Manchester United Banter 2

14 Jun 2026 01:08:06
First World Cup overreaction.

The wee number 6 for Morocco, Bouaddi looks a tidy wee player.

18, but plays with the composure of a much older player.

Lille do bring through some good young players.

14 Jun 2026 01:45:15
Ronnie is enjoying himself, God Bless his soul.

14 Jun 2026 07:40:35
Utd have been linked with him. If he continues to play like this, his value will go through the roof.

14 Jun 2026 12:39:59
There was a queue of clubs lining up for him already, Stevie. He genuinely looks class. I was thinking of how well he'd work alongside Manioo. Plus, I'm a sucker for a big mop of bouncy curls. It made me nostalgic for Fellaini.

14 Jun 2026 12:50:27
He played well last night. All over the pitch, always available, good tekkers.
Very young too.
I'd like to see a lot more of him play.
EPL is very different, of course, but he looked very tidy indeed on last night's showing.

14 Jun 2026 16:03:10
It seems Arsenal are in contact with Lille and are discussing a transfer. Liverpool are seemingly also interested, PSG as well, and we have been linked with him.

A lot of love for him, a good tournament, and a big move will certainly follow.

He needs to go and buy a wheelbarrow for himself, to carry away all the money coming his way.

14 Jun 2026 17:45:14
Let's wait & see. One swallow doesn't make a summer. It's one game, like one game for Casemiro, who had a stinker. Let's judge after half a dozen games before we start crying out for every player.

Yes, he played well, but let's see what happens.

There were lots of cries for Sancho, Antony and Onana, the list goes on. Let's see how it goes.

14 Jun 2026 19:24:38
Je Suis...... Sensible comment..... Far too early to judge him, and how many great-looking World Cup players flop when in the Premier League.
Stoke on a wet winter night, anyone?

14 Jun 2026 21:52:43
Je Suis and Salford, this isn't really about one WC game. There's a reason that he's one of the most sought after young players in Europe, and seeing him command the midfield against Brazil in his first WC match shows that the hype is warranted. Particularly when you consider that he has only been part of the Moroccan team for less than two months.



This is a young lad that has been a key first team player since he turned 16, and really looks the part on the biggest stage. I suspect that every big club in Europe is looking at him.

14 Jun 2026 22:11:06
It's nothing to do with one game, his form over all of last season and his obvious high standards of technical ability are the reasons he is a player interesting many of the major clubs.

The stage he appeared on yesterday may well of brought him to the attention of many for the first time jsu, just because you know nothing of him you should not assume the same applies to others. Silly thing to say.

I would take far more notice of his performance against Brazil than against Stoke, those type of games are no more.

14 Jun 2026 23:44:09
I don't watch as much football as I used to, and I've stopped playing Fm, so I'm not as up to date on the 'wonderkids' as I used to be. Unlike the rest of you, I'd honestly never heard of him.

It was my young lad who told me to watch out for him.

He knows a lot more about football now than I do.

Danny, I'm the same mate. Fellaini, Chong, Zirkzee. It's about time someone with lovely bouncy curls came along that's actually a decent player as well. 😁

14 Jun 2026 23:52:45
Don't you dare bad mouth my Felli.

He had it all. Left foot, right foot, two arms with hands on the ends, and big old head with bouncy curls on top. Every single appendage required for the game of football on a single body!

15 Jun 2026 04:23:13
About more than one game, where? In what league? How many games? Bit like the overreaction to Baleba, who had half a good season, and many wanted to pay 100 million for him last season.
Yes, the kid may be good, may even be great, but to want to buy every player who looks good in the first match of a tournament is an overreach by anyone's standards. You say all of EU is looking at him; that may be so, but it's also the case that none of those clubs have signed him up yet, so I would say they want to see more too.

If you're that great, like you seem to say he is, I am 109% confident he would be at one of those clubs already before he got the chance to shine and the price went up at a WC.
Like I say, he may even turn out to be great. Hopefully for him, he does.

15 Jun 2026 11:19:45
The French League.
60-plus games in 2 seasons.
For the team that finished 3rd.

It's why the team that won the league and the last 2 Champions Leagues is currently trying to sign him.

It's why a World Cup semi-finalist promised him that he'd start for them if he changed national allegiance.

The more accurate comparison is Rooney. A young lad who got into his first team at a very young age.

He took his opportunity, cemented his position in the team, and showed that he could compete against anyone. Then, after two seasons, he got poached by the best team in the league.

It's not down to one game. He had a queue of top clubs looking to sign him this summer before he even declared for Morocco.

15 Jun 2026 13:34:19
Nice... but no one signed him yet.

We are nowhere near the position to be signing more potential and gambles. We currently need players who are tried & tested and walk straight into our starting 11.
Garnacho was going to be a world beater, and at 16-17 looked on course.


Janazui, another.
Yoro was supposed to be a great CB in France, but has not looked that great to me.

Taking that gamble is great if you've got a great, stable team and you can gamble and bed them in. We certainly have not got that luxury.

15 Jun 2026 14:34:00
Of course no one has signed him yet, the PL transfer window has only opened today, it is 1st July for European Leagues. You seem to be exceeding even your normal standards for saying idiotic things.

Also he is a little busy at the moment playing some rather important games, and with the number of clubs talking to his representatives and Lille it will certainly not be happening in the short term.

What is with this endless talk of Januzaj, that is of no relevance, it is by no means a fair comparison. If you want to make a comparison then use a player of similar quality.

14 Jun 2026 00:26:43
The world cup put to aside as it is clearly being used for exploitation of the masses by elite parasites; it's going to be an interesting season from September. I don't recall so many teams having quite so much of big changes for the new season. Do you agree?

Arsenal are probably the only title contenders that are not having massive changes but IMO I would be shocked if they do a back to back.

I know we still do not know who signs who, just yet, but clearly Liverpoos season just gone has proved who you sign means FA when it comes to winning anything.

I look forward to all your inputs over the next year. And a special thanks to the EDs who run the show.

Special mention and a minute of silence for the gentleman adventurer and legend, Ed002. You live in our hearts 💕 transfer season is not the same without you. RIP.

I am on this site everyday. Read most comments. I apparently dive in to drop a grenade and leg it, but that's not the case.

I don't get to watch all the football I want. Can not afford it. Simples. So. I respect peoples views on here to get more than an insight than highlights give me. Kudos to you all.

Now. I have a problem; I have had to chisel off all the Carragher posters off of my bedroom ceiling thanks to being heartborken by a certain poster (This is the 2nd time I have had to give up weed I may add! )

Has anyone any suggestions on another ugly twunt I can pin up to get me through the sleepless nights?

All the best, your friendly local Monkey__balls 👍 x.

13 Jun 2026 07:53:43
Maybe Stevie had a premonition as Lou Macari has just been awarded an MBE. Well deserved.

13 Jun 2026 10:25:11
Noucamp, next week's lotto numbers, please.

13 Jun 2026 10:35:43
Just read it. My words obviously ring loud in the corridors of power!

Congratulations to Lou. Thoroughly deserved and well overdue.

5 11 14 23 24 32, Ken.

13 Jun 2026 14:35:55
Bonus ball?

13 Jun 2026 15:00:04
Ffs, Stevie, this was the perfect opportunity to reply with, 6 7 6 7 6 7, and sit back to watch everyone's piss boil.

13 Jun 2026 16:50:29
Have to hold my hands up, Danny.

I have no idea what you're talking about. 😁

Ken - 8.

16 Jun 2026 00:28:10
Did anyone actually check the numbers? I take it, the fact Ken's still posting on here, means they didn't come in? 😁

12 Jun 2026 21:16:01
Hi Ed001 I was wondering what your thoughts are on Matheus Fernandes? Seems like we are pushing to sign him, sounds pricey though!

{Ed001's Note - ability wise he is excellent, but I do have some worries over his attitude when things are not going well. At both Southampton and West Ham, during bad patches he would just throw his arms up in the air and stand around stropping, when you really want them to work harder when things are not going well. But he has got excellent ability on the ball and does usually work hard and get about the pitch well.}

12 Jun 2026 21:46:38
Thanks Ed, hopefully we can get that out of him!

Hopefully he can do a solid job for us

12 Jun 2026 22:16:22
His captain will sort that out. 🤪

12 Jun 2026 22:38:15
Ed001, do you think he can better than Elliot Anderson, ability wise? I think they are similar with similar atributes, Elliot is more of a leader but maybe, just maybe, Fernandez has a higher celling

{Ed001's Note - different types of players, he is more creative but Anderson is more mobile and is better all-round. Fernandez is more of a Wharton type upgrade,}

12 Jun 2026 22:51:46
Thanks as always Ed001. I think (and is just me thinking) that longterm he will be Brunos successor. The times i have seen Mateus, he has the creativity with both legs, a very good shoot, good set pieces and he is an excelent passer. He has all the atributes to succed Bruno, even the moaning.

I would say he can become even better than bruno because i think he is faster with better driving on the ball, a better version of Bruno. Do you think it is a possibility or i am too far in my thinking?

{Ed001's Note - I am not sure he can become better, that is a high bar, Bruno may not be the most likeable player, but he is truly elite.}

13 Jun 2026 04:14:37
Better than Bruno, maybe wishful thinking or even foolish thinking, but of course we never know. If he gets anywhere near, that would be great for him...
Totally different player than Anderson.

12 Jun 2026 23:55:57
Thanks Ed001

13 Jun 2026 12:18:10
Think he has all the attributes to be a great, top-tier midfielder. Still disappointed on missing out on Anderson, but if he wants City then not much can be done. Think the moaning could be something that might be different in a better team, where he won't get away with it.

13 Jun 2026 13:06:37
Who would be your pick of the players we should sign Ed1?

{Ed001's Note - Anderson is the standout, but other than him I would say Gomes from Wolves looks ideal as he can play a couple of roles.}

15 Jun 2026 09:35:49
Thanks Ed, i think i have said it here before, those Wolves MFs Gomes and even Andre are worth a look.

12 Jun 2026 17:58:18
Have been reading a report that we have been in ''concrete talks'' with the representatives of Castello Lukeba (centre back at RB Leipzig). Very good player, wouldn't mind seeing him at OT.

My concern is, what are we doing discussing concrete when we should be buying players?

Maybe they are going to lay the foundations for the new stadium, thinking about it a perfect opportunity to dispose of a few bodies that need getting rid of.



The endless moaners would be the first targets. Wonder if they know where Red Man lives 😂😂.

12 Jun 2026 19:09:52
Nice. 🤣

13 Jun 2026 07:23:50
IWOTB

You must be a Government MP with your view on freedom of speech. 😄

13 Jun 2026 13:47:45
Dear oh dear, hit a raw nerve, it seems.

Come on Red Man, you know what Oscar Wilde said: ''There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about''. You love it, really.



Anyway, talking of freedom of speech, this is seemingly something you wish to claim exclusivity over, as you don't seem to think a criticism of the criticiser should be allowed.

Some might say somewhat hypocritical.

13 Jun 2026 14:39:52
IWOTB,

Nah. My humour. I thought it was amusing.

Very chilled at the moment, somewhere warm and sunny. Thinking of buying shares in concrete.

13 Jun 2026 19:51:11
Glad to hear you are enjoying yourself, make the most of the warmth and sun. Prefer the snow myself.

Afraid your humour was as far away from amusing as is possible to be! Never mind, at least you tried.

15 Jun 2026 09:37:08
A concrete defense could be a nightmare for the opposition ...

12 Jun 2026 15:38:35
Have wonder what Newcastle fan are thinking, sold top players last for big money, Gordon gone to Barcelona and runours about United in for Tonali and Hall. Personally prefer Fernandez to Tonali, better longterm option and would fit in quickly with the other Portuguese lads too. A good window could really propell back to contending again.

12 Jun 2026 17:40:16
My guess is that they're feeling dejected. They probably thought that the arrival of oil money would turn them into serious, perennial contenders. Unfortunately for them, whatever money they may have behind them, the club itself - given past PSR and now squad cost restrictions - doesn't generate enough revenue to compete for, and then hold on to, top players, so they have to sell.

Result: it's hard to become anything other than a mid-table team.

12 Jun 2026 15:31:05
If Haaland goes to Madrid, think City will go into decline, a lot of good players left recently and Pep gone too, hopefully big points dedeuction on top, be icing on the cake. Begging of their demise hopefully.

12 Jun 2026 10:21:24
So here is one for you.
Swap being reported of Rashford for Martinelli. Would you go for it?
IMO nope, if he's not good enough for Arsenal then why would we want him?

12 Jun 2026 12:24:06
Martinelli before Arteta ruined him, yes.

12 Jun 2026 12:56:40
I'd swap Rashford for nearly any of Arsenal's squad.
Martinelli fell backwards last season, imo.
Trossard took his place mostly.
I think it highly unlikely.
I'm sure Arsenal could get more than 26m for him.
But, if they proposed it, I'd bite their hand off.
I see no future for Rashford at United.


Wouldn't pain me at all to see him do well at Arsenal.
He has done little or nothing for United now for 3 seasons, so getting him out is the main objective.
Ideally not to an EPL club, but him at Arsenal is more ideal than him at United, imo.

12 Jun 2026 13:00:04
Def not. Rashford is a far better player.

12 Jun 2026 13:28:14
Nah. Don't need a winger. Would consider if they gave us Calaffiori or Timber instead. Otherwise, between Mbeumo, Amad, Cunha, Dorgu and Lacey (expected), I think this is not a position to go after.

12 Jun 2026 13:33:23
There are lots of others id prefer, AM2.
I guess he would offer more than Rashford has for us in the last 3 years.
I think we will have better options.

12 Jun 2026 14:11:53
Timber, who is very good, seems to like the treatment room too much for my liking... So they can keep him, and they can certainly keep Gyokores....
Martinelli is a good player, so yes, I would take that deal. Is he better than a firing Rashford? Not a chance, but Rashford's burnt his bridges at United, and would only get dogs abuse at United at the slightest hint of no form.


Take Eze, though... Or maybe Saliba, but none of them are going to happen, nor is it a swap deal for anyone. Swap deals hardly ever happen; they are just wishful thinking, to get two players to agree to moves where they might not want to go is a stretch.

12 Jun 2026 16:00:34
Would I stump 30M for Martinelli as a bench option. Maybe. So, on that basis, sure, the swap is viable. I think Arteta's risk aversion is awful for players like Martinelli, and I think he may be a better player than we've seen in the last couple of years.

12 Jun 2026 16:58:41
I would take a box of frogs, or a bag of spanners.

12 Jun 2026 19:01:51
I always liked Martinelli. Capable of the unpredictable.

As Don says, Arteta probably loathe to indulge a player like that while chasing his first title.

I think it would be a fair swap. Only my opinion and very unlikely to happen.

12 Jun 2026 19:14:26
Martinelli is not a very good player by today's standards, a no from me. Also, seconding AM2 said - we don't need a winger this season.

12 Jun 2026 00:22:30
Silva to RM means City will he flat out for Abderson now.

12 Jun 2026 07:43:57
Nothing new. Silva left at the end of the season. Barcelona was the expected move. Nice move by Madrid. He might be joined by Rhodri and Haaland soon enough.

12 Jun 2026 09:48:38
Madrid making signings for the now. Perez wants a trophy.

12 Jun 2026 14:12:36
More of a worry, he might be joined by Bruno!

12 Jun 2026 15:11:47
£120m guaranteed is mental for a midfielder, it's up there with £130m for Alvarez.

12 Jun 2026 15:30:59
I would take Alvarez, be nice to have a proper striker.

13 Jun 2026 16:03:15
Yeah, Alvarez is a top striker imo. Madrid don't look like they want to sell. They probably will, but it looks like it's going to be for the sort of fee that we can't pay.


Hopefully we get someone in to challenge Sesko.
Lewy would be my choice, but that's a pipe dream. Mad finances, and is he up to the EPL challenge at this stage of his career?

12 Jun 2026 00:17:20
Oh and here I was praying for lightning to strike twice. I mean, what could we gain breaking the bank for a young Forest CM everyone wants.