Manchester United Thread 25/26 - Teamtalk/Transfers/Gossip Mod Note in OP 26.09.24

Only started listening to TOTD a year or so ago. I enjoy them, even went to see them live in Dublin but I sometimes wish they filled the podcast with a bit more insight. A bit too self-indulgent at times.

Yes.

One was a manager who had a contractual veto abd, by his own words, demanded control of transfers.

The other is specifically head coach, not manager.

So yes, I will consider wilcox, vivel and berrada have decided on the targets in agreement with amorim on the team requirements.

Obviously it's risky but I'm not sure if it's any more risky than buying say a Zinchenko/Tierney/Chillwell etc. The money doesn't seem to be there to buy an established elite player so it's either buy young with potential or older known quantities that you're likely trying to offload again in a couple of seasons. I'd rather take the risk on the younger player if that's the choice, assuming the scouting has been thorough.

As I said, I would have much less problem with the signing if it was in tandem with a loan signing for the position as well. Hedge the risk by having an experienced pro that can slot in to give Dorgu a break if it looks like he needs it, to take the pressure of the kid instead of having it be so absolutely vital that he performs in every game.

Its a point I have made before, where are the loan signings? Surely there are some options out there that would get us through this interim period before the manager gets who he really wants?

In other news, Gore and Amass to be loaned out, 2 promising players but Gore should have been knocking on the 1st team door by now, Amass has a few years ahead of him but with Dorgu and the muscley Paraguyan lad Leon coming in he should prob be sold in the summer with the usual buy back/sale percentage.

We've really been beat down haven't we!?

We've made a signing and we're really struggling (myself included) to muster some excitement for it. Who could blame us after all the duds we've signed lately.

This guy could be Evra mark II, here's hoping anyway. At the very least he'll add physicality and pace down the left which we've been crying out for.

Tactically and structurally it should make a big difference even without him playing any more than competently.

Let's just hope he's nothing like AWB.

The rest of the season will be a big one for Dalot, Amad will be pushed to the AM role so he'll be the RWB, no excuses on his favoured side.

Good vid alright, seems he draws a lot of fouls, can't wait for the really great EPL refs to call them....

Agree about Mitten. His football knowledge is extremely limited - when he's pinned down and asked something specific he usually goes on a ramble and reverts back to generalities and cliches. Rarely if ever generates an insightful opinion of his own. He also has an awful habit of name dropping!

And given all the access he clearly has, he doesn't seem to be able to use it very well because journalists like Whitwell get much better stories. Mitten is sort of like a journalistic embodiment of a stereotypical barstool fan. I suppose there's a market for it but he wouldn't be for me.

Good video once I got over him claiming our Liverpool win-draw. It's very rare that these videos aren't cause for excitement though.

I would have preferred a less risky / more proven (without being over the hill or a crock) player but it doesn't seem we have the money for that. I've been crying out for an attacking full back for years now so I guess I'll have to try to get excited at least.

He'll be first choice RWB, Amad will be pushed up.

If Dorgu fits in well, my first choice (going offensive) selection would be

Onana
Mazraoui, Maguire, Martinez,
Amad, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dorgu
Bruno, Garnacho
Zirkzee.

I expect it will be Amad for Garnacho and Dalot on the right, MDL in for Mazraoui