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04 Jul 2024 18:10:21
Mr Edd002 a question please.

Is Tobido, De Ligt, Braithwaite possible if Maguire, Lindelof go along with Varane?

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{Ed002's Note - All of interest but unlikely all will arrive.}


1.) 05 Jul 2024 00:18:59
DL and JB this window, hold One of those two for a season and Todibo next year, when we are in the CL and Nice are not.


2.) 06 Jul 2024 06:46:34
United have agreed that there will be no transfer between the clubs before September 2025, so Todibo will not be turning up any time soon.


 

 

18 Jun 2024 22:13:56
Rumours of Zirkzee and Xavi Simmons today.

What do you guys think of them?

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1.) 18 Jun 2024 22:32:32
Not seen anything of Zirkzee other than an awful lot of reports, so figure his agent is in overdrive (and apparently stands to gain £12m personally so why not) .
I think if they want to go Dutch Frimpong excites me the most. Seen him in multiple positions, and a better right winger than anything we’ve got and it’s not even his best position!


2.) 19 Jun 2024 07:43:52
Ornstein spenno. Never normally writes anything until incredibly well sourced.

But I suspect Zirkzee is waiting for Milan. However, if they don't come in, we may get out man.


3.) 19 Jun 2024 08:38:16
Zirkee looked good for a very exciting Bologna side who earned champions league football. Will be a good option at a reasonable price but most rumours were of him going to Milan, however they are looking at a number of options.

Could we do a loan deal for Simons with option to buy next year, someone has said that a sale for PSG is more beneficial that way so could give us a good cheap option.

Likely all talk or at least the club looking at lots of players.


4.) 19 Jun 2024 10:55:17
Zirzkee, good enough to play for a europa league team which we are currently but also not so good that he is going to be demanding to start week in week out instead of Hojlund. Seems like an ideal signing to take the load of Hojlund.


5.) 19 Jun 2024 12:26:58
Will we even play with 1 centre forward?
We won last 3 games last season playing without a cf and using Bruno as a false 9.
It very much depends on the tactics applied.


6.) 19 Jun 2024 12:59:18
I think we should stay away from any player where the agent demands 12.5m for the transfer.


7.) 19 Jun 2024 13:33:30
DSG, zirkzee has the option to start at Bologna or start at Milan both in the CL, or he could come and be a rotation option at Utd in the EL.

Believe both Barcelona and RBL want a loan for Simons so could potentially be an option.


8.) 19 Jun 2024 14:58:51
Fuser he can get an extra 5m a year playing at united.


9.) 19 Jun 2024 14:59:21
Why kurtis?


10.) 19 Jun 2024 18:02:39
I think agent fees usually equate to about 5% commission Ken. Based on his market value at about €50m this would mean he's wanting a 25% commission.

I wouldn't want to pay such high commission for a player. I'm not even sure if this is allowed as I read FIFA might introduce caps.

I'm sure an Ed or someone else can correct my understanding if anything I've said is wrong.

{Ed002's Note - Rubbish.}


11.) 19 Jun 2024 19:37:16
I posted on the banter site tongue in cheek about Xavi simons. He’s statistically very similar to Bruno. He’s quicker and better at dribbling 1vs1 this why he’s been used on the wing at before he was at RB. Puts in a shift pressing, is press resistant and looks to pass forward. He would be a very good signing.

Zirkzee is a 6’ 4” opposite version of Højlund. Where Højlund likes it in behind and plays well as a target man, Zirkzee likes it into feet, he drops deeper and looks to use his technical ability to turn defenders and likes to be part of the build up play. He’s a lot like Martial in many ways, looking to drop a bit deeper and pull off to either side to overload. He would offer us a great deal of tactical flexibility.


12.) 19 Jun 2024 19:27:52
Thanks for the additional insight Ed.

{Ed002's Note - You are making stuff up.}


13.) 19 Jun 2024 21:54:36
Ken so you’ll pay Zirkzee 160-200k/ week? Italian clubs have the benefit of lower tax for their footballers.


14.) 20 Jun 2024 06:08:41
Kurtis, the agent worked on his transfer to Bologna, and you would assume made sure there was a clause in the contract that allows the player to move for a specific fee.

Now that several clubs feel that fee is a bargain and want to take advantage of that fee (that only exists because of the agent) why isn't the agent entitled to charge a premium in terms of their agents fee after their work will have saved the buying club money?

Also if you are to set an arbitrary fee for agents linked to a percentage of the transfer fee then surely it becomes counterintuitive for agents to negotiate a clause in player contracts that set a transfer fee at a specific amount. Ultimately meaning that the player moves for below market value and the agent gets a lower fee because of that.

The whole reason for agents to want these clauses in player contracts is to help facilitate moves which they can then make money from.

In terms of Zirkzee if he's worth 55-60m in the current market, and we can get him for a total cost of 40-45m but with 12m of that going to the agent rather than Bologna, why should we care where the money goes. Ultimately we've got a bargain and a very good player for below market value.


15.) 19 Jun 2024 23:44:34
Which part Ed? I asked to be corrected if my understanding was wrong.

The €12.5m was rumoured to be what the agent asked for. A player database values Zirkzee at €50m.

FIFA implemented regulation capping agent fees at 3% of player salaries and 10% of transfer fees, but I know this faced legal challenge in England.

Again, happy to stand corrected by your insight if you actually want to offer it.

{Ed002's Note - The 5%, the €12.5M, the value of the player.}


16.) 20 Jun 2024 10:36:39
Thanks Ed. I'll avoid the swirling social media rumours next time!


 

 

10 Mar 2024 15:52:08
United are apparently targeting a LB this summer, Luca Netz has been linked, 20 at Gladbach.

Is anyone else being watched or rumoured?

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{Ed002's Note - Luca Netz (LWB) Borussia Monchengladbach's versatile defender has been discussed with Chelsea. Other English sides have sent scouts.


1.) 10 Mar 2024 19:21:38
What about Kieran Tierney? Eds was there ever any interest about him from Utd? Always impressed me with his commitment and skill.

{Ed002's Note - No.}


2.) 11 Mar 2024 12:12:10
We are potentially looking at a new LB due to Shaw and Malacia being injury prone. I'm not sure chasing Tierney, another injury prone player, is the best idea.


3.) 11 Mar 2024 13:00:59
Thanks ed002! Chelsea have a good scouting department. Any others under consideration for Man Utd?

Harry Amass is well thought of but very young. Would be good to see him get some minutes and see where he’s at.

{Ed002's Note - Interest in the very versatile Devyne Rensch will leave with ten Hag. Miguel Gutierrez is well liked but he is likely heading elsewhere.}


4.) 11 Mar 2024 20:31:15
Thanks tor yr replies Ed.


 

 

19 Jul 2023 15:38:22
Hi Eds.
United and Arsenal had been linked to Molde’s Mannsverk in the past. Seems like a talent player.

Any interest in him now?

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{Ed002's Note - He would not be able to get a Work Permit easily.}


 

 

25 Jul 2021 15:23:46
Varane deal apparently moving forward circa 45M done by the end of the week.

Good window so far, if true.

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1.) 25 Jul 2021 16:04:00
Where you see that?! Anyone reliable?

{Ed014's Note - back of a fag packet


2.) 25 Jul 2021 16:12:00
Bouhafsi, about as good as it gets for French.


3.) 25 Jul 2021 16:22:59
Excellent signing on paper. Experience at the very top level and has great ability to both switch play and bring the ball out from the back.

However, he's very quick for a centre back but still strong and is good in the air, those are the areas where we needed an improvement on Lindelof and Varane brings that.


4.) 25 Jul 2021 17:09:26
If we can sign Varane we will have signed the best CB currently available. Players like Pau Torres or Kounde might go on to become better players but right now Varane is one of the top 5 best CB's in the world.

He ticks every box for what we want from a CB. Strong, quick, good in the air, can play out from the back, great reading of the game, world class ability and he has won everything there is to win in the game.

If signed we would have a CB as good as VvD and Dias.


5.) 25 Jul 2021 17:36:20
It remains to be seen if we do sign him and whether he can perform in the Premier League.

I don't know whether he would be available but I would prefer Laporte or Koulibaly. The latter is a huge guy who might be best suited to the physicality of english football.


6.) 25 Jul 2021 18:53:30
I'm not a fan of Koulibaly he seems like a player who relies heavily on his physical traits but isn't a good reader of the game.

Essentially he's a quicker Harry Maguire.


7.) 25 Jul 2021 19:31:10
Agree with Shappy on Koulibaly and in the past 2 seasons his injury record is a concern.

Varane has won everything with France and with Real Madrid.
That winning mentality which he can bring is invaluable.

{Ed0666's Note - very true varane is a serial winner shame his records gonna gonna get tainted now


8.) 25 Jul 2021 19:59:22
Gonna Gonna, is that why you are Ed0666 instead of Ed066. Just like more of everything?

{Ed033's Note - Maybe, it's because he's a Red and a Devil. :)


 

 

 

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22 Nov 2024 06:44:12
What people’s opinions of Chris Rigg?
I’ve watched a couple of Sunderland games on Tv, seems a good prospect but not seen too much of him.

Anyone watched him live?

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1.) 22 Nov 2024 10:09:24
Someone I know well who goes to Sunderland matches home and away thinks he’s the best talent he’s seen at Sunderland in his 25 years of going to the games.

I’ve saw him play once on tv and he looked good.


2.) 22 Nov 2024 10:59:49
Ed001,

Have you seen Chris Rigg play?

{Ed001's Note - only a little but he shone as the best player in the team by a mile.}


3.) 22 Nov 2024 11:08:43
Apparently a lot of scouts watching him. Definitely talented but the manager may prefer to buy somebody he can rely on straight away.


4.) 22 Nov 2024 11:41:39
Cheers Ed001.

{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate.}


5.) 23 Nov 2024 09:03:50
living 20 mins away i know a lot of s'land fans and they rate above all others in last few years maybe apart from their love for amad who is still a hero in s'land. Resigned to him going but would be upset - they also have a high regard for jobe.


 

 

16 Nov 2024 20:39:04
Just wanted to say a huge thank you to Ed002. They provided so much knowledge and information about the sport we love. I’ve read this site for years, 10+ and Ed002 insights would have me reading all the club pages plus Euro pages too. They’ll be sadly missed.

Ed002 seldom wrong about anything, full of savage yet hilarious put downs and quite forgiving of the abuse they received.

I’m genuinely gutted. Rest in peace Ed002 and thank you x.

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1.) 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.


2.) 16 Nov 2024 21:19:02
RIP ED002, you will be greatly missed.


 

 

12 Oct 2024 14:40:21
I was thinking what if Utd did an Athletic Bilbao, but only had academy players.

What do you think? i'm struggling with RB and CB not going to lie.

Gk - Henderson / Kovar / Johnstone / Heaton
RB- Varela / Williams
CB - Mengi / Kambala
CB - Evans / Keane / Tuanzebe
LB - Alvaro Fernandez Carres / Amass
CM - Garner / Andreas Pereira
CM - Angel Gomes / Pogba
CM - McTominay / Kobbie
LW - Elanga / Garnacho
CF - Welbeck / Rashford
RW - Greenwood (forsake of argument ) / Dwight McNeil / Januzaj

Realistically 6-8 high class signings and we’d have a top 3 team.

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1.) 12 Oct 2024 16:54:46
lol, relegation team.


2.) 12 Oct 2024 17:37:02
Sorry Utd road but most aren’t good enough.


3.) 13 Oct 2024 10:29:43
Only 23 good signings and we would be challenging.


 

 

18 Aug 2024 14:53:40
Seems as though DM, LCB, LB are going to be the priority now maybe a CM.

My ideal would be Hermoso for LCB, Chilwell (Loan to Buy), Ugarte (Loan to Buy/ Buy), De Jong.

We’d need to move on Lidelof or Maguire, McTominay, Eriksen and Sancho but financially doable if they can be sold.

Next summer address GK, Branthwaite, plus a world class player eg Vini Jr, Kavra.

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1.) 18 Aug 2024 15:59:31
This ain't fifa.


2.) 18 Aug 2024 16:37:23
Financially doable? That could tot up to around £200m in transfer fees. We've already spent about £160m. And that's not considering wages and whatever other fees that none of us have any clue about.


3.) 18 Aug 2024 17:17:29
Read it again or get better at maths.


4.) 18 Aug 2024 19:12:28
Tell that to Chelsea, Gregg.


5.) 19 Aug 2024 23:39:42
I wouldn't be holding Chelsea up as any sort of model to follow. They might actually be the first team in history to actually buy their way to relegation ??‍♂️?‍♂️?.


 

 

09 Aug 2024 08:13:41
We need a RB CB and DM.

Why aren’t we looking at Lutsharel Geertruida?

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1.) 09 Aug 2024 10:04:54
Cheeky bid for Gomez at Liverpool?


2.) 09 Aug 2024 10:17:39
On paper he'd be a sensible option for a RB replacement for AWB.

I'm assuming that either the scouts don't rate him or he'd be too expensive. After all he is Dutch which means he meets EtH's requirements ?.


3.) 09 Aug 2024 13:32:25
You happy with our attacking options? I wonder if we should focus on goal threat and develop a playing system which the defence can handle. don't feel like new individuals stops us conceding so many shots, whereas attackers can have a bigger individual impact.


4.) 09 Aug 2024 18:46:00
Honestly I don’t think I’ve ever seen Gomez have a good game. Unfortunately had to visit a field to entertain customers, so seen him live.

I just don’t see it beyond a good 4th choice.

On scramble hero aka Lutsharel Geertruida it makes pure sense. He also last year of contract. Plays 3x positions. Dutch.


 

 

 

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24 Jan 2025 08:06:41
100% he’s not winning football matches.

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13 Jan 2025 19:10:27
Probably just paper talk but selling Rashford, Garnacho and Casemiro and potentially Malacia, Eriksen and Antony.

Would be a huge PSR boost and allow Amorim to make significant changes.

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20 Dec 2024 18:58:32
Nice story Shawthing. some parallels with me.
I took my wife, we where stood in the Stretford End Upper all match. She kept asking when we sit down ?

She didn’t come to the Irish bar…

Surprised she came tbf as her previous match was Moyes Fulham….

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17 Dec 2024 21:22:26
Sad I was there when he scored 2 on EPL debut against Arsenal. I remember him scoring against City in an Irish pub in Fueteventura and leaving Demichelis for dead.

Unfortunately over the last few seasons it’s not worked out for him.

Wish him the best.

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15 Dec 2024 17:21:55
Team is the same as what leaked.
Seems apparent there’s disgruntled players.

Rashford and Garnacho left out. Coincidentally.

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16 Dec 2024 19:15:52
Amad is special.

Garnacho I think flatters to deceive. Personally I’d like him coached to be CF as he doesn’t have the pace or skill to beat a man. He’s certainly not a 10. i'd make him watch videos of Luis Suarez and model his game on him.

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15 Dec 2024 17:36:23
Osmihen for CF
Kerkez of LB
Ederson for CM


Not sure about Branthwaite, maybe good but the environment at Utd is not there to develop a player.

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21 Nov 2024 09:53:00
Heyup 25!

On Jarrad, his progressive carries and passing stats aren’t that great but defensively off the chart.

Is this due to Everton’s playing style?
What’s his weak spots?

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{Ed025's Note - he actually carries the ball well UR, when he is allowed to of course because our manager does not like players going forward, he reads the game very well and has great positional sense and is strong in the air, if i was being picky i would say 1 on 1 with a very quick forward could possibly be his Achilles heel, but that could be because he tries to cover for others around him mate..


 

 

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07 Oct 2024 12:50:16
SAF was struggling 35 years ago.
It’s a different game on and off the pitch.

EtH also hasn’t achieved what SAF achieved prior to joining Utd. I don’t think you can compare the two.

EtH isn’t fit to shine Sir Alex’s shoes.

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05 Oct 2024 21:30:34
I think we’ll go for Antonee Robinson in Jan.
We can’t rely on Shaw.
Not even sure if Malacia was good either way.

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