The Alchemist

United fan. nothing else matters.

[viper @vip3r_sssss]

Being a huge club with a huge fanbase is Man Utd’s curse man, because it means you’d see a lot of low iq takes from a lot of them

[Dev Bajwa @ammandev]

So many United fans asking ‘why aren’t we moving like this?’… because we have a lot of work to do before we can make such a big splash without the crippling risk. Signing Vini wouldn’t fix our problems and presents major ones. We are where we are. Build properly. 🙌

[The Alchemist @diani_banks]

@sirikechi You would hope so, some Fans can be really annoying though!

[The Alchemist @diani_banks]

Thank Goodness you're not INEOS

[E @Ellis_]

As I said before if I’m INEOS I’d be on the phone with Vini & his agents telling him to hold off signing any renewal or joining a club this summer.

Offer him a massive signing bonus £50m-£100m and make him the top earner of the club which would be around £400k per week.

Simple.

[Andy Ha @AndyHa_]

Arsenal accelerating their pursuit

[iraorla 🍉 @orlacsm]

jesus christ

[The Alchemist @diani_banks]

£120 mill for Rogers ???

[David Ornstein @David_Ornstein]

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea reach verbal agreement with Aston Villa to sign Morgan Rogers⁠. Bid of £117m accepted by #AVFC & being finalised. 6+1y contract, medical Monday⁠. #AFC interested but 23yo attacker wanted #CFC; Xabi Alonso instrumental @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/81YbZw7ELc

[Cain Smith @cainsmithMU]

England’s golden generation: Ignored technical midfielders in Scholes and Carrick for the all-action powerhouses Lampard and Gerrard.

England in 2026: Ignored the technical midfielder in Kobbie Mainoo for the all-action powerhouses in Rice and Anderson.

Both failed miserably.

[The Alchemist @diani_banks]

Tuchel is a fraud

[The Alchemist @diani_banks]

I now believe that my club is throwing out several names to confuse everyone....doubt anyone really knows who we sign next

[Ronny @ronaldobrownn_]

This has to be the most entitled, snobby, pretentious, self conceited & bitter tweet I’ve ever seen.

Throwing toys out the pram because club been leaving you in the dark.

[Sully @SullyTalkz]

#MUFC are very happy internally with the signing of Andrey Santos. They thought that #CFC wouldn't sell him this summer given his high ceiling, let alone for only £50M. Top scoop by @MikeKeegan_DM.

United want another midfielder alongside Santos & Ederson. Medicals soon for both

[The Alchemist @diani_banks]

Completely agree...the data is there for all to see.

Anyone else that wants only ready-made signings hasn't learnt the lessons from the past few years.

[UnitedMuppetiers @Muppetiers]

The signing of Santos ticks almost every box for the type of recruitment most United fans have been requesting for the better part of a decade.

Young, high potential, technical, Prem and European experience before the huge price increase, data loves him, expertly recruited by Vivell, joining with high motivation not for money.

Call him a Chelsea “reject” fine, he can join one of the most illustrious lists in football as a Chelsea “reject”. Their fans don’t see it that way.

I’m very excited about his potential here, and he’s a great fit.

[Scarlet Report @scarletreport]

The reason a Bruno-Vitinha-Neves midfield is not working is a concept that most fans overlook when evaluating formations, squad building, transfers, as well as in-game decisions and substitutions. The concept can be seen in:

🏦 Business mergers and takeovers
🔬 Biology and ecosystems
⚛️ Chemical compounds
🖥️ Technology and integrated systems
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Society and communities

👉 Synergy and complementarity.

Building a winning team isn’t just about assembling the most talented players. Tactical and personnel decisions must establish a synergistic environment to succeed.

Although Fabian Ruiz is less talented than Bruno in absolute terms, he shows a little more restraint which platforms Neves and especially Vitinha at PSG perfectly.

PSG’s fluid and highly dynamic frontline also provides Vitinha with plenty of forward passing opportunities. Cancelo isn’t Hakimi.

In a Manchester United context, while names such as Anderson or Tonali may seem impressive, the one factor that will eventually determine the club’s future success isn’t the names or “aura” of our signings but rather our ability to create synergies across the pitch.

[The Alchemist @diani_banks]

What a game... well deserved guys ! 🦁🦁🦁

[Jimmy Hosang @Hosang]

At this point, I might be worth £5m

[Robbo @utdrobbo]

Obviously the correct decision by the club to not entertain this nonsense. Hard to take anyone saying otherwise seriously.

[The Alchemist @diani_banks]

Actually we don't mind it....£85million is a ridiculous amount and it shows we've learnt from previous windows

[Adam @AdamJoseph]

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.