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06 Feb 2025 13:20:16
Seen a rumour yesterday that we are looking at a right back called Wesley Franca from Flamengo. Looks like a real all action right sided wingback and is rated very highly as the best young full back in the top Brazilian league. Anyone else heard this and know anything more abot the player?
1.) 06 Feb 2025 16:18:36
Never seen him simo, but have seen the rumours surrounding him.
He is 21 years old and described as 'bullet fast' he play's for Flamengo and they are saying that retaining the right back will be an 'impossible task' in coming month's as several European clubs are watching and is valued for his pace and attacking qualities.
Seemingly he is regarded as one of Brazil's most promising players.
Flamengo in strong bargaining position as his contract still has 3 years to run.
Seems an exciting prospect but who knows, time will tell of course. Can see a bit of work being done to our defence this summer. Him and Dorgu would certainly bring pace and attacking skills to our wing back positions, exactly what is needed.
2.) 07 Feb 2025 11:25:36
We don't have the best history of Brazilian players.
3.) 07 Feb 2025 15:38:06
Lucks got to change sooner or later.
4.) 07 Feb 2025 22:48:07
Maybe we are looking to play him at left back.
5.) 09 Feb 2025 05:54:08
Or play him as a 10 after we move kobe to right central defender and convince garna to stay so we can play him on the other side as part our new look back 3.
6.) 15 Feb 2025 23:14:57
Young Brazilian full backs are my secret fetish in Football Manager.
25 Jun 2024 12:15:30
Alvaro Morata, surely not!
1.) 25 Jun 2024 12:27:59
He struggles last time he was in the EPL, so i'd avoid him.
2.) 25 Jun 2024 14:53:47
He's just 31 and did really well last year with Atletico. We're looking for someone to bring Hojlund along and contribute with 15+ goals. He wouldn't cost a huge amount. If his salary demands are reasonable I think he's ideal.
3.) 25 Jun 2024 15:57:07
He was also dreadfull when he was at Chelsea.
Completely the wrong type of player that we should be looking at.
We need to be looking at young hungry players not players that are over the hill in there 30s that want one last big pay day.
4.) 25 Jun 2024 17:28:04
Rather get Dybala. Not saying we should, just that I'd prefer him over Morata, if we were in the market for splashing circa 12-15m on someone if this ilk.
5.) 25 Jun 2024 19:02:28
I like Morata, he’s underrated. Wish we signed him rather than Lukaku.
Zirkee seems to be the one and his style compliments Razzmatazz. July 1st his clause is active apparently. I think this is done.
6.) 26 Jun 2024 05:53:09
Morata doesn't want to live in England.
21 Aug 2023 14:06:08
Looks like we are getting a deal sorted out for the Benfica keeper Odysseas Vlachodimos as back up for Onana which should on theory speed the process up of selling Henderson to either Forest or Palace.
1.) 21 Aug 2023 15:25:26
I can't wrap my head around this,
yes we need a second keeper,
But how much of that is a priority?
Why isn't a midfield player or a striker like taremi coming in first.
2.) 21 Aug 2023 16:00:40
Backpass,
Maybe it’s a much easier deal?
3.) 21 Aug 2023 16:04:37
Backpass - I can't see this happening anyway.
Apparently he has a 51 million buy out clause so which is more expensive that our first choice keeper.
4.) 21 Aug 2023 16:16:15
It’s obvious isn’t it backpass? By getting a second keeper in for free potentially will help us sell Henderson hopefully for a good few which in turn helps us elsewhere? Can’t just not have a second keeper because everyone sulking that the midfield is struggling Jesus!
5.) 21 Aug 2023 21:00:35
And then we will delay a midfield signing and endup paying a premium.
12 Jul 2023 13:43:37
Chong to Luton 4 million pounds.
{Ed077's Note - does the club have a sell on clause??}
1.) 12 Jul 2023 14:08:42
Ed077 - sorry no idea. Sky sports have just broke the news.
2.) 12 Jul 2023 14:22:09
Apparently 25% sell on clause.
3.) 12 Jul 2023 14:29:09
Not sure if true but rumours of 25% sell on clause in the contract. If true it seems a sensible approach to take a little less now with the potential to earn a bit more in a few years time if players develop.
Could be a good move for Chong as well.
4.) 12 Jul 2023 15:21:26
Wow, also seen Pau Torres to Villa, rags said we had some interest.
5.) 12 Jul 2023 15:51:11
Just been reading we put a 25% sell on clause in Chong's transfer, 30% in future Laird transfers and 40% in Iqbals which suggests although people are frustrated with the low fees, we are getting better at long term transfers with these players.
6.) 12 Jul 2023 16:52:01
I think people are getting a bit confused here, Chong left last summer, he is being signed for Luton from Birmingham so we would get £1m.
7.) 12 Jul 2023 17:42:15
This seems a good way to get the sell on clause out of the way before a big money net move.
8.) 13 Jul 2023 01:21:32
Did we have a sell on clause in Chong’s contract? I thought he left for free.
23 Jun 2023 10:42:42
3rd bid in for Mount.
1.) 23 Jun 2023 13:43:17
Glad to see they’ve said take it or leave it. They know it can’t turn into another saga.
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16 Jan 2025 15:43:10
Those shirts that Arsenal wore last night against Spurs were absolutely embarrassing.
G. JESUS
STAY STRONG GABBY.
1.) 16 Jan 2025 17:24:35
We have done the same before. Rojo I think it was. I'm sure there are more. Cringy nonetheless. The worst was the Luis Suarez one by Liverpool after racially abusing Evra.
2.) 16 Jan 2025 18:04:02
Teammates showing a bit of support and empathy for a player with a nasty injury is not a bad thing is it?
Wouldn't be what I'd want done but it's not embarrassing. I remember united doing it for alan Smith too under fergie. Not unusual and not embarrassing imo.
3.) 17 Jan 2025 06:54:38
“For you Smudge” as I seem to remember Tumbleweed.
10 May 2024 15:37:57
Mount injured AGAIN.
Luke Shaw ANOTHER setback.
Honestly WTF is going on.
1.) 10 May 2024 18:02:43
Well Mount I think has just been unlucky. Shaw is always injured so nothing new. A new LB has to be one of our top priorities going into summer.
25 Jul 2023 12:27:21
Sounds like ETH is eager to get the Amrabat deal done before the Hojlund deal.
I think the Hojlund deal will depend on how much money we raise from outgoing players (is it get's done) .
1.) 25 Jul 2023 13:12:40
I assume this is more a case of one being naturally more advanced than the other. Sales will be needed by the end of the window to balance the books but so long as we are confident of bringing money in I doubt Hojlund/ Amrabat will be held up by sales needed in advance.
If we can get both in over the course of the next week we will be in a great place to review the squad over the remainder of the tour and what final ins/ outs required.
2.) 25 Jul 2023 13:31:31
Brad76 - i hope you are right.
I would be more than happy with Mount, Onana, Abrabat and Hojlund.
I think that would be a great window for us.
3.) 25 Jul 2023 14:45:07
Bringing in Onana, Mount, Houjland and Arambat would be an amazing window, upgrading in several positions and giving us multiple tactical options against a range of formations and pressing models.
Also promising youngsters Mainoo, Hannibal, Fernandez and Amad to add to first team squad depth.
Also, apparently Sancho being conditioned for second striker, so again more options in attack.
Would be brilliant window if can sell players not part of longer term thinking, such as Fred, Maguire, McTominay, Donny, Williams and Maguire, as well as getting decent money for youngsters such as Pellistri and Bishop (Elanga, Savage and Iqbal already gone) .
Going to be a really tight battle this year for too 4 (and even for the title) between City, Arsenal, Liverpool, United, Chelsea, Newcastle - and maybe even Villa.
4.) 25 Jul 2023 15:24:09
I must admit i love the look of Mainoo.
He looks more than capable of looking after himself on the pitch.
Very calm with the ball at this feet, good passer, quick thinker and bags of strength.
I hope he can break in to that first team squad this season and bag a few first team games.
5.) 25 Jul 2023 16:11:24
I'd like a pint of what Wallace is drinking.
6.) 25 Jul 2023 18:15:49
Yeah, but we’ll be sorted for a range of formations and pressing models………….
7.) 25 Jul 2023 19:21:35
I for 1 liked Wallace’s optimism. These pages would be a much more enjoyable read with more posts like his whether you agree or not. We’re all optimistic fans really and under ten hag even more so.
8.) 25 Jul 2023 20:57:01
Love it Wallace, selling my Maguire twice is genius.
9.) 25 Jul 2023 23:12:28
Wallace - Don't forget Spurs and Brighton. West Ham may be a surprise package this season if they get their targets in the door.
10.) 25 Jul 2023 23:15:24
What makes you think any of that? Twitter rumours?
11.) 26 Jul 2023 07:46:56
Not convinced about Spurs Syd, depends on what happens with Kane.
Brighton will have list two best players but their recruitment fantastic and will have older Ferguson scoring goals.
Not sure about West Ham though.
12.) 26 Jul 2023 08:54:27
By all accounts according to people that watch a lot of Serie A Amrabat had a pretty club average season, yet was brilliant for Morocco. Wonder how much was down to his role and suitability in either team. Hopefully Utd play more like Morocco than Fiorentina!
13.) 26 Jul 2023 10:54:05
I'm on the fence with Amrabat, he's clearly a good player, but I'm not sure he's definitely good enough for where we want to be.
He has been a mixed bag for Fiorentina putting in both memorable and forgettable performances.
Maybe EtH has a plan for him, maybe he thinks he can take him up a level. I don't know.
What I do know is I'm very skeptical of judging players for their international performances. Personally I feel the quality of international football has declined or at least club football has surpassed it in terms of quality. Either way it seems foolish to judge a player based on their performances at a lower standard of football than you'll want them to play at.
Also things like the world cup are such a small sample size. 6 good performances in 4 weeks is nowhere near enough to judge a player.
I also feel strongly about giving Mainoo a real chance this season. Give him some proper minutes and see what he can do and how he can develop. I certainly wouldn't want to block his pathway to getting that playing time with an average or slightly above average player.
I've always said we should only sign players who are either better than our current starting player in that position, or who have the potential to be better.
I don't see Amrabat as better than Casemiro or even potentially better.
14.) 26 Jul 2023 13:06:19
Maybe Amrabat compliments Casemiro if we go with a box formation like a 3223 when we've got the ball. Amrabat and Casemiro with Mount/ Sancho and Bruno further forward. Martinez could also play there hence why we are looking at CB's and maybe not so much fullbacks now. Not saying we will play like that but getting another CDM gives plenty of options if ETH wants to change style.
15.) 26 Jul 2023 15:57:01
We need to consider how poor we were away from home against strong opposition. Our home form was excellent all season. In big games we were poor against any decent team, and the reason was that we were over run in midfield.
Now mount may add some legs and a bit more bite to the press than Eriksen and sancho for example. But I think we still need to be able to play more solid in the middle against teams like city, liverpool and in UCL away from home.
Fred and mctominay may be more robust, but they both struggle to play EtHs passing style. Fred with loose passes to often and mctominay is not good at finding passing angles and space.
Mainoo looks a good player. But we have to consider what happens if cassemiro is out injured or suspended for a period of time. It is too much to expect Mainoo to play from the start against city/ liverpool away. Especially without an experienced player like cassemiro next to hin to guide him through.
Seems like fred leaves. Possibly McTom leaves. Amrabat or another comes in and Mainoo is 3rd choice CDM/ B2B. Plenty of chance to feed him into the squad and see if he can make it. Similar to garnacho last year, who was handled pretty well.
07 Jun 2023 13:34:27
So the Sheikh has submitted a final 5th bid.
1.) 07 Jun 2023 17:39:24
Not feeling state ownership.
2.) 07 Jun 2023 23:32:13
Not feeling Chemical Company Ownership.
3.) 08 Jun 2023 07:39:02
Let’s hope the Sheikh is successful. The divisive Ratcliffe bid that includes continuity Glazer involvement is totally unacceptable and would leave us with a toxic club.
4.) 08 Jun 2023 09:10:46
So a 5th and final bid on the back of his 4th take it or leave it bid hmmm.
17 Mar 2023 12:19:57
Sevilla. that's a 50/ 50 tie.
Very tough match.
1.) 17 Mar 2023 13:05:48
They are having a poor season. Betis are playing much better than them. We should easily sail through.
2.) 17 Mar 2023 14:41:02
Unruly - Believe me they won't sail through.
Sevilla have a great record this competition no matter how well or badly they are playing in the league.
3.) 17 Mar 2023 15:57:14
They are not the same team though simo. We should have this in the bag. Quite a few decent teams left in uefa, Sevilla are one of the easier ties to get.
For now we need to get our heads onto Fulham, not an easy tie. Especially without cassemiro.
4.) 17 Mar 2023 16:21:21
Logically we should have a strong chance of getting through, as mentioned they are having a poor season. However there is something about them and this cup. if we play well we should progress.
5.) 17 Mar 2023 17:15:30
No teams are easy at this stage, all ties looked potentially tricky for different reasons.
Sevilla have an unbelievable record in this competition. maybe they aren't playing as well in La Liga, but we aren't playing them in La Liga, we are playing them in the Europa League. A competition they have won SIX times.
A return trip to Seville after beating Sevilla's city rivals Real Betis will be interesting and isn't difficult to get to, which is a blessing. Difficult travel is best avoided during a congested and truncated season.
We will have to play well over both legs to progress to the Semi finals where one of Sporting or Juventus would await us if we were to prevail.
It looks like a we will have to make the final if we are to come up against our former manager Jose Mourinho. Which would be a tough game given both how well Roma are playing and Jose's record in finals.
6.) 17 Mar 2023 17:29:06
As long as we have a fit squad, we should go through. Beating barcelona and betis gives us a lot of confidence to go to spain and win.
7.) 17 Mar 2023 18:22:46
Sevilla are europa league royalty tbf, felt like they won it 7 years in a row at one point.
8.) 17 Mar 2023 18:41:11
Tough side of the draw. Sevilla are having a tough spell domestically but Spanish teams always seem to do well in European competitions. If we get through them it's juve or sporting. Sporting are a really good side. If we get through these 2 ties we have a good chance of winning it.
9.) 17 Mar 2023 18:43:13
No European game at this stage is easy
We should win but how many times have we said that before.
10.) 18 Mar 2023 00:09:45
I agree, far too often over the last 30 years I have seen the reaction to European draws, generally its overplaying our hand and underestimating to opposition.
11.) 18 Mar 2023 00:14:46
We're not what we were, they're not what they were. We'll sail through.
21 Feb 2025 17:10:39
Just the 1 billion in debt now.
07 Feb 2025 15:38:06
Lucks got to change sooner or later.
12 Aug 2024 11:12:23
If you want to be challenging for titles then MCtominay should be nothing more than a squad player.
05 Aug 2024 13:53:48
Tumbleweed - if you read my post i said we probably won't be able to get rid of Casemiro.
We all know the ridiculios wages he earns which is precisely why nobody wants him.
05 Aug 2024 11:11:07
Jimbobred - McTom is better than all of those players that you mentioned but McTom is the player that is going to command the biggest fee.
I can't see anyone taking Casemiro, unfortunately I think we are stuck with him.
Eriksen anbd Hannibal will probably get you between 5-10 million each at the max.
If we somehow manage to get De Ligt, Mazraoui and Ugarte over the line and add to that the two already signed in Zirkzee and Yoro for me its a really good transfer window.
Hopefully when Yoro and Hoijland are fit again and everyone hopefully stays fit we will have a really strong squad and should be challenging for top 4.
03 Apr 2025 13:36:28
Garnacho was shocking so wastful never looks up.
I don't knbow how he stayed on the pitch so long.
01 Apr 2025 12:50:47
I don't think we will get 100 million for the three of them (Sancho. Rashford and Antony) .
14 Mar 2025 13:30:07
Another young player that will get lost in the Chelsea system and will probably amount to nothing.
10 Mar 2025 14:12:44
Arsenal seem to be the media darlings at the moment.
The tv and radio stations constantly drone on about how unlucky they have been with injuries and how they would win the premier league at a canter if they had a forward.
Sick of hearing about them.
07 Mar 2025 12:36:15
Dalot was shocking last night i counted 5 passes in the first 30 minutes where he gave away possession.
Definately need a new right wing back if we are sticking with Amororin's system.