I don't think that's the goal. Finances important, yes, but it is pretty reasonable that he might want to see how the season under Ole progresses especially given our muted response in the transfer market. It's one thing committing to us if we just spent $300 million to improve every facet of our squad and another to do so when we're potentially at the start of a rough couple seasons that could be worse than the last.If he hasn't signed yet, he can hold this club to absolute ransom. We lose him (and then Pogba), we've lost the 'star' power appeal unless this season turns completely differently to what we expect.
Don't imagine many players looking at United without De Gea and Pogba thinking "that's the place to be"
Tbf we will probably have plenty of cash from selling pogba next seasonI’m more concerned that our budget will be wrecked for next season trying to get someone like Oblak when we need investment in midfield
Missing white text.If he left so be it, lost 17 million pound lost more in getting rid of Jose. Wont have to splash out Henderson will come in.
And will need to buy 2-3 midfielders from thatTbf we will probably have plenty of cash from selling pogba next season
Meh... I think oblak would cost a lot more than that... And I think both might have better options if available.And will need to buy 2-3 midfielders from that
I’m assuming Sancho will be targeted next summer again so another 100m
Let’s say oblak at 80m too
I foresee another summer of big promises not delivered because of budget
Pretty sure we'll give Henderson a chance if DDG does go. Personally, I don't think it's the end of the world if he does leave. I've always maintained that as good as he is, there are certain weaknesses in his game that he simply has not improved on over the years, namely, command of the box, dealing with crosses and coming forward to smother the ball when it's in the zone of certainty between gk and CB. His biggest strengths are his positioning and agility on the line and his brilliant reflexes, but the latter two will deteriorate as he ages. I see him having a Casillas type career where he will decline as he reaches 32-33.I’m more concerned that our budget will be wrecked for next season trying to get someone like Oblak when we need investment in midfield
Believe.Still nothing. I hope he’s not going to drag it out through the season assessing how the team is playing before deciding he wants to go after all
Sign!
His form has zero to do with his contract situation. He was very hit and miss last season. He’s not been right since the World Cup. He’s not the type of character to lose form over his contract, he’ll either run it down and leave or renew. He won’t suddenly get better as he’s signed a new contract.Strange it hadn’t been announced yet. Hope it doesn’t affect his form
It’s not the act of purely putting pen to paper that makes players magically perform better. It’s the fact that he’s not willing to commit himself to being here and possibly being distracted by chat from his agent about other clubs and also getting additional scrutiny from the media and fans. It brings additional pressure on him and his confidence / concentration wobbles.His form has zero to do with his contract situation. He was very hit and miss last season. He’s not been right since the World Cup. He’s not the type of character to lose form over his contract, he’ll either run it down and leave or renew. He won’t suddenly get better as he’s signed a new contract.
Gary Neville on his Sky Sports podcast recorded after the game today said De Gea has signed a new contract.NBC pundits just mentioned De Gea agreeing a new deal. Has there been anything new on this since mid-July?
That’s great news if it turns out Gary is right. I admire DDG’s professionalism. No drama about the transfer to Real not going through at the last second. He never points fingers or blames the club, despite being left exposed more often than he would have been at Real. All good.Gary Neville on his Sky Sports podcast recorded after the game today said De Gea has signed a new contract.
Is he our new GK coach?Form has gone to pot since that Alvarez came here.
His contract will run out in summer. We won't get a penny for him. Should have sold and replaced him in summer, as many have saidSell him and replace him with Oblak
