π¨ The race for Marcos Senesi is OPEN! He fits the kind of profiles Man Utd are looking for at CB.
He probably won't join Tottenham if they go down, despite them being the front-runners. [Jacobs Ben]
He probably won't join Tottenham if they go down, despite them being the front-runners. [Jacobs Ben]
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π£οΈ Andy Mitten on AurΓ©lien TchouamΓ©ni to Manchester United:
βUnited understand that he might be GETTABLE. My understanding for a couple of months has been it is POSSIBLE. Heβs the only player in Spain who United have been looking at, to my knowledge.β
βUnited understand that he might be GETTABLE. My understanding for a couple of months has been it is POSSIBLE. Heβs the only player in Spain who United have been looking at, to my knowledge.β
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π£οΈ laurie whitwell on whether Michael Carrick will get the permanent Manchester United head coach role:
βThereβs a sense of some HESITANCY, or some CAUTION, from the hierarchyβwho exactly is that? I think Sir Jim Ratcliffe is a pivotal figure in thisβon whether Carrick should get the job, whether he [Ratcliffe] would want somebody that is of a personality, a stature, that he would see as fitting Manchester United.β
βThereβs a sense of some HESITANCY, or some CAUTION, from the hierarchyβwho exactly is that? I think Sir Jim Ratcliffe is a pivotal figure in thisβon whether Carrick should get the job, whether he [Ratcliffe] would want somebody that is of a personality, a stature, that he would see as fitting Manchester United.β
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π¨ Manchester City are in pole position to sign Elliot Anderson this summer. Anderson has attracted strong interest from several Premier League clubs including Manchester United and Arsenal, but sources believe he is increasingly likely to head to the Etihad.
City view him as a strong fit amid potential midfield changes (Bernardo Silva departing, uncertainty over Kovacic and Gonzalez), and they admire his development and duel-winning abilities that could complement Rodri.
A deal could happen before or after the summer World Cup, where Anderson is tipped for a prominent England role.
[Sky Sports Lyall, Adrian Kajumba]
City view him as a strong fit amid potential midfield changes (Bernardo Silva departing, uncertainty over Kovacic and Gonzalez), and they admire his development and duel-winning abilities that could complement Rodri.
A deal could happen before or after the summer World Cup, where Anderson is tipped for a prominent England role.
[Sky Sports Lyall, Adrian Kajumba]
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π¨ The club want their next manager to be a good coach but also someone with character and charisma to cope with the scrutiny that comes with the job.
As impressive as Carrick has been, he does not have the sort of experience of managing a club the size of United some inside the club believe to be a necessary component of their next boss.
If the appointment of a proven, big-name manager becomes achievable, United could yet pivot but, as things stand, Carrick is a strong candidate. [Sami Mokbel , BBC]
As impressive as Carrick has been, he does not have the sort of experience of managing a club the size of United some inside the club believe to be a necessary component of their next boss.
If the appointment of a proven, big-name manager becomes achievable, United could yet pivot but, as things stand, Carrick is a strong candidate. [Sami Mokbel , BBC]
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π£οΈ Sully Talkz on the manager situation:
"The manager situation has been one of uncertainty and confliction with a lot of fans confused on what the club are actually doing. Itβs been very well reported that Michael Carrick is the favourite for the permanent role. A lot of people within the club like him due to his calm and composed personality and how heβs done since joining in January.
One thing Iβve heard is that there is a level of hesitation and wariness amongst senior officials regarding Carrick. This doesnβt mean he wonβt get the job, but thereβs concerns regarding whether he can play a sustainable brand of football long-term and be the man to win us trophies given his experience.
Julian Nagelsmann is admired internally with some form of contact with his representatives held. United have liked him for years now and wanted him when ETH got sacked. Vivell has advocated for him internally.
The main obstacle has always been and will be the world cup as the German manager is open to joining.
Jason Wilcox, Omar Berrada and co all know this decision could potentially impact the clubβs futures for the next decade given the failure of how they dealt with the ten Hag and Ruben Amorim situation. This is why there has been a lack of movement and updates as they take caution with every step. βWhatever decision they decide to do, it MUST be rightβ, is the feeling internally.ββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββ"
"The manager situation has been one of uncertainty and confliction with a lot of fans confused on what the club are actually doing. Itβs been very well reported that Michael Carrick is the favourite for the permanent role. A lot of people within the club like him due to his calm and composed personality and how heβs done since joining in January.
One thing Iβve heard is that there is a level of hesitation and wariness amongst senior officials regarding Carrick. This doesnβt mean he wonβt get the job, but thereβs concerns regarding whether he can play a sustainable brand of football long-term and be the man to win us trophies given his experience.
Julian Nagelsmann is admired internally with some form of contact with his representatives held. United have liked him for years now and wanted him when ETH got sacked. Vivell has advocated for him internally.
The main obstacle has always been and will be the world cup as the German manager is open to joining.
Jason Wilcox, Omar Berrada and co all know this decision could potentially impact the clubβs futures for the next decade given the failure of how they dealt with the ten Hag and Ruben Amorim situation. This is why there has been a lack of movement and updates as they take caution with every step. βWhatever decision they decide to do, it MUST be rightβ, is the feeling internally.ββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββ"
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π¨ Manchester City would be prepared to offer really, really important money to Elliot Anderson. In case City are not able to close the deal, Manchester United remain very interested in the player. [Fabrizio Romano]
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π¨ Real Madrid have no plans to sell Tchouameni this summer - he is happy.
United admire him as one of the best defensive midfielders but any move depends entirely on Madrid.ββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββ [Fabrizio Romano]
United admire him as one of the best defensive midfielders but any move depends entirely on Madrid.ββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββ [Fabrizio Romano]
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π #ManUtd are also keen on Benfica's Richard Rios, with the 25-year-old Colombia international an option in midfield. (Caught Offside)
If we are signing 3 midfielders, he can be the 3rd.
If we are signing 3 midfielders, he can be the 3rd.
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π£οΈ Wayne Rooney: "Louis van Gaal, I love this man he's so funny."
"We had like a lunch and all the players' wives were there, the children too. He sees my wife and remember this is the first time he sees her, he walks up to her and says: "Your children, they look very much like their father."
My wife goes: "Yeah."
And he went: "He has VERY STRONG SPERM!"
"First time he meet her!" π
"We had like a lunch and all the players' wives were there, the children too. He sees my wife and remember this is the first time he sees her, he walks up to her and says: "Your children, they look very much like their father."
My wife goes: "Yeah."
And he went: "He has VERY STRONG SPERM!"
"First time he meet her!" π
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π£οΈ laurie whitwell on the possibility of Van de Ven playing at left back for Manchester United:
"One of the aspects that United are looking at is left back, a supplement to Luke Shaw and if Patrick Dorgu is used more as a left winger - thereβs a few moving parts a little bit. I guess Van de Ven could be used there, Iβve been told just that a left footer would be ideal."
"One of the aspects that United are looking at is left back, a supplement to Luke Shaw and if Patrick Dorgu is used more as a left winger - thereβs a few moving parts a little bit. I guess Van de Ven could be used there, Iβve been told just that a left footer would be ideal."
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π£οΈ Andy Mitten on if recent reports on Barcelona not wanting sign Marcus Rashford permanently are true:
"This is more tangible, not a negotiation tactic. [β¦] This has been his worst month as a Barcelona player when it needed to be his best month. I speak to people around that club and have for a long time and I sense a cooling in the appreciation for Marcus Rashford."
"This is more tangible, not a negotiation tactic. [β¦] This has been his worst month as a Barcelona player when it needed to be his best month. I speak to people around that club and have for a long time and I sense a cooling in the appreciation for Marcus Rashford."
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π£οΈ Wayne Rooney to Bruno Fernandes on the PFA Player of the Year award:
βI think youβll win it. I think you should win it.β
βI think youβll win it. I think you should win it.β
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π£οΈ Bruno Fernandes on staying at Manchester United:
"I stayed because I thought I still had something to contribute to the club.
Obviously, the Saudi offer, with all that money⦠it was huge. My wife has her feet on the ground, just like me.
We don't want to be the richest people in the world. We just want to be the ones who have achieved their dreams, who lead a beautiful life with their children and who try to achieve as much success as possible.
My wife said to me: 'Have you achieved your dreams? Have you accomplished everything you wanted?'
That little remark made me realize that she was on the same wavelength as me. I didn't want to leave the club when we were in difficulty."
"I stayed because I thought I still had something to contribute to the club.
Obviously, the Saudi offer, with all that money⦠it was huge. My wife has her feet on the ground, just like me.
We don't want to be the richest people in the world. We just want to be the ones who have achieved their dreams, who lead a beautiful life with their children and who try to achieve as much success as possible.
My wife said to me: 'Have you achieved your dreams? Have you accomplished everything you wanted?'
That little remark made me realize that she was on the same wavelength as me. I didn't want to leave the club when we were in difficulty."
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π¨The verbal agreement on personal teams reached by Manchester United and Baleba is still valid. [Fabrizio Romano]
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π£οΈ Steven Railston: βReal Madrid know when to hold their BEST players and when to offload.
βUnited signed Varane when he was PAST his best, he performed in Manchester but had injury problems.
βMadrid banked Β£60m for Casemiro, who had started to show signs of AGE catching up with him at 30.
βThere are NO obvious pitfalls with Tchouameni. However, sometimes when you buy a new car, a problem under the bonnet only emerges after driving it away from the forecourt, and by that point, there is no going back.
βHaving said that, Tchouameni has missed just 38 games due to injury throughout his career, and the only injury he has suffered this season is a minor hamstring injury, which kept him out for just two league matches.
βHis injury record should not be a concern, and perhaps a potential deal would be as good as it seems.β
βUnited signed Varane when he was PAST his best, he performed in Manchester but had injury problems.
βMadrid banked Β£60m for Casemiro, who had started to show signs of AGE catching up with him at 30.
βThere are NO obvious pitfalls with Tchouameni. However, sometimes when you buy a new car, a problem under the bonnet only emerges after driving it away from the forecourt, and by that point, there is no going back.
βHaving said that, Tchouameni has missed just 38 games due to injury throughout his career, and the only injury he has suffered this season is a minor hamstring injury, which kept him out for just two league matches.
βHis injury record should not be a concern, and perhaps a potential deal would be as good as it seems.β
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