Current Avatar:
No Avatar image uploaded
No Avatar image uploaded
Manchester United Rumours Member Posts
Caolan_2's Profile
Caolan_2's Posts and Other Poster's Replies To Caolan_2's Posts
To Caolan_2's last 5 rumours posts
To Caolan_2's last 5 banter posts
To Caolan_2's last 5 rumour replies
To Caolan_2's last 5 banter replies
Caolan_2's rumours posts with other poster's replies to Caolan_2's rumours posts
07 Jun 2025 14:23:52
Ed1,
Hope you're doing well mate.
Just wondering if you've heard much on any transfer activity for us in or out?
Cheers.
{Ed001's Note - I haven't mate, sorry.}
1.) 07 Jun 2025 14:50:31
No worries at all fella!
What you think about Wirtz? Crazy money but from the few times I’ve saw him he looks different gravy.
{Ed001's Note - I absolutely love Wirtz. Myself and Ed77 have often talked about how great he is and how much we would love to see him in the Prem, even more exciting for me to get him in my team as well. It is one of those dream signings that you never expect to happen.}
2.) 07 Jun 2025 16:15:20
Wirtz, Joao Neves and Mainoo would have been a pretty good midfield, shame we were never in a good position to put it together.
3.) 07 Jun 2025 16:32:17
Looking forward to watching him Ed, only really saw highlights and the odd game and he was very impressive.
Do you mind if I ask your thoughts on Mbeumo? Think he could be a good fit for what we need atm? Personally pretty excited by him if it gets over the line.
{Ed001's Note - very good player, excellent for the right sided 10 role in Amiron's system. Pacey, hard working, skilful, scores and creates goals. He is about as good as you are going to get.}
4.) 07 Jun 2025 17:37:42
Are Liverpool going to be able to sign a striker ed001?
I suspect that they’re going to offload a few players too, but with spending close to £200m sorting out Wirtz and the fullbacks, do they have enough to sign a top striker too?
{Ed001's Note - there has always been money available, Klopp was too loyal to his players to replace them until too late. Slot just doesn't have that loyalty right now.}
5.) 07 Jun 2025 17:45:17
Huge window so, with Liverpool and City spending big, I can see Arsenal falling further behind. Feels like Arteta has missed his chance to win a league title.
United are going to really struggle to get anywhere near top four too.
6.) 07 Jun 2025 20:25:40
Thanks Ed. Really really hoping he can add a spark that we are missing.
{Ed001's Note - on paper he is a huge step, leap even, forward for your team.}
7.) 07 Jun 2025 23:51:29
Ed001 thanks for your replay. Given we have no midweek european games and some good transfers, and if we can buy a better keeper, can you see us have a chance for top 5?
{Ed001's Note - yes.}
13 Apr 2025 13:21:22
Reports going round that Harry Amass is starting today.
1.) 13 Apr 2025 13:31:57
Just going to post same thing, a very good prospect, hope it's true.
2.) 14 Apr 2025 10:30:10
Ironically, finally Well-stocked for LB now: Amass, Dorgu, Leon and Shaw.
Now for the other positions….
3.) 16 Apr 2025 09:13:27
Wallace, technical Malacia is still a United player as well.
11 Dec 2024 09:46:50
Sounds like Diego Leon, a 17 year old left back from Paraguay will be joining.
1.) 12 Dec 2024 12:59:51
Interesting signing. Seen some clips of him. Not sure what they feed 17 year olds in Paraguay ? be interesting to know Ashworths influence on that signing because he was involved in some South American signings for Brighton I believe.
2.) 13 Dec 2024 01:48:22
His departure makes sense now. Wilcox just wanted to clone his USB.
26 Nov 2024 09:45:47
Further links to Alphonso Davies and now Theo Hernandez today.
Both would suit that left wing back perfectly, but I'd imagine little chance of signing either.
1.) 26 Nov 2024 10:24:07
Caolan_2
Unfortunately I can't see either playing for Utd. I'd love Utd to pip to Davies on a pre contract.
2.) 26 Nov 2024 10:28:25
There will be lots of links to wing backs and will be interesting to see which side (left/ right) Amorim wants to put a full back and which more winger.
Ait Norie/ Alvaro and the Sporting ones.
Will be interesting to see which way we go.
3.) 26 Nov 2024 10:44:17
A recent link I saw for LWB was Nuno Mendes at PSG. Whether it's just an easy Portoguese link or there's something there who knows.
4.) 26 Nov 2024 18:57:56
Shaw is not suited to the role now even if fit he is more a lcb now i think malacia does suit it a little more so.
I think it might be a role garnacho should be aspiring to fill in the same way amad has on the right.
I don't think there will be much to spend this winter without selling to generate amy substantial funds.
With maz and amad on right and garnacho and malacia on right plus dalot there are options until the summer at least. Not ideal but if the players apply themselves and stay fit they are OK options for a few months I think.
16 Jul 2024 14:28:43
Report from the guy who first mentioned us having a bid accepted by Lille is saying that Yoro is currently discussing personal terms with us.
Fingers crossed it's true, thought I'd share for anyone who hasn't seen it.
1.) 16 Jul 2024 15:05:31
Fingers and toes crossed Caolan_2.
2.) 16 Jul 2024 15:28:26
Still think he’ll join Madrid but would be an amazing statement signing if he does join us.
Generational talent - reminds me of a young Varane.
(And no MdL if Yoro arrives - can’t look past injury concerns, despite him being a formidable player)
3.) 16 Jul 2024 15:53:58
Why would signing Yoro affect MdL, if we've been bidding on 3?
4.) 16 Jul 2024 16:05:08
They’re hedging their bets on either MdL or Yoro. Be one or the other (both would expect to be first choice alongside Martinez and not be back up)
Apparently they’re waiting on Yoro’s answer; if that falls through, they’ll go for MdL.
5.) 16 Jul 2024 17:16:19
Lille will be pushing hard to get this through also.
I hope they will sign 2 of jb mdl and yoro.
There is no way we should be going into the season with maguire as 3rd choice behind an 18 yo unproven player and martinez given his injury record. So assuming lindelof leaves we need at least 2 in at cb imo. That will allow yoro time to develop and mature physically.
The 2nd looks likely to be mdl or jb. In an ideal world full of pixies and fairy's we sign all 3 and maguire moves on.
6.) 16 Jul 2024 17:59:29
I wouldn’t bet against us going for DeLigt even if Yoro chooses to come. Great depth plus we could go 3 at the back or Martinez could be played slightly further forward.
Yoro and DeLigt for the same money as Maguire ?.
7.) 16 Jul 2024 18:24:03
The last time we signed a French teenager for this kind of fee we got stuck with Martial. Let’s hope Yoro proves to be a better signing.
I can’t say I know too much about him, but his desire to move to Madrid worries me a little, especially when we have two other talented CBs for whom we are the preferred choice. I’m all for building a young team for the future, but not if those young players plan on leaving us once they start to hit their prime.
8.) 16 Jul 2024 21:57:20
Call me cynical, but Yoro wants to join Madrid and is pushing out stories saying he might sign for United to hurry them along with a bid.
9.) 17 Jul 2024 07:47:03
Like a smoke screen, Grim? ?♂️.
10.) 17 Jul 2024 10:23:58
Ornstein reporting he’s on a flight to UK for medical.
11.) 17 Jul 2024 10:24:23
Latest reports are he is flying to the UK to undergo a medical and finalise personal terms.
12.) 17 Jul 2024 20:51:11
Madrid are for putting a new bid in apparently. He’ll end up there, get the feeling all the noise today was to speed them up and give them a prod to get moving. It’s clearly worked.
Caolan_2's banter posts with other poster's replies to Caolan_2's banter posts
11 Aug 2025 14:08:28
Ed001 would it be possible to get a profile on Baleba please?
Had a search there and couldn't see him so apologies if I've missed it!
{Ed001's Note - yes mate he is on the list anyway but I will push him up and do him either today or tomorrow for you.}
1.) 11 Aug 2025 16:15:46
Thanks Ed, would love you see him join.
Hope you’re well.
2.) 11 Aug 2025 18:09:20
He's a game changer and someone I never thought we even had a remote chance of getting. I'll be in complete shock if he is bought this window, like really, jaw on the floor type shocked.
The club are really unrecogniseable to the club of the last few years.
3.) 11 Aug 2025 20:36:14
Unbelabale, Jeff!
4.) 11 Aug 2025 21:31:41
Baleba and Ugarte together would make us so solid in midfield, Ugarte is massively underrated by United fans, his defensive actions per 90 sats across the board are better than Caicedo, Macallister, Enzo Fernandez, and even Baleba I believe. Playing the two man pivot in Amourim’s system both CM need to cover a load of ground. I can see a place for Mainoo, I can’t see where Bruno fits in though, he lacks discipline to play the CM right pivot position. Could we see Bruno out Baleba in?
Having left footed Baleba with right footed Ugarte gives balance, they both cover a lot of ground and are defensively excellent. Their attacking Sats have great synergy too. If we get Baleba we will not be getting over run in midfield this season.
5.) 11 Aug 2025 21:52:10
From what I’ve watched the club need to make this the statement.
I’m loving the intent about signing someone of his quality. Would be an incredible signing imo.
6.) 12 Aug 2025 01:43:33
No Rewz! Why did you have to mention Ugarte?! Now the miserable German will appear spouting his absolute nonsense.
15 Jun 2025 16:53:11
Ed1- do you know much about Ekitike who we are being linked too this weekend.
I saw Chelsea and Liverpool mentioned.
Never seen him play myself but the fee quoted seems pretty huge.
{Ed001's Note - I was never impressed by him, but he apparently made huge strides forward last season. I would be wary about buying from Frankfurt, they seem to sell high and the player fails to live up to expectations. He has potential, but it is only just starting to build into actual.}
1.) 15 Jun 2025 17:42:37
Kolo Muani springs to mind when you say that actually.
2.) 15 Jun 2025 19:28:38
I'd be pretty worried if we sign him. £85m is the apparent price for a centre forward who's best attributes aren't anything to do with goalscoring, that is very concerning. Runs with the ball well, presses well, is able to link up well too. Bit like a quicker Zirkzee. However, doesn't strike me as a player who's going to get 20 plus goals in the PL anytime soon.
He'd do well in a side like Liverpool who have plenty of goals in their team anyway and a lot of attacking movement as well as others to take some of the attention of defenders off him. The options they have could allow him to ease in and develop. He wouldn't have that luxury for us and at that price he would have a lot of pressure on him.
3.) 16 Jun 2025 18:19:05
A firm swerve for me. One season wonder. Stay clear.
19 Apr 2025 13:16:14
I'm sure like everyone else i must've watched the highlights about 100 times since Thursday.
What a rollercoaster. I still don't really have the words to sum it up.
Looking forward to the next couple of league games to see if we get some debuts and rest into key players. I think we will see Mantanto before the end of the season and with some luck one of our young attackers will step up and be an option in Europe.
Have a great Easter weekend chaps.
1.) 19 Apr 2025 15:48:41
We wouldn’t be able to register anyone else in Europe.
2.) 19 Apr 2025 20:08:19
Spenno,
I’m not 100% sure but I think the B list is anyone trained by the club.
3.) 20 Apr 2025 11:57:04
Club trained players can play in Europe from the B List.
It’s why Chido can’t play in Europe.
04 Apr 2025 20:35:10
For anyone who is interested, JJ Gabriel is supposedly playing for the u18s tomorrow.
If it's on MUTV, and he is playing it's worth tuning in. Big things expected of him.
1.) 04 Apr 2025 22:35:01
Yes Caolan, am aware game is on MUTV and am very much looking forward to watching it. As you say JJ Gabriel is massively rated within the club and he is very, very skilful.
He is only 14 and his nickname is ''Kid Messi'' He also has a very lucrative deal with Nike, supposedly one of the most lucrative contracts ever handed out to a player of his age. I don't know if that is good or absolutely shocking!
Clearly a very, very long way to go for the lad. Really hope he has the right stuff between his ears, as that will determine his future more than anything.
Some time back I posted a profile on Amir Ibragimov, a player I think has what is needed to go all the way, he has a very strong mentality and is a very good player, likened by some to a young Rooney. He turned 17 a couple of days back and yesterday signed his first professional contract, excellent news!
Another of our highly rated youngsters is Bendito Mantato and it is expected he will also be signing his first professional contract in the next few days.
Things certainly seem to be going well on the Academy side of the club, I really think it would be wonderful if about the time we are moving into a state of the art 100,000 seater stadium 4 or 5 lads are becoming the backbone of a trophy winning, successful side.
Why not dream?
In the meantime am looking forward to game tomorrow.
2.) 05 Apr 2025 08:35:47
I did a big post on here about JJ Gabriel a few weeks ago, look forward to seeing him play.
3.) 05 Apr 2025 08:55:46
I don't subscribe to MUTV, but it's heartening to hear good news about the academy.
4.) 05 Apr 2025 10:11:38
IWOTB
To add I watched the U18 semi and briefly saw Amir Ibragimov, confident, perhaps over confident when he stepped up to his penalty. Brief look but he looked bright, I need to see more. Bendito Mantato looked good, nice balance and could run with the ball at pace, something we need.
T Fletcher looked good and controlled the game whilst on, Scanlon stood out and a lad at the back Munro looked the part.
Lot of good lads, two or three potential first teamers, but I didn’t see a world beater.
5.) 05 Apr 2025 12:48:18
Well, it's half time in the game against Leeds and the score is 9-0. Yes NINE nil. Ibragimov, along with a few others, has been outstanding he won a penalty after 80 seconds and has been integral to everything.
Victor Musa (the centre forward) has scored 6 and Jim Thwaite has scored 3, one of which was an superb free kick.
Redman, not sure you can make such a judgement on Ibragimov based on, as you say, a brief view of him. I don't think anybody would accuse him of being over confident.
Second half just started it's now 10-0.
6.) 05 Apr 2025 14:09:51
I would suggest that however it's decided which division youth teams go into it needs to be addressed. 9-0 at half time can't be doing much for the opposing youngsters lol.
7.) 05 Apr 2025 14:49:38
Quite right spenno, you feel so sorry for Leeds!
Match ended 13-1. You do not see performances like that all the time, first half was outstanding.
8.) 05 Apr 2025 15:59:57
IWOTB
No judgement on Ibragimov just an observation that stepping up to take his penalty he smiled at the keeper then it was saved. Didn’t see enough to make any judgement on him.
How was J J Gabriel today?
9.) 05 Apr 2025 16:28:54
Feel sorry for Leeds? Give your head a wobble. LOL.
10.) 05 Apr 2025 16:55:09
Red Man,
Gabriel scored 2, crazy for a 14 year old, the youngest player to play for our under 18s and didn’t look out of place, what a future we are looking at if we can keep some of these youngsters.
11.) 05 Apr 2025 19:09:51
Thanks GDS
Saw he scored a couple. Ever since I was at OT for Cristiano debut I have hoped for someone to take the breath away. Premier teams are a bunch of robots at times, so would hope a Gabriel can really excite.
12.) 05 Apr 2025 21:17:19
Read that JJ Gabriel will be leaving possibly to Barcelona. Hope he doesn't as he's got some mad talent.
13.) 05 Apr 2025 21:59:49
Lad looks class. I heard he's got a massive contact with nike already and he's only a baby really. Him and his family are close friends with ronaldo and his boy so hopefully he puts a good word in his ear and tell him to stay put where he is.
14.) 06 Apr 2025 13:09:56
Unruly,
There are lots of rumours about clubs being after him which is why we are trying to show him his future should be with us and we can give him what he wants. I’m guessing you haven’t read that he’s going to Barcelona as that’s not true but he is linked with lots of other clubs because of his talent.
15.) 06 Apr 2025 14:53:48
GDS2, what I read, which is quite possibly just made up nonsense, is that the player and/ or his family prefer to move to Barcelona. And this was 3 or so months ago so probably not true.
16.) 06 Apr 2025 18:30:27
It’s a big jump between academy football and men’s football, we have seen too many promising players fall by the wayside over the last few years. If we get one or two coming through that would be a success.
17.) 07 Apr 2025 13:14:09
Unruly he signed a deal with United to pay his schooling up to 16 when he is eligible I believe for the proper Academy Scholarship.
The Barcelona stuff was a tour organised by Nike as part of the sales pitch for his contract that was alluded too above.
I don’t think United would be putting the time into his development, playing him 4 years up if they weren’t keeping him.
07 Mar 2025 07:39:04
{Ed's Note - Caolan_2 has posted a new article entitled, I Back Ruben Amorim At Manchester United
06 Aug 2025 12:06:55
This could be wrong, but he’s scored 13 headed goals in his career and that’s the most out of any centre forward in his age category and more than Gyokeres and some other big names.
04 Jul 2025 20:43:22
Calling Sancho a knob is being kind.
26 Jun 2025 12:52:24
Yoro and heaven are quick athletic defenders. Mazraoui when he plays in the 3 covers the ground well too. Whilst we could definitely upgrade the defence, a midfielder or keeper has to be next imo.
07 Jun 2025 20:25:40
Thanks Ed. Really really hoping he can add a spark that we are missing.
{Ed001's Note - on paper he is a huge step, leap even, forward for your team.}
07 Jun 2025 16:32:17
Looking forward to watching him Ed, only really saw highlights and the odd game and he was very impressive.
Do you mind if I ask your thoughts on Mbeumo? Think he could be a good fit for what we need atm? Personally pretty excited by him if it gets over the line.
{Ed001's Note - very good player, excellent for the right sided 10 role in Amiron's system. Pacey, hard working, skilful, scores and creates goals. He is about as good as you are going to get.}
11 Aug 2025 21:52:10
From what I’ve watched the club need to make this the statement.
I’m loving the intent about signing someone of his quality. Would be an incredible signing imo.
11 Aug 2025 16:15:46
Thanks Ed, would love you see him join.
Hope you’re well.
15 Jun 2025 17:42:37
Kolo Muani springs to mind when you say that actually.
26 May 2025 20:00:22
Suspension wiped out I believe Patrick.
22 May 2025 12:18:30
He spits his dummy out every 5 mins. Sell.