Frenkie de Jong

[Macho]

Someone started a transfer thread because there was an article about Ian Wright "urging" the club to sign the player. A-M fell off.

Similar thing happened with Shaun Wright-Phillips back in the day, so you could argue it's back to where it started

 

[Barry]

Surely it's a worrying sign that he's not a bona-fide starter in this current Barcelona team? He was impressive at Ajax, but as others have mentioned none of those guys have really kicked on since leaving. He's never really stood out to me whenever I've seen him play for barca either.

You can't really complain if the club go for him because of his pedigree, but if its a choice between FDJ and Tielemens I'd think Tielemens would be the safer bet.

That's where I'm at as well. No doubting that FDJ is quality but he's a bit overhyped as well. Was surprised reading the Barca forum for some insight on Melo and there was a view that Melo was more important to the team than FDJ at the time.

That said most Barca fans don't want to lose him and I also think he's a player that's going to look amazing in certain set ups and with the right coach. He probably needs an elite ball winner alongside him or deeper but I think a Partey / FDJ midfield could be great. Same with Tielemans really, but you also know he can cut it in this league + he gets goals as well.

 

[Underhill]

this should be merged with the wish list thread.

 

[Big Poppa]

City have been chasing him for years haven't they? He's a Pep wet dream type of player. Have a sneaky suspicion they agreed to the Ferran Torres deal on the basis they'd get first refusal on him. Would elevate the quality of our game in the 2nd phase exponentially.

He'd have his pick of any side in Europe if he became available, but I think it's unlikely as Busquets is creaking badly and their youth need more experienced guys like him.

 

[HollandGooner]

Would not even think twice about signing him !

 

[Malky]

People on the first page actually saying they'd turn down the prospect of Frenkie De Jong here while our options are Xhaka and Elneny is up there with " We don't need Kante when we have Coquelin " level of nonsense.
De Jong And Partey with ESR/Ødegaard infront of them is a dream of a midfield.

 

[Diesel]

Hah all these people knocking signing FDJ when we rolling out Xhaka and El Neny..

What the ducks up with some of you?

Is he really making 350k a week? No thanks if he is

 

[StefanB]

If we signed Frenkie de Jong then **** me. Absolutely world class player he is.

Not gonna happen though. No way.

 

[Sanchez11]

Need to lock this tbh

 

[MikelHadADream]

That's where I'm at as well. No doubting that FDJ is quality but he's a bit overhyped as well. Was surprised reading the Barca forum for some insight on Melo and there was a view that Melo was more important to the team than FDJ at the time.

That said most Barca fans don't want to lose him and I also think he's a player that's going to look amazing in certain set ups and with the right coach. He probably needs an elite ball winner alongside him or deeper but I think a Partey / FDJ midfield could be great. Same with Tielemans really, but you also know he can cut it in this league + he gets goals as well.

I think his type of profile is needed though, a real technical leader in the middle of the pitch, I just don't know who that guy is. I'd be looking to bring one of those types in, as well as Tielemens who is more competition for Ødegaard.

I get the impression Arteta wants to build up the depth in midfield/wide akin to what City have. A Deep playmaker and Tielemens adds great depth and completion to Ødegaard/Partey/Lokonga/ESR/Saka/Martinelli.

 

[Arsenio Venger]

Is he really making 350k a week? No thanks if he is

Are you serious?

 

[dashsnow17]

That’s not actually a link though is it, just journo speculation. @OnlyOne lock this please.

 

[Chicago_Gunner]

It’s fun to dream

 

[Blaziken]

He like Watkins grew up supporting this legendary institution, but we will need CL footie to stand any chance of buying him and he must lower his wages 400k per week is too much.

 

[yybecause]

Is he really making 350k a week? No thanks if he is

not even close to that

 

[razörist]

Is he really making 350k a week? No thanks if he is

No Barcelona made his contract longer to spread out his wages more, the bastards will be doing that a couple more times, he’ll have a contract until 2040 though.

 

[Rex Stone]

No Barcelona made his contract longer to spread out his wages more, the bastards will be doing that a couple more times, he’ll have a contract until 2040 though.

Love how people like Ballbág seem to think it’s a genius move.

Yet again another great example of robbing Peter to pay Paul.

 

[razörist]

Love how people like Ballbág seem to think it’s a genius move.

Yet again another great example of robbing Peter to pay Paul.

Its crap but how on earth are they getting the players to agree when they use the money to pay a new player, not clear debts.

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

If Arteta can turn Arsenal around he can turn every player to join us!

 

[Rex Stone]

Its crap but how on earth are they getting the players to agree when they use the money to pay a new player, not clear debts.

They’re still getting the same money but now they’re getting it over say 4 years instead of 2.

The fact they’re panic loaning Coutinho out to make way for the bank loan funded Ferran shows they’re still in trouble.