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05 Dec 2024 14:17:56
In the absence of Ed002 : (
I take news where I can find it, for what its worth.
The muppeteers posted this
United have been looking at GKs and had asked about James Trafford between summer and now, expectation is they may replace Bayindir. Trafford will not be joining. Almost all the "links" recently being pushed are just nonsense. United have not started any concrete talks for Gyokeres and are unlikely to any time soon if at all. They are mostly following left backs on the more emergent basis as I've maintained since the season started, and I'm still hearing most of the same names, but I would believe more reports on scouting additional names like Dorgu, and the player in portugal mentioned by Wheeler and Nathan Salt.
They're still following a number of young attacking mid/ wingers such as Nypan, Mastantunonou, Rigg and others and have to consider whether a signing is needed or possible there.
They're still looking at moving any assets they can in January to get financial space for a deal if they can make one. Including esp, Eriksen, Antony and Casemiro as players on big wages. Midfield is being viewed as a growing priority for sure, but still a left sided defender has been the top regardless of manager.
In all other areas Amorim is yet to decide on priorities and finish his full analyzing of needs in order to decide what else is really necessary, but they hope to have some solid initial assessments before January in case they can work it to spend on key position (s) that could give them the chase for CL which is VITAL financially after the extra manager expenses.
1.) 05 Dec 2024 23:19:14
You do realise, that he got most of his info from Ed. Now that he has passed, James doesn't seem to know much, hence why his content has changed a lot. No shade, but it's obvious to how it used to be. Ed was the true goat and such a shock when I read the news on here. Will never be the same, that guy had amazing knowledge and contacts.
2.) 06 Dec 2024 10:18:41
Facts Elvis.
3.) 06 Dec 2024 23:48:00
RIP bozzo.
4.) 08 Dec 2024 11:22:41
? if been calling out Muppetiers for recycling Ed002 and even dropped links to this site on his YT.
The punk don’t have the decency to pay homage to our man 002. RIP sir, life is different without you.
25 Sep 2024 12:21:26
Hi Ed, are utd looking to sign Mastantuono in any of the coming two transfer windows?
{Ed002's Note - Franco Mastantuono (AM) Another kiddie of interest to Real Madrid and Chelsea after Chelsea failed to complete a deal in the summer when they were negotiating over another player and discussing a separate matter. Arsenal, Manchester City, PSG and Barcelona have all sent scouts. Manchester United had a high-end independent scout and ex-PL player look at him last season but it went no further. Cannot move to England until he is 18 but Chelsea will again look to an early agreement.}
1.) 25 Sep 2024 14:14:57
Thank you :)
21 Aug 2024 09:45:13
Good morning Ed002, is there any truth to our links with Atalanta's Ederson?
{Ed002's Note - Ederson (CM/DM) Has had a very good season and has attracted interest from Spurs, Newcastle, Manchester United, Aston Villa, Liverpool and Atletico Madrid. Barcelona have also sent scouts. Atalanta want to keep him and with Koopmeiners departing they may simply refuse to sell. With CL football and Gasperini staying put it makes it less likely he will be sold. I am not aware of Liverpool having made an offer but Manchester United and Spurs will push, and perhaps Aston Villa.}
06 Aug 2024 08:56:01
Some bits and pieces to start our morning:
It is understood that Mctominay had initial doubts about Fulham, earlier in summer and it dissuaded them as he looked for other options. Galatasary had appealed to him strongly with champions league football, as well as other clubs in PL, but those deals never materialized to offers for him to United. Seems he’s more open to Fulham now than before but it’s leaving a tinge of concern on if they don’t think he’s committed to them, but they’ve made 2 offers now so perhaps it’s alright. Continuing to talk and United think they'll make a 3rd offer, United would accept lower than earlier, around 25m pounds likely.
United have always had their cap on De Ligt, they expected they should be able to get him for 33-35m pounds up front, they’re okay reaching that 42m pounds asked for mark but with addons. It’s really about Bayern as we do not get the idea at all that United want to bend and go to 50m euros base fee, so its really up to Bayern. They will very likely make another offer in the next few days, they’ve made more checks on Branthwaite but it hasn’t appeared like a deal is to be made anymore.
Awb expected to join west ham in the coming days. Have not heard anything as of yet to change that plan, with Mazraoui all but lined up.
Being more flexible on Ugarte continues to be fairly contingent on Mctominay, the cost of the deal for a loan + obligation would be higher than they want. If Mctominay sold more structures of the deal become possible. Main option still.
New talks are set to occur with psg and continue once they (PSG) also spoken with the player this week and their stance has appeared more flexible. However utd will move on to other options if asking price is not renegotiated.
Chilwell may be a potential option for United at left back, he could be available on loan.
1.) 06 Aug 2024 10:48:57
The muppitiers is a great channel for getting info, been following him for years.
2.) 06 Aug 2024 11:05:26
Yeah he is very good. Seems to always have decent information and doesn't feed with lots of bull either.
Does a great podcast with Phil brown.
3.) 06 Aug 2024 11:17:21
Chilwell? Very good on his day, but he’s injured more than Shaw!
4.) 06 Aug 2024 12:47:20
Awesome update.
5.) 06 Aug 2024 15:19:33
Thanks for this mdb.
I find the Muppetiers totally plagiarise their content. Most of it they take from here with other snippets coming from big journos. I’m astonished they have the following they do.
If you reference their ‘info’ in accordance to when Ed posts stuff here, it is consistently 1 week or 2 later. I think they’re riding on the fortunes of others for self gain and I have 0 respect for them.
6.) 06 Aug 2024 16:14:29
He literally posted the info given on the muppitiers video scholesy
You can’t thank him then slag his source of info off ?.
7.) 06 Aug 2024 16:14:36
Spot on Scholesy - I believe they scour this site and then present Ed002's info as their own with a bit of story around it to present it as their own. I know because that's how I used to do my homework in school. I called them out on it years ago when they were just on reddit and they essentially made the claim that they know Ed002 and Ed002 is/ was providing the info directly to them which I'd be very surprised if that were true (only one person who can confirm or deny that though! ) .
8.) 06 Aug 2024 16:19:36
Just like fabrizo the know sweet fanny Adams and feed off the frenzy and thirst for snip bits by gullible people.
There are idiots like goldbridge and the likes making huge money just talking nonsense. Ranting like a spoiled child.
Fair play to them they have carved out their niche but make no mistake they know very little more than the average Joe and a lot less than ed002 for example.
9.) 06 Aug 2024 16:46:55
Not sure how much money he makes Ken. Think he has a full time job and this is more of a pastime. But he seems to be pretty knowledgeable.
Id trust that he is decent given the fact he does a lot of work with Phil Brown, someone who is a good guy and IMO doesn't work with idiots.
With regards to Fabrizio, journalists such as Whitwell and Ornstein tend to tip their hats to him and acknowledge that he gets a good few exclusives. So again, based on that, I'd say that they know a lot more than the average joe or ken ?.
10.) 06 Aug 2024 17:11:04
How many followers do they have?
11.) 06 Aug 2024 18:08:16
You tell me Ken.
Then you'll tell me you why you believe that's relevant. Then you'll tell me how I'm wrong.
But it will only be your opinion ?.
12.) 06 Aug 2024 18:31:10
There's been some top banter on here lately ?.
13.) 06 Aug 2024 18:48:49
What if James Rhodes is Ed002? ??.
14.) 06 Aug 2024 20:41:47
Bolger3 - you have totally misread my post. I attach 0 criticism to the original poster. Purely expressing my opinion on the source he mentions.
Chill.
15.) 06 Aug 2024 21:23:23
No angel it depends on how many filters they have as to whether they are making money. Anything over 500k followers they will be making 6 figures angina over a million and they will be making 250k plus.
I have 30 or 40 influencers and content creators on my books and the pay is very substantial once you have accumulated a million plus followers.
Most high profile football footballers or highly followed celebrities for example don't buy their own clothes or cars or pay to eat certain places all they need to do is endorse or post pictures etc.
If their sites are busy enough they will get plenty of payments.
16.) 07 Aug 2024 05:20:07
Pretty much all these sites are aggregators of what is out there as news and a lot of it can be debated if its accurate or has any basis. some present it as news and some like to present it like they have an inside line to United. Its the silly season as they say and lots of stuff out there and you will drive yourself crazy as a fan reading it all and best wait and see and club best source of what's real and ed002.
17.) 07 Aug 2024 09:20:28
Jesus, 90% of what anyone posts on social media, or in the print media is just farts in the wind. Regardless of who they are.
Romano has linked United with "interest" in over 20 players so far this window, he'll probably link us to another 10 or more before the window closes. While United will only sign 4 or 5 players. Meaning there will be 15 players or so he will have linked us with this window that the club don't sign. Farts in the wind.
I'm not saying he doesn't get some good information, but he makes money by people following him and interacting with his media. To do that he has to fluff out his media to keep getting people to come back every day.
Daily updates on multiple stories when in reality very little to nothing has changed, but he has to say something or his numbers drop.
This is the same with all of them. Try not to get your knickers in a twist with anything that is written in the media. Are we chasing Ugarte or will it be Berge or whoever. I take it all with a pinch of salt until they hold the shirt aloft at a press conference.
18.) 07 Aug 2024 12:01:55
Romano's X (Twitter) account makes him $1million a year, HERE WE GO! all the way to the bank, hopefully Ed02 gets something similar.
19.) 07 Aug 2024 17:05:07
Fair play to them they are creaming it and people actually follow and believe them its gas. They are not hurting anybody and could be up to a lit worse.
20.) 07 Aug 2024 19:07:35
What platforms are these ken? i'd like to know so I can tell the few I know with millions of followers to get on them. Because the ones I know do not make anywhere near 6 figures.
21.) 07 Aug 2024 19:08:38
Like the good old days AJH.
22.) 07 Aug 2024 19:59:46
Primarily tik tok or Instagram angel. If you know anybody with a million followers not making 6 figures then send them my way.
23.) 08 Aug 2024 07:51:50
Haha will do ken!
29 Jul 2024 17:35:23
A round up news from some outlets, for what they're worth .
Awb departure is being lined up and club are planning for it now. He is very much expected to depart as is Victor lindelof though a deal for Awb with mazraoui coming in is closer at this stage.
Ugarte remains the top target in midfield, but has to be at the right price. They won’t just overpay beyond their valuation which is much lower than 70m. Alternative names may be considered as fall back options.
However, once psg complete the move for Joao Neves and united return from tour there should be further talks. If it is a permanent deal of significant cost, it will likely require a departure. Scott Mctominay could be sold if a good offer came in for him, Erik ten Hag has accepted that this may be necessary to continue his plans even though he likes Scott.
Sources also indicated that Casemiros departure seems very unlikely at this stage and they are looking at how they can get the best out of him. This is expected to have a significant effect on spending ability (ie limiting) . We MUST sell to buy.
Targeting at least 2 more signings, prior to the injury to Yoro. But sales are key.
The early indications on Yoro were a foot injury. But they’ll be doing/ done scans and we hope to have some answers this evening for him and Hojulnd, which seems to be a hamstring pull but first indications were minor.
PAOK interested in Pellistri, don't know how far this will get.
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22 Jan 2026 15:20:00
The wolves pair of MFs Gomes and Andre are quite good and I think either will be a great addition to our team. I think Gomes has an edge over Andre from the few games I have watched.
Anyone here have more details on them and if they will be suited to our team? Being relegation bound, I won't be surprised if these players move on.
02 Jan 2026 15:13:29
We are two days into a new year and we are yet to see a post about someone's uncle's pet rabbit's vet whose brother in law house sits for the rich and famous telling us that mateta and/or co are house hunting in our neck of the woods.
1.) 02 Jan 2026 18:05:11
I heard it from a reliable meerkat that that signing will mean no worries for the rest of our days.
2.) 02 Jan 2026 19:20:49
There’s a few rumours knocking around.
Wharton, Anderson, Baleba, Neves, 2x Diomande (RB Leipzieg and Sporting), Blato (kid at sporting), Mateta, Smit, El Mala, Mokio, Guehi, Gomes. There’s more.
Hoping we invest and aim for UCL.
3.) 02 Jan 2026 19:34:42
The last rumour I saw was that RA is hacked off as we won't be buying anyone in January.
4.) 02 Jan 2026 19:55:28
You support your manager by giving him the tools to succeed, not through PR releases.
He knows he needs signings desperately as he is unable to get the best of this squad.
5.) 02 Jan 2026 20:42:54
But we’ve also said we aren’t going to make mistakes like we have made in the past, panic buying an overpriced player that you’re then stuck with on the wage bill that’s nowhere near good enough. We have players we want to sign, if any of them become and option in January we will move for them, if not then it will be the summer.
I’d assume we might get a loan signing in this month and would be surprised if we signed anyone, we’ve got a lot of players coming back. Mainoo couldn’t even get a game for most of the season.
6.) 03 Jan 2026 09:16:17
I have it from a guy ITK and well-connected with the club that we are in advanced talks with Wesley Sneijder. You heard it here first.
7.) 03 Jan 2026 11:49:09
The targets we are being linked to are mostly the same targets we had been scouting and planning around last summer. Which is actually very encouraging, at least in the long run.
If we can secure a deal for a long term target this January then great, but we shouldn't be looking for the kind of short term fixes that have ultimately lead to us being in the mess we are in right now. Didn't Einstein say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over but expecting different results?
8.) 03 Jan 2026 14:32:22
No Shappy.
It was civil rights campaigner and feminist writer Rita Mae Brown.
9.) 03 Jan 2026 15:15:42
I only listening Ornstein. rn.
22 Oct 2025 13:58:48
Should we be concerned about the upcoming Afcon?
1.) 22 Oct 2025 16:19:34
We should. Our right hand side has been out best attacking side this season. We will lose both Mbeumo and Amad for six games including the derby, assuming they get to the finals. We also lose Maz in defence. We will probably draft Mainoo to midfield and move Bruno alongside Cunha at 10. But we have no quality to replace Amad.
Luckily Onana starts for Cameroon so I expect Mbeumo back early ?.
2.) 22 Oct 2025 20:37:11
Recruitment should, but sadly didn’t, take these events into account. Hopefully the team will have become more cohesive and be able to work around it.
06 Oct 2025 12:58:52
Interesting point below about Amorim and what he is doing right warranting our patience. Also a lot of praise for our new keeper and rightfully so. Makes me wonder why RA waited until GW7 to play him?
Another thing I wonder is what is the opinion of posters here on Bruno being played in a deeper role which imo is out of position.
Final question is what are your thoughts of Mainoo and RA's handling of such a prospect?
1.) 06 Oct 2025 13:23:00
Ra picks the team. What do we know? He is the manager and should do what he thinks is right.
We all have our preferences but don't know any better than him. In fact we all know a lot less so if today's his choice then that's the way it is.
You can ask 100 people and get 100 different answers the only person that matters is the man that picks the team.
2.) 06 Oct 2025 13:53:44
Lammens was never going to start say away to Manchester City (incase he made an error in hist 1st game) and could'nt just drop Bayındır immediately as RA needs to establish spirit and harmony in the squad (and what message would that send out)? .
Starting Lammens at home once Bayındır maybe has given RA a reason was always going to be the best option.
3.) 06 Oct 2025 14:15:15
I think there’s a speculative but reasonable explanation for his delayed introduction: it was about protecting him until the right moment and opponent came along. Since signing, he’s only missed three matches — against Manchester City, Chelsea, and Brentford.
He’s a young keeper coming from a league that’s a world apart from the Premier League in terms of intensity and scrutiny. I don't think a baptism of fire against City or Chelsea would have been appropriate, especially considering how unforgiving the British media and fanbase can be.
RA made the right call. Let him train, settle, and build confidence behind the scenes. This recent game was a smart opportunity to ease him in — and it’ll give him a big boost heading into Liverpool after the break.
4.) 06 Oct 2025 14:41:52
Ken I agree he picks the teams and he has not been very successful with his picks has he? This season i think we have had a match and a half of good performances, Arsenal and 1st half against sunderland. That out of seven isn't good unless I am being too critical and someone may have seen things differently?
Supasub, I guess you are right about City, but I assume (may be wrong) that it was a clear message that Lammens is being brought to be a starter, so City granted, then chelsea, perhaps for same reason, then why not Brentford?
I may be nitpicking and being overly critical by finding issues where there are none but you know what they say about us the paranoid people, we are only paranoid until we are right lol.
5.) 06 Oct 2025 15:28:16
Mbd its fine margins.
Im not sure what you were expecting.
We have won 25% more points than this same point last year. Scored more goals and moved up 5 places. So while it could be better he is doing better than his predecessor.
Changes the size of the ones our club is going through take time.
Cool your jets and let's look again in Jan.
Can you tell me the last time united were within 6 points of league leaders after 7 games of the season. I've not checked but i'd say maybe once or twice in the last 12 years.
Try shut your eyes and ears to the noise and let people much more in the know than fan try and pick their way through a difficult time.
6.) 06 Oct 2025 16:40:44
I want amorim to get the results to get home to January and hopefully the board buys him a wingback and a midfielder and I think we will be far better off.
Casemiro like it or not is still our best midfield option but only for about 45 mins.
Mainoo and ugarte are no where close in that position no matter what any fan wants to believe.
7.) 06 Oct 2025 16:57:13
I tend to agree john and have the same hope.
8.) 06 Oct 2025 17:54:54
I like you post above Ken, I'll sit back and try to enjoy the ride for now. Let's see what the future holds.
9.) 06 Oct 2025 19:22:51
Cheers mbd. Trying to find positives not easy at times but I'm making the prices ai believe we have a very good leader. Albeit learning on the job and his inexperience exposes him at times but if you think you have the right man you stand by that man. I've seen nothing to suggest a change is right at this time.
If points are not a good bit better by the end of the season v last year then its time to revaluate. But not before imo.
10.) 06 Oct 2025 20:06:14
I think Red man may have been right, talks were had and pressure was put on him from above to make some changes and to save face just a couple of little ones were made by RA, but resulted in him winning, so now it’s interesting!
29 Sep 2025 09:57:19
Something MUST CHANGE!
Why would any new generation choose to support Man Utd?
Last season I had to explain to my little boy why we did not qualify for Europe : (
I see from the start of the season he comes home saying how his friends in school talk about their teams' mid week performances in Europe and then he adds that I shouldn't worry, next season we will be able to talk about Utd in europe as well.
He loves utd because it is the only team I love and its been great father son time since he was a baby, I feel now he does it more to make me happy than himself and that shouldn't be so, esp for an 8year old.
#AmorimOUT! I don't want to endure this nonsense anymore, we played better under RA when he hadn't signed any players! We played better under RA when he had no preseason! The only system I see now is 'catch the chicken' - ten random people thrown in a pitch sized coop to catch one hen; no coordination, no cohesion, very little teamwork, lack of desire.
Any youth player promoted to the 1st team has his zeal and fire quenched by involvement with this team.
The coach is often the easy scapegoat but whose job is it to make a group of players work as a well oiled unit? Whose job is it to play players with desire to win? Whose job is it to ensure growth of players? Whose job is it to deploy tactics that nullify opponents?
I have nothing against RA, I hope he comes good but all indications I have seen so far are disastrous!
Rant Over!
1.) 29 Sep 2025 10:16:28
I don't know why, but I read this as if you were Bruno Fernandes.
2.) 29 Sep 2025 11:27:57
You explain that’s life. Sometimes it’s good, sometimes it’s crap.
My son is 7 - “supports” Utd because I do, but he knows we’re rubbish right now.
3.) 29 Sep 2025 11:45:00
I think the club need to show some real leadership now and go to Amorim and say, as a club, we want to play 4-2-3-1 and we have brought the players and have the players to play this. This is our model and we feel this is our best set up for success. You can play however you feel works, play out from the back, route 1, counter attack but the shape and structure must be within this model.
I know they appointed him and this was his philosophy BUT they are now Head Coaches not Managers. It will be up to Amorim to then decide whether he wants to go with that or to walk away.
I really like Amorim, I think he carries himself well and represents the club well in his mannerisms and behaviour. I think his morals are great and in line with the club but I do think he needs some support and maybe guidance to help get the best out of the players and get some better results on the board.
I actually don't see a problem with the formation. Formations provide a convenient shorthand for talking about tactics, they are all slight tweaks of the same basic setup: defenders at the back, midfielders linking play, and forwards leading the attack. It is the execution—the players’ skill, decision-making, and cohesion—that truly determines outcomes. Formations may look different on paper, but in practice, they are more alike than not, and their direct impact on results is often overstated but they are used as an excuse to criticise. 3-4-2-1 can easily become 4-4-2 or 4-4-1-1 if Dorgu drops into LB and Cunha to LM.
The reason I'd be telling to make a change of shape though is for the psychological factor. This team has no resilience. Even Fernandes now on penalties is easily rattled by a bump from the ref or being made to wait a little longer. If you go out and say we starting out in 4-2-3-1, a formation the players may seem more comfortable with and being in positions they believe they are best in, they have no excuse then. No excuse to hide behind the formation. But psychologically, they may go out feeling more comfortable and therefore performing better. Shouldn't have to do this as they are professional footballers but clearly something isn't working for them.
Just for full transparency my line up would then be:
Lammens
Mazraoui - Yoro - De Ligt - Dorgu
Ugarte - Mainoo
Mbuemo - Fernades - Cunha
Sesko.
4.) 29 Sep 2025 12:13:11
I’d drop Bruno need something a little radical to shake things up. Besides he’s shown nothing this season so far to warrant his place as leader or star player, he’s been quite a big negative. The sharks are circling our captain every opposition can see his weakness and exploit it with ease and I reckon our own players can see it too. Besides, giving it to a more serious, hard working player who looks up for it is a free boost to the squad. De Ligt for me, really starting to shine and much prefer a defender/ defensive midfielder as captain. The team seems too dependant on which captain shows up they been so reliant on him in the past.
5.) 29 Sep 2025 15:47:46
We’ve no right to be in Europe.
We have no right to be good.
But the least we can expect is the players to give 100% and the coach to improve the team and adapt when needed.
6.) 29 Sep 2025 19:05:01
And the fans to stick by the team and support through good and bad.
7.) 29 Sep 2025 20:53:32
My daughter supports United because I do, she even asked for a United top for her birthday.
She will be a diehard fan because she will have gone through the bad years first and will therefore appreciate the good years more.
8.) 30 Sep 2025 11:03:16
Grim,
Spot on mate, also there are a lot of people in Manchester who will be supporting their local club.
It’s madness to say why should anyone support a football club because they aren’t winning consistently in my opinion.
9.) 02 Oct 2025 16:28:55
GDS, local club; fine . however we live on a different continent!
25 Sep 2024 14:14:57
Thank you :)
31 Aug 2024 08:07:18
The Barbarian .
21 Aug 2024 14:20:47
Ork, from your analysis am I right in thinking Ederson is like Fred in terms of where and how he plays?
23 Jul 2024 14:03:47
GDS, haven't u noticed the difference in our team when he plays and when he does not? He may have his flaws, but his positives more than make up for it.
23 Jul 2024 10:18:59
In my opinion, I think Bruno will stay, he was with us during the gloomy days, why leave when there seems to finally be a ray of light?
07 Jan 2026 22:41:05
TY eric.
07 Jan 2026 15:45:49
LOL Grim, Bruno arrived bit cracks me up! Not even Bruno was signed but he arrived? Some credit at least to who signed him?
Just like angelred said, I am also not advocating for ole, in my case just reacting to your comment.
07 Jan 2026 15:37:14
Has it been OGS and Carrick before?
06 Jan 2026 10:59:15
As much as I agree with us being in shambles in terms of proper structure, your article makes it sound as if Amorim is a victim here. He is a good up and coming coach but he has his flaws as well.
He did bring some positive and refreshing aspects to the club but his stubbornness and entrenched position had the whole club suffering.
I do not think the club left him without mfs, he had a say in: Collyer's loan move, in not trying Kone in the 1st team after his recovery, his fallout with Mainoo etc.
Look at what Howe has done with Miley at Newcastle, Nico O'Rieley at City, Skelly and Nwaneri at Arsenal, Wharton at Palace, etc When we are struggling for mfs, I am sure we have at least one who could step up.
02 Dec 2025 14:56:01
I hope i am wrong but I think Wharton and Anderson are being overhyped at the moment.