More than likely. I'm trying to work and keep up on here at the same time and failing both. Apologies if I misread something.
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This time.
De Gea Contract Situation
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that's before Madrid messed him about, depends how he takes the snub
I can't see the third option happening. Signing a new deal and then leaving for a bigger fee next year. Madrid wouldn't have promised him the big bonus if they expected this to happen. I voted yes for the complete turnaround because if he signs then he stays.
Not a chance in hell he'll renew his contract. He'll leave either January or next summer.
I very much doubt we'll see him in a United shirt for a while yet
I very much doubt we'll see him in a United shirt for a while yet
Well, aren't you free to leave your job for any other job? With all due respect you're acting like an infant.
Only if he is willing to sign with them and being a fan is no sure thing that he would
It looks like we've told him that he won't be playing until he signs a new contract. I don't agree with this but he probably will sign a new contract with a release clause. I wouldn't be surprised if Atletico Madrid show an interest in him and he might be willing to go back there after what has happened.
I could see that as a reason for DDG to wipe his feet of Real but not the other way around. They wanted him all summer note they don't want him at all? I still don't see him staying more than a year. My understanding he was more interested in going back home for his girlfriend than he was enamored with Real. Athletico or Barca perhaps?
I think the problem now is that he clearly wanted to go to Real Madrid. They'll burn him alive at Atletico
Well there was a poll apparantly recently that said 80% of their fans wanted Navas, and he had a good game and saved a penalty at the weekend with the fans chanting his name. Maybe they decided they didn't need him as much as they thought so their bid was low and they dragged their feet.
Also I'd have no problem selling him to Barca, that would be ideal if he has to leave.
do you understand the concept of a legally binding contract?
Can't believe after the way LVG hung De Gea out to dry that people think he would be willing to sign an extension when he could 100% guarentee a move next season to Madrid. Signing a contract leaves the risk Madrid wouldn't pay up once again. De Gea is the one desperate for the move, not Madrid.
If we have told him he can't play unless he signs a new contract then he might not have a choice but to sign. Unless he wants to sit on the bench and regress the next 10 months without a competitive game, which means he will definitely miss out on the Euros. If he signs a new contract, he can still leave next summer with a release clause or a gentleman's agreement. As of now he can only do one thing which will be good for everyone except Madrid and that is sign a new contract.
Is it 100% if he doesn't play this season and Navas have great season?
If you were De Gea would you want to come back and play for Van Gaal and this club when you've tried so hard to get out? Every possible bridge has been burnt.
You certainly wouldn't sign a new contract and jeapordise a potential free transfer to Madrid next year.
The only possible argument for it is Euro 2016 but I bet he'd get picked anyway, even if just like now he wouldn't really be starting.
The problem is we can't afford to do that if we're not going to play Valdes.
I don't see how we can force him to sign with threats not to play, he can surely see out his original year if he pleases
Only if De Gea signs a new contract could we say he played it well. But all he did was not go to Madrid and offer De Gea in that case given the reported events of the last 24 hours.
It remains to be seen a) whether De Gea can motivate himself (sure he will though), b) whether Van Gaal plays him at all if he doesn't sign a new contract - he seems to hold grudges after all and c) whether De Gea actually has had it with Madrid.
My guess is that Mendes is trying to cover is arse by now using spin to reduce collateral damage and retain his client.
If De Gea doesn't sign a new contract, and frankly, unless he really has had it with Madrid, then I doubt he will, then having De Gea for one year and then losing him for nothing is hardly a blinder.
Given that De Gea has harped on about family and home so much, somehow I doubt he is signing a new contract.
This "return to Madrid" statement is nonsense.
He wants to play for Real Madrid. Just like Ronaldo. Just like Kroos. Just like Bale. And just like so many before.
He wants Real Madrid and wants to be their No.1 for the next decade.
Eh?
His only Spainish option now would be Barcelona. I could see them swapping him for Ter Stegen.
In this thread: people convinced that their interpretation of the mental state of someone who hasn't said anything in public is absolutely correct, and the interpretation of others utterly wrong.
This is true. I doubt this guy was a genuine Atletico Madrid supporter. I mean its his life, his choice if he wants Real, but I couldn't see any of the class of 92 turning up for City at the same age (if the same circumstances applied). Even Gerrard turned down SAF. Like I said, his life his choice, but I have little respect for him.
I'm pretty sure he wants to return to Madrid and Spain more then he wants to play for Real Madrid.
He can go back to Atletico next year and waive the signing on fee then.
Sack Florentino, nuke Bernabeu.
He may not want Real specifically, but he'd certainly want to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world. Real Madrid fit that bill, Atletico don't. I imagine he'd sooner go to Barça than Atletico. At this stage of his career and having the quality to walk into almost any first XI on the planet, it doesn't make sense to settle for a club of lesser stature.
Barca would be a great option for us if we can organise a swap deal.
Romero isn't good enough to start for United. If he does, we'll drop points consistently.
Copy cat
Yeah I agree.
My point is @sunama seems to think DDG has a burning desire to play for Real Madrid which isn't the case. I think its more to do with him and his girlfriend wanting to settle down. She can't continue her career in Manchester but DDG can carry his on in Madrid.
It's kicking out on Facebook.
Yep. I guess it makes people feel better, though, to keep believing he doesn't see Madrid as a step up, and that it's all down to his girlfriend etc.
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WTF is Skeletor doing there?
If he is definitely going to Madrid next summer I really don`t see what can be gained by offering him a new contract . He should be offered the chance to play for his club this season and at the same time claim his place for Spain in the euros and if he performs better than the other keepers at the club then he plays . This gives us 2 transfer windows to try and get a top quality replacement and if we do get one in January then we could sell him then or if Madrid prefer to wait to get him for free in the summer we would then be in a position to drop him .
How dignified will we be?
It's possible for us to go down the road of not playing De Gea at all unless he signs a contract even with a release fee
If he refuses he doesn't play and could end up not making Euros
I don't think we'd do it as we conduct ourselves with a bit more class but just a thought - this is a unique position for us - a major key player who walks into our first team but wants to leave and we've agreed to let go ends up staying - I wonder how we will handle it
It's possible for us to go down the road of not playing De Gea at all unless he signs a contract even with a release fee
If he refuses he doesn't play and could end up not making Euros
I don't think we'd do it as we conduct ourselves with a bit more class but just a thought - this is a unique position for us - a major key player who walks into our first team but wants to leave and we've agreed to let go ends up staying - I wonder how we will handle it
How are the Madrid fans feeling now, are they that bothered about DeGea not being there, or more angry at the mess around of the club?
I think the logical thing at the point is for him to sign a contract. He has lost out on a lot of money already by not signing and hopefully this will have taught him you can't rely on Madrid keeping their word so why sacrifice another year when he could get more than 4x his current wage. I'd imagine there will be some sort of gentleman's agreement at the end of it for him to go if he wants next summer.
I honestly think he lacks the balls to run his contract down to his final year, his life will be a lot better all round if he signs a new deal.
I honestly think he lacks the balls to run his contract down to his final year, his life will be a lot better all round if he signs a new deal.
People praising the lad because he's not spoken, he's probably been advised not to speak. Why? Cause if he spoke, he would be caught in a lie. So is it any wonder people can't agree when there are folks out there gullible or perhaps believing in something because it sits better with them. As for him 'wanting to join Madrid' - that's speculation and about as factual as saying the files were password protected 
Personally i think so. He wants to live in Madrid with his girlfriend. Even if at first they don't guarentee a starting spot, he would still go, and they would still take him as it costs them nothing.
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