14 Aug 2024 11:05:26
Morning Ed, hope you're well and appreciate you'll be busy this time of year.

Any truth in the reports we have made contact with Marcos Alonso?

{Ed002's Note - Alonso is one of the options but he has interest from elsewhere.}

1.) 14 Aug 2024
14 Aug 2024 13:13:24
Good Morning ED002

Do you mind sharing who else might be a target for left back for united.

Thank you as always,

{Ed002's Note - Ben Chilwell (LB) Chelsea have added a younger option which may well allow Chilwell to depart with three other Left Backs who have already gone. May still be wanted by Manchester City. I am not aware of any approach by Manchester United at this time, but don't rule it out.
Milos Kerkez (LWB) Only joined last summer after picking Bournemouth over Lazio for game time. Down the list for Chelsea who have a much preferred target. Manchester United have been sending scouts.
Miguel Gutierrez (LWB) Moved to Girona from Real Madrid who retain a nominal 50% of his rights and can buy him back for a fixed fee of double what they sold him for - so €8M total. Bayern Munich fear losing Alphonso Davies and have Gutierrez as their first choice replacement if that happens. Manchester United may yet look to an offer after sending scouts. Chelsea have spoken to Girona about the player but have preferred options and Manchester City have sent scouts.
Marcos Alonso (LB) Free Agent. He is aware Atletico want him. Manchester United may offer a one year deal, but he would likely want more than that.
Rayan Ait-Nouri (LWB) Barcelona's interest in Ait-Nouri has likely moved on as they focus on another. The player is on the list of LB options Chelsea are considering but they have a far preferred option. Potential option for Arsenal who need to bolster the position or Liverpool if they look to upgrade on Robertson although his injury issues seem to now be behind him. Watched by scouts from Manchester United who are likely to start to push. PSG have declared an interest in Ait-Nouri to replace Kurzawa and it is where his agent would like him to move to - but he would not be first pick.
Fredrik Aursnes (RB/LB/DM) No.
Devyne Rensch (RB/LB) No.
Jeremie Frimpong (RB/RWB/RM/LB) No.
Devyne Rensch (RB/LB/CB) No.
Jeremie Frimpong (RB/RWB/RM/LB) No.
Antonee Robinson (LB) No.
Marc Cucurella (LB) No.
Alejandro Balde (LWB) No.
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2.) 14 Aug 2024
14 Aug 2024 13:41:08
TY and really appreciated.

3.) 14 Aug 2024
14 Aug 2024 17:41:40
I'd be happy with Ait-Nouri. Very good player and ready for a step up.

4.) 14 Aug 2024
14 Aug 2024 19:21:12
Chilwell or Alonso seem likeliest before don’t really block Amass and would allow Shaw to be LCB cover and save a signing.

I like Hanko for CB cover and LB or Kerkez personally but see the Chilonso argument.

5.) 14 Aug 2024
14 Aug 2024 19:24:22
He’ll be super expensive though and Wolves won’t sell cheaply.

The chap at Bournemouth looks very interestiing for me.

6.) 15 Aug 2024
15 Aug 2024 09:22:31
Hernoso at lb would be a good signing for a couple of years and wouldn't block Amass.