Eddy_JukeZ
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We're 1000% getting him.
Not worried at all.
He'll be a fantastic addition.
Not worried at all.
He'll be a fantastic addition.
It depends on what formation we play and his position. ETH wants FDJ because he is capable of playing in the DM, CM and even AM positions. In games where we are playing against tough opposition, FDJ will be flanked by 2 sturdy CMs in Fred and McTominay. Otherwise it will be Bruno and Eriksen. Based on that, we can potentially reach 2nd or even 1st
Tolisso's contract at Bayern had run out this summer and he has since signed back for Lyon.I still don't think Fabian Ruiz is that far below FDJ's level. Real Madrid are linked with him now and he has only 1 year left on his contract. I also think Corentin Tolisso, while being quite far below FDJ and Ruiz' abilities, is still significantly better than Fred, and in a World Cup year he might want a move where he can get more gametime than Bayern.
She really doesn't look the type to block a move for him if it's whats in his best interests to be honest.If this deal doesn't go through then I hope folk don't go overboard and start with childish vitriol directed towards either of them. Both of them would rather stay in Barcelona. Even if Frenkie agreed to a move and it was scuppered because Mikky doesn't want to leave then it doesn't matter. Just because we want the move doesn't mean someone else has to maintain a stuff upper lip and just go with it.
Having said that I really hope he's a United player this season.
We're 1000% getting him.
Not worried at all.
He'll be a fantastic addition.
Ah, wasn't aware. Thanks for letting me know. Good signing for Lyon (they needed it badly)Tolisso's contract at Bayern had run out this summer and he has since signed back for Lyon.
A: 2nd-6thI think something happens this week but what position do we finish with ..
A-Man United with FDJ
B-Man United without FDJ.
I think that paying his salary arrears would be silly
I think something happens this week but what position do we finish with ..
A-Man United with FDJ
B-Man United without FDJ.
Well you seem to have undergone a personality implant because pretty sure that you were one of those negative ninnies not do long ago
It's going to happen. Theres nothing to suggest otherwise. The only negative crap is coming from Sport, who seem to have an Anti-United agenda at this moment in time.Love your positivity - Come in here every so often with "Its happening 100%"
I believe its definitely happening also
I think something happens this week but what position do we finish with ..
A-Man United with FDJ
B-Man United without FDJ.
Worry not lads, I’m 100% confident De Jong will be starting next to Maguire at CB on Sunday.
Whilst it obviously isn’t as black and white as that, I do think there is reason to be optimistic at United this season with the new manager that things will improve massively. However, our midfield is so bad that I think unless ETH is a miracle worker we have very little chance of top 4. If we can not only reinforce the midfield but bring in such a high level of quality, this will drastically change our chances IMO. Hence why I can see where you are coming from here.A- 3rd/4th
B - 5th/6th
This is accounting one of Spurs/Arsenal imploding half way through the season. Which is a pretty safe bet based on past experience.
Hopefully it isn't true, you should always have a plan B, heck even a plan C, D and E when dealing with transfers as they can fall through at any moment on either side.
2nd or 1st? Come on. If you think simply signing FDJ magically makes us better than City and Liverpool you're mental. 3rd would be an incredible achievement for this season
Do you really believe that with ten Hag we could still do worse than last year? He is a massive game-changer, and even without getting all "his players", will comfortably achieve top 4. Once he has more of his players, and the rest of the squad are trained in his methods I expect to be challenging for the title.Might change after seeing first few weeks of the season but right now my genuine thoughts are:
A- 5th but with a good chance of 4th if any big team slips up
B- 7th imo due to the improvements other clubs have made, including West Ham with the signing of Scamacca who I wanted Utd to sign
A - 1st and world championsI think something happens this week but what position do we finish with ..
A-Man United with FDJ
B-Man United without FDJ.
Whilst it obviously isn’t as black and white as that, I do think there is reason to be optimistic at United this season with the new manager that things will improve massively. However, our midfield is so bad that I think unless ETH is a miracle worker we have very little chance of top 4. If we can not only reinforce the midfield but bring in such a high level of quality, this will drastically change our chances IMO. Hence why I can see where you are coming from here.
Which of Liverpool or City we displacing Loony?A: 2nd-6th
B: 3rd-6th
I think he'd be a great addition to the team but I equally think he could be a flop because I don't trust buying from the biggest clubs in Europe.
I think plan B would be Sangare and Ruiz for a similar price combined to de Jong, but you are using two players to achieve what you want out of de Jong. Please not Neves, Tielemans, Rice for £100m, or mcfred.Its more the fact De Jong is like 10x levels above any other plan B would be.
The tweet actually says plan B and them not being good enough.
I dont even think you can name me 1 midfielder who we could sign, anywhere near his quality for the price.
Other factors innit. City adjusting to Haaland and playing with a 9 again, minus Jesus, Sterling and Bernardo. That’s big. Jacky G isn’t hitting the heights and Majrez still looks their best player. Liverpool will be harder to best. Mane is a big miss for them but they have bought well and still have Salah. I don’t think we will struggle for top4 the way most do but maybe shooting for the title is a bit much at this point. An improvement from us and a slight drop off from city/Chelsea and 2/3 is doable I think. This manager is the real deal.2nd or 1st? Come on. If you think simply signing FDJ magically makes us better than City and Liverpool you're mental. 3rd would be an incredible achievement for this season
2nd or 1st? Come on. If you think simply signing FDJ magically makes us better than City and Liverpool you're mental. 3rd would be an incredible achievement for this season
I would argue the pull the Spanish teams have now is the weakest it’s ever been. Yes they’ll still attract some stars due to the location and lifestyle but they certainly don’t have the pull they had 10+ years ago. The likes of Haaland and Mbappe would be playing there right now if they did. The truth is the money in the premier league has been out muscling La liga for a few years now. We have arguably the best 3/4 managers in the world now and a large chunk of the best players in the world. More than any other league.Manchester United isn’t going to be a big destination for star players until they get back into CL. The pull the Spanish teams have for now will take some time to overcome. ETH has a ton of potential, look at how well Xavi has recruited players. If United can get a top 4 spot it’ll open up a lot for them. Obviously you need star players to help get there so it’s a bit of a catch 22
I think it's going to take a couple of seasons before we get top 2, this season is going to be ten Hag settling things and finding out what works best etc, but going forward, i think he'll really push on with his visionYeah there's no chance of 2nd/1st and agree that 3rd would be over-achieving. I just don't see us having the consistency needed in Ten Hag's first season or a squad strong enough for that after one Summer transfer window.
I think something happens this week but what position do we finish with ..
A-Man United with FDJ
B-Man United without FDJ.
Got to agree here. There’s a reason why Madrid are signing younger players now, the money is in England and they can’t get the big stars to force lives anymore. Barca are just signing players for free and older stars.I would argue the pull the Spanish teams have now is the weakest it’s ever been. Yes they’ll still attract some stars due to the location and lifestyle but they certainly don’t have the pull they had 10+ years ago. The likes of Haaland and Mbappe would be playing there right now if they did. The truth is the money in the premier league has been out muscling La liga for a few years now. We have arguably the best 3/4 managers in the world now and a large chunk of the best players in the world. More than any other league.
I think you are right but I don’t see a man who lets things slide either just because he is settling in or whatever. He will absolutely expect a win every match and will push the team to achieve that. I think we will positively surprise a lot of people this season. Top 4 and a minor trophy is doable.I think it's going to take a couple of seasons before we get top 2, this season is going to be ten Hag settling things and finding out what works best etc, but going forward, i think he'll really push on with his vision
That will be the big one for United. They definitely need the confidence. I hope that a couple of good results gets them on a highWhatever happens, anything below 2nd place is a toss up between a few sides. Much will depend on a good start & confidence building.
I think plan B would be Sangare and Ruiz for a similar price combined to de Jong, but you are using two players to achieve what you want out of de Jong. Please not Neves, Tielemans, Rice for £100m, or mcfred.
Oh of course he will. This is a guy who demands perfection with every single game, and you can see when we mess up how much it pisses him off.I think you are right but I don’t see a man who lets things slide either just because he is settling in or whatever. He will absolutely expect a win every match and will push the team to achieve that. I think we will positively surprise a lot of people this season. Top 4 and a minor trophy is doable.
The are making the players register themselves now?!! No shame…..News is coming after the words of Joan Laporta.
Third lever activated - 25% of BarcaStudios for €100M.
Soon players will begin to register players.
Of the two I'd expect we'd replace Liverpool. It'd have to be a great season for us though. I just never count it out - I mean, we finished 2nd two seasons ago, too. That was with our frontline of Rashford, Greenwood and Cavani, and an incredibly in form Bruno. I don't think we'd definitely get 2nd (hence 2nd-6th) but I think a new signing should at the very least help, and if ETH puts this much faith in him then I'm inclined to believe he has potential to make a real difference. I still am very cautious with any optimism, though.Which of Liverpool or City we displacing Loony?
Ignore him, he’d find something to moan about in an empty roomfeck me it gets explained on every single page of this thread. According to the top sources on this, no he cannot because that was not how his new deal was restructured.
He needs to mutually terminate his contract with his club just like every other player and just like with any player leaving a lot of money on the table, he is demanding a settlement package. Club & player can’t agree on that settlement.
Hence why we’re here.