15 Mar 2024 15:09:54
Good afternoon Ed,
What positions are the club prioritising for recruitment this Summer?
Thanks as always.
{Ed002's Note - RW, CB, DM, G, RB, CM.}
15 Mar 2024 15:48:09
Thanks Ed. Surprised to see that we may not be going after a striker. I would was expecting a deal with Dortmund with Sancho swapped for Haller and some cash as a possibility.
{Ed002's Note - Manchester United have no interest in Haller. Sanch, cash and a swap for Malen maybe. But I was aked "priorities" - not a full list.}
16 Mar 2024 06:27:13
Pretty much a whole team required.
15 Mar 2024 16:01:52
Ed002
Do you have any idea who is on the list for gk and rb positions.
Ta.
{Ed002's Note - Mike Maignan (G) Of interest to Chelsea, but not first choice, and Milan won't look to sell but the player has not yet signed a new contract. Manchester United may be interested if Onana were to move on. Bayern have an interest in taking him to replace Manuel Neuer.
Diogo Costa (G) Manchester United need to make a decision over their goalkeepers moving forward and Costa is a player they have been looking at for some time, but so have Spurs, Chelsea and Roma. Porto will resist a sale unless and offer of €80M plus arrives.
Patrick Schulte (G) Columbus Crew goalkeeper Schulte has attracted scouts from BRL, Arsenal and Manchester United. A Work Permit may prove an issue in moving to England.
Denzel Dumfries (RB) Bayern Munich interest has gone. Inter offered him to Chelsea as a CA replacement - and that may yet be an option but Chelsea opted for another. Arsenal could be interested as they have been playing Ben White out of his natural CB position. Spurs and Manchester United offer options and he may well be first choice for Manchester United .
Devyne Rensch (RB/LB/CB) No interest in joining Manchester United as cover but attracted to them if first choice. Interest in the very versatile Devyne Rensch will leave with ten Hag Inter might make a declaration of interested after having him scouted as a possible Darmian replacement. Arsenal scouted him as a Cedric Soares replacement but whilst using Ben White at RB he would again only be cover. Bayer Leverkusen, potentially as a Frimpong replacement. Liverpool, Spursand Borussia Dortmund have sent scouts - and probably others as well.
Jeremie Frimpong (RB/RWB/RM/LB) Bayer Leverkusen would not be open to offers unless someone is paying well over the odds. Being versatile has made him attractive to Chelsea. 10 years at Manchester City might be against a move to Manchester United, but they have looked.
Odilon Kossounou (CB/RB) With Tapsoba, Tah and Hincapie all attracting attention Bayer Leverkusen will not want to lose Kossounou as well. Versatility to play at both CB and RB as attracted scouts from both Manchester sides and Real Sociedad who may be forced to replace Robin Le Normand.
15 Mar 2024 17:36:45
I don't disagree ed but that's a lot of priorities going to be a busy summer!
15 Mar 2024 22:58:43
Thanks Ed. Makes sense. ETH or the new manager may want 8 new first teamers given the way the season has gone.
16 Mar 2024 09:18:34
Goalkeeper? That's a surprise. ED002, do you know who are Utds targets and will Onana be available to offers from other clubs?
{Ed002's Note - See previous post please.}
16 Mar 2024 11:28:26
Ed002, is the possibility of Andre Onana leaving something that is coming from the club or the player?
I think after a shaky start he has started to really settle down and has probably been one of our best players since he returned from the AFCON. With a better defence in front of him I think he could be a really good player for us.
{Ed002's Note - Andre Onana (G) Not worked out and will be offered to Michael Emanalo as Manchester United look to upgrade - could stay as second choice as Bayindir wants out and Heaton will be out of contract.}
16 Mar 2024 13:11:34
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16 Mar 2024 14:53:23
Ed, not sure if you've answered this before but I've not been on the site much recently and can't see anything recent in the search.
Do we still have Antonio Silva as first choice for CB or has that moved on to the likes of Bremer and Branthwaite?
Thanks.
{Ed002's Note - He remains of interest but there is now serious interest from elsewhere.}
16 Mar 2024 17:43:11
Brilliant info as always Ed002 - thank you for the names and positions requiring attention.
Given Luke Shaw’s injury history and Malacia’s long-term injury (and Amass presumably too young) surprised that United not prioritising left back? Maybe bringing Alvaro Fernandez back?
Thanks for any further insights!
{Ed002's Note - A couple of the players mentioned can play at LB.}
17 Mar 2024 03:05:58
Ed002
RW, is this to move Rashford on, bring GARNACHO back to the left and call it time on the Anthony project? Or is it purely for cover basis?
As always thanks for all the info your provide.
{Ed002's Note - It will be to replace Antony.}
17 Mar 2024 15:55:32
Wonder if there’s any interest in Antony, either sale or loan. (Loan to Brazil been twittered)
Given his huge amortised cost, can’t imagine United will get anything other than a huge loss on the books.
18 Mar 2024 07:56:49
We seem quick to move theee players on. Onana is beginning to find his feet after shaky start it feels.
Antony - there is clearly a player in there, but for whatever reason, he’s just not adjusted to the PL.