Guest av1 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Found this story interesting on the BBC. I knew Sancho was out the team, didn’t know that he wasn’t even training with the first team. UTD love an expensive flop don’t they? Ten Hag describes Sancho as "not fit". However, that does not tell the entire story as there is a mental aspect too, which the United boss noticed as Sancho's form and confidence dipped around the September international break despite his goal ratio being significantly better this term than in his first season at the club. "Football players aren't robots. No-one is the same and you need an individual approach. We thought that, in co-operation with Jadon, this was the best choice," Ten Hag added. Sancho recently spent some time in the Netherlands with coaches Ten Hag knows well to try and find the spark that will get his United career back on track. The United boss says Sancho is now "making progress" and is "ready for the next step" although no timescale has been placed on his return to first-team duties. With United playing Everton in the FA Cup on Friday before looking ahead to Tuesday's Carabao Cup quarter-final with League One Charlton, the usual glut of January fixtures means squad depth will be tested at Old Trafford. But Ten Hag wants to make sure Sancho's recovery is right rather than rushed. "We have some hurdles to take but I think he's (going) in a good direction," added Ten Hag. "I would be really happy the moment he returns to the squad for team training. That's the next step." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 53 minutes ago, av1 said: Found this story interesting on the BBC. I knew Sancho was out the team, didn’t know that he wasn’t even training with the first team. UTD love an expensive flop don’t they? I’m not sure what the story is here, my son said he heard that Sancho was mourning the loss of a best friend but I think that’s almost certainly BS. I could see why he’s struggling mentally though. Was a star at Dortmund and came to United for big money and big fanfare only to be immediately cast aside due to the arrival of Ronaldo. I wonder if he’s pushing for a move out of the circus and he’s not taken we’ll go be told no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Don’t know how the can just legally force De Gea to lower his wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Simon Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, gwi1890 said: Don’t know how the can just legally force De Gea to lower his wages. It would be because his contract is up for renewal, surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Just now, Don_Simon said: It would be because his contract is up for renewal, surely? Then he will most likely leave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 9 minutes ago, gwi1890 said: Then he will most likely leave You think someone else is offering De Gea more than £200k a week? I'll believe it when I see it 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Yeah it's an interesting negotiation angle, they've offered a significantly lower wage but then declared it as company policy rather than make it seem like they're sounding him out for a reduction Hes not good enough to be the highest paid GK in the world, utd have the highest wage bill in the league probably more because its a bloated squad But also get those yellow and green scarves out boys!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 52 minutes ago, Davkaus said: You think someone else is offering De Gea more than £200k a week? I'll believe it when I see it Just like Emi there isnt a top team goalkeeper position open at the moment so he really isnt going anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaJ100 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Thing is though having a bloated squad and huge wage bill doesn't mean shit and doesn't effect them as the whole ffp system means it will never have an impact. It won't translate to penalties, restricted transfer budgets etc. If they want to spend 250 million in Jan they will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 I think even if DDG takes a 150k reduction to 200k he'd still be vastly overpaid for what he brings to the party nowadays. He's decent nothing more and certainly not a 200k keeper. You've had your fun, earned a ridiculous wage for 3 or 4 years? Take 125k or off you go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 3 hours ago, Zatman said: Just like Emi there isnt a top team goalkeeper position open at the moment so he really isnt going anywhere If Oblak goes he'll surely just go back to Atletico Madrid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 31 minutes ago, VillaChris said: If Oblak goes he'll surely just go back to Atletico Madrid. Where does Oblak go? Is no spots for him either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Zatman said: Where does Oblak go? Is no spots for him either Neuer is ancient now so thought Bayern was seen as a good bet? Could see Chelsea coming in for him with their issues with first two so could see Mendy getting loaned out. Isn't Oblak in last six months of his deal now so that indicates he wants to move on. Edited January 8, 2023 by VillaChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Mendy won best keeper in the world in 2021, could there be a more Chelsea thing to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 19 minutes ago, VillaChris said: Neuer is ancient now so thought Bayern was seen as a good bet? Could see Chelsea coming in for him with their issues with first two so could see Mendy getting loaned out. Isn't Oblak in last six months of his deal now so that indicates he wants to move on. He isn't a sweeper keeper though. Bayern will sign somebody like Neuer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 21 minutes ago, villa4europe said: Mendy won best keeper in the world in 2021, could there be a more Chelsea thing to do? Don't think Potter rates him at all. Could of course just become first choice under their next manager again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Flop FC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 On 08/01/2023 at 15:41, BleedClaretAndBlue said: Flop FC Get the scarf out they're not spending money again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Man United have had an amazing run haven’t they.. run of opposition that is Sheriff, West Ham, Real Sociadad, Us, Fulham, Cadiz, Betis, Burnley, Forest, Wolves, Bournemouth, Everton, Charlton. They lost 3 of those games too. It’ll be interesting to see how they get on against top half sides. If I were ETH I’d want to negotiate a new contract before they play City at the weekend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 On 08/01/2023 at 10:05, gwi1890 said: Don’t know how the can just legally force De Gea to lower his wages. Sancho is on £350k a week as well. A contract is a contract - they can't force a reduction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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