If FDJ does take another huge pay cut to stay with Barca, what was the point of this whole saga from FDJ's perspective. If he truly, really loves Barca, doesn't want to leave and has no intention of signing with United, why would he not just relay this information to ETH and the club? Why not just come out with a statement 2 months ago that he has no interest in going to United or anywhere?
With Sergio Ramos, it was obvious in hindsight (and at the time to be fair) that he was using United to secure himself a new contract for huge money. What is FDJ's game here... use United to secure a huge wage decrease and move to backup CB? It just doesn't make any sense at all. That is why I believe FDJ wants to move to United. Until there is a definitive statement proving otherwise from FDJ, United or Barca, I will continue to believe this is the case.