Surprisingly Leao's salary is only 5m net which is half of what we pay players like Lenglet.

[Relevo] Gündogan didn't want to leave, but he doesn't want to be a problem. Barça is putting pressure on him just like they did with Frenkie de Jong, although in this case Gündogan is willing to help the club out of the economic problem. "He is a gentleman and he will try to help." sources said.

scumbag club ffs

[Gazzetta] AC Milan demand €175m for Rafael Leao. Barcelona can't afford even half of that. His signing is nearly impossible for the club.

the xcx wrote:175m for LeaO Thats some crazy amount their asking

It was never gonna happen, just a smokescreen to cover the departure of Gundgoan on a free and rationalize it somehow.

We are probably gonna get some bum like Coman or Chiesa on loan on deadline day, at best

Laporta out

Ilkay Gündogan back to Manchester City, here we go! Deal in place with German midfielder to join on contract valid until June 2025.

Agreement reached after positive talks in last 48h and Pep Guardiola said yes, as revealed yesterday.

Gündogan will leave Barça for FREE. pic.twitter.com/XqkDZlMEtk

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 21, 2024

Seems like a very lucky outcome for Man City after Oscar Bobb got a long-term injury in training. Incredible shame considering how good Bobb looked in pre-season, but Gundogan is going to provide some much needed depth for City.

barca higher on my shitlist now for sending this lad back he always comes in clutch for them when it matters smh, seems like a legitimate trainwreck going on over at Barca

He will slot straight back in into their first team I reckon. Like he was never even gone, really. Shame, yea. The guy's is a wc player.
However though, now even lesser minutes for Rico Lewis, who was impressive in their game against Chelski and also lesser minutes for Oscar Bobb when he returns.
In other news though, no chance now for Arsenal to win the league hah.

The owner of Chelsea is using Chelsea as a money laundering scheme right? The only way this makes sense is that he's washing his money

Deco confirms that Nico Williams rejected Barcelona

Firenze wrote:Deco confirms that Nico Williams rejected Barcelona

We all knew that a month ago!

BREAKING:

Juventus have moved for Jadon Sancho today and are in negotiations with Manchester United. #MUFC [@RMCsport] pic.twitter.com/oFEA7mdtrY

— mufcmpb (@mufcMPB) August 22, 2024

Yesss. GET IN!!! Gimme loan deal with full salary covered by United and no monthly fees involved. Take him. Just take him.

Glory why are you so intent in him leaving given how he performed on loan last season?

I get he isnt very professional but dont you want to see a player who is evidently the most skilled in the front line-up?

Yes hypothetical that he would be the same player for Dortmund but still a chance I am sure

Sancho only had a couple good games during his Dortmund loan stint, he's our worst winger by far, even below Antony

anyway nobody will take him permanently, his wages are far too big, it makes no sense for him to do anything but go out on loan the next couple years, which is exactly what happens before he leaves on a free, he has a good chunk left of his transfer fee for us to pay and we would have to give him a 20M payday at least, just a nightmare situation. He has zero place in our lineup or bench.

Yea and not only that. @Arq his attitude sucks and is kind of a bad influence on the players who actually want to work hard and play for the badge even on players who easily get swayed by a slight shift in wind like Rashford . If we let him stay and not pick him, it will be yet another shitshow and a whole new series of bust ups and mudslinging with ten hag. His PR team will have a field day. Pundits and even our fans will bash ten Hag like last time. Its certainly a mess we can avoid at this moment in time when there is something positive happening at United for a change.

Obviously I was joking with my post regarding the loan fees and everything. But like @Firenze said, I would keep Antony any day over Sancho. Yes it was the Glazers and club's doing, handing out an obscene contract to him in the first place. But since we are already there, best solution would be to cut off this proverbial monster's head we ourselves have created lol. Just take whatever's been offered and say bye bye to this man child even if its just a loan.
Also its a win-win for everyone. He can play regularly in a slower league where he will produce good numbers like he did at BVB. Juve too will get a good player who wont complain if he is in the first team every week.

Guys thanks for that both of you I admit I didn't even know too much on his loan bar what I heard, I merely know of his talent but then again who doesn't perform well in the BundesFodder, right?

Chances of him going to Juve?

Juventus are offering a loan with an obligation to buy for around 40m Euros according to Romano. But there is this high wages stumbling block which they are working on I guess. If he is not willing to lower his wage even for a big club like Juve, then there's absolutely no hope we will ever get rid of him and as for Sancho no desire to get his reputation and career back on track.

futbol_bill wrote:

Firenze wrote:Deco confirms that Nico Williams rejected Barcelona

We all knew that a month ago!

Meh, i still maintain he didn't come not because of not actually wanting to come but because of our financial state and inability to offer a guarantee that he will be registered which is ridiculous but that's the reality. Olmo didn't pay that much attention to registration issues.

Another loan. We will never get rid of this bum

Atlético Madrid are closing in on deal for Clement Lenglet as new centre back from Barcelona.

Loan move being sealed with Barça after personal terms already agreed with the defender.

Here we go, soon. pic.twitter.com/052Bok986a

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 23, 2024

Mctominay to Napoli HERE WE GO

Also talk that Chelsea are in for Sancho...give us Sterling and Chillwell as squad players + 10m

I want to see us get a LB, Rabiot on a free and Ugarte

So are Real getting Davies or was it all just rumours?

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40977811/real-madrid-vinicius-jr-delays-saudi-decision-source

Lol? Just dreaming, but Saudi might pull of something similar to breaking up of MSN with MVB?

BarcaLearning wrote:So are Real getting Davies or was it all just rumours?

Perez is waiting to see if Bayern will cede this week. If they do come down to the price Perez will pay, then yes, if not they get him for free next summer.

Real Madrid became so business savy, it's ridiculous.

Barcelona needs to take a page from their book.

Vibe wrote:Real Madrid became so business savy, it's ridiculous.

Barcelona needs to take a page from their book.

An incompetent sporting director will make bad signings regardless, that's just how it is

Signings is one thing, but knowing when to let go is another. We held on to our old guard too long aswell with no plan for the future, didn't prepare for life after Messi

Wondering why Man U is paying PSG 50+10 for Ugarte... when Ugarte has clearly shown that he cannot handle pressure with the ball at his feet.  He's just an enforcer and a short one at that (not good in the air).  It's baffling.

Good for PSG though.