Frenkie de Jong

[bluemoon32]

He is,but the above qualities are what we get to see most of as often he is competing with KDB to be the conductor.

I've wondered if that's one of the reasons he may move on.
It's not just about the better climate but also about the freedom playing wise he may get at Barcelona

 

[01cravend]

Anyone else find it a bit sad that when a lot of people talk about Bernie the first thing they mention is his energy and work rate ?
He's so much more than that

He is obviously a top level technical player but so are the majority of the players in our squad. His workrate, tenacity and the dog in him are what set him apart from the rest of our midfield.

 

[bluemoon32]

He is obviously a top level technical player but so are the majority of the players in our squad. His workrate, tenacity and the dog in him are what set him apart from the rest of our midfield.

And is why he looks like an 80 year old asthmatic who has just smoked 40 fags after a game

 

[Dobsy]

Serious question, why are people unhappy with a direct player swap? and why are people not classing him as a decent player?

He doesn't want to live in Manchester.

His wages would smash our pay structure.

So more trouble than it's worth.

 

[TonyM]

Could FDJ's next club just be waiting for Barca to tie themselves into even more knots before coming in to get him. Even if he's at the same price it could make sense but possibly as Barca become more desperate they could get him a lot cheaper.

I'd imagine Chelsea or PSG are his next destination but maybe we are just biding our time.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

He is obviously a top level technical player but so are the majority of the players in our squad.

Think you're underselling him. His technical qualities are on a whole other level to the majority of the squad.

 

[FantasyIreland]

I've wondered if that's one of the reasons he may move on.
It's not just about the better climate but also about the freedom playing wise he may get at Barcelona

I'm convinced its a huge factor.

 

[SamBlue]

Think you're underselling him. His technical qualities are on a whole other level to the majority of the squad.

Hhha? The whole other level, WTF? I know some people go giddy as soon as they see 'de' or 'van' in the player's surname!

Kdb
Grealish
Foden
Bernardo
Mahrez
Gundogan
Cancelo
Rodri (even him!)

What the hell are you talking about?

 

[Gumzy97]

Chelsea close to deal above 80 million euros for De Jong according to reports.

 

[Matt Diablo]

Chelsea close to deal above 80 million euros for De Jong according to reports.

Yes saw that. Looks increasingly likely Bernie could be off then.

Wow the rags are properly going backwards then. They will be putting in offers for Jack Wiltshire next.. . .