Frenkie de Jong | The last muppeting lap

[OrcaFat]

We shouldn’t neglect positions in need of strengthening obviously, but it should be done in line with the managers/DOF plan for how we play. Obviously we have a list of targets we work down so as an example we work on Fabian Ruiz etc if FDJ doesn’t join, but we don’t lose our nerve and go buy somebody useless for way over the asking price just to say we signed a midfielder. We have to get away from Pogba and Sanchez type signings that cost a fortune and realistically added very little to the squad.

100%. I don’t want anyone signing a player without the manager expressly wanting him. I am convinced we made several board-instigated signings in recent years, some of which at odds with football development strategy, some of which just not wanted by the managers.

Alternatively we go down a head-coach-only route and appoint someone suitably experienced and talented as “head of football operations” (or whatever) to take charge of long term strategy and recruitment. I don’t like that option really but it has to be all or nothing.

 

[OrcaFat]

That was oddly foretelling!

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Time is elapsing.

 

[jamesjimmybyrondean]

It's strange how we were linked with every one of those players immediately before it was announced they were on the verge of signing for PSG. Did we force them into action or are clubs just taking the piss out of us by making it look like we are failing in every deal we try to do?

This is actually true

 

[Brownie85]

Time is elapsing.

Whilst nothing much changes

 

[Slysi17]

Frenkie De Jong transfer saga is like the neverendng story. It just won't freaking end.

 

[OrcaFat]

Whilst nothing much changes

All these “big news coming” tweets get me annoyed. They do it and then a while later they say “Barca do not need to sell Frenkie” and next they say “Just in! Silva will be signed but Frenkie must leave.” Then “Laporta: I love Frenkie, he’s like a cherub to me.”

 

[ayushreddevil9]

That was oddly foretelling!

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Hopefully they are happening for one last time and results in positive outcome for Utd.

 

[mu4c_20le]

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[Brownie85]

All these “big news coming” tweets get me annoyed. They do it and then a while later they say “Barca do not need to sell Frenkie” and next they say “Just in! Silva will be signed but Frenkie must leave.” Then “Laporta: I love Frenkie, he’s like a cherub to me.”

I'm certain it's because they have no idea whats going on. I think it was @Regulus Arcturus Black said to me in a reply a few days ago, the only ones who will truly know what's happening are United, de Jong, ten Hag and his agent. Barca likely don't even fully know whats going on because all de Jong will be saying to them is "pay up what you owe me". The Chelsea links are likely to put pressure on United because Barca know they're interested and they know United really want him.

Of course we'll never know whats actually happening

 

[hellhunter]

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Told you PSG would be next @Brownie85

 

[izec]

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Can someone join us please

 

[Brownie85]

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Oh look... Chelsea pour cold water on the midfielder links, now de Jong is going to PSG. Now tell me they have any idea whats going on

 

[Withnail]

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He's just throwing crap at the wall now

 

[Brownie85]

Told you PSG would be next @Brownie85

Couldn't make it up.. they have no idea and are just desperate to get stories out there

 

[Compton22]

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This confirms it for me, this is a power play by Barcelona to get United to cover De Jong's wages. All of a sudden now after Tuchel said they aren't interested in adding a midfielder, now PSG are in the mix. It's laughable

 

[Compton22]

That was oddly foretelling!

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Not really, he says it every day

 

[Shakesy]

He's just throwing crap at the wall now

You forgot to tag me.

 

[MyOnlySolskjaer]

Can someone join us please

 

[Brownie85]

This confirms it for me, this is a power play by Barcelona to get United to cover De Jong's wages. All of a sudden now after Tuchel said they aren't interested in adding a midfielder, now PSG are in the mix. It's laughable

You seem shocked by this? If Tuchel hadn't have said anything last night, you can be sure that the Chelsea links would have gotten louder today... instead it's PSG now. Who will it be tomorrow

 

[hellhunter]

Couldn't make it up.. they have no idea and are just desperate to get stories out there

Outside chance of AC Milan after PSG. Not sure they have the funds, but champions, Champions League and another posh city

 

[Summit]

Oh look... Chelsea pour cold water on the midfielder links, now de Jong is going to PSG. Now tell me they have any idea whats going on

I have missed news it seems. Has Chelsea made a statement pal?

 

[Brownie85]

I have missed news it seems. Has Chelsea made a statement pal?

Sorry not Chelsea, Tuchel last night in his statement after the game saying Midfield wasn't a priority.

My mistake!

 

[Dazzmondo]

With Fabian Ruiz going to PSG that's the ideal FDJ alternative off the table imo. Struggling to think of anyone who can really progress the ball while also being solid defensively.

 

[saik]

That's like the 4th or 5th time he tweeted the same shit "things are happening". Guys stop giving him the attention. He's just screwing with you all posting random nonsense.

 

[Mr Pigeon]

That was oddly foretelling!

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I think I was curling one out at that time so he wasn't wrong.

 

[Brownie85]

With Fabian Ruiz going to PSG that's the ideal FDJ alternative off the table imo. Struggling to think of anyone who can really progress the ball while also being solid defensively.

If Ruiz is going to PSG without United making a move for him (outside of some scattered reports in Italy), that must mean they are still VERY confident on de Jong does it not?

 

[hellhunter]

If Ruiz is going to PSG without United making a move for him (outside of some scattered reports in Italy), that must mean they are still VERY confident on de Jong does it not?

Ruiz has no connection to ETH, though, so with how our window is going so far, who knows

 

[MF1138]

PSG gonna sell Veratti to Man City.

How is this guy considered a journalist at this point, let alone tier anything?

 

[Giggsy13]

 

[Adam-Utd]

yep Romero is clickbaiting at this point. The guy has been BS'ing all window. Might as well black last him at this point

 

[Minkaro]

Frenkie De Jong transfer saga is like the neverendng story. It just won't freaking end.

We’re the horse that sinks in the swamp.

 

[bludsucker]

That was oddly foretelling!

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He doesn’t have to announce it on twitter every time he takes a dump after dodgy kebabs.

 

[sglowrider]

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Three-way trade like in the NBA!!! Epic, ground-breaking window.

 

[jamesjimmybyrondean]

You seem shocked by this? If Tuchel hadn't have said anything last night, you can be sure that the Chelsea links would have gotten louder today... instead it's PSG now. Who will it be tomorrow

Swap deal for Bernardo Silva hasn't been used yet

 

[Adisa]

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Bullshit

 

[mav_9me]

Swap deal for Bernardo Silva hasn't been used yet

Will be next any day soon. Guaranteed.

 

[Superden]

I'm getting triggered by my fellow muppets getting triggered by some twitter ITK...

 

[Superden]

P.s. wtf don't we sign veratti

 

[hellhunter]

P.s. wtf don't we sign veratti

No chance he'd join us over City

 

[Dazzmondo]

If Ruiz is going to PSG without United making a move for him (outside of some scattered reports in Italy), that must mean they are still VERY confident on de Jong does it not?

Or it means we weren't aware or ever interested in making a bid for him. Just as we were never interested in making a bid for Bruno Guimaraes or countless other talented players who clearly would have improved us.