๐จGOOD NEWS FOR UNITED FANS! ๐ฅ
If Manchester United land Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali this summer, that midfield could be frightening. ๐ฎโ๐จ
โ Bruno Fernandes
โ Kobbie Mainoo
โ Sandro Tonali
โ Mateus Fernandes
โ Ederson
โ Mason Mount
โ Tyler Fletcher
Michael Carrick would have quality, energy, creativity and depth all across midfield. ๐๐ด
Premier League and Champions League rivals, be warned.
Manchester United fans have a funny relationship with transfer fees.
Ask for proven quality, young talent, and players with high ceilings, then immediately label every serious target as "too expensive."
ยฃ125m? Too much.
ยฃ80m? Not worth it.
ยฃ38m? Somehow still overpriced.
At some point, we need to accept the reality of today's market. Clubs aren't giving away their best players anymore. If a player is talented, in demand, and has years ahead of him, the price will reflect that.
Everyone wants Manchester United to sign players who can improve the team straight away while also being assets for the future. The problem is that profile doesn't come cheap.
Of course, the club should negotiate and avoid overpaying where possible. But dismissing every transfer because of the fee gets us nowhere.
The conversation shouldn't start with the price tag. It should start with one question:
"Does this player make Manchester United better?"
If the answer is yes, then the focus should be on getting the deal done, not pretending the transfer market still operates like it did a decade ago.
Top players cost top money. That's simply the price of building a team capable of competing again.
๐จ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐: Manchester United have reached an agreement with Atalanta for the transfer of Ederson.
โฌ40.5M fixed + โฌ4.5M of potential bonuses.
โย @David_Ornstein
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Manchester City see opening bid for Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest. Pursuit ongoing.
Nottingham Forest expected to want to more for Anderson than ยฃ105m Arsenal paid for Declan Rice.
@David_Ornstein
Exclusive ๐ฃ
Manchester United officials have made the trip to London today to engage in high-level discussions with West Ham regarding the potential transfer of Mateus Fernandes.
This is a significant move, as both clubs are keen to finalize the details. We expect Manchester United to submit an official bid within the next 48 hours if payment terms are agreed.
Mateus Fernandes is being explored next. Player pushing for the move, fee not expected to be an issue especially with West Ham relegated.
With early talks on Tonali, Anderson and Baleba due to start to determine the most feasible option for marquee midfield signing.
#mufc
๐จ๐๏ธ Rio Ferdinand on Manchester Unitedโs preseason fixtures:
๐ฃ๏ธ โWhen I look at Manchester Unitedโs preseason schedule, it almost feels like weโre already preparing for Champions League football.
Youโre talking about games against Atlรฉtico Madrid, PSG, Leeds United, and AC Milan before the season has even started.
Thatโs not an easy summer schedule by any means.
But I actually like it because these are the kind of tests that tell you exactly where your team stands.
Facing top European sides before the season begins will challenge the players, improve match fitness, and give Michael Carrick a clear picture of what still needs work.
If United are serious about competing at the highest level next season, thereโs no better preparation than this.โ ๐๐ด