Mateus Fernandes was the 'can't miss' player of this summer & Manchester United missed out on him. Fans won't walk to hear it because losing out on a priority target to a rival sucks, but it was the right decision by the club to not drastically overpay.
You can't pay Fernandes £250k when you pay Kobbie Mainoo £120k. Every club interested except Spurs - Real Madrid, PSG, Arsenal, United, rightfully baulked at the fee/wages & were right to do so. The outcome can be a letdown while also being the right call.
Elliot Anderson £116m & £300k per week, Fernandes £85m guaranteed & £250k per week & the club were happy to hold firm & not make previous mistakes of overpaying for players & blowing up their wage structure. I get it, despite how disappointing it is.
The question now & the balance to strike is landing other players & the club has to prove they are ready to pivot to alternative targets. Not only that, if Premier League proven is no longer feasible because of price inflation, flex your scouting nous & shop abroad.
Manchester United obviously have to prove holding their nerve & refusing to overpay is the right call, because priority targets are dropping off the board.
@iam_presider Sometimes I feel say you dey explain too much, opinions are like noses, everybody has one. If at the end of the series Knicks take am its all good, dem really try but Spurs in 6 and don't forget most people doubted the Spurs to make it to the playoffs so no pressure. #PorVida
🚨💣 BREAKING: Éderson to Manchester United, here we go!
Deal done with Atalanta for €45m package with add-ons included, agreement now in place.
Medical and formal steps to follow but deal in place.
Éderson will sign a four year deal plus option, as @TheAthleticFC reports.
Record: Broken 👏
Bruno Fernandes has his 21st assist of the Premier League season on the final day ✅
One of the great playmaking seasons becomes historic 🪄
This is not mine. This is yours. This is ours.
From all the players, staff and everyone involved in the club, to you guys who supported us every single day of the season.
Grateful for your love and support ❤️
This young Spurs trio is SPECIAL 💎
Victor Wembanyama (22 years old), Stephon Castle (21 years old) and Dylan Harper (20 years old) all made a major impact in last night's Game 1 win!
Wemby: 41 PTS (20 in 4Q/OT), 24 REB, 3 BLK
Castle: 17 PTS, 11 AST, 6 REB
Harper: 24 PTS, 11 REB, 6 AST, 7 STL
Don't miss SAS (1-0) OKC Game 2 Wednesday at 8:30pm/et on NBC/Peacock.