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01 Nov 2024 18:00:42
Ed now Ten Hag has gone are we still going to be interested in going for Frenkie De Jong?
{Ed002's Note - Perhaps.}
1.) 01 Nov 2024 22:46:18
At least now we can read stories of us being linked to every Past or present Sporting or anyone Portugese. Will make a change.
2.) 03 Nov 2024 10:00:03
Amorim had said in a press conference that he will not look to sign any Sporting players in the January transfer window.
He seems like a man of his word, so any media outlet linking us to Sporting players in January are almost certainly talking out their rear end.
I'll be honest there are probably only a 4 or 5 players that might be worth getting from Sporting. Players like Inacio, Diomande, Debast or Quaresma obviously know the system and we will need at least one CB.
We've been linked with Hjulmand in the past (last summer), but if I'm honest I don't see us going for him after we've signed Ugarte. He isn't quite the profile of midfielder we need in my opinion, and he'll cost a premium.
Gyökeres is probably the big one that'll be linked. Mostly because we lack goals and strikers are sexy players to link clubs with and articles linking strikers get the most clicks. Yet I cannot see a world where we go for him. Not after spending 100m on Højlund and Zirkzee in the last two windows and when you consider that Gyökeres will cost a bare minimum 80m but more than likely north of 100m. I can't see us blowing 50-70% of our summer budget on a player for a position that we have good options in. Not when there are other areas of greater need.
Marcus Edwards will probably be linked, especially as he's English. I'm not sure he's at the level we need and we probably have enough options in the wide forward positions for Amorim to try and get something out of them. Players like Bruno, Mount, Amad, Garnacho and Rashford. Even Zirkzee could play in one of those positions. While we have some interesting youth players coming through like Shea Lacey, Jack Fletcher, Amir Ibragimov, Bendito Mantato, Ethan Williams and Samuel Lusale who could all end up playing in those roles and might offer some more depth. So I don't see us needing to sign a player in this position.
The final one I could see us maybe looking at is Geovany Quenda the 17 year old right wingback that has broken through this season. He fits the profile of player the club are looking at under the new ownership. But with us having both Dalot and Mazraoui at the club I think if we were to look at Quenda it would be in 2-3 years. Let him get a few seasons under his belt, see how he develops and then if we need a new RWB look to bring him in when he's still very young at 20 or 21.
Overall I doubt we'll go for Gyökeres or Hjulmand, as both would be expensive and while they are probably amongst Sporting 3 or 4 best players neither are profile of player that is of greatest need.
Quenda is someone who I expect we'll keep an eye on over the next couple of seasons, but not someone to pursue right now.
Really just leaving one of the CB's who could be a realistic target as they are all good enough, know the manager and the system, play in a position of need and fit the clubs profile of transfer targets. Also if Sporting's new manager moves away from the 343 shape then Sporting could probably afford to sell at least one of their CB's without it really hurting their squad.
One of Inacio, Diomande, Debast or Quaresma are the most likely possible signing we could look to get from Sporting next summer.
Although with the new structure at the club, of actual football experts
in key management positions, I doubt we'll see the club pursue former players of he current manager as a transfer strategy moving forward.
3.) 04 Nov 2024 15:17:26
Amorin needs to start the job and assess what he will be working with first.
There will certainly be a keep and sell list. Hopefully he is able to promote and develop a few youngsters aswell, as it is always great to see a few academy players come through.
Personally, he will have to hit the ground running. Hopefully Ruud can get 2 more wins before he hands the reigns over.
4.) 05 Nov 2024 05:08:00
A lot of the players have 7 months to convince him they deserve to be here next year imo. It will be a busy summer and depending on our financials we may see quite a few gone. Quite a few are out of contract anyway so we will need to buy many players if they are let go or bring some kids from the academy through.
I watch the academy games to cheer myself up and they are a really good bunch. No idea if any are ready for first team.
I watched Amorim's press conference for their CL game and some British reporter's behavior was appalling and really disrespectful and insisting he speaks in English which he declined. It was very strange behavior by the reporter. Need to block out the noise.
5.) 05 Nov 2024 08:34:45
Bom trabalho Ahmad!
6.) 05 Nov 2024 18:01:22
Hardly disgraceful behaviour lol, playful at worst.
7.) 05 Nov 2024 18:53:11
Spenno have you seen it? It was actually pretty bad. Insistent and entitled, and the reporter came across like a bell end.
I thought Amorim handled it well, and came across classy and unruffled.
The reporter has previous for trying to harass managers.
He did a similar thing with EtH while he was still Ajax manager but was agreed to join United. He chased him and tried sticking a microphone in his face, demanding he answer questions about Manchester United while he was preparing for a game with Ajax.
He's a clown and should be banned from all future press conferences.
8.) 05 Nov 2024 20:36:02
Of course I’ve seen it, or I wouldn’t have an opinion :p
You’d think he’d commited murder from the reaction.
9.) 06 Nov 2024 18:59:48
Amorin was ready for it and he and the Sporting media team were totally prepared and dealt with. He was sending out the message he was solely focused on the City game and not being distracted and it worked.
I rather fancy the reporter fell into his trap, an English reporter at a press conference deliberately held in Portugese, the reported got played here.
26 Oct 2024 09:31:14
Morning Ed,
Are we interested in acquiring Alphonso Davies from Bayern?
{Ed002's Note - Alphonso Davies (LWB) Bayern Munich previously told Real Madrid and Chelsea he is not for sale but a discussion over an exchange involving Aurelien Tchouameni happened last year - but went nowhere. PSG will offer an option to take him as a Free Agent in the summer whilst Bayern Munich will continue to look to extend his contract - but right now a move to Real Madrid seems very likely if he runs his contract down over the next year - and he is on their list for 2025 and Chelsea provide an option. Player has made it clear he wants to move to Real Madrid. Other clubs will try to persuade him to move with Manchester United sending a highly respected ex-Premier League player to scout a couple of games this season.}
1.) 27 Oct 2024 09:20:54
I’m interested in Margot Robbie and have about the same chance of landing her as Utd do with Davies.
2.) 27 Oct 2024 16:21:45
Not sure Eric, the way we are performing and competing currently I'd say you have more of a chance!
23 Oct 2024 09:14:51
Morning Ed,
Would Xavi be under consideration if we change manager?
Thanks.
{Ed002's Note - Xavi Hernandez (C) Xavi will perhaps take a year off and think carefully about his options. Middle East perhaps. Enquiries from Borussia Dortmund and Ajax went nowhere. His agent has said two English sides, Manchester United Newcastle, and one national side approached him but his client wants time off for now.
Manchester United have preferred targets should they need a new coach.}
1.) 23 Oct 2024 18:53:54
Ed002 should the need arise for a new coach is the current inter Milan manager one of the preferred choices?
{Ed002's Note - Simone Inzaghi - Inzaghi already has a job and he has no intention of leaving - it is hard to see the timing being right. Perhaps an option for Manchester United in the future.}
2.) 24 Oct 2024 04:02:28
I know how Xavi feels, I could do with a year off as well.
3.) 24 Oct 2024 15:28:11
I'd love a year off ?.
4.) 25 Oct 2024 14:44:22
Take this year of nick and come back from holiday when we have a proper manager.
19 Oct 2024 17:15:05
Ed are we interested in Florian wirtz and if Bruno was to leave what players would be target to replace him?
{Ed002's Note - Florian Wirtz (AM/F) Arrived as a replacement for Havertz and made an immediate impact with admirers in Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Manchester City, PSG, Liverpool and Bayern Munich sending scouts. Newcastle have a very experienced third party continuing scouting players in Germany for them and have also looked at Wirtz. He signed a new long-term contract in 2024 but struggled to play early last season due to serious injury. Newcastle remain keen if he could prove his fitness but chances of them signing him are very low. Bayer Leverkusen will not want to sell and will point to the length of his contract. Chelsea have him on a list of possible AM additions but have a preferred option. Liverpool have not made any offer for the player as many of the fans think and can likely be discounted with other English sides. Expect Bayern Munich or Real Madrid to try to negotiate a transfer, probably Real Madrid would be favourites but the player himself wants a move to Bayern Munich. A wildcard would be Barcelona or Manchester City.
Florian Wirtz (AM/F) Arrived as a replacement for Havertz and made an immediate impact with admirers in Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Manchester City, PSG, Liverpool and Bayern Munich sending scouts. Newcastle have a very experienced third party continuing scouting players in Germany for them and have also looked at Wirtz. He signed a new long-term contract in 2024 but struggled to play early last season due to serious injury. Newcastle remain keen if he could prove his fitness but chances of them signing him are very low. Bayer Leverkusen will not want to sell and will point to the length of his contract. Chelsea have him on a list of possible AM additions but have a preferred option. Liverpool have not made any offer for the player as many of the fans think and can likely be discounted with other English sides. Expect Bayern Munich or Real Madrid to try to negotiate a transfer, probably Real Madrid would be favourites but the player himself wants a move to Bayern Munich. A wildcard would be Barcelona or Manchester City.}
1.) 20 Oct 2024 07:58:20
Witz will be one of those top top players, not sure we are at the level when we can currently get the best players, we need regular CL appearances.
2.) 21 Oct 2024 20:15:26
He'd be a phenomenal signing, but not one I could see us getting any time soon.
He's a cherry on the cake signing, and we haven't even made the sponge yet.
3.) 22 Oct 2024 12:06:45
Agreed Grim. I've always felt that no player should be considered unobtainable to Utd, but sadly it's definitely shifted in the last few years. I don't see us attracting the very best young players right now, but it would easily swing back in our favour when CL is back on the table. Yoro is a good example of where we should be looking; not top end yet, but a growing reputation and great age to invest in. Wirtz is a step ahead IMO.
4.) 22 Oct 2024 12:16:22
Spenno,
I agree with you. Also Utd should be looking at buying young talent to develop and potentially selling them on for a profit in the future if needed.
Buying an established star player seldom works well for Utd.
5.) 22 Oct 2024 22:20:09
Back in the 80s and 90s we could buy the cream of English talent and usually the best of the Scandinavian countries.
Even then the best players in the world ended up mainly in Italy and then Spain.
Sadly we are now a once great team, foraging around in the nether regions of the football world.
{Ed025's Note - now you buy Dutch players that are not worth a carrot Grim.. :)
12 Oct 2024 12:31:13
Ed quick question Is there any reason why we have no chance of appointing Ruben Amorim from Sporting. Is it because he is being targeted from another club?
Maybe Man City?
{Ed002's Note - Manchester United have others in mind should they need a new coach.}
1.) 12 Oct 2024 12:58:51
With southgate out of the running. Is it down to Tuchel and Potter? Can you give us a list please?
{Ed002's Note - It is not a matter for now.}
2.) 12 Oct 2024 13:35:56
Sorry to ask for clarification Ed002, but presume United would be looking at others to replace ETH in the short term, thus not looking at Amorim this season.
But what about looking at RA to take over next Summer?
Or or they not looking at him in any circumstance, short term or long term?
Apologies again!
{Ed002's Note - My understanding is that there are two scenarios that have been discussed should there be a need for a new coach and the ideal candidates for both scenarios have already been identified by the club.}
3.) 12 Oct 2024 14:47:20
Thank you for the quick and detailed reply Ed002 - very grateful to have the opportunity to ask you for details about what’s actually going on.
4.) 12 Oct 2024 19:50:33
Is anybody going to ask the obvious question?
5.) 12 Oct 2024 20:13:37
Can you tell us ed the two managers the club has decided on?
{Ed002's Note - - It is not a matter for now.}
6.) 12 Oct 2024 21:44:47
City want Sportings director of football. Seems like they are laying the groundwork for RA just like they did when Begurustan came from Barcelona and then Pep followed later. Unlike Utd they have a clear target and plan.
7.) 12 Oct 2024 22:42:37
Haha Salford ed is literally telling you we have clear targets and plans should we need to change manager.
Whilst I think we need to change manager now it's nice to know they have plans.
I would hope the plan doesn't have to go much longer as it is at the moment before they enact a change.
it's already a struggle to get excited for the games I settle in expecting the worst atm and I'm usually right even if we scrape a win it's awful football.
Anyway Brentford next week we usually play so well against them. not.
8.) 13 Oct 2024 09:45:39
Utds are as clear as mud and meantime we lurch from one game to another. I really want ETH and the team to succeed but fighting for the title looks a very unlikely prospect right now.
9.) 13 Oct 2024 09:46:51
I often wonder what things would look like now if we’d stuck to the plan of van Gaal to Allegri!
10.) 13 Oct 2024 13:21:06
Welsh, not a lot different. Would Allegri have won what Jose did? Maybe. But you'd have had the same numpties pulling the strings, and we'd be pretty much where we are now.
11.) 14 Oct 2024 00:54:22
Lots of press reports around today that we were interested in Stuttgart's Sebastian Hoeneß, but he turned us down in the summer.
If this is true or if we are still interested, I do not know.
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02 Sep 2024 20:09:29
Ok some good signings this season, but still some dodgy players in the team.
Onana needs to go and Rashford lmao he needs to leave too, as I don't think we can wait for 1 in 4 goals from him.
1.) 03 Sep 2024 00:11:53
Rashford must have taken over Antony’s job of being ten hags pot washer because he is playing regardless of what he does on that pitch
The same thing what got ole the sack will get ten hag the sack trusting players who don’t perform.
07 May 2024 01:52:21
Crazy game today but these things happen in football and I think this game might have sealed the sack of ETH.
12 Jul 2023 15:39:49
Ed....
{Ed033's Note - You can continue to post.
1.) 12 Jul 2023 19:00:25
Thanks ed!
02 Jul 2023 18:55:35
Why this Onana guy? This is another expensive Maguire type of mistake. Go for the best or keep De Gea.
1.) 02 Jul 2023 19:21:13
Out of interest, who’s the ‘best’ Singh?
2.) 02 Jul 2023 19:29:00
Curious, who in your opinion is the best?
Also what if the “best” doesn’t suit Ten Hags style?
3.) 02 Jul 2023 19:45:32
Onana quite simply IS the best footballing goalkeeper in the world, outside of Ederson.
He’d completely revolutionise the way we played and suit ETH’s philosophy down to the ground.
4.) 02 Jul 2023 20:04:29
This Onana guy? Played in the CL final, you’re talking like we’ve plucked some 16 year old from Maccabi Haifa.
5.) 02 Jul 2023 20:05:26
The best footballing gk in the world that is a huge statement. I don't agree, however I do think he is what we need in a keeper.
6.) 02 Jul 2023 20:48:10
Best is probably Diogo Costa but hear that Onana is best ball-playing GK, justvwhat ETH wants, will revolutionise how we play.
7.) 02 Jul 2023 21:06:51
Best is the ac milan french guy then onana and then costa imo from who is available. Costa is poor on crosses and a bit of ddg in him but good with his feet. ac milan guy who is the starting french goalie is the best but would be pretty expensive i reckon.
8.) 02 Jul 2023 21:15:30
I personally think Jan Oblak is the best.
9.) 02 Jul 2023 21:35:29
Go for Mbappe or keep Weghorst.
10.) 02 Jul 2023 21:39:21
Our u14 goalkeeper played out on pitch today and was nutmugging people for fun. He is the best.
11.) 02 Jul 2023 21:45:11
Won’t Onana have to go to AFCON in January?
12.) 02 Jul 2023 21:56:24
Onana can pass the ball better than most of our team, ten hag knows and trusts him, he would change our entire style of play.
No brainer.
13.) 02 Jul 2023 21:59:13
Good point that we’d lose our gk for a month. Brilliant!
14.) 02 Jul 2023 22:34:21
Hasn’t Onana retired from international football?
15.) 02 Jul 2023 22:46:52
Donnaruma of PSG would be my choice but doubt he is available.
16.) 02 Jul 2023 22:54:27
Is Emi Martinez a bad shout?
17.) 03 Jul 2023 00:44:02
Don’t think there is one world class keeper out there but to be honest there aren’t many world class players either.
{Ed077's Note - Magic Mike is the closest to World Class level for keepers that may just end up with a transfer this window.
18.) 03 Jul 2023 05:14:32
I believe Onana does not play for Cameroon anymore because the head coach wanted a more traditional GK.
19.) 03 Jul 2023 07:52:37
Onana was sent home at the world cup for some dispute with their coach. Not sure if the coach still there as many teams make changes after world cups.
20.) 03 Jul 2023 09:18:27
Emi Martinez isn’t a bad shout at all whoever mentioned that one. He’d be adored by the Stretford End. The best……. I’d say Jan Oblak. English……. big fan of Arron Ramsey.
21.) 03 Jul 2023 09:29:54
Modern goalkeepers generally test the nerves of fans but it is a by product the sweeper keeper style they expect to play.
Onana is perfect for progressing from the back and will help avoiding the press. He does worry me with how much he seems to parry the ball or punch it rather than catch but again this seems to be more common with modern goalkeepers.
EtH knows him well so if we go for him he at least knows the good and bad he will get.
On the international front I believe he has retired.
22.) 03 Jul 2023 10:21:30
Of course, we all know that DDG signs a new deal don’t we!
23.) 03 Jul 2023 21:13:08
Onana got dropped from Cameroons WC squad because he was taking too many risks with the ball, he subsequently retired after a bust up with
Rigobert Song and won't be at the ACN unless Song gets the boot, which is possible.
But you can imagine him taking a few risks at OT that don't come off, it won't be long before the grumbling will start.
24.) 03 Jul 2023 22:14:21
I wouldn't have him i'd go for Oblak if i'm letting De Gea go. Onana will not be as good as some of u think he would be but good luck.
25.) 03 Jul 2023 22:29:46
So who IS the best? Well according to Google lol, the best goalkeepers in the world are (in no particular order) :
Coutois, Ederson, Martinez, Neuer, ter Stegen, Donnarumma, Bounou, Alisson, Oblak, Buffon, Maignan, and our former GK himself De Gea.
A subjective list of course being generated by AI, but it's fair to say most people's go-to names are on there, even if the man of the moment Onana isn't. A few eyebrow raisers I'd say (I remember Bounou from the World Cup, but I mean. ), and a few maybe a little past their prime.
{Ed002's Note - It is not being generated by AI.}
26.) 04 Jul 2023 09:16:37
I'd say Onana is definitely amongst the top 10 best keepers in the world currently. While he is still young enough to continue to improve.
At the moment I'd say Alisson is the best keeper in the world followed closely by Maignan. After that its pretty close between the next 8 and is debatable about the order.
27.) 04 Jul 2023 10:16:33
The best two keepers in the world play for City and Liverpool in my opinion.
28.) 04 Jul 2023 10:34:10
Sim, I thought Ederson had a poor season personally.
29.) 04 Jul 2023 10:37:09
Oblak is like De Gea, unreal shot stopped (tbc with De Gea in recent seasons tbf) but he couldn’t pass C.V. even if he tried.
30.) 04 Jul 2023 11:12:51
Shappy - He didn't have to do anything last season because everyone in front of him were so good.
31.) 04 Jul 2023 12:34:21
simo
I agree. top of the pile for me. Excellent in all aspects of the game. Both also helped by having defenders who are comfortable on the ball in front of them.
32.) 04 Jul 2023 13:12:02
The best is Ederson for me, in terms of ability and being this much-fabled 'modern' keeper. But it's true he doesn't have to do nearly as much as most goalkeepers (if any) so doesn't fall under the spotlight often. Pulled off a few belting saves in the CL final when it mattered to his credit.
33.) 04 Jul 2023 17:50:41
I don’t think Allison or Ederson make the top 2 tbh. It’s only for the fact that they are in top teams with relatively settled world class defenders in front of them that people rate them. If I had to choose between the two I’d go for Ederson based on the fact he looks like a Bond villain and Allison has a girls name.
34.) 04 Jul 2023 17:58:42
Mannigan is the one who can do it all.
Onana will drop a bollock or two but I guess the expectation is he out performs in other ways to compensate.
Neuer on a 2 year deal would be my best for now.
Costa isn’t ready.
07 Apr 2023 20:01:12
Shappy I think your waffles got Ken banned.
1.) 08 Apr 2023 09:32:53
I speak to Ken regularly, away from the site. He's big enough and ugly enough to get himself banned and own it.
Whether he comes back under a different name some point down the line who knows. Probably best to draw a line under it and move on now.
2.) 08 Apr 2023 15:23:14
Do you speak to him in remote car parks in the dead of knight through car windows fogged with the steam of rutting?
3.) 08 Apr 2023 16:04:24
Knew that was you Danny?.
4.) 08 Apr 2023 17:49:07
Woof woof.
18 Oct 2024 16:18:52
Dr Jong will be awesome for us and will transform the midfield! Best news!
18 Oct 2024 14:00:11
Also couls you tell us which players are likely to leave in January?
{Ed002's Note - Casemiro (DM) Manchester United would be willing to let him leave but will take a huge loss. Michael Emenalo spoke of him as one option for Saudi clubs but will be concerned about persistent injuries but MU will be hoping for a call or an offer from perhaps Turkey or Brazil.
Christian Eriksen (AM) The player has a contract until 2025 but will be allowed to leave in January. Interest of Real Betis in a loan was rejected as the club wanted a sale. Anderlecht or Ajax may take him else MLS or Middle East beckons.}
18 Oct 2024 13:59:36
Hi Ed I hipe your alright.
Can you tell us the targets for january please?
{Ed002's Note - Frenkie de Jong (CM/DM) Barcelona will look for a new contract with reduced wages else he will be sold with possible interest remaining from Manchester United. PSG have spoken with his agent and additionally his agent has raised his availability with Chelsea whist discussing another player but they have no interest in him.}
12 Oct 2024 20:13:37
Can you tell us ed the two managers the club has decided on?
{Ed002's Note - - It is not a matter for now.}
12 Oct 2024 12:58:51
With southgate out of the running. Is it down to Tuchel and Potter? Can you give us a list please?
{Ed002's Note - It is not a matter for now.}
14 Dec 2024 10:17:39
Onana is terrible and should never be in the squad. I thought he was dodgy from day one!
21 Nov 2024 14:25:44
I think we will make top 4 this season and will beat in the league in a few weeks time.
16 Nov 2024 20:58:11
Just read about this now. Its sad and very shocking and RIP to him as he seemed like a very cultured gentleman! . Really terrible news and my condolences to his family.
03 Nov 2024 08:19:13
Ibramigov will be goood he has tht hardworking aura about him.
26 Oct 2024 09:36:10
Ive been critical of him but Onana has looked good recently ad so has Ugarte.