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Swap for Rodri and Bernie
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Frenkie de Jong
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I don't think it is excessive, we have a weakness at CM, Fern is old, later in the season I can't see him playing many minutes and in the big games Rodri is immobile, De Jong is a class long term asset.Swap him and Bernie, makes more and more sense.
They already have Busqets and Pjanic to play in that deeper role, Silva next to Pedri a little higher works.
While for us, De Jong might seem excessive with Dinho and Rodri, but looking to the future it makes alot of sense, both he and Rodri could also play as CBs in a back 3, very flexible.
Buster Phillips really let himself go after leaving us
richards30
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I don't think it is excessive, we have a weakness at CM, Fern is old, later in the season I can't see him playing many minutes and in the big games Rodri is immobile, De Jong is a class long term asset.
i think barca would have an issue adding on more wages than de jong gets though! lol.
jay laruja
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I'd love to have him when Fern goes to MLS or something. A Bernardo swap would work for everyone. Sadly, it would also mean Doyle won't be getting his chance.
bballchinaski
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de jong is a bit of an odd fit as he needs to have freedom to roam from the dm position forward, a bit of a regista but more of a ball carrier than a slow virtuoso. and doesnt play nearly as well an 8. also if barça starts selling their foundational young pieces they might as well close shop cause whats the point of keeping overpaid vets while selling the guys who can make them a top team in the future
There certainly is, because 1% is a really, really small chance.I wonder if there's even a 1% chance of us engineering some kind of swap deal for this lad.
Feels like this is the time to raid any Barca players we fancy going forward, ha.
Doyle? If you’re referring to someone that is seen as the future prospect for the DM position, that would be Lavia. I know Doyle can play there but he’s more comfortable at CM. If things had worked differently in the past, De Jong would be here and not Rodri. Nonetheless, I can’t see Barca letting him go.I'd love to have him when Fern goes to MLS or something. A Bernardo swap would work for everyone. Sadly, it would also mean Doyle won't be getting his chance.
Are Barca is any position to turn down any sensible offer for anyone?Doyle? If you’re referring to someone that is seen as the future prospect for the DM position, that would be Lavia. I know Doyle can play there but he’s more comfortable at CM. If things had worked differently in the past, De Jong would be here and not Rodri. Nonetheless, I can’t see Barca letting him go.
Pubteam Lomas
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He's a huge upgrade on Rodri, but his wages are astronomical, reportedly on around £350k a week.
Nothing that can't be sorted if Bernardo goes, would be a slight bump on his £200k per week, but I'm sure it'll be negotiable.He's a huge upgrade on Rodri, but his wages are astronomical, reportedly on around £350k a week.
Can't see it happening sadly.
Pedri would flourish under the guidance of Pep, a perfect replacement for Bernardo.Are Barca is any position to turn down any sensible offer for anyone?
Same with Fati, as long as his knee is ok.Pedri would flourish under the guidance of Pep, a perfect replacement for Bernardo.
FantasyIreland
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Doyle will not be a first team player here,he needs a loan desperately so as his career can take off elsewhere.I'd love to have him when Fern goes to MLS or something. A Bernardo swap would work for everyone. Sadly, it would also mean Doyle won't be getting his chance.
He's a huge upgrade on Rodri, but his wages are astronomical, reportedly on around £350k a week.
And?
He won’t make it at City. Will have a decent career somewhere thoughPlay Doyle. After Jack we don’t need another expensive star.
Daz_Blue
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No way do I want us to sign RooneySame with Fati, as long as his knee is ok.