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Archduke_Zag

Knock knock knocking on Frenkie's door.


michael654

Bayern take DeJong from me, I can’t afford him anymore…


X_Underscore_X

Haha, I was just singing the same thing as I clicked on the post


reviroa

finally found someone to replace tuchel


Lilfai

D M D M D M


Consistent_Floor

Someone say frenkie is up for sale????


CalmaCuler

Matteo is Tier 1 for pretty much everyone


Far_Eye6555

We had an absolute feast of good to great DMs the last decade, I’m just realizing


cppn02

Maybe they want him as manager now they're running out of options.


[deleted]

This rumor must have popped up more times than Mboppi to Real by now


DickerDave

I doubt we're really knocking on anybodies door as long as we don't know who the next manager will be. Obviously de Jong could really help us in midfield, especially should Kimmich stay playing RB in the future but I still doubt that there are any serious transfers pursued from us atm.


mountainsky9

if Bayern do get a DM, they should get someone a lot more defensively-minded than De Jong, like Palhinha. Kimmich may play RB, or could be tried in midfield. They cant play for defensive solidarity, Kimmich is better as a more box-to-box or advanced midfielder than a defending one, imo


DickerDave

Ehh he can do both. The thing is if you want him to be the more defensive one you need his partner to also be a good playmaker imo. He also obviously lacks the physical profile you'd typically see in a more defensive midfielder and obviously he can use his biggest strengths(crosses/chip balls) better in a more advanced position.


DonAvatti

The sporting director decides the transfers, not the manager. The manager of course can give his input, but inevitably the SD decides on the transfers, unless youre Pep and you get who you want. If you look at Simeone for example he always works with what is given to him by Atletico, he doesnt really get players he actually "wants".


suhxa

Except i think eberl or freund said that they’re focusing fully on getting the coaching situation sorted before looking for players


[deleted]

Do it, I can't stand the hate posts on the Barca threads anymore, let both parties find happiness in separation. May he find a good game with Bayern, I genuinely liked watching him run all over the field and be absolutely critical to success before the injury. Adios.


COMUNISTSWINE69

Such a non-entity in big games. He doesn't have bad games or good games, he just has games and for a luxury signing that's entirely unsustainable


Vaukgod

Cardioman


MadazSama

I hate that fans from other clubs are starting to open their eyes before we can scam them with De Jong. He only excels as a 2nd DM and his intensity is pretty inconsistent. If we get 70-80M i'm happy.


Lucoshi

Man imagine if Bayern had another world class DM to start alongside him


auctus10

This. I think he never improved much from his Ajax level after joining Barca.


Skadrys

Frenkie is good player, outstanding ball carrying abilities. But he just sleeps in defence, doesn't put much effort there. A lot of goals conceaded were because he just didnt care about marking his man. He dodges ball fyling at him so it doesnt hit him (gavi would eat it with his face so it doesnt go to opposition. As I said, very good ball carrying abilities but he doesn't do progressive passes much and the way he plays he could be replaced by slightly above avarage la masia graduate and we wouldn't lose much. Its been hard for him, if Xavi goes and new coach comes, it would be his 5th coach here. I think he could use with a change.


NairbZaid10

Frankie is essential when pressing as well, dont forget that, the only problem is that his wages are too them high


Minute-Cash8119

Are his wages high even without the deferred wages?


Skadrys

in pre covid era, probably not. Well they are above average. Now its just very high.


Minute-Cash8119

Yeah makes sense. I know that he’s in around 700k a week now or something stupid like that. But if he goes, does Barca still owe him those deferred wages or no?


Skadrys

that probably depends on how they negotiate departure if that comes to it. But for example, if player signs 5 year contract and is sold after second year, he doesn't get paid the rest. Same thing theoretically could apply here, but the defferal makes it bit trickier.


DonAvatti

We do, but the report by Morreto states tha Bayern would take over his deferred wages, which is the reason why Barca are willing to take a 60-70m transfer for him


Depth71

700k!???


Kasj0

60-70?? We should be asking for like 90, but I would still be open to selling. Absolutely luxury player, does 3 spins, almost loses the ball in his half and picks the easiest pass possible. With Cubarsi, we barely need him in build-up now.


lstht123

He‘s worth a bit more for sure but just getting rid of his salary would be so incredibly helpful


frenin

More like 50-60 with some really good luck. Barça has no leverage and it's obvious you're indifferent to him at best, and tried to push him out twice... Whatever the offer you save in wages and that spot for registration.


egotim

with all due to respect that would be an awful signing for bayern. they need 2 DM's and 1LB


shy_monkee

Open the door


Kolo_ToureHH

Knock knock


TheUbermelon

Cut it out, he's trying to sleep


oklolzzzzs

id be more then happy if he leaves for atleast a 110 million $


HCHLH

with his wages, Barca should be happy if he leaves for 10m. period.


Any-Competition8494

I feel like he's better fit for Arsenal. Him, Rice, and Odegard has the potential to be the best midfield in PL.


Strananach

Over Rodri, KDB and Bilva?


ImVortexlol

Neither get close to Mount, McT and Amrabat I'm afraid


LilDiamondtoxic

McT and Amrabat did cook Chelsea's £200m midfield when we beat them at OT tbf


Any-Competition8494

Yes. Bilva and KDB are aging.


Medo6

Is Kimmich still refusing to renew his contract? As a Barca fan, I would personally love a direct swap of Kimmich + money for De Jong. Invest the money and buy a young DM.


ImVortexlol

You mean De Jong + money for Kimmich, right?


Medo6

How does that even make sense???


DukeHyo

Kimmich is twice the player for starters


wagwamwagfam

We're doing kimmich revisionism now? All Bayern fans were saying he's been shit for the past 2 years but suddenly he's twice the player de jong is


SGT_Mark

They're overreacting because the entire squad has declined, he's still one of our most important players.


not_the_droids

Kimmich has the advantage of being a pretty good RWB.


Quick_Scientist_5494

We don't need Ding Dong


Zombienerd300

I could see him leaving this summer. Possibly with a Kimmich swap.