David De Gea
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Icarium
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That would be epic. But it is Madrid we are talking about, papa Perez will take care of everything.
DonAK
President of FC Barcelona
If that happens then they'll prob appeal and have the January transfer window to snap him up, but in that case Man Utd can really squeeze them for whatever Madrid are made of.
Icarium
Lifestealer
If I were united I would demand 100M in such case. But that case will never come sadly. United need to man up a little. They don't need the petty change they are getting right now. Keep de gea and sign couple of players and challenge for the title. They will also get more time to find his replacement. If they sell de gea they wont be anywhere near title challenging team. No matter who they sign he can't just settle in and make huge performances right away. With that level of defense gk will need some time to adjust. I hope they understand that and keep de gea and tell real to fuck off unless they offer high transfer fee.
DonAK
President of FC Barcelona
Yeah. Offering 40m + De Gea for Ramos.
Instead I'd ask Real Madrid for 35-40m for De Gea and pay Otamendi's 50m buyout. Right now they're selling themselves short.
Some of you overestimate De Gea's importance to Madrid.
First off, even with/without a top class keeper, madrid's a top 3 team, and can compete for top level honors on a regular basis. They don't really need the world's best 2/3 between the sticks, just a solid/consistent one. And at this moment, it's not hard to find an Iker upgrade. They can choose from plenty in the market.
Secondly, given the RFEF's RM lobby, being RM#1 these days translates to Spain#1. They can just as well buy someone like Sergio Rico who's knocking @ the door of Spain's senior team, thus making him a hot contender for #1, or even leapfrog De gea if they have their say.
Thirdly, De Gea's family is madrid-based. The ManU top dollars can't compensate personal well-being or Spain #1 position.
So I would argue that madrid's very much in the driver seat, and have absolutely no need to spend big @ DDG. And I suspect they know that, and will ensure this saga ends on their terms. DDG has much to lose than Madrid does, if this transfer doesn't materialise. I also suspect DDG's very much aware of the same.
First off, even with/without a top class keeper, madrid's a top 3 team, and can compete for top level honors on a regular basis. They don't really need the world's best 2/3 between the sticks, just a solid/consistent one. And at this moment, it's not hard to find an Iker upgrade. They can choose from plenty in the market.
Secondly, given the RFEF's RM lobby, being RM#1 these days translates to Spain#1. They can just as well buy someone like Sergio Rico who's knocking @ the door of Spain's senior team, thus making him a hot contender for #1, or even leapfrog De gea if they have their say.
Thirdly, De Gea's family is madrid-based. The ManU top dollars can't compensate personal well-being or Spain #1 position.
So I would argue that madrid's very much in the driver seat, and have absolutely no need to spend big @ DDG. And I suspect they know that, and will ensure this saga ends on their terms. DDG has much to lose than Madrid does, if this transfer doesn't materialise. I also suspect DDG's very much aware of the same.
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Icarium
Lifestealer
DDG will go to Madrid, that much is certain. But if the transfer fee is in the region of 20M there is no point in selling. Just keep him this season and let him join Madrid as a free agent. If Madrid want to have him badly they will listen to united demands otherwise just collect him next season for free.
That's the point, madrid don't want him badly, and I don't see why they should. They can do with Keylor for a season, who if played regularly will be more than capable replacement for the shaky Iker, or bring back their ex- youth product in kiko casilla, and pick up DDG on a free next summer. They have no need to comply to ManU's demands.
S7_MUFC
New member
Well we don't need 20 million that badly too and holding on to De Gea will at least piss Real off and we're paying him peanuts because he's still on his first contract... £13 million is pocket change for us so we'll probably keep him if they don't up their offer..
Nah, DDG is not a must transfer for Real for them to be upset over it. They are not a team in transition, nor are they lacking the aura to attract top players. Woodward may try all the tricks in his book, but eventually it will be decided on madrid's terms. And that includes the Ramos transfer if it does happen. If DDG does manage to upset the madrid bosses however, you will most likely have an unhappy keeper on your payroll for as long as want, as he'd essentially have jeopardized his place in the NT. Madrid hold all the cards here, to deny it would be naive.
DonAK
President of FC Barcelona
De Gea has the most to lose here, but there's no doubt that Madrid will continue to pursue De Gea because he's the one lined to replace Casillas and he's the one who has been touted as Spain's future during his earlier days in his career. They will go for him until they see no other option than to sign someone else.
A Real Madrid who are under investigation by FIFA may be pushed into making a deal right now. They might not risk waiting for his contract to run out when they may have a transfer ban waiting for them. That's the reason I think Man Utd should stand firm.
Barcafan 2304
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Well I hope united don't roll over and get their bellies tickled. I think Madrid will get him but make them pay top dollar for it
Most madridistas are not even keen on his arrival. If madrid bosses thought he was worth big money, they would have paid it already. They are not one to shy away from shelling-out. His reputation in spain is really not that big. Infact, Courtois was madrid's first choice to replace Iker. But since they 've set their sights on DDG, it's only in his interest to move along. The capital club is too sly to face a transfer ban. We'll see how it plays out, but at this point DDG has more need of RM, than they 've of the former.
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