Philo

A public affair analyst, Global Sport and politics; Football enthusiast

[Philo @DphilosopherK]

Don't forget Patrick Dorgu already had a flop tag until the arrival of Michael Carrick. He couldn't even bench 32 years old Luke Shaw in his primary position of left back and his role as a winger is being disputed as the club is linked to other players. Tell me why the sell is abhorrent

[Philo @DphilosopherK]

@OToracle0 Giggs is all time premier league player. He was slated for the first hall of Fame induction when his domestic abuse case erupted.
Pace, explosive dribbling, Ryan Giggs is a player rarely see in this generation.

[Philo @DphilosopherK]

@theMadridZone *there.

[Philo @DphilosopherK]

@theMadridZone People don't understand. The most difficult place to get a player from is Bayern Munich. That club will only release players on their own term. The man has put it clearly, they aren't their for the money you bring. They only want to entertain their fans.

[Philo @DphilosopherK]

On this reported interest from Real Madrid in Michael Olise, I have this to say.
Opportunity often presents itself at the right moment to express something one has long found difficult to express.

First and foremost, I want everyone to understand that FC Bayern Munich are not a selling club in the. Club president Uli Hoeneß has made it clear that Bayern do not care for Madrid's money, regardless of the size of the offer on the table. They exist to serve and entertain their fans.

But that is not the real story.
In 2006, Manchester United were poised to sign Owen Hargreaves, who had been at Bayern since his youth. His outstanding performances at the 2006 FIFA World Cup convinced Sir Alex Ferguson that he was the man to fill the void left by Roy Keane.

Interest were made public, Bayern brushed it aside. Hargreaves gave interviews. So determined was he on the move that he almost seek considered legal action.

Bayern chief executive at the time, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, was furious and openly questioned the player's loyalty. I still remember one remark: "Hargreaves really angers me now."

The move collapsed that summer, and Hargreaves was fined by Bayern.
Nevertheless, United did not abandon their pursuit and returned the following year. Bayern eventually accepted a £17 million bid.
However, this is where the story becomes troubling.
Hargreaves, who had previously enjoyed a relatively good fitness record, arrived at Old Trafford carrying chronic tendinitis problems. Much of his first season was reportedly managed through painkilling injections.

By the end of that campaign, he required surgery in the United States. The surgeon involved allegedly described the condition of his knee as the worst he had encountered in decades of practice.

Although Hargreaves returned, he was never again able to play a sustained role for United. He left few months later. After a brief spell with Manchester City, he retired from football.

So what is my point?
My advice to Michael Olise is to thread with caution on this Madrid bid. Those guys at Bayern are mafia. They own the doctor and serve the diet

I still believe Owen Hargreaves leg was messed up in Germany as a punishment for his attempted forced move

[Philo @DphilosopherK]

People don't understand. The most difficult place to get a player from is Bayern Munich. That club will only release players on there own term. Uli Hoeneß already put it clearly, they aren't there for the money you bring. They only want to entertain their fans.

Ask Owen Hargreaves when Manchester United went for him after 2006 world cup. He went as far as trying to force the move.

Bayern only released him later in the summer of 2007 after ensuring his leg would no longer serve him.

[Philo @DphilosopherK]

Why should we wait for transfer to drag on. The statement made by Omar Berrada yesterday reflect poor mentality. Manchester United should possess the verve to compete fiercely in transfer market. If we have to take advantage of lack of competition, then we could be getting crumbs.

[Philo @DphilosopherK]

@giddy_fx What the f0ck are they up to. Any fool can see the transfer market is competitive. Clubs are desperate for rebuilding and Matheus Fernandes is already a well know talent.

[Philo @DphilosopherK]

@OToracle0 Ryan Giggs.

[Philo @DphilosopherK]

@markgoldbridge He was England best manager in decades. Just appreciate what he's done. You all will see how good Tuchel is now.

[Philo @DphilosopherK]

Why is Manchester United delaying unnecessarily in this transfer market. If we think Matheus Fernandes is worth the quality, then we need to act fast and decisively.

Getting a top talent for 80m in this age is a reasonable. We signed Rio Ferdinand 30m in 2002 and it wasn't the world most expensive signing

Why are we not showing the ambition of a club willing to challenge for title?

[Madrid Xtra @MadridXtra]

🚨 CONFIRMED: Real Madrid like Mateus Fernandes. @AlbertoPereiro

[Philo @DphilosopherK]

Do you guys know the history of West Ham when it comes to producing top talent?
This club gave the world Bobby Moore, Rio Ferdinand, Joe Cole, Frank Lampard, Michael Carrick, Jermain Defoe.
Recently, its Declan Rice and now we are talking about Matheus Fernandes .
Manchester United can't afford to miss out on this like they did in Declan Rice case.

[Philo @DphilosopherK]

@Nuel006 I'm referring to Fernandez. Every transfer window is like BP inducing exercise. Other clubs seem more confident of their board.

[Philo @DphilosopherK]

Stop this guy. What's the essence of our well applauded annual revenue if we can't put money on a player that can change the team. We signed Ferdinand for a record breaking price of 30m in 2002. We did not hesitate when we wanted Rooney. Those were decisions that turned us into a dominated force. I don't really understand you guys ambition. Sometimes, you all sound like saboteurs

[Philo @DphilosopherK]

@ManUtdInPidgin Hello

[Philo @DphilosopherK]

@ekemini506 How you all agree to 60 and 65m but see 80 as unattainable is beyond me. What's the essence of the club income and revenue. You all love to brag about our financial standing but do not care if the club hold back on spending.

[Philo @DphilosopherK]

Some fans are already criticizing Matheus Fernandes' £80 million price tag, calling it unattainable.
Do these fans know the history and stature of this club? Have they reduced Manchester United to the level of Arsène Wenger's Arsenal between 2006 and 2018? Even Arsenal have since rediscovered their ambition and are willing to make bold calls. That's why they splashed over £100 million on Declan Rice.
Matheus Fernandes is an exceptional talent that United should not miss out on. Signing him for £80 million would not disrupt the club's budget.
Every top club competing for silverware makes huge financial commitments to secure elite talent, whether it's Manchester City, Barcelona, or Real Madrid.
This is the third year of INEOS' rebuilding programme. By now, we should be seeing decisive moves that can restore Manchester United to the feared and respected force it once was.