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31 Jul 2023 05:50:10
Hi Ed002 As you mentioned club would like to add an AM. Is Kudus the top target for AM position for club or anyone else? Thanks in advance for answering as always.

SH

{Ed002's Note - Kudus has been of interest but much will depend on whether the club are looking for someone to play of the striker and how Fernandez and Mount are to be used.}


1.) 31 Jul 2023 08:54:11
I don't get the Kudus links to be honest, attacking midfield/ second striker is his best position. With Bruno, Mount, Eriksen and young Hannibal looking bright we have a plethora of players with a good mix of ages (28, 24, 31 and 20 respectively) . Do we really need a 22 year old Kudus thrown into the mix. Especially as we haven't really played with a front two or a player playing just off the striker under EtH.

He can play wide right and is good there, but then we've spent 85m on Antony, 73m on Sancho, An initial 19m on Amad and 9m on Pellistri. That's a total of 185m spent on players who were/ are predominantly right sided wingers/ forwards. It would be madness to spend big again on another player to play wide right. Also seeing as EtH preferred to play Antony on the right ahead of Kudus while manager of Ajax would suggest that he believes he already has the superior option at the club.

Maybe he could be signed to play as a false 9, to give Højlund some competition and to remove some of the pressure on him. While at Ajax he did like to have two very different striker options, one in the mould of Haller or Dolberg tall strong traditional target man pure striker, and someone more creative like Tadic who played more in the mould of a false 9 or what some coin the 9 and a half. Someone who might start off as the central striker, but will also drop deeper, get on the ball and create chances for his teammates.

We are seeing EtH experiment with that sort of player now with Sancho on the pre-season tour.

Personally the next signing for me should be someone who can play deeper in midfield. Be that a traditional shielding player in the mould of Casemiro, or more of a deeper playmaker ala Carrick.

Fred and McTominay have shown they just aren't good enough sadly, despite the effort and fight they put in. Both need to move on which only leaves the 31 year old Casemiro, and the 18 year old Mainoo (who will miss the first part of the season) . Clearly that is the area we need to focus on next.

{Ed002's Note - I would largely agree but suspect he would be considered as playing off the striker by Manchester United.}


2.) 31 Jul 2023 11:17:08
Signing a number 10 would indicate to me that Ten Hag is considering an option for something different formation wise for when he needs it. Be interesting to see what he would be planning.

I must admit i hadmt seen the Kudus rumours with us onky Arsenal and Chelsea.


3.) 31 Jul 2023 15:58:14
I’m with you Shappy seems unnecessary.
Amad should get a chance.


4.) 31 Jul 2023 16:44:12
Oakbark, simply by being an Ajax player Utd must want him. I'm actually more surprised we haven't been all over Brobbey like a rash.


5.) 31 Jul 2023 20:03:17
Kudus would be pointless, and from what I’ve seen he wouldn’t be an improvement on Donny, and that’s saying something.


6.) 31 Jul 2023 21:46:57
We don't need Kudus and I'm sure we won't sign him.
We don't need that profile.
As Shappy said, we need CDM/ CM, not AM/ SS.
According to reliable journalists, Amrabat chose us.
We r just waiting for VdB and Fred to be sold.


7.) 01 Aug 2023 08:58:46
I agree that we need a defensive midfielder more to ease the burden on Casemeiro but would be happy if we got Kudus as well. Bruno plays too much and often has a spell where his energy levels and creativity suffer.


8.) 01 Aug 2023 09:48:25
Salford, that is surely why we have Mount, Eriksen and even Hannibal.

The way I look at it is this, if Bruno got a season ending injury first game of the season could we cope without him? Probably, although we'd obviously see a decline in overall team performance. But we'd have Mount, Eriksen and possibly Hannibal to cover for him.

Now imagine if instead of Bruno it was Casemiro, how would that impact our season? Massively I'd say as neither McTominay or Fred are anywhere near the level we need.

I'd go as far as saying Casemiro is our most important player, simply based on the complete dearth of quality options to replace him. If we are to make another signing after Hojlund then it has to be a CDM.


9.) 01 Aug 2023 10:20:17
Whilst almost everyone if not all agree that DM is a priority, Ed has said we are potentially looking at an AM to play off the striker, one assumes that Ten Hag has his reasons and that this most be something United are seriously looking at.

Of course we cannot know what order United are prioritising accept by reading into one rumoured certaain player would appear to be far morre advanced than another.

I rather fancy United themselves are wanting the DM before the AM simply becazse of the noise and rumours however if Ed is saying we are looking at an AM i am inclined to think we are and that if we can get to a point where its financially viable we will.

I think the outs in terms of both financial and squad space will dictate ins to a large degree.


10.) 01 Aug 2023 11:03:28
I guess by now everyone knows my views on him. Top player imo and would let the manager figure out how he wants to utilize him. I for one would not complain if we got him. Better than Antony imo.

I suspect he ends up at a top team no matter what and will be the talking point in a year or two where ever he goes and very high valuations.


11.) 01 Aug 2023 17:07:52
Don't get me wrong, I think Kudus is a wonderful player and someone who'll do very well at a top club. I wouldn't be unhappy if we signed him. I'm just not sure he is a player we need right now.

If we spent 50m+ on Kudus and don't get a another CDM, and then Casemiro had a bad injury I'm sure most people at the club involved in recruitment will feel pretty foolish for spending on a luxury player while actual needs haven't been addressed.


12.) 01 Aug 2023 22:05:55
I obviously don’t know for definite but I think when Ed002 said we would look at another GK and an attacking mid, this is what we will look at after Amrabat has been signed, not instead of. They’ve said multiple times that we’re interested in Amrabat and looking to do a deal so I think that the 2 positions mentioned are what we would be looking at next.


13.) 02 Aug 2023 00:27:14
I think that is s reasonable assessment.


14.) 02 Aug 2023 01:32:15
Shappy I agree that a defensive midfielder should be the priority but if we can get Kudus as well go for it. Mount and Bruno don't really play in the same position and Ericsson doesn't have the legs any more. Plus Kudus can play in several positions.


15.) 02 Aug 2023 06:44:57
Salford, Kudus himself has said his best position is as an attacking midfielder. What would you say is Bruno and Mounts best position?

Eriksen doesn't have the legs to play as a No.8 due to the role very much demanding you go box to box. However, he would still be a top class No.10.

So with Kudus that would be 4 players who's best position is probably as a No.10, with three of them (Bruno, Mount and Kudus) all able to play well in a free 8 role as well. Either on the left or the right of a midfield three.


16.) 02 Aug 2023 21:10:54
What is our obsession with attacking midfield players?

If we complete Hojland, we have one striker, potentially good but one striker. One injury and we are back to struggling to score.

We need a back up striker, perhaps Greenwood will stay. We must have a DM, really must and if possible a young CB with potential.


17.) 03 Aug 2023 08:40:33
I know this will not be popular but Martial seems to be our other striker and if you believe what is written eth seems to rate him. Maybe having Hoiland helps in keeping martial fit for selection and managing his game time as we all know he is incapable of playing week in week out. I know maybe wishful thinking:)


18.) 03 Aug 2023 10:25:07
Ahmad, the club are open to offers for Martial, but typically none are forth coming. Maybe it has something to do with his 250k per week wages and his appalling injury record ?

I think like several players in the squad the club wout happily move them on if an acceptable offer came in. However, if not then they will stay and be squad players.

Martial has one year left on his deal and the club have no intention to extend it. I've always wondered whether Martial would be fitter more often if his contract was a low basic wage with big bonuses for playing/ scoring etc. He seems more like a flake to me rather than someone who is genuinely injured all the time like Phil Jones.

He seems to pull up and want to come off for every niggle. Doesn't want to deal with a little pain, and to be honest if you're going to get 250k per week regardless then why would you want to put yourself through the pain. He doesn't seem to have any real desire to make the most of his career. Maybe a classic case of having the talent but not the mentality/ attitude.

I expect he'll stay this summer as no one will take him and he won't be prepared to drop his wages. Then he'll leave on a free next summer, having to accept a lower wage but only after he's got every last penny owed to him from us.


19.) 03 Aug 2023 10:45:06
Red man, for me it's fairly obvious what we need and in what order of priority once the Højlund deal is across the line.

Firstly it's competition/ cover for Casemiro. Ideally someone in their mid twenties, and maybe someone who can offer something slightly different, maybe more of a deep playmaker who could play alongside Casemiro when we need to lock down the midfield. Obviously Frenkie De Jong is the best option, but he'll be too expensive and doesn't want to move. On the surface Amrabat makes a lot of sense, ticks all the boxes. I'm just not fully convinced he is the required level. He's been hit and miss in a much slower Serie A. He had a great world cup and ses to be riding that wave. However, I'm always skeptical of players who do well at international level because in my opinion it's a lower standard. If he's the player EtH wants though then go and get him. Other options could be Sangare, Zubemendi or Caqueret.

The next option we need is a back up striker who maybe offers something slightly different to Højlund. I wouldn't be against signing someone who plays more like a false 9 to be completely honest. While EtH experimentation with Sancho in that role during pre-season suggests it's something the manager is looking at. In that respect maybe Kudus does make a little sense especially as he also regularly plays on the right hand side and despite massive investment in that area no one has tied down the role. However, the cost of him seems prohibitive. Although he does tick the played for EtH box?

I wouldn't be against a loan for João Felix, he's got so much talent and just needs the right manager to unlock it. Plus a loan with an option to buy not an obligation seems like a fairly risk free way of filling that need. Other than that it could be finding an older player who can guide Højlund and cover for him a little. Or taking a bit of a chance on a lesser known player for a reasonable fee and hoping they step up. Maybe someone like Santiago Gimenez from Feyenoord who EtH will probably know of quite well.

Then we need to find a starting RB, whether that is one of AWB or Dalot kicking on or we bring someone in remains to be seen.

Finally a young CB to replace Maguire and act as an understudy. Although we could use Evans as a cheap alternative to delay any further outlay this summer.

We could also do with finding a top class back up keeper. That could be loaning Kovar for another year and relaying on Heaton until next season. Or we might have to bring someone in.

Those for me are what we need to look at over the next season or two and in that order of priority.


20.) 03 Aug 2023 13:50:57
shappy

You can't fake hamstring tears and muscle injuries given the technology today. I think he is injury prone and some players are like that. I also think over the years he has gotten heavier than when he first came and that must be a factor.

The truth is he really never gets to show his capabilities given his stop/ start due to injuries and generally most players need a number of games post injury to get match sharp.

I agree the club would probably sell if a reasonable offer came in but looks like he is staying and a striker option when fit.


21.) 03 Aug 2023 17:45:25
I think that the number one quality a player needa is availibility. Martial should never have been given that massive deal, its hamstrung us. Right now we can't make the moves we want because too much of our budget is tied up in players that don't contribute.


 

 

29 Jul 2023 07:47:44
Hi Ed002 is there any interest in Donny Van de Beek from any clubs for transfer out this summer? Thanks in advance for your answers as always.

SH

{Ed002's Note - Donny van der Beek (CM) - Ideally the club would like to sell. there will be interest in taking him on loan by mid or lower tier Premier League sides including Wolves and Nottingham Forest. A desired return to Ajax seems very unlikely. Crystal Palace, Real Sociedad, Sevilla, Roma and Nice offer potential options according to his misfit laden agent - and the club has given permission to talk with other clubs.}


1.) 29 Jul 2023 09:29:57
Fear that we will have to look at a loan with either option or obligation to buy. His injuries, form and probably wage are putting buyers off.


2.) 29 Jul 2023 09:35:13
For his sake he needs to find a club snare he will play some football. Neat and tidy player, just not sure why we bought him in the first place or where he fits in for us.

Feels like the club are working on some exits now with Donny, Fred and Maguire deals.


3.) 29 Jul 2023 13:29:43
Probably the only one of Erik's few failings to date - he's improved pretty much every player, but if you thought there'd be one person who could help Donny show a glimpse of the player Ajax had he'd be the one.


4.) 29 Jul 2023 14:31:48
A bit unfair to call it a failing, he was out for the majority of the season, the games he did play though we're underwhelming.


5.) 29 Jul 2023 15:30:43
I think he's a very good player that has just had no luck or decent run in the team.

Unfortunately, at United, or any club of our size, you have make an immediate difference, particularly in CM.

There isn't any time to grow or bed in, unless you are a youth team player.


6.) 29 Jul 2023 15:51:22
I thought Donny looked okay against RM, and he did score a nice goal against Lyon, which is not to say that he's good enough to get a regular spot at MUFC.


7.) 29 Jul 2023 17:01:38
Very similar to sancho, physically not up to it in England!


8.) 29 Jul 2023 17:49:17
Donny is a good player, I was buzzing when we signed him. his confidence is shot and I think we were the wrong team at the wrong time. If eth was his 1st manager here he would have done well. He would do well in Italy or Spain, if we don't sell him we should loan him back to ajax, get him playing football and his confidence back and re-evaluate next summer.


9.) 29 Jul 2023 17:58:25
I think wit ETH that Donny any show why we paid for him. There is a very good player in there, just needs the time and set up to show it.


10.) 29 Jul 2023 20:02:32
Misfit laden agent?! Sounds like there is a story behind that comment ?.


11.) 30 Jul 2023 00:25:53
Dvd is a light weight and not good enough for top tier pl teams. Unfortunately we will not be able to shift him unless we tske a sizeable loss. 10-15 mill i reckon woukd be best we can hope for. Plenty if mids in that range that offer similar qualities.


12.) 30 Jul 2023 00:50:57
Perhaps a stretch of an argument, but with Onana coming in, and a quicker first eleven, the team may be playing higher up the pitch, which will suit Donny's game, with his good movement in the final third. That said, I am still not convinced of his defensive game. He had one very good tackle the other night, but overall he is not great at pressing and harrying the opponent on the ball.


13.) 30 Jul 2023 05:21:54
Story in a tabloid yesterday saying Real Sociedad would take him on loan with a view to buy for 9 million. if there is any truth in that then even by our standards that's a terribe price.


 

 

21 Jul 2023 10:50:22
Ed002 can you please throw some light into what happened with Alex Telles deal? Thanks in advance.

SH

{Ed002's Note - Alex Telles (LB) Will be available on the cheap. Al Nassr offer an option but I am not so sure the completion of the transfer is as close as some believe as they are still in discussions with the agent of a similar player.}


 

 

13 Jul 2023 19:14:45
Ed002 Do you think Man Utd can sign Onana? Its been dragging for too long and all we hear Inter and Man Utd are talking to each other.

SH

{Ed002's Note - Yes of course. It has not been dragging on too long.}


1.) 13 Jul 2023 19:22:51
Deal nearly agreed by most reliable journos.


2.) 13 Jul 2023 19:34:08
We are such an impatient fanbase, I’d imagine most negotiations take months it’s just we read about it daily so it seems it’s taking forever.

Like the above poster we seen to be closing on the deal relatively soon.


3.) 13 Jul 2023 19:48:28
Hasn't really taken long at all considering, also our dealings so far have seemed reasonably competent.

Not a bad start to the window imo.


4.) 13 Jul 2023 20:21:04
im seeing WHU fans moaning about how long the Rice deal is taking, its a 100 mill deal and if it takes another week who cares seems fast enough to me -same here 3-4 weeks to get the Onana deal done is fine with me that's not bad at all in the modern game.


5.) 13 Jul 2023 20:21:47
I think Murtough is not only trying to get the deals done but also trying to give us some credibility back in the negotiation stages which was ruined by Woodward so probably why deals don’t appear to be sorted as quick as others. But like others said, not been that long.


6.) 13 Jul 2023 20:51:08
Heard today, not sure how reliable this is tho, Atalanta value Rasmus Hoijlund at £85.5m (I think I saw pounds and not euros anyway) . If we pursue that deal this could be a real test if fans patience ?.


7.) 13 Jul 2023 22:47:40
I've posted on the striker issue before. The problem is there are very few strikers available who are either at an elite level already or have the potential to get to that elite level.

At an elite level: Kane, Lautaro Martinez and Osimhen. Although I'd be concerned that the two from Serie A would be able to translate their form in Italy to the EPL. All of theses players would cost a minimum of 80m most likely 100m+.

You then have a few with world class potential, Højlund, Ferguson and Ramos. All these guys will cost between 50-80m.

Beyond that it's signing players a rung down, great players with great potentia, but not world class Ans never likely to be. Players like Jonathan David, Randall Kolo Muani and Ollie Watkins. These guys will likely cost between 30-70m.

So it's obvious that given the number of players we need and the limited cash we have that budget will play a big role in what we can get this summer.

Controversially though I don't think it would be the end of the world if we didn't get a world class or potentially world class signing.

I look at it like this, if we sign a great striker then that guy will 100% be a massive upgrade on Weghorst and Martial. I mean if we signed someone who was merely good they would be an upgrade on last season. The bar was set incredibly low.

While we would always prefer to buy the best available, we need to be realistic this summer and signing someone like Jonathan David for 40m would still represent a massive upgrade up front. Then maybe next summer when we should have more money available and potentially be less stretched in terms of only having to sign a few players rather than 4-6 players.

Not the dream signing obviously, but I'd rather start next season with David up front than Martial.


8.) 13 Jul 2023 23:08:51
Lautaro Martinez elite level ?
Such an overrated striker. The only one who’d take us to becoming contenders is kane.


9.) 13 Jul 2023 23:18:52
I posted a similar thing welsh red did and never got posted. Never worth that money and a donkey deal imo.


10.) 13 Jul 2023 23:20:27
Completely agree about Lautauro Martinez, he’s rubbish. He’s like the Argentinian Morata.
Kane for a quick fix to challenge or Osimhen/ Hojlund for a really good young player with loads of potential to get better.


11.) 13 Jul 2023 23:24:44
shappy,

Martinez is far from elite level. watch the cl final again. elite level strikers show something when it matters and change the game. Kane is the only striker that is elite. Osihmen is maybe there but different league and in a team and players around him that benefits his stats.


12.) 14 Jul 2023 06:22:50
Martinez would be a terrible signing. Don’t rate him in the slightest. I think David would be a waste of money as well, he’s massively limited and technically not good enough.

From the bits I’ve seen I’d go for Ramos based on the fact that his style of play is very Kane esq. No idea what sort of money they’d want for him though. The Kane and Osimhen deals are non starters due to the fees likely to be involved.

That said, the manager seems sold on Hojlund so we must trust the process. I’m really happy that we are focusing on potential. I said all along that Kane was too old with no value and we needed to target the next Harry Kane. Which it seems we are now doing.


13.) 14 Jul 2023 07:38:55
If we’re buying Harry Kane it’s not for his resale value. It’s for the 30 PL goals he’ll score.

I also like the idea of having Rashford, Mount and Kane. Having some of the best English players brings a bit of identity back to the club.

Kane’s injury record is a bit of a myth too. He’s made 306 PL appearances in the past 9 seasons. That’s 34 PL appearances per season on averages, so that myth should be put firmly to bed.

Besides Kane I think Ramos would be my next choice. To me he’s currently better the Hojlund and Kolo Muani.

But the manager knows best and has proved he should be backed with the players he wants, so if it’s Hojlund then I’m sure it’s the right choice for the system.

{Ed077's Note - the price and overall cost of the transfer also pays a -role in deciding who we should go for if you ask me. For instance, if we are going to spend around 80-100m on a ST then I'd prefer that player to be Kane. But if its an outlay closer to the 50m mark then I'd be happy with Hojlund or Kolo Muani.


14.) 14 Jul 2023 08:00:13
Absolutely 77. It seems we are shopping in the second tier at the moment with the players we’re discussing.

We know Kane guarantees goals and he’s the money-no-object choice. In years gone by, I think we’d be right in the middle of a summer-long saga.
Ramos would probably cost a similar amount but is a huge risk compared to Kane.

Then Hojlund or KM will likely cost half of the other two.

I have to say that things seem to have improved a little bit on the negotiation front. We have a big signing wrapped up already, and we don’t appear to be bending over backwards to demands like we used to.


15.) 14 Jul 2023 08:34:54
Mitrovic would be my choice for a decent fee.

{Ed077's Note - apparently Fulham turned down a 25m pound bid for him from the Saudi's. I would happily take him around that price, specially if we can also get a younger player to bed in like a Hojlund.}


16.) 14 Jul 2023 04:36:00
Thank you Ed002 as always for an answer. Have a good day.


17.) 14 Jul 2023 11:05:26
TBH if Spurs are considering an offer for Kane, we should be bidding for him. It’s likely they would be reluctant to sell to an EPL team, but I suspect that Kane would prefer to stay in England to break Shearer’s record.

Even 3 good seasons would be worth it for a top class striker. Especially given the alternatives.


18.) 14 Jul 2023 11:16:26
I really like the look of Hojlund and i agree with FiremanC i can see a lot of Harry Kane in him the way he plays.
He has everything, fast, strong, great at holding up the ball and bringing players in to play. I think playing at United with the likes of Bruno, Mount, Rashford etc will only make him a better player and he will certainly get more scoring opportunities and he's only 20.
Hoijlund is my pick.


19.) 14 Jul 2023 11:25:31
The pressure on Hojlund after several months of growing hype is going to be immense. Good prospect for sure, and he'll improve quickly, but he's scored 9 goals in a lesser league. He's not going to come in and tear it up like the other Scandinavian did. We still need a more experienced player to take the burden.


20.) 14 Jul 2023 11:47:04
Agree Spenno but look at the quality of players around him in that Atalanta team. He's going to be getting much more scoring opportunities playing at United playing with better players.
I just have a really good feeling about him, i think he would slot right in to our way of playing.
On the Haaland comparison. I have no idea why people keep comparing him to Haaland. He is a completely different kind of player.


21.) 14 Jul 2023 12:55:35
Sim, in this thread alone he's already been compared to Kane and Haaland. He's got no chance lol.


22.) 14 Jul 2023 13:19:02
LOL i know Spenno, a lot to live up to.
I can see Atalanta pricing him out of the move.
Reports say that he wants the move to United as well.


23.) 14 Jul 2023 13:34:17
If you want us to challenge for the title next year and potentially win the UCL, then it has to be Kane.

I'd bin CB, RB and DM to bring in Kane.


24.) 14 Jul 2023 14:20:33
Sydney - i think if Kane was obtainable we would be in for him.
Levy would never sell to another premier league team.


25.) 14 Jul 2023 16:29:15
Who says we are not in for him Simmo?

Much will always depend on outgoings, that was always the case. Whether he became available was also the other factor. If they are speaking to Bayern, then he is available for the right price.

Also if Højland is priced out of a move, rumours that Atalanta want £85m, then why not just pay up for Kane? I don't see us looking at the others.


26.) 14 Jul 2023 16:42:52
I think kanes out of our price range . I can see him going bayern and spurs getting a few of their players on the cheap.


27.) 14 Jul 2023 18:58:04
Only without player sales and if EtH insists on a new CB, RB and DM is Kane out of our price range.

If we sold Elanga, Fred, Telles, McTominay and Henderson, Kane and a new CB would be possible.


28.) 14 Jul 2023 17:18:45
dannyC - You are correct, Without player sales and if we want to buy each and every problem position to fill then Kane is indeed out of our price range. However if we sell Fred, Telles, McTominay, Henderson etc, and we don't bother buying a CB or a RB, then Kane is easily affordable.


29.) 14 Jul 2023 20:08:25
If Tem Hag and co think Hojland is going to develop into a top Striker who will grow into a player who can help fire us to EpL and ECL titles then they should make a move.

I love Kane as a player, but i am not cpnvinced he will be at his peak when we are ready to challenege.

Unlike some i don't feel we are a striker away from comoeting for these. I think we are at least ten away between squad and starters. I think that Kane may be a very expensive mistake given the long term goal. I still thi k we are tgree season away from genuine contention assuming the summer wi dows all go well.


30.) 14 Jul 2023 20:56:56
Sydney I'd love kane to come and I agree with what you said. Just can't see it happening mainly because of levy. I think kane wants to stay in England and break the record, but if he can't stay then he can win some trophies at bayern.


31.) 14 Jul 2023 23:55:22
Oakbark - Sign Kane and we will be ready to challenge. He's literally the missing part of our jigsaw. That's what makes me think we will go for him.

I guess we will know soon enough guys.


32.) 15 Jul 2023 09:09:04
Kane would in terms of fit for the style of play and the quality needed be the best fit for the next 2-3 years. He would require us to also sign a Højlund or a Ferguson at some point soon as well (which would be another 50-70m investment) .

However, he alone doesn't take us to title challengers.

We will still need a top level keeper who is capable of playing the correct style of play to the right standard.

We also need quality cover for Casemiro who is another year older and who we missed massively when he wasn't in the team last season.

If we don't sign a keeper and a CDM alongside a striker then we won't even be close to challenging regardless of who that striker is.

We would still be lacking in quality cover in depth in defence at both CB and RB, as well as a quality back up keeper. While we would still need several younger players to step up in attack with players like Antony, Sancho, Garnacho and Diallo being the main options to Rashford who comfortably scored double what the rest managed combined. Which means we could still be an injury to Rashford away from also seeing a drop off in form.

To seriously challenge City you need to match their squad quality or they will eventually just grind you out. The only exception was the year Liverpool won it, but that was a combination of all their players peaking at the same time and them having practically no injuries to their first 11 all season. Kind of a the stars aligned sort of stuff that you can't normally rely on.


33.) 15 Jul 2023 12:59:26
Shappy - Obviously Onana is done. I'm talking about not bothering with a CB or RB this window and sign just Kane, Unless Maguire or AWB is sold of course. If McTominay or Fred leave, then we will likely sign someone like Amrabat.

But For me Kane is enough to stay in the title race next season until the end. Obviously if players leave, we need to replace them.


34.) 15 Jul 2023 14:44:42
Syd, Onana isn't a done until he's holding aloft the shirt and the deal is ratified with the league.

I think the only way we can sign Kane this summer is in the closing days of the window if the takeover has been completed and the new owners want to make a statement signing.

I don't see where we will get the funds otherwise. You know Levy will want a massive fee and the majority of it paid up front. We just don't have the cash reserves for it, nor can we bring in that sort of money through sales as very few clubs will pay fees for our players all up front.

So while we might be able to sell 100m worth of players, which looks great on the accounts. Very little of that money will be in our account to purchase Kane for 100m+.


35.) 15 Jul 2023 15:28:59
Onana is done.


36.) 16 Jul 2023 08:05:18
If kane is available united will be in for him .
There is obviously plans for a striker and that's after we have spent money on other positions.


37.) 16 Jul 2023 08:20:54
Shappy, Syd and jred on one post! It's like the good old days ?.


38.) 16 Jul 2023 22:55:17
The band's back together ?.


39.) 17 Jul 2023 20:56:28
Full House Shappy, Deano

Striker is essential with a CDM and CB not far behind.


 

 

06 Jul 2023 12:41:24
Ed002 if I may ask is club still looking for a CB and RB for this summer or the addition of those 2 positions is dependent on departures in those positions first?

SH

{Ed002's Note - Yes Manchester United are looking to sell CBs and add at least one. A RB will be added but it is proving difficult.}


1.) 06 Jul 2023 14:41:41
Thank you Ed for you response. Highly appreciated.


2.) 06 Jul 2023 18:16:07
Love what I've seen of Frimpong, although his gung-ho rampages up the pitch might be punished a lot more in the Prem.
Interestingly Timber is supposedly going to Arsenal as a RB but of course can be a CB too as I'm sure he will.


3.) 06 Jul 2023 18:37:43
Same I think Frimpong would be a great option and counts as HG.

Tino Livramento would be a good wild card option as coming back from a long injury but highly rated.


 

 

 

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02 Sep 2023 05:55:54
As the PL transfer window shuts down. A big Thank You to all the eds and especially ED002 for answering so many of our questions with patience. Thank you so much again and have a nice day.

SH

{Ed002's Note - Thanks.}


1.) 02 Sep 2023 16:57:20
Yes. Thanks to the Ed’s, particularly 002. They have a lot to put up with.


 

 

08 Aug 2023 11:10:04
Hi Ed002 in your opinion who do you think club may look as 1st choice
to sign and replace Harry Maguire. Will it be Inacio or Todibo? Thanks in advance for your reply.

SH

 

 

24 Apr 2021 17:23:11
Hi Ed002
I am not sure this has been asked earlier. What do you make of Perez's comments on "YOU SHALL NOT LEAVE" to ESL clubs. What implications it will have on the clubs who have withdrawn from it

Thanks in advance.

SH

{Ed002's Note - It is noise, he is still talking to some of the clubs about options.}


1.) 24 Apr 2021 19:21:40
He’s a desperate man whose club is in real financial trouble. If Real and Barcelona have to restructure to deal with their debts would that be a bad thing? Clearly Perez thinks so but I’m guessing the rest of football doesn’t.


 

 

21 Apr 2021 08:46:08
Ed002 if i may ask who do you think is seen as Ed Woodwards replacement? I mean any candidates shortlisted? Secondly do you think the amateurs at Man Utd will still be amateurs or do you see this to change with Woodwards replacement

Thanks in advance.

SH

{Ed002's Note - I don't think the club will have addressed that just yet. It will in all probability someone you have never heard of.}


1.) 21 Apr 2021 09:37:49
I won't be surprised if it s someone from inside the club. I think Glazers would want someone who they know well and trust, like maybe Richard Arnold perhaps?


2.) 21 Apr 2021 09:52:15
I do not believe Woodward intended to leave at the end of the season as has been suggested. Why would he invest so much into the ESL to consider leaving. I believe he/ they misjudged the strength of feeling and he's found his position untenable. Hence there won't have been any forward planning for his replacement.
Hopefully somebody as financially astute as him for sponsors etc going forward but a DOF to liaise with manager/ coach.


3.) 21 Apr 2021 10:16:08
ED002,

Do you think Woodward leaving is positive for the club?

Also they need to appoint someone who knows what they are doing.

{Ed002's Note - The fans have always found it easy to blame EW for everything but that has always been wrong. I think the club need more of a shake but they have already leapt forward and made two other recent appointments - so I suspect it will take more than just a simple replacement to get everything back on track.}


4.) 21 Apr 2021 11:20:08
Thanks Ed002, value your opinion on these things.

Also, from reading between the lines from your comments, you seem a very moral person who doesn’t suffer fools gladly, so would imagine that you probably feel very strongly about the greed underpinning the ESL. (Though guess we all know professional football is motivated by money but just choose to ignore it. )

Do you think this failed project will have any repercussions on the Glazers attitude towards the club, such as reducing investment/ funds needed for improving the team, or even selling the club now the golden goose has left the building?

{Ed002's Note - I am not sure my wives would agree about my morals. The Glazers will be smarting and regrouping but it is too early to say what will happen. They will no doubt watch what happens with the various meetings scheduled this week.}


5.) 21 Apr 2021 11:37:02
Thanks for swift reply Ed002! Always appreciate your informed opinions.

That sounds ominous: dare say, as successful ruthless businessmen, they’re sore about losing this one and will be plotting something else, either to wring more cash out of the game or just to send a belligerent message that they should treated like this again.

{Ed002's Note - They won't be plotting anything for a while - they need to decide on the way forward following this mess. They will no doubt be speaking with FSG and Kroenke but early indications will be coming from the "elite clubs", the Italian FA (although Inter jave just stepped back), the Spanish FA (noting Atletico have just stepped back), the ECA and the UEFA Executive.}


6.) 21 Apr 2021 12:38:44
Richard Arnold, knowing our luck it more than likely going to be Arnold from Different Strokes.


7.) 21 Apr 2021 14:42:41
What you talkin bout?


 

 

09 Aug 2019 17:44:36
With the close of English transfer window to all the Eds i would really like to appreciate all your inputs and efforts to answer so many of our questions tirelessly. Specifically to Ed002 please ignore the few who tried to rub into you. You have been amazing with your inputs and analysis.

Thanks again for all the hardwork done.

SH

{Ed002's Note - You are very sweet. Do you have an older sister?}


1.) 09 Aug 2019 20:31:47
Did someone try and rub in to you, Ed002? I'm in the wrong job.


2.) 09 Aug 2019 20:58:48
Lol Ed.


3.) 10 Aug 2019 08:05:58
He might have a granny!

{Ed002's Note - You need to talk to Ed007.}


4.) 10 Aug 2019 09:26:53
Is Ed007 Wayne Rooney?


 

 

 

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14 Jul 2023 04:36:00
Thank you Ed002 as always for an answer. Have a good day.

SH

 

 

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06 Jul 2023 14:41:41
Thank you Ed for you response. Highly appreciated.

SH

 

 

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29 Jul 2022 06:12:57
Thank you Ed. My apologies for asking that again. Hope you have a good day.

SH

 

 

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13 Aug 2019 12:23:13
@Jackson

I pretty much agree with your assessment. I think we were lucky to lead at Halftime. But the 2nd half i think tactically we were spot on and deserved to win based on converting our chances.

Good Luck for rest of the season mate.

SH

 

 

 

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08 Sep 2019 16:42:36
Ed002 If i remember you mentioned earlier once appointing him will be another mistake from United. Would like to hear your thoughts if you still think he is not the right candidate for DOF role?

Thanks in advance and your opinion is highly appreciated on this.

SH

{Ed002's Note - The rationale is as before - he is not the ideal candidate. His skillset is largely in moderating large groups.}


 

 

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16 Aug 2019 15:44:57
A tough 2-1 win to us against Wolves.

SH

 

 

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16 Aug 2019 05:55:29
When it comes to Sanchez i agree with Ed001 assessment he made earlier of him playing out the whole year and not resting his body at all is having effects on him. It does take a toll eventually.

SH

{Ed001's Note - the real question, imo, is whether a good rest could see him get it back or whether he has just run himself into the ground and is finished.}


 

 

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14 Aug 2019 14:54:59
I don't think most people are criticising him after 1 match. What i suggested and meant is looking for a cover for LB next season and a LB who can push him for his place in 1st team.

SH

 

 

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13 Aug 2019 18:14:02
I think the medical team was sacked when they took Sneijder to the hospital. 😁😁.

SH