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United optimistic over De Jong deal’
Sky Sports News’ Melissa Reddy in Melbourne:

“Manchester United have been very optimistic that the Frenkie de Jong deal will happen.

“He has been Erik ten Hag’s priority signing. It’s been such a long pursuit, so tricky to negotiate and deal with because a lot of the problems with the deal don’t stem from United’s end, they stem from Barcelona’s end and their financial predicament. De Jong is owed about £14m in deferred wages from Barca and that needs to be taken care of.

“We know that United have a £72m agreement in place with Barca for the midfielder.

“Now, there’s been a lot of talk that he doesn’t want to go to United and his preference is to stay at Barcelona, and that’s not really true.

“His preference was to stay at Barcelona. They want to sell him because they need him to take another pay cut. He doesn’t want to, and he shouldn’t really. He negotiated what he negotiated, and he’s given encouragement to Ten Hag.

“There is no club who would get so far down the line in a negotiation if a player didn’t want to come. United have gone all in on this and been so patient. They’ve dealt with a lot of hurdles that aren’t; really within their control, and they’ve still pressed on and pursued him.

“It’s a deal they do feel they will get over the line.”

Santos07:
It's better we cash out on VDB this season

Lol, it's looking like Iqbal Vs VDB and not Bruno VS VDB.

Expert17:
Lol, it's looking like Iqbal Vs VDB and not Bruno VS VDB.

Nah.... Iqbal vs Fred and Savage vs McTominay.

Mikechinos:
Just remove mctominay he's not good. Hides and don't engage in any midfield work

I feel he may be stronger for that role. Fred gets bullied off the ball more than Tom

McTom, Jones, Tunazebe need to go. They are not needed at the Club in my Opinion.

Iqbal and Savage have shown their readiness for first team football.... they deserve to be part and parcel of the squad this season.

I hope to see Garner and Hannibal in the next Match, if they ain't match up, then they should be sent out on Loan.

ETH on Martial: "I'm sure he can come back even better. When he has the right focus and right motivation and he works hard he will have production because he is a good player. When he has right focus and every day delivers much then he will have production and it's up to him."

Ten Hag on Dea Gea and Varane: “David: you saw against Liverpool he fell out but he trains already, he is back on the training pitch, no big worry. Raphael also training but something small and I expect him back on the training pitch.”

Ten Hag on goal conceded: “I don’t want to talk about the individual because I think it was from the start high up the pitch, the wrong choices and then it ends up like a pack of cards. It’s not one individual, it is more the team who made mistakes.”

patrickmuf:
From all indication, FDJ wants to join Manchester United but he can't come out to say it since he is owed $17m by Barcelona...

Barcelona are trying to be smart by forcing him out because they don't want to pay the money or at least they want him him to make some concessions which is ridiculous...

How will you sign Raphinha for over $70m and are after Lewandowski who will cost between $45-50m and you expect De Jong to write off the $17m he is owed?

Barcelona should simply pay him off or be ready to keep him...Barcelona is holding down the deal and not FDJ as they're trying to have us believe...

Chief, these two are non mutually exclusive na, Fdj's seasonal incoming wages are our wagebill ish while transfers are installmental payments, Our board hasn't said anything yet on forgoing his deferred payments
Hopefully all parties come to an agreement

JayromWrites:
Hannibal and James Garner

Garner is reported injured.

timay1:
LoL. I doubt it. Seems Hannibal is just a victim of Savage and Zidane playing so well. It seems ETH is hell bent on seeing those two guys properly.

Notice that he's rotating the guys up front, with Chong playing today instead of Pellistri that played last game. But he didn't touch those two guys in the middle

I just hope so oh, if not, e go pain me small

Kilishihunter:
Chief, these two are non mutually exclusive na, Fdj's seasonal incoming wages are our wagebill ish while transfers are installmental payments, Our board hasn't said anything yet on forgoing his deferred payments
Hopefully all parties come to an agreement

The fact is that the deal is tied down due to the money he is owed. The both clubs have agreed a fee...

I don't think FDJ will decide to stay at Barca even when it's obvious Barca want him gone. The only rational take here is that he wants to get paid his money before committing to a move...

Cry babies oya flood the floor

patrickmuf:
The fact is that the deal is tied down due to the money he is owed. The both clubs have agreed a fee...

I don't think FDJ will decide to stay at Barca even when it's obvious Barca want him gone. The only rational take here is that he wants to get paid his money before committing to a move...

Fact? But fdj himself hasn't come out to say that's the sole reason na even his agents, His contract expires in 2026, His deferred salary is £14m from the restructured one in the pandemic, there are to be added to his normal salary not jam-packed into one, What we are trying to avoid is his loyalty, performances, title bonusess that will increase widely every season till it expires, The deferred payments are separate chief
The thing be say, both of us won't even agree on this matter as it's logical for both parties to get their best interests, Let's just see how it ends

Na the same thing we dey talk now. He doesn't want to move, but that's because you owe him 17 million. . Pay the young man. Pay the young man. You obviously need the money to activate other transfers. Fulfill your contractual obligations, then we can complete a new deal.Na straight forward business be that. But ofcourse i stand to be corrected on crooked business deals.

andrewbaba44:
If he wants to join Man U he would have joined

He is not owed any 17 million ,money that can be easily paid from Man U transfer fees ,una no go think this one

Man doesn’t want to move to Manchester United and that’s on period ,but Barca are pushing him out .

benji93:
Na the same thing we dey talk now. He doesn't want to move, but that's because you owe him 17 million. . Pay the young man. Pay the young man. You obviously need the money to activate other transfers. Fulfill your contractual obligations, then we can complete a new deal.Na straight forward business be that. But ofcourse i stand to be corrected on crooked business deals.

We don't really need fdj's money for transfers except probably Bernando Silva,the issue are his incoming wages putting more strain on our bloated wagebill especially as there's a new wage cap limit in place, Deferred payment is deferred payment whether he moves or not bro

Where can I watch this match in full. please send a link. thanks.

Erik ten Hag: "If they [Chong & Laird] can contribute, maybe to Manchester United or a loan period is better. There are also other possibilities. It's good that United have some talents, but we need improvement and we need development."

CapitalCee:
This Amad na otu

Really thought he was the next Mahrez

Santos07:
It's better we cash out on VDB this season

eph12:
I feel he may be stronger for that role. Fred gets bullied off the ball more than Tom

his strength is useless he doesn't even do the basic work of a midfielder. No need it's better he learns his trade elsewhere. Really we need to move mtcm he's really useless. No special talent can't mark can't defend can't pass his is rubbish

Oasis007:
Ten Hag on goal conceded: “I don’t want to talk about the individual because I think it was from the start high up the pitch, the wrong choices and then it ends up like a pack of cards. It’s not one individual, it is more the team who made mistakes.”

Who is the individual ?

A well run club will sell one of the two.

Oasis007:
Ten Hag on goal conceded: “I don’t want to talk about the individual because I think it was from the start high up the pitch, the wrong choices and then it ends up like a pack of cards. It’s not one individual, it is more the team who made mistakes.”

Magwaya.

Club just confirmed the signing of Erikssen.

CapitalCee:
I dey here boss. Been busy with work

Nice one. Making that money is highly crucial for a man in this rugged world.

Whoever is looking forward to the season with a hope of difference, I am sorry you are on a long thing. There seem to be no end in sight with the look 9f things.
EtH stubbornness to suck the butt of Maguire would cost him darely.

They said erikssen joining means doom for Bruno,I want to ask if VDB can bench erikssen?
Because I don't know why we signed erikssen if VDB could bench bruno

CapitalCee:
afrodoc. Abeg who be this Iqbal Zidane sef. The boy and Savage pikin de play well.

I said the academy is loaded with central midfielders. There is a possibility that there are 2,3, or even 4 players as good if not better than Savage and Iqbal.

If Savage had a little more speed he would have been a sure banker to make it here. If Iqbal had a little bit more strength he would have been another sure banker. But then you have Mejbri, Mainoo, Hansen-Aaroen, Dan Gore as well. All between 17 and 19 so not more than 2 can make it here. Garner is highly favoured by the club hierarchy so that's another one.

All of them should go and thank their local deity that they didn't meat Ole in charge. He would have wasted their potential the way Yahoo boys waste money.

KingAlabi:
I am impressed with Charlie savage
afrodoc is he a CDM

Yeah he can play CDM. He and Svidersky used to play double pivot a lot and because Svidersky is more defensive minded Savage ended up being the 8. I don't think he is mobile enough with and without the ball to play 8 at the top level, however in a team that hugs possession he would be a very decent 6.

Oasis007:


Afrodoc2.... seem I saw you. Are you the Man that wears red Hood?!

Hahaha. Nah. I actually saw those Stretford Paddock guys walking around outside the stadium like lost men on my way out. I almost shouted
"Stretford Paddock" but i comported my self.

Where can I watch this match in full. please send a link. thanks.