28 Jun 2022 16:55:05
Reports on-line that United have beaten Lyon to the signing of Tyrell Malacia.

1.) 28 Jun 2022
28 Jun 2022 17:16:27
Personally, I'd rather United signed David Raum, but Malacia would be a decent upgrade on Shaw and Telles.

2.) 28 Jun 2022
28 Jun 2022 17:42:41
Malachia for €15m + 2 add-ons looks tremendous value. He’s had other offers for a few weeks but been holding out for us apparently.

Telles off now surely.

I suspect De Jong and Malachia are the two players Ten Hag expects to be completed in time for the Far East tour. But who’s next? Martinez or Torres at CB? Antony at RW? Eriksen?

At last the transfer wheels have started to move a little.

3.) 28 Jun 2022
28 Jun 2022 19:13:21
Good chance that De Jong, Malacia and Bachmann could be done before the tour.

Could even get Eriksen is he decides to choose us over staying in London.

We could literally have 4 new players before the tour, with rumours of Antony or another flexible forward and maybe a CB if we can shift some off the squad list.

I think the Malacia deal has been forced due to Lyon pushing to complete his signing.

It's fortunate that Malacia and FDJ share the same agent, it should make it easier to simultaneously complete both transfers.

4.) 28 Jun 2022
28 Jun 2022 23:05:41
Got to admit I’m more concerned about right back than any other position. Both of our options aren’t good enough and I can’t see that they ever will be.

5.) 28 Jun 2022
28 Jun 2022 23:08:27
How is Malacia an upgrade on Shaw and Telles?

In what departments does he suffice as an upgrade? He's 22 year old and only been courted by the likes of Lyon and West Ham along with us!

I suspect it means he's likely to play second fiddle to shaw and be back up. Thus allowing Telles to leave as he's not going to get any better with age.

6.) 29 Jun 2022
29 Jun 2022 10:07:26
Kevani, aren't you a cheerful delight.

I think Malacia will come in and initially replace Telles. He's an exciting young player who several Eredivisie pundits have called the best full back in the Eredivisie last season.

Telles has been somewhere between average and poor in all his appearances for United.

Malacia has the potential to be a top young player, and possibly in time an upgrade on Shaw. If he settles well and can develop well.

EtH has followed him to over 2 years and attempted to sign him for Ajax last summer. So I'll be inclined to trust his better judgement.

7.) 29 Jun 2022
29 Jun 2022 13:47:51
As Shap says, EtH wants him that should be enough for us.

8.) 29 Jun 2022
29 Jun 2022 17:35:18
I am glad people keep reminding us of the important fact that United's manager knows more about football and has more influence on United purchases than random people on the Internet.

9.) 30 Jun 2022
30 Jun 2022 10:13:45
Its just fact how everyone is an expert on Malacia since we've agreed a deal and he's the best thing since sliced bread. Saying he's an upgrade on Shaw and telles when no one knows if he is or not.

I hope it turns out to be a good signing.

Just need a RB, CB, CM, RW and ST now.