11 Aug 2022 02:12:30
Hi eds, I was wondering what your opinions are on the De Jong situation, and how Barcelona are dealing with the situation? I get that he's on a huge contract, but they gave it to him, surely they have to honor that? I feel a bit bad for the guy really
{Ed002's Note - Barcelona, like all clubs, have players they wish to move on. FdJ is one on a lengthy list of players they are moving on - it is no different to the 8 or 10 who have already left. His contract is not dissimilar to players at all clubs.}
1.) 11 Aug 2022
11 Aug 2022 15:37:00
Will he go to MUFC, Ed?
{Ed002's Note - Frenkie de Jong (CM) Barcelona don't really want to sell although if a significant offer (perhaps €80M) were made, their financial situation would mean they would have to consider it and the hierarchy except that removing his very significant wages from the books would free up space to register other players. He was seen as a Tolisso upgrade for Bayern Munich but they had already committed to another. During discussions between Barcelona and Chelsea options for a number of players were discussed but Chelsea do not again want protracted negotiations which led nowhere over another player last summer - they will make a take it or leave it offer perhaps even including a player, and that may suit Barcelona. Manchester City may provide another solution using Laporte or Silva as part of the deal - and don't be surprised if PSG switch their attention to him, but they have preferred targets. Manchester United did switch their attention to de Jong but have failed to persuade the player to join them - and it would be a hard sell for MU without Champions League, although no doubt having a coach he knows well will help. Manchester United agreed a fee with Barcelona for the player but will revert to other ideas as his "agent" has told Barcelona he will not be leaving to join Manchester United and they do not want to negotiate a new contract. His agent has spoken again with Chelsea and Manchester City and Barcelona are still talking to Chelsea about others, but difficulties are again arising. Therefore, he may well stay where he is - whoch will upset Barcelona - or he may opt to join Chelsea.}
2.) 12 Aug 2022
12 Aug 2022 19:46:48
So, is that a no?