Frenkie de Jong

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

As this is the FDJ thread I’m assuming we are talking about him coming and Bernardo going. As Bernardo spent more time wide right than in the middle and FDJ would very much be in the middle.
So in that scenario I ‘d expect Foden would take more of Bernardo’s minutes which were predominantly wide right.
That’s my perception anyway, I’d like to see a breakdown of games Bernardo played wide / in the middle.

I personally thought we were one short in the middle anyway, adding De Jong & Kova for Gundo covers that. Jack needs a backup and Mahrez is gonna need replacing in 2 years at most. A winger who can play both sides would be my call there. If pep has to use a larger squad during the transisiton for some of the older guys so be it IMO

 

[waspish]

Thing is if Barcelona willing to let FDJ go that’s 700k of the wage bill means they can afford to pay Silva and Cancelo so straight swap is on

 

[01cravend]

50/50 on this one. Fantastic player but De Jong and Kovacic are very similar. Him and Kova combined don't offer half the goal threat/output Gundo did. Or even Rodri for that matter.
Just not seeing where they fit in as they aren't exactly play anywhere Bernie players, nor are they 8s. They are deep lying support/playmakers.
With us looking likely to continue the 4 cbs so having John step up to mid. This one isn't making much sense.

 

[Haaland94]

I personally thought we were one short in the middle anyway, adding De Jong & Kova for Gundo covers that. Jack needs a backup and Mahrez is gonna need replacing in 2 years at most. A winger who can play both sides would be my call there. If pep has to use a larger squad during the transisiton for some of the older guys so be it IMO

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

Doubt he'll be here, but not a bad shout

 

[blueparrot]

Thing is if Barcelona willing to let FDJ go that’s 700k of the wage bill means they can afford to pay Silva and Cancelo so straight swap is on

Thought I ‘d seen somewhere first the 700 k was a myth, but secondly he’s taken wage cuts that’s why they owe him millions. Doubt what he’s paid at the moment is anywhere near Silva and Cancelo combined.

 

[Kinkladze's crazy skills]

Lol

 

[samuelyeboah]

I definitely feel like Gomez is much more suited to attacking midfield and I won't be surprised to see him get more than a few chances there by pep

 

[SSL2]

Can’t see him wanting to move now personally.

 

[Kinkladze's crazy skills]

This would constitute the biggest and most significant signing the club has ever made. It confirms our arrival at the top table. A true superstar - not just potential, an actual one.