Nigel De Jong

[cujo101 75]

With Rodwell joining Man City and De Jong entering the final year of his contract, I believe that he would fit the bill as a 1st choice defensive midfielder. Better than Mikel, Essien and Meireles, he would release Lampard from having to cover for Mikel's poor passing ability. Of course City wouldn't has to sell him to us..

[capriccioso 2,545]

I've heard a lot of things about Mikel but never have I seen someone with the audacity to act as though he is at fault for the failure of the pivot rather than Frank "I attack when I want" Lampard.

If anything, Lampard should make way to save Mikel from being outnumbered all the time, rather than Mikel's one-off poor passing game being cited as a reason to try someone new with Lampard.

[Hamilton 2,120]

Don't hope on such a move, we would be playing alot with 10 if De Jong plays..

[Kojo 4,676]

I've heard a lot of things about Mikel but never have I seen someone with the audacity to act as though he is at fault for the failure of the pivot rather than Frank "I attack when I want" Lampard.

If anything, Lampard should make way to save Mikel from being outnumbered all the time, rather than Mikel's one-off poor passing game being cited as a reason to try someone new with Lampard.

What?, this isn't about who is being the bitch and who isn't, if you're shit you shouldn't be in our first team squad, simples.

[Hamilton 2,120]

His manager says deal with Inter is almost done..

[Wilson 358]

De Jong? REALLY? Fuck off. Out of all holding midfielders you pick him? Lmao. Would rather have Alonso or Schweinsteiger.

[Kojo 4,676]

De Jong? REALLY? Fuck off. Out of all holding midfielders you pick him? Lmao. Would rather have Alonso or Schweinsteiger.

HAHA yeah and i would rather pay a decent price rather than 30 odd million.

[HNKS 508]

Never rated De Jong. I think Mikel is better (when he doesnt give the ball away mindlessly)

[Kojo 4,676]

2010-2011 De Jong was immense, he got a a slight knock up for about a week or two the next season and couldn't get off the bench for the rest of the season.

I would take him for a cheap price, i still think he can end up being a good player. And it's better than some of the shite we've got anyway.

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

If we're going to get a defensive midfielder (which we seem to have shown no intent on doing) then I have absolutely no clue why Yan M'Villa never get's brought up or linked. Arsenal have given up their interest, he's basically told Tottenham no thank you and it is reported that a mere 12 million is required. He's defensively brilliant but his vision and passing accuracy is devastating.

Frederic Antonetti aptly summarised it by saying that "M'Vila reads the game like Claude Makélélé, has the presence of Patrick Vieira and can pass the ball like Yaya Toure."

[capriccioso 2,545]

What?, this isn't about who is being the bitch and who isn't, if you're shit you shouldn't be in our first team squad, simples.

A large proportion of his shitness is caused by the lack of a DM partner who has an ounce of common sense in how to play there (hi, Frank).

Not even Makelele could hold down an entire midfield by himself.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

De Jong, M'Vila, Tiote. One feels either of those would be an improvement on what we have.

[Kojo 4,676]

A large proportion of his shitness is caused by the lack of a DM partner who has an ounce of common sense in how to play there (hi, Frank).

It is not, even in a 4-3-3 Mikel was utter shite, no excuses about it. Lampard was actually staying back a lot in that City game.

[Kisho 33]

De Jong, M'Vila, Tiote. One feels either of those would be an improvement on what we have.

Tiote or Mvilla yes please!

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

I'd rather have 2 strong DM's rather than 1 Strong DM and a Deep Lying playmaker. We have enough creativity and our defence will need all the help it can get.