was hardly 2 minutes, disappointing both you and whomever/whatever lay beneath you.
Not quite sure how that analaogy fits, but we’ll get there, or not…
I got tears for days mate. Cos it's off.
I don't believe ETH has that great a pull for players if I'm honest, even a former one at that. I think FDJ talents out grew him (ETH) and Ajax and he'd prefer to be at Barca which is what I've said all along.
Again, FDJ has options and we are likely his 3rd or 4th option and will reluctantly agree to join if he gets his money this summer (I don't believe he will) so he will as you say sit and just collect what he can while he can until that big pay day... eventually.
Wanna bet?
I’m...lost
Why are United so desperate to pay €85m for a player, who Barca apparently need to get rid off by any means necessary and who may not actually want to come?
We're such an idiotic club.
Can you not honestly work that one out for yourself? I see a lot of these types of posts and I just can’t grasp the lack of thought process.
Embarrassing from the club all around.
Not really. 17 million is not something people just give up on. If Barca want to be financially irresponsible then let them. FDJ is good but he's not a sure thing in the prem. I say we give them a final offer and if it's rejected, move on. They'll be stuck with an unhappy player and debt. We can spend the next month plus working on other midfield targets.
Because he’s leaving. The whole news reporting is just stupid. Paul Ince didn’t want to leave Manchester United or David Beckham but once a fee is agreed you are pretty much gone. So I don’t know why people are acting like Frenkie saying no, he has all the power. He doesn’t. However he does have power on what he is owed in wages. Which is probably where the future lays.
You mean he's Dutch?
I was told this wasn’t possible all of a month ago ffs.
Looks like the Ten Hag charm offensive failed
Wonder how quickly this deal could have been done if we were in the CL and not coming off the back of a totally humiliating season.
No you are
If you actually believe this rubbish.Did he call a meeting?
This saga is getting so annoying. It’s a rollercoaster that never ends.
Whether their talks/business were successful or not, they would have to return to Manchester anyway. They are execs and have a busy summer ahead.
Disappointing that this transfer has broken down. I actually thought that it would happen. Hopefully we have other midfield targets identified.
THEY. NEED. HIM. TO. LEAVE
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