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We had a group of coaches the players respected the most
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United fans used to overhype this Amadou Onana guy so much. Have you seen the state of this guy in possession? So bad.
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Man United will never sign a marquee winger in January
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I think with this squad depth, Michael Carrick will cook next season and then hopefully bring in a world class Left winger in January.
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I don’t understand Chelsea man
🚨 Real Madrid reach agreement with Chelsea to sign Marc Cucurella. 27yo left-back joins #RMFC from #CFC for €60m - €55m fixed €5m bonuses. Spain international’s deal done at rapid speed & now on to paperwork stage @TheAthleticFC after @FabrizioRomano nytimes.com/athletic/7325256…
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Mamadou Sangaré - Decision Making Analysis -One of the few players who have profiled as a 'Composed Threat'. Fourth among CM/DMs in Ligue 1 for decision rating. -Finds teammates in space, creates shots. Direct threat who also dictates the team's tempo. -High execution quality, really good at quick as well as slow actions. -Slowly rising to the top of my list for LFC.
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People need to calm down on Bouaddi though. Extremely high ceiling but still lacks a lot of things. You'll end up paying at least 60-70M for him as well.
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Lmao I’ve heard it all now Apparently Fergie never played 3 CMs Our most iconic team was literally 3 CMs in rotation between Giggs, Scholes, Carrick, Anderson, Hargreaves and Fletcher Where is the “destroyer DM”?
Rumors have had it that Michael Carrick wants to imitate Luis Enrique’s midfield of 3 CMs at PSG and most of you think that’s the best? Even Sir Alex Ferguson didn’t do that and you think Carrick will succeed with that at the premier league, given the intensity of the league? Alex Scott might be a good player but going for a third number 8 after Ederson and Mateus Fernandes doesn’t make sense. We have gotten used to playing with a traditional number 6, Michael Carrick can’t just change that and it will work for him. That would be like the same scenario of when Amorim came with 343 and most of you were moaning that we are not used to it. We’re not also used to playing with 3 number 8. Alex Scott shouldn’t be looked at since Fernandes is a possibility. 👍
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Tottenham should charge them £90m
🚨 EXCL: Brighton & Hove Albion make £30m offer to sign Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham Hotspur. 19yo #THFC talent among Europe’s most coveted players but Croatia defender favours #BHAFC as best step for development mutual trust with Hurzeler @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7347335…
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This was the case for Baleba last year. He was arguably the best DM IN THE LEAGUE. But look at him now Anderson is phenomenal, but 1 good season does not a £100m player make
Nothing will change because Elliot Anderson is better than both of them. He’s a £100m player. The two central midfielders better than Elliot Anderson in England are Declan Rice and Rodri.
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🚨 Manchester United admiration for Elliot Anderson well known but not in contention at current financial levels. #MUFC refusing to enter bidding war; targeting players who want them focused on candidates like Mateus Fernandes & Alex Scott @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7335332…
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😂😂😂 there we go. Now it’s happening to smaller clubs trying to recruit “smart”
🚨JUST IN: Como have rejected a €55 million bid from Aston Villa for Martin Baturina The club value him at €80 million
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I don’t like how any half decent player nowadays is suddenly valued at £60m
🚨🇵🇹 Understand Matheus Fernandes price tag has been fixed by West Ham in a meeting with his camp: £85m. Manchester United in contact with player side, more clubs also attentive and keen. 🎥➕ youtu.be/rixEFfyflIU
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Yes, if by “pull” you mean pay his agent £20m and give Anderson £300k/week Like how you “pulled” Guehi and Semenyo from Liverpool by overpaying on wages None of that is wrong btw. But don’t confuse money for being a big club
Manchester City now have a bigger pull than Manchester United, it's now clear.
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Hasn’t even played for us yet but the United pull has gotten him the Brazil squad 🤣
🚨🇧🇷 Breaking: Carlo Ancelotti call Éderson to replace Wesley at the World Cup for Brazil! Atalanta’s midfielder joins immediately and then he will sign as Manchester United new player in July. #MUFC
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Does he grasp the gravity of saying we are going for the title either next year or the year after To achieve that goal, we can’t keep signing 3 or 4 players and hoping that all of them work out The smarter recruitment is praise worthy but we will need many more quality players
🚨🎙️ | Omar Berrada on Project 150: “One of the goals that we've set out is to WIN the Premier League, the 21st title before 2028. “So, ideally, we do it next season and if not, then the following season. “I think we're in a GOOD place. We’ve seen some really good progress on the pitch this season. “We're going to CONTINUE building on that. Investment will be made in different areas of the club.”
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Same Man Utd fans that were angry that we signed Mbeumo and Cunha over Xavi Simons and Wirtz They also wanted us to sell Bruno and sign Baleba and Palmer, these are the same guys angry we signed Ederson btw Can never take them seriously
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Hall and it isn’t close
If I asked you, you can only sign one of Lewis Hall at LB or Morgan Rogers at LW, which one do you pick?
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Manchester United, it’s not too late to add a name to your shortlist! Despite playing the majority of games as a 6, with his versatility also seeing him deployed at RB, LB and as an 8, James Garner has racked up 2 goals and 7 assists this season. His duel % puts him in the 100th percentile and possession won 96th; that’s Casemiro territory and better than Elliot Anderson! His ball progression has also stood out, with forward passes sitting in the 83rd percentile and key passes in the 77th percentile. His overall passing accuracy still remains strong at 87%. He has created 56 chances, 12 big chances and made 53 successful crosses. In fact, he outperforms Tonali, Scott and Baleba on every single key metric and outshines Elliot Anderson on most metrics (besides dribbles and defensive contributions). Seeing as we are data led, Garner is English, not headed to the World Cup, only 25 and likely cheaper than Elliot Anderson and potentially Sandro Tonali, it is baffling why we didn’t fight to bring him home.
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Replying to @AFTVMedia
Thanks but I'm not reading all that. RT if you hate Arsenal.
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26 May, 1999. ✔️ The Treble 🏆🏆🏆
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