Bazzmand Show said:
LongsightM13 said:
I said 'one of the best'. Others may have better passing, but the likes of Busquets and Alonso aren't in Nigel's league as a ball-winner or a 'pure' defensive DM shielding the back four. The fact he plays for City and Holland and is being fought over by AC and Inter Milan suggests he is one of the best players of his type in the world
Agree with this 100%, the guy has made over 60 appearances for one of the best national teams in the world ffs. He would walk into Milan or Inters team.
I dont want to turn this is to anything anti De Jong as he has done well for us. However, if he was as good as you say then why are teams willing to pay £20m for him? We have seen top players go for that amount and more even being in the last year of their contract - but now he wouldnt command the fee that Sinclair does. Does that not tell its own story.
Ive yet to see anything concrete regarding De Jong going to Milan but their midfield isnt exactly brilliant. Being fought over by Milan and Inter when the fee is £4m is fine - if the fee was £10m would anyone be in for him?