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14 Jul 2022 11:26:02
Hello Ed's,
I'm hearing a deal for de jong has been agreed with Barcelona. Any news on this?
Thanks
Damon.
{Ed002's Note - The problem is the player - not the agreement with Barcelona.}
1.) 14 Jul 2022 12:03:11
FdJ doesn’t really want to leave Barcelona does he so am guessing selling the ETH project and wages offered will be crucial now.
2.) 14 Jul 2022 12:17:34
And the fact Barcelona don’t want to keep him so why would you as a player want to be there when the club are forcing him out
I hope we can get it done hee is a key part to what ten hag wants to do.
3.) 14 Jul 2022 12:48:25
I think you need to distinguish between the club and the coaching team.
The club want de Jong to take a pay cut. If he is unwilling, they want to sell him.
The coaching team see de Jong as an important part of the squad, he made 47 appearances last season.
The player, as ed002 has repeatedly stated, wants to stay at Barca. While the club might not want to keep him, on his current wages, he has a long term contract and the coaching team seem happy to keep him.
In other words, the player is wanted by the people he works with on a daily basis and, perhaps, does not care what the suits think about his decision to stay. The club could try to interfere with the coaching team and demand that he is frozen out of the squad. But that would be of no benefit to anyone.
4.) 14 Jul 2022 13:12:25
Who said the Barcelona coaching team want to keep him. I've read that the manager has told him to move on.
But what you read and what's true are different things.
I'm assuming nobody is privy to the conversing between eth and de Jong.
If he stays and is frozen out then where will he be. Like bale a rich man on the golf course waving at his career as it passes him by.
5.) 14 Jul 2022 13:13:26
Barca are turning into United under Ed, complete disconnect between what the coaches want and what the club wants. Is it true Frankie is on £350k a week?
Frankie cut your loses, they cannot afford you anymore, move on.
6.) 14 Jul 2022 13:15:42
I get that Danny but for them to continue to get players in he needs to go, why should he agree to less wages when he signed a contract, it’s not his fault Barcelona are a mess
Let’s hope the ten hag pull and the project of leaving that sinking ship that is Barcelona is enough to convince him
I don’t see us struggling to pay him the wages he wants and if Barcelona are still around in 4 or 5 years then maybe he can go back if that’s his dream.
7.) 14 Jul 2022 12:38:59
I've heard this one each and every way now. Three weeks ago it's not the player, terms had been agreed, it was Barca. Now we've got the fee agreed but it's the player. No-one has a clue lol.
8.) 14 Jul 2022 12:41:51
Guessing FDJ needs convincing about the project : why join a club that wo t be competing for trophies regularly? So maybe he’s waiting to see what other players are coming in? You have to assume that he’s continually speaking to ETH about this though.
Also he’s going to need to convince his new wife to move from sunny Spain to…… sunny Manchester.
9.) 14 Jul 2022 13:28:01
Ken, he has played consistently in the first team during his three seasons at Barca. I don’t see any evidence that the manager wants rid of him. This seems to solely be the club trying to reduce costs, nothing to do with the coaching team not wanting him.
10.) 14 Jul 2022 13:43:08
So an assumption or guess on your part Danny.
Let's wait and see what happens.
11.) 14 Jul 2022 14:37:43
Based on the available evidence - i. e. Xavi played him.
The rest is based on what Ed002 has said, the player wants to stay in Barcelona.
12.) 14 Jul 2022 14:19:37
Do you think we’ll get him over the line Ed?
{Ed002's Note - If Barcelona do something which will ease the situation, then yes.}
13.) 14 Jul 2022 14:23:01
Ed002 or Ed001, how do you see it playing out with regards to the player joining or not? I know it’s hard to know what he’s thinking but think the player could be tempted?
{Ed002's Note - The player wants to stay at Barcelona but they don't want him unless he takes a drop in wages which leaves a stand off.}
14.) 14 Jul 2022 15:23:24
The second person to draw during a duel wins. Wonder who drew their weapon first in this stand off?
15.) 14 Jul 2022 15:50:01
Thank you so much Ed. OK - so Barcelona need to offer up some of this £13m they owe him or similar?
{Ed002's Note - It is not quite like that.}
16.) 14 Jul 2022 16:49:38
Thanks for input Ed002, always the only information source that says it like it really is, and not the click bait elsewhere.
17.) 14 Jul 2022 17:10:28
Are you able to provide any more info, Ed?
{Ed002's Note - The detail is of no relevance.
18.) 14 Jul 2022 18:34:07
Ed, are MU getting any encouragement from FDJ agents to keep negotiating?
{Ed002's Note - There is no need to negotiate. There is a need to persuade the player that dropping down a level is a good thing.}
19.) 14 Jul 2022 18:50:37
At least Martinez is over the line. So far so good, two quality additions to the squad.
20.) 14 Jul 2022 19:40:29
Convince him that dropping to europa will only be a for now thing. Or, and this is based only on my opnion which is based on what's been written and what we've heard from the eds, that he will be treated better wanted and used as a vital part of the team and i think Barcelona place pedri gavi busquets kessie they have just signed torre i'm not sure their plans for him and they have nico gonzales as well as riqui puig and that's just the players i know of they have young players and probably want others to join.
{Ed002's Note - He wants to stay and play at the highest level. Barcelona need to free up the money that can be saved from his wages to sign others so they want him gone.}
21.) 14 Jul 2022 20:06:30
That seems to be the consensus onlined that Barcelona are telling him to go amd telling him they won't take him on tour, personally i don't think they have treated him very well in this whole thing but i can only go of news reports and the info you give us. I think he will join because of the way Barcelona are telling him to go in a way forcing him out.
Thanks for all the info on this one ed its been a bit of a roller coaster.
22.) 15 Jul 2022 05:47:40
Its a mess of Barca's own making, offering ridiculous wages they couldn't afford to pay, not paying the players, and then not being unable to complete players sign on a free like Kessie and Christensen because of the salary cap.
If Frankie really wants to stay at Barcelona he will probably have to take a wage cut like Dembele and forego the majority of wages owed, none of which looks like happening at the moment.
{Ed001's Note - yeah that is the other thing, if he stays they are struggling to get Kessie and Christensen registered. Such a badly run club who have existed for years purely on the backs of the fear Catalan banks have of upsetting them.}
25 Apr 2022 16:55:05
Hello Ed's,
I've seen a few rumours of Christian Eriksen.
Are we interested? As I think could be very smart business on a free transfer.
Thank you.
{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of any interest.}
1.) 25 Apr 2022 18:41:37
Would be an excellent signing.
We might even be a threat from set pieces!
2.) 26 Apr 2022 05:21:13
Downsie, didn't you hear? We have a set piece special-ist coach!
02 Sep 2020 19:31:34
I'm seeing rumours that Romero is joining Aston Villa. Any truth in it Ed's? It wouldn't surprise me as he's now 3rd choice and deserves much better than that.
{Ed002's Note - This has been dealt with before, Aston Villa are very keen.}
1.) 02 Sep 2020 20:12:33
There are rumours linking Sergio with a move to Everton as well. I don't think we will be able to keep all of De Gea, Henderson and Romero happy so a move where he is first choice will be good for him I would say.
2.) 03 Sep 2020 18:21:15
Surprised Dortmund weren't interested in Sergio, thought they were looking for some decent competition for Burki.
27 May 2020 20:58:47
Hello Ed's,
Has the club shown any interest in Berardi? Also who are the back up targets incase the Sancho deal doesn't materialise. I think if he wants to play elsewhere then we should walk away from the deal. As you have already told us the fee with everything attached to it will be astronomical and could be a big mistake.
Thanks a lot and take care ðŸ‘.
{Ed002's Note - There is no interest in Domenico Berardi.
Ferran Torres (RW/LW) considered as a potential Jadon Sancho replacement but likely priced out of a move to Borussia Dortmund - will end up at Real Madrid or Barcelona in all probability at some point. But, if Salah were to depart Liverpool he could well become an option for them but for now that is not the case. The player has made no secret of his desire to join Barcelona at some point. Valencia have a replacement lined up but the €100M asking price would need to drop to make a transfer anywhere viable this summer. Juventus has enquired after his availability but would need to make sales to fund a move. A third party has suggested to Manchester United that Ferran Torres would be a better option to Jadon Sancho as the deal would be far, far cheaper for them.
Federico Chiesa (RW/F) much more affordable than Sancho but Inter remain keen although talks are now on hold. Fiorentina are willing to sell in the summer.
Isaac Lihadji (RW) Not be interested in joining MU and moving elsewhere.
1.) 27 May 2020 21:58:30
Thanks very much for your reply Ed.
Has there been further developments regarding Sanchez? Will the club give him a chance or are they looking for a club to take him.
{Ed002's Note - The club are desparate to get him off the books because of his wages - and he is no kiddie now. They will offer him about but finding takers might be very difficult.}
2.) 27 May 2020 22:41:38
Yeah I thought as much Ed. I heard a ridiculous rumour that we had offered Sanchez in a potential deal for Sancho. I can't see them being interested in that one bit. I think we will really struggle to get him to another club. There's obviously been no interest in him I take it by your response.
3.) 28 May 2020 15:54:44
Could sanchez be used as a back up to martial if the ighalo deal is unable to be completed.
Ideally would like to see him move on but we've got a need for a backup striker and he has played there before.
4.) 28 May 2020 16:24:38
£400k a week is not what you want to pay back ups I guess DSG.
5.) 28 May 2020 21:51:16
Pretty sure he's paid around 100K.
6.) 30 May 2020 08:45:27
Pretty sure he’s not.
30 Jul 2019 01:32:31
Di marzio reporting that Juventus would accept 20/ 30 million euros plus Lukaku for Dybala 🤔. What's everyone making of that?
1.) 30 Jul 2019 05:24:43
The fact that we would prefer Costs AND we would have to convince (offer stupid money) Dybala to move to United means I don’t think it will happen.
2.) 30 Jul 2019 06:38:36
Is he not saying utd are pushing for Dybala and everything now will be down to him to make the swap happen?
Dybala with all the talents has still not sure if fits in well.
3.) 30 Jul 2019 06:51:39
I've seen figures of Dybala wanting 175k a week. Whether that's true or not I don't know.
4.) 30 Jul 2019 07:38:17
I thought we don't do swaps .
I really can't make my mind up on dybala, talented lad but very up and down form wise I'm just not sure his style suits the epl .
5.) 30 Jul 2019 07:56:33
Hope we have a plan for Dybala.
Otherwise we shouldn't recruit just for the sake of signing.
However, he is a top player with his peak years ahead.
A player capable of producing magic and making something out of nothing.
6.) 30 Jul 2019 07:56:42
*Costa sorry.
7.) 30 Jul 2019 08:22:22
If he wants to come I'm all for it but don't want another di Maria situation on our hands where he's coming just for money.
Stay well clear if that's the situation.
8.) 30 Jul 2019 09:28:25
The worry is does Dybala want to play for United? By all accounts he want's to stay in Turin and fight for his place. This stinks of the Angel Di Maria situation again. We are making the same stupid mistakes again.
9.) 30 Jul 2019 11:47:35
As a player why would you want to continue at a club that obviously doesn't want him.
If that was me and I was getting offered to another club in my mind I'm not wanted.
10.) 30 Jul 2019 12:31:08
Is he the same Dybala who scored only 4 goals last term and was benched most of the time as his defensive contribution was minimal? He is not a right winger for sure and we usually don't play with a #10, and if we were to play with a #10 i would prefer Mata to play there.
11.) 30 Jul 2019 12:42:46
Mata's too slow these days. We only kept him on because we lack experience. Dybala had a poor season because he was pushed out to accommodate one of the best players of all time and the best player currently playing the game.
12.) 30 Jul 2019 12:54:07
Why would he go for Dybala and Bruno Fernandes?
13.) 30 Jul 2019 21:59:55
Not sure about Dybala, especially if Ole expects him to press. Not to mention that he looks a bit too frail at times.
Re: Bruno, I can see him being comfortable in the Mata role or else in a 4 4 2 diamond.
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30 Aug 2021 18:45:19
Dan James off to Leeds then. I wish him the best for the future and hope he does very well there. It does seem as if we are trying to make room in the squad for a midfielder to come in. I think the performance of fred and matic in the Southampton game and fred's performance yesterday proves we desperately need a midfielder.
Let's then lads 🤞.
1.) 30 Aug 2021 20:23:26
If the fee is anywhere near the £30M quoted then we are mugging them. And apparently West a ham only offered £15M for Lingard.
2.) 31 Aug 2021 07:46:58
What’s wrong with mugging Leeds?
27 May 2021 11:22:17
Well firstly I'd like to say I'm absolutely devastated with the result. We make no substitutions til the 100th minute and when we did it was a baffling one to say the least. When Cavani equalised that was the time to seize control of the game yet Ole did nothing. As horrible as it sounds we are not going to win things under him we will get good results here and there but time and time again when we need a result most there is no plan and it ends in failure.
Also on De gea I thought he was so weak on them penalties I was pulling my hair out. I've had the feeling for a while now that we need a new goalkeeper all together if we are going to be successful. It's no coincidence our best sides have been with Schmeichel and Van der sar in the team as they were more than Goalkeepers they were such a huge presence aswell.
It's awful to lose the final game and especially a cup final as it seems to hang over u all through the close season. Very very weak from Ole last night though and the in game management was amateur to say the least. Absolutely gutted guys and hope everyone is well â¤.
1.) 27 May 2021 11:38:12
Clubs a laughing stock from top to bottom. Get used to it boys as nothing will change. We’re the clown owners even there last night. Poor second rate manager who is totally out of his depth. Overrated players and overpaid. The list goes on. Anyway it can’t get any worse oh wait there’s a champions league final on Saturday.
2.) 27 May 2021 12:26:50
Damon86 it was a horrible way to lose, but DeGea has given his best years to your club and during the days when you guys were really abysmal he literally kept you guys in the top half of the table on his own. Perhaps his time at the club has come to an end and personally I would have put Henderson in goal for the game but DeGea has been an amazing player for your lot and what he’s done for you club should not be tossed aside like that.
3.) 27 May 2021 12:57:54
De gea hasn't been an amazing player for us for about 3 years or even longer now. Regardless of that anyway the game shouldn't have been allowed to reach penalties we should be winning the game no excuses. The buck stops with ole. Simple as that.
4.) 27 May 2021 13:00:51
when any player i don't care who it is is not performing to the level required for a sustained period they need to be sold. Thanks for the memories but get out your not what we need anymore. No room for any sentiment at all. No loyalty should be extended beyond their useful life a a player.
5.) 27 May 2021 13:11:30
I have to agree with you there Ken. A lot of fans have said De gea didn't seem bothered 🤷â€â™‚ï¸.
6.) 27 May 2021 13:39:43
I'm not just saying ddg its any player Damon mate.
7.) 27 May 2021 15:40:19
Yeah definitely you can't live off what you did in the past as a player. You need to be ruthless in this game in order to be the best.
09 May 2021 17:33:24
Hello Ed's,
Which position within the team is seen as the main priority for strengthening in the transfer window?
Thanks in advance.
{Ed002's Note - I would think a GK, possibly a back up RB, a CB, a CM and a versatile forward.}
1.) 09 May 2021 20:20:45
Johnstone Varane Laimer and Neto/ Sancho would make me happy. Add Pogstay and Cavani that would be a good summer
For fantasy I would replace Fred with Bissouma. Don’t see it happening though.
2.) 10 May 2021 12:01:53
Ed002 - that's a pretty expensive shopping list if going for quality in all though positions - wouldn't for a moment disagree that its needed but could you think the megabucks could/ will be available after the last 18 months?
I suppose that a few million could be offset by sales as we have a lot of players not getting minutes on big pay deals.
{Ed002's Note - Well at least 2 of the 4 first team GKs are leaving in the summer and even if they promote one then they will still need one. If either of the other two leave then the club will need to look at the higher end. TFM left without being replaced and I am told by someone close to the situation that there is no suitable replacement in the U23s. I expect at least Jones to depart and the stand out youngster Lukasz Bejger has gone. So A decent CB is needed - and that might be the big spend of the summer. In midfield something needs to happen with regards vDB, Lingard, Mata and PP. So I can see an addition. The club need to see if the two youngsters who arrived last summer meet their RW needs or if they need to return to screwing around over Sancho or looking again at their huge list of other options. The club will look to keep Cavani to save money on buying a replacement - but that might be a false economy.}
3.) 10 May 2021 13:12:30
Cheers Ed002- makes more sense after you fill in the background thanks- totally agree re cavani - can't wait for the sharkapod going to be a very interesting summer window.
05 Feb 2020 14:28:29
Who's idea was it to bring Ole in Ed's? Was fergie the driving force behind it?
Thanks in advance.
{Ed002's Note - It is not someone you would know.}
1.) 05 Feb 2020 19:10:42
Nope, it was mine and GDS's idea. We made a proposal to the board with our "vision" of a bright future with a manager who's greatest managerial achievement was scoring a goal and doing his knees in celebrating it.
Me and GDS are kind of a big deal behind the scenes at United. But if you guys keep pushing for Ole to get sacked we're going to look pretty stupid.
2.) 05 Feb 2020 20:14:44
Oh dear 🤦â€â™‚ï¸ðŸ˜‚😂.
3.) 05 Feb 2020 20:17:50
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.
4.) 05 Feb 2020 20:23:56
Lolll 😂😂 I don't think the original poster was aiming at anyone in particular but he was rather questioning the setup at United.
5.) 05 Feb 2020 20:47:24
Exactly Singh you are correct.
I'm a little concerned for Shappy's well being at the moment with that crazy outburst 😂😂😂.
6.) 05 Feb 2020 23:10:36
"But if you guys keep pushing for Ole to get sacked we're going to look pretty stupid. "
Already do.
7.) 05 Feb 2020 23:43:24
It was funny as hell.
8.) 06 Feb 2020 11:29:00
Haha Shappy 😂 classic.
28 Jan 2020 16:24:35
Calm down people sly have been more wrong than anyone on incomings at United this window. Now they have actually reported this about Barcelona I am more confident than ever we will sign him. They've got it completely wrong on the Fernandes deal saying it was all but done they chat a lot of nonsense. Got to ask yourself but the deal for Barcelona means loaning him out for 18 months he's 25 years old it seems a bit strange to do a deal like that to sign another player? I'm not convinced and think we will push on with a deal as this will give us a kick up the arse.
1.) 28 Jan 2020 17:34:08
Sure Valencia in talks with Alcacer return on loan.
Selling Rodrigo and getting Fernando's would be great business for Valencia.
Then Barcelona get a 27 year old who is already equipped to play on league once loan finished.
2.) 28 Jan 2020 18:13:15
Forget Fernandes what is our manager playing at?!
Mutiny is knocking at the door. Protests are planned for the weekend. We have a mountain to climb tomorrow night and Ole finally unveils his master plan.
Alexis Sanchez!
3.) 28 Jan 2020 19:52:49
I would say my predictions are not looking a bad shout at the moment. I could smell a rat straight away with the deal with Barcelona. Didn't sound realistic but here's hoping and let's finally have something to be happy about after all the doom and gloom.
4.) 28 Jan 2020 20:13:31
That's why I have serious issues with sky sports news being a sports news broadcaster and also a betting company.
Wonder how much was lumped on Bruno to barca.
5.) 28 Jan 2020 21:03:55
Just ignore them. And every other, 'in the know' source. Transfers will happen whether fans stamp their feet or not. I understand we live in a world where people demand instant and constant updates. Personally, I don't feel the need to have a blow by blow account of every possible detail of every possible transfer. When they happen, they happen.
6.) 28 Jan 2020 21:09:48
Exactly I checked the odds and we drifted to 5/ 2 with Barcelona clear favourites at 5/ 4. A couple of hours later then Barcelona are out to 8/ 1 and we are 1/ 16 on. I felt confident as soon as Sky broke the news of barcelona being in talks.
29 Mar 2022 22:57:06
GDS2,
Rashford has over two years left on his current deal so I don't know what nonsense you are talking about to be honest ?. I don't see what was so funny it made you laugh either ?♂️. Are you actually watching Rashford play? He is not a player who looks like he is playing to get a new contract at all he looks completely disinterested. So you think that Rashford deserves a new contract with a pay rise because I can guarantee it won't be on the same terms or for less than he is on now. Nobody has mentioned letting them go for free either you are simply making things up. Let's see the season out and get our club in order before we dish out unwarranted contracts out!
28 Mar 2022 22:07:28
Rashford doesn't deserve a new contract he has arguably been our worst player this season along with Maguire. I wouldn't even be giving bruno a new deal either they want to get the manager sorted first. I would be sitting tight on any new deals at the moment, especially with the performances from these players. According to reports Rashford is considering his future anyway so a new deal is ridiculous right now.
17 Mar 2022 13:25:42
Would pep or klopp win the league without the best squad then? The answer is no they wouldn't so I don't really get your point. Pep wasn't anywhere near winning the league until he spent a lot of money and the same goes for klopp. He's a very good young manager there's no doubt about it. Di matteo has never had a top job again since he left Chelsea where as Tuchel most definitely will when he leaves. Trust me.
06 Dec 2021 22:31:09
Fail to see how Juventus is the most attractive option but we are the worst option he's got ??.
26 Aug 2021 23:17:24
Let's see how it pans out mate. If he's being let go I'm sure we will have something lined up.
15 Jul 2022 17:07:47
I'm seeing Christian Eriksen's name being spelt in all sorts of crazy ways ??. All jokes aside though lads I'm very happy with this signing. Shrewd bit of business ?.
06 Apr 2022 23:15:08
Simeone? Never in a million years.
29 Mar 2022 23:00:27
Definitely I agree with you! If you can get 40 million for him for example you take the money and run. You could have signed the likes of Ben Mee, James Tarkowski, Lewis Dunk or Dan burn and for me they'd have done no worse than him in a United shirt.
31 Jan 2022 00:22:00
Why are you angry about this? He's an English man, living in England and still under contract. He doesn't have to move to France if he doesn't want to. Get a grip.
29 Dec 2021 14:26:18
We can't rely on Cavani for longer than a game or two so that's a ridiculous shout. As good as he is he misses a hell of a lot of games through injury. 9 appearances all season I believe in all competitions.