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27 Jul 2026 17:55:47
Posted this to another thread and updated: I'm working with someone professionally who also works with Utd. They mentioned a few bits that's ok to share:
Speaks highly of JJ. Unusual lad, but a nice lad. Very mature, but also can let his head drop. His family are very hands-on. It's crucial United keep them happy, to keep JJ. He will play this season. Promised.
Thwaites - good player, but not physically ready.
Devaney - top pro and player, very much in the mould of Fletcher Snr in attitude, really well thought of. One to watch. Fitzgerald was said to be similar.
Moorhouse - might have missed his moment, but seen as potentially better than the Fletcher twins. Could be a late bloomer or mid EPL player.
Obi - poor movement, flat-track bully at youth level, sent back to youth football as touch and ability not at the top level.
Gore - good player, probably missed his chance; injury wrecked early loans.
Main thing they're looking for physicality and off the ball.
He also mentioned they have been shocked by the reports from lads they've signed from City.
Utd do gym work, ball work, patterns and always have matches - lots of variety to build a complete player. They all learn at least 3 positions and play games in them.
Some of the ex City are blown away and loving it.
City is no matches, only play on match day. Everything else is systems and conditioning.
I was surprised but it's as they have the "best" players and don't focus on basics.
He also pointed out for all the ex City academy players there's not many who have done that well or look complete as a footballer. Also suggested Foden has never improved and Pep is considered a cheque book manager. He beats Nemcha though.
1.) 27 Jul 2026 19:13:22
Awesome, I love rumours like these. I don't think Obi will make it. He doesn't look great in the youth team. JJ is then one they think might be a generational talent. We shall see.
2.) 27 Jul 2026 20:12:53
Thanks utd road, great post.
3.) 27 Jul 2026 23:59:51
Thanks for the insight.
4.) 28 Jul 2026 10:25:01
If that's true. JJ will have to break away from his family at some point and get himself a top agent. Family will lead with their hearts, which isn't a bad thing, but it will eventually cause resentment in the player. The player will need to stand on his own feet at some point. That, to me, is a crucial part of a young player's development.
5.) 28 Jul 2026 10:33:25
You can't blame his parents for being protective over him at this stage though, the lad is 15 and people are saying he's a generational talent. He needs his feet keeping firmly on the ground.
6.) 28 Jul 2026 10:48:59
Exactly, the lad is 15. You try telling a 15 year old to do something, and they will do the opposite to prove a point. Keeping his feet on the ground is just as much United's job as the parents'. He seems mature for his age, which is a good thing. But is that due to the conditioning from his parents, or is he generally a good human being.
End of the day, he is a 15 year old lad. He needs to be allowed to be a 15 year old lad and make his own mistakes, and learn and grow from them.
That is part of life that people need to experience. We have a bad habit of overprotecting people, for better or worse.
Not to have his parents tell him how to do everything. I think the age of 13-18 is the most important part of a kid's life. In those 5 years, it tells what life that kid's gonna have as an adult.
7.) 28 Jul 2026 17:44:27
Bear in mind the name change, kid Messi videos etc. His parents are guiding him. Very hands-on.
It's good he has them in his corner.
It will be hard for United to meet every expectation, but they're doing everything they can.
I wouldn't judge his parents harshly. They have invested everything into the lad to give him one hell of an opportunity.
8.) 28 Jul 2026 21:04:05
If you were the parent of such a young boy, would you not be protective, knowing how clubs tend to look after their own interests first and foremost?
9.) 29 Jul 2026 07:19:26
As a parent, that child is everything to you, and I'm sure they will try to guide everything and be very protective, as he is their son and only 15.
He looks a fantastic young talent, and I am very excited to see where he goes.
10.) 29 Jul 2026 07:19:47
Great post, by the way, Utd Road. Keep those coming!
11.) 29 Jul 2026 17:24:13
Nice one, mate. ?
12.) 30 Jul 2026 10:12:07
I would be very surprised if JJ Gabriel doesn't go on to become a top player, how high he goes though will be down to his mentality, the ability of those around him to keep him grounded, and a little luck.
Having the ability to play in the EPL and being physically ready for the demands of playing in what is probably the most physically demanding league in Europe if not the world is another thing entirely.
His body is still growing, and that makes him more susceptible to injuries, which can both derail his development, as well as potentially risking his long term fitness. Lots of players who started playing regularly at a younger than average age (in top flight mens football) end up having injury issues from their mid-twenties onwards.
If you look at our squad we have Shaw and MdL who were both regulars at 17 years old, both struggling with fitness. Michael Owen and Rooney are others who started picking up injuries and saw a drop off in performances in their late 20's. Jack Wilshere was another, as was Francis Jeffers, Jack Rodwell and James Rodriguez.
JJ will need protection and guidance to ensure that his development is optimal to allow him to gain experience, grow as a player, and protect his body as it develops. As well as being shielded from the risks of fame and fortune while he's too immature to handle it. He will need a good group of people around him, family are great, but young lads have a tendency to rebel against their families during their teens and early 20's. That is a time where they tend to value the opinions of their friends more than that of their parents and older more experienced adults (especially those in positions of authority). Sir Alex was very good as pairing young players up with a first team player to act as a mentor, to be a confidant, a role model. He would make sure they shared hotel rooms on trips, have lockers next to eachother etc. Hopefully there is someone Carrick can pair JJ with who can be that mentor and role model in the first team. Someone to be a voice of reason when the risk of fame and fortune threatens to pull him off the path.
I expect he'll get some minutes during pre-season, and maybe even some in the first team this season (most likely in the cups, or maybe a few sub appearances towards the end of the season in the EPL). When he does get games expect the media hype to be crazy with hyperbole, which for a lad who hasn't even sat his GCSE's will be difficult to deal with.
13.) 30 Jul 2026 20:11:55
Ta Angel, I won't see them for a few weeks, but will ask about the new scholars.
Shappy, injury prevention, burnout, and physicality of men's football are things I'm told the club are trying to manage, but he wants the opportunity, knowing the risks.
I don't want to say too much on who told me, they're not a big shot. But he pretty much raised all your concerns fwiw.
05 Jul 2026 12:08:55
Amorim and AC Milan interested in Martinez for £45M.
I'd reluctantly sell. Great player but often injured and infrequently a liability.
1.) 05 Jul 2026 15:21:52
Imagine if he got injured for a prolonged period of time again and the club had turned down £45 million for him......
If this is true, that AC Milan are interested in him at this price, then I'd imagine the club may reluctantly sell him so that those funds can be reinvested.
It would earn the club profit as well, for a player that only has 1 year left on his contract.
2.) 05 Jul 2026 15:40:52
Imagine if he doesn't and plays like we know he can? We need him frankly this summer. Next year is maybe a different story.
3.) 05 Jul 2026 17:28:33
Def keep him. Can't understand why he is so undervalued by pple.
4.) 05 Jul 2026 20:23:14
I'm with you, Salford. We'd be selling him at his lowest price point. He's our best distributor by a distance. When he plays, we're a better side. He and De Ligt are our first choice centre backs. I don't think we can buy a starting level cb for 45M so it's a hard no for me.
5.) 05 Jul 2026 21:08:25
I love Martienz as a player, but he is unfortunately very injury prone.
6.) 05 Jul 2026 22:31:39
How anyone rates him as a centreback in the EPL is beyond me! I would snatch there hands off for 45miilion and then turn the phones off in case they want a refund
Be interested to know what EDs actually rate Martinez as a CB for the EPL?
{Ed001's Note - doesn't matter if he is any good, too many injuries now to make him worth keeping.}
7.) 05 Jul 2026 23:58:28
I'd keep him 100%. He would die for this club. You don't get that often. He is outstanding and a leader. When he plays, he dictates the tempo of the game, and, as we saw the other night, he can put it on a plate with his passing range. Not often you get a cb who can do that.
8.) 06 Jul 2026 09:30:18
The best ability is availability, and as much as I love him as a player, he is far too often on the sidelines.
9.) 06 Jul 2026 09:51:49
76 league games in 4 years is not great. I love him, but he misses over half the games. If there is a meaty offer on the table, we should take it, same for Mount.
10.) 06 Jul 2026 14:09:04
I love his character and attitude. But injured too often, I'd sell.
I think the story is nonsense, as 1st Ugarte, then Mount, and now Martinez have been linked with Amorim and Milan.
I think he is a really good player, but too small to play cb in EPL, imo.
He is batting above his weight, and that's probably what is driving the injuries.
11.) 06 Jul 2026 17:52:51
I sell him for 45 million. Heaven is the future in Martinez spot. I like Martinez but it's time to give Heaven regular games. Personally I'm looking to move Martinez and De Ligt on. Heaven and Yoro need to be our centre-backs with Maguire as backup. No point keeping Heaven or Yoro around if you keep playing Martinez and De Ligt.
12.) 06 Jul 2026 19:12:48
£45M in now would easily finance a replacement. Whoever came in would have the transfer fee accounted for over the contract term.
£45M, £65M on Lacroix. Decent business.
13.) 06 Jul 2026 21:13:39
Shane88, Heaven is a good player but can you not see how much better Martinez is in possession than any of our other CBs.
14.) 07 Jul 2026 01:17:30
Milan would have to be insane to spend £45m on a player with that injury history when he only has 1 year left on his contract.
15.) 07 Jul 2026 15:01:08
Personally, you stunning Heaven development. This season and next season are the most important for Heaven. He needs to establish himself. Keeping Martinez will hinder him. If I play then less than half of the fixtures this season, I'm asking to leave next summer.
16.) 08 Jul 2026 16:24:35
To be fair, Shane, you were never known for your patience. ?
Where is he going to move to? How many 19/20 yo cbs played more than half the season at cb for any club in EPL ever?
05 Apr 2026 14:25:20
Got an old school rumour!
My mate, beautiful young woman was at a party this week.
Rashford, Rodgers and Palmer - all there. And apparently with a little luck they could be playing together next season… A lot can change according to them.
1.) 05 Apr 2026 15:10:35
That can only happen if they are all playing at Chelsea next season. It would cost as much as £250 million to sign all 3. Even for United, it would cost around £200 million, and blowing that amount on 2 new forward players, after signing 3 last summer, would be monumentally daft.
Palmer would be the most expensive, and Chelsea could certainly afford Rashford and Palmer, especially if Enzo leaves.
They are also lacking in forward areas, primarily left wing, but also the number 10 role when Palmer plays on the right wing.
If Chelsea are keen on Rashford, they are welcome to have him for £50 million. It would be a shame to see Rogers move there though.
2.) 05 Apr 2026 16:52:36
That may be the case. I'm just delighted to get this level of old school rumour.
3.) 15 Apr 2026 08:58:11
Can see us moving for Rogers if there is a glimpse he is available. That being said, if we have set funds for transfers, a new No10 isn't the priority for this squad. A new Centre back, 2 new midfielders and at least one full back are crucial.
I'm more and more convinced each day Rashford is coming back to bolster our attacking options.
4.) 16 Apr 2026 20:06:09
Hypothetically, what if Bruno goes, Chelsea don't get UCL, and we sign Palmer and Rodgers?
Rashford doesn't sign for Barca and sees out his contract.
No, beyond the realms.
23 Dec 2025 17:02:19
Had a bit of drive today and had Talksport on, not the most reputable but.
Semenyo- Utd, City and Chelsea apparently most advanced Liverpool lurking, Spurs and Arsenal out of it.
Talk of Neves in Jan for £15M or free at end of season. Confirmed Utd want a 6 and 8, elite level whatever that means, and they may wait to summer for 2 of Anderson, Wharton or Baleba.
Merry Christmas and equally all the best to those who celebrate something else or nothing at all.
1.) 23 Dec 2025 20:39:00
Rumours circulating that Semenyo has rejected United in favour of city. No idea how legit those rumours are. But thought I’d share.
2.) 23 Dec 2025 20:53:26
It comes from David Ornstein so that's almost as good as confirmed that he'll be going to City.
That's a shame as he'd have been a great signing for us, top quality, EPL proven and capable of playing right across the front line, probably even at wingback. He'd have added a lot to us.
But I can understand why he would choose City right now over us. Yes we might be an exciting club to join right now, but City are pretty much guaranteed to be challenging for all the major honours every year. While for City he could be the signing that swings the title race in their favour.
If he's going elsewhere then let's move on, we should only be signing players who really want to be here fighting for the badge and giving their all for us. Although I expect that significantly reduces the chances of us signing a player in January. I don't think the club will move for a player unless they are a long term target. No short term fixes under the new structure.
3.) 24 Dec 2025 11:36:09
I'm not buying the Ruben Neves links either, I just think it's a case of it being a Portuguese midfielder who is looking to leave Saudi and wants to come back to the EPL and us having a Portuguese manager and needing a midfielder.
I just don't see him as a very good fit for an Amorim system, where the midfield needs to be physically strong and athletic due to them needing to cover a lot of ground. He's more of a deep-lying playmaker style of midfielder who needs an aggressive ball winner next to him. Which isn't something Amorim has typically used.
If we were to go for a midfielder in January I'd expect it to be more like someone similar to Conor Gallagher. A dynamic, athletic, box to box type player who can win the ball back and cover a lot of ground in midfield, as that is what we are lacking most. Gallagher would be ideal, and the club did try to get him on loan with an option to buy in the summer, so could go back with a similar deal in January.
That said I believe we will only go for long term targets, players we intend to have around for the next 3-4 years as key players. I can't see us doing any short term deals. So maybe not any loan deals, unless they truly intend to make it permanent in the summer.
4.) 24 Dec 2025 13:05:34
Man United are not an exciting team to be joining atm. We are a shambles.
5.) 24 Dec 2025 14:58:37
SWYW- Utter nonsense.
6.) 24 Dec 2025 23:32:54
IWOTB - can you tell me why that’s nonsense pal? We aren’t an exciting team to join. Yes we are a bit better than last season but nothing exciting yet. Positive steps but not exciting.
7.) 26 Dec 2025 19:27:47
SWYS - We are an exciting g club to join. My gut feel is in 18-24 months the United/City picture will be very different….
8.) 27 Dec 2025 10:48:37
Swys we are definitely on the ascent. If you can't see that then maybe following sport isn't for you.
9.) 28 Dec 2025 10:21:38
Always rated Ruben Neves, but I don’t think he’s the man for us either despite his bargain price tag. He’ll be snapped up in January at that money though, as long as he accepts he won’t be getting Saudi wages in Europe.
26 Nov 2025 20:21:39
Mokio from Ajax.
Sounds like something is happening there. 17 year old, left footed DM, CM, LB. £25M region.
Liverpool and Newcastle reported to have stepped back.
Looks like good business and a solid rumour to me.
I’m sure Ronnie will be happy wherever he is.
1.) 26 Nov 2025 20:43:26
£25m for a 17 year old from a mid level Dutch team who isn't going to solve any of our current issues? It could be good long term business but could equally well be a bust.
2.) 27 Nov 2025 16:44:05
Probably no better than what we already have trying to break through in to the first team.
We need players that are prem league proven and are ready to go.
Especially in the centre of midfield.
We couldn't even cope with a mid table Everton team who were down to 10 men.
3.) 27 Nov 2025 20:31:13
You mean the 10 men Everton team that had 2 shots, one of which was on target and which got a deflection to beat the goalkeeper?
4.) 27 Nov 2025 23:41:59
What deflection?
Did the ball go in the net?
What was the final score?
The only true stat that counts. The rest is just subjective.
5.) 29 Nov 2025 17:34:26
Best cut back on the spending if this article is anything to go by!
The Guardian revealed earlier this year that two leading credit ratings agencies had raised red flags over the Ineos Group, which could lead to its debt pile climbing to almost €12bn (£10bn) this year.
Oh dear!
6.) 29 Nov 2025 18:37:12
Well if the Guardian said it it must be true. Load of nonsense.
7.) 30 Nov 2025 21:14:36
The Guardian which saw nothing wrong with Rachel Reeves lies and cooked books.
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01 Aug 2026 16:00:09
Did anyone watch the match today? Good win tbf.
Mount played well in the double pivot, has to be said. Santos looks solid. Thwaites looked good when he came on. Mbuemo was sharp. Lacey, Loro, Maguire, Shaw all played well.
Heaven for me looked a bit inconsistent and error prone, but showed some good stuff too. JJ came on, looked physically, he did look like a child, but held his own and had some good touches.
30 Jul 2026 22:13:53
Michael Carrick 10th longest serving Head Coach or Manager in the EPL ?.
04 Jul 2026 14:57:11
I'm hoping we sign Tchoumeni.
I'd still think we need another.
What's the consensus of Mane at Wolves?
Can cover a number of positions, brought up in Rochdale.
Seems a talent.
11 Apr 2026 14:54:31
A bit of fun. Youth XI still playing.
GK Dean Henderson
RB Ethan Laird
CB Axel Tuanzebe
CB Micheal Keane
LB Álvaro Fernández Carreras
DM James Garner
CM Kobbie Mainoo
CM Angel Gomes
RW Mason Greenwood
CF Marcus Rashford
LW Alejandro Garnacho
Subs: Kovar, Mengi, Amass, Hanibal, Elanga, Collyer, Bernard, Iqbal. l, Obi? Heston/Johnstone.
Personality and injury issues aside. (That front three. ?)
Not the strongest but not bad.
The point I'm trying to make is; I think the club need to do better with youth players. You can easily see how adding a 8 or so non academy players would make this squad competitive. Eg. Bruno, Martinez, Yoro, Dalot, Sesko, Mbeumo, Cuhna, Amad.
Our youth players haven't always raised the ceiling they raised the floor. John O'Shea, Fletcher, Brown, Butt, P. Neville all raised the floor. Instead we keep spaffing cash on players overpriced depth. Ugarte over Garner?
We have a seriously talented group at U18 group and some 18s in U21. I'd really advocate promoting 2-3 youth for one spot or have a loan strategy create and then investing bigger in key areas.
1.) 11 Apr 2026 20:14:59
Absolutely, and these next few windows are the ones to do it because we need to fatten the squad out. Some will make it, others will not, but their profiles will be increased from exposure, and other parties will buy them for more than if we sold them from the reserves.
2.) 11 Apr 2026 23:38:50
I think we have a few with good potential to pad out the squad as you say. Sometimes an opening appears and they flourish, often they don't, but find a home elsewhere.
With more games to play, they will get games if they are good enough.
3.) 12 Apr 2026 11:18:57
United are way off the other top clubs in this department from what I've seen. These clubs scout thousands of players of all ages, from primary school age, and Lacey and the Fletcher brothers are all we can come up with? Obi has disappeared off the face of the earth, and it looks like we're all waiting for the moment JJ gets a senior call up.
4.) 12 Apr 2026 13:15:46
I missed McTominay too.
The academy is doing well.
If we're looking at who could step up and job share from the youth next season.
Harrison as 3rd choice goalkeeper.
Vitek as 2nd choice goalkeeper.
Kukonki as 5th CB.
Jim Thwaites CM/DM.
T Fletcher CM/DM.
J Fletcher CM/AM.
Lacey RW 3rd choice.
JJ Gabriel LW 3rd choice.
Obi CF 3rd choice.
Noah Ajay 3rd or 4th RW/LW.
Ibragimovic - AM/RW/LW.
Jace Fitzgerald - CM.
Kone looked OK, but hasn't fared well on loan.
There's a French kid out there too, but a similar story.
Other players, like Kamason, could kick on too.
5.) 12 Apr 2026 16:01:29
Great post, but how many of that team would get in the United team?
Greenwood perhaps (assuming his personal stiff hadn't happened), Rashford at his peak (which he really isn't anymore), McTominay possibly, certainly in the squad.
We have always led the way in developing talent that goes on to have a good career, transitioning them into our own team has been the issue of late.
04 Apr 2026 00:14:53
Bold prediction but I think over the next 3 years it will be Arsenal and two of Liverpool, Utd and Villa.
It’s not bitterness at all but I think Man City are going to have some challenges ahead of them. Pep will leave in the 12 months or so. That alone is huge. Haaland looks to be making noises plus the 115 issues. It’s going to be tough.
Spurs are out of the equation for a while.
Chelsea will do what they do, come and go as they change managers and players. At best I think City will land here, at worst they’ll be rebuilding after relegation.
Utd and Liverpool will depend on transfers and mangers, Villa look like a steady ship.
Anyone else got any predictions for the next few years?
1.) 04 Apr 2026 09:49:15
There doesn't seem any obvious team that will dominate over the next few years, as we have seen in the past.
Maybe a period of several different clubs all winning the league, which I think is a good thing for everyone.
If you want an outlier, go for Wrexham getting a European place within two years of being promoted.
2.) 04 Apr 2026 10:07:25
As much as I hate to say it, Arsenal have a very strong squad, and having been admirably patient sticking with Arteta and the program, now look like they will be around for some time. They also have some excellent young players coming through, including, obviously, Dowman. However, we might have said the same about Liverpool last season, but after spending £400m+ they are a pale imitation.
As far as City is concerned, they will likely avoid any serious penalties. They also have wads of money behind them, so if they choose well, they will remain contenders for the foreseeable future. Villa are over performing for their resources. With decent management, we should become a perennial contender again, but I don't see us ever getting back to becoming serial league winners again.
3.) 04 Apr 2026 10:26:24
Given that it's currently set to be the 5th of 6 preseason games planned this summer then I would expect us to play most of the first team squad we have available for at least half the match.
We might be missing some players who played in the latter stages of the World cup if they are given extra time off to recover, but I would expect with it being 10 days before the opening EPL game that we will want to play the majority of the first team and make sure they are up to speed.
Depending on who are manager is they might also want to play their strongest available 11 as they start to try and set their style/tactics into the team.
I'm actually really pleased to see the club make a sensible choice to play their preseason in Europe this summer, rather than going on a money spinning trip to the US or Asia.
From the outside at least it looks like our preseason plans are being focused on our footballing objectives rather than our financial ones.
We don't have a deep squad, and we will probably have to play as much as 50% more games next season. Along with a lot of our squad probably playing at the world cup for at least part of the summer break.
Potentially as many as 17 of our squad could go to the world cup (Mount, Shaw, Yoro, and MdL are the ones where their country has qualified, but for one reason or another they might miss out). Of our first team squad who won't play a part in the world cup we have Sesko, Mbeumo, Dorgu, and Heaven (who could be but has never been called up even for a friendly as of yet).
While players like Cunha, Dalot, Bruno, Maguire, Mainoo, and Martinez are all playing for teams that will likely make the quarter finals at least. With Zirkzee, Lammens, Amad and Mazraoui playing for sides that could also make the latter rounds depending on the draw.
Maybe with it being in the US they could have chosen to have preseason there it could save most of the squad from having to travel back and forth. Yet with it being played across all of North America and Mexico there will potentially be more travelling at the world cup than usual.
I applaud the club for choosing to be practical this summer and have a tour around Europe, both reducing the amount of travelling, and allowing the new manager time to settle in with training at Carrington, while also preparing the players for a season where will be travelling around Europe mid-week. It seems like the club is being run by football men and not accountants for the first time in over a decade. While it's still a long way back to the top, I do feel that we are at least on the right path now.
4.) 05 Apr 2026 16:19:14
Arsenal's biggest issue will be player retention.
The likes of Saliba and Gabriel, for instance, are a level above Arsenal and will head to Spain.
05 Aug 2026 17:59:33
H94, I agree, unlikely. Rtp.
02 Aug 2026 14:21:49
Same, I've been supportive of Welbeck returning for a few years but I thought that shipped had sailed. His improvement over the last couple of years has been remarkable. Deserved a World Cup place.
I don't love it, but Rashford, Mbuemo, Cuhna are all ok back up.
Perhaps we'll get Vini Jr or Alvarez instead. Not likely, but Watkins is rumoured; he offers that poacher profile we are missing.
30 Jul 2026 20:11:55
Ta Angel, I won't see them for a few weeks, but will ask about the new scholars.
Shappy, injury prevention, burnout, and physicality of men's football are things I'm told the club are trying to manage, but he wants the opportunity, knowing the risks.
I don't want to say too much on who told me, they're not a big shot. But he pretty much raised all your concerns fwiw.
28 Jul 2026 20:52:52
It will likely mean someone is coming in.
£6M might be the most he's ever worth. If he gets sold on, I'm sure we will get a buy back or sell on.
28 Jul 2026 17:44:27
Bear in mind the name change, kid Messi videos etc. His parents are guiding him. Very hands-on.
It's good he has them in his corner.
It will be hard for United to meet every expectation, but they're doing everything they can.
I wouldn't judge his parents harshly. They have invested everything into the lad to give him one hell of an opportunity.
02 Aug 2026 14:25:59
Mount on personality, professionalism, and ability vs his fitness and wages is just about net positive.
But he needs to step up this season, make or break for me. Money needs to be on the pitch.
02 Aug 2026 14:24:02
I like the Arsenal idea of a CB at RB. Yoro, Shaw, and Maz can do that.
Yoro at RB would be good for his development too.
30 Jul 2026 22:18:34
It seems Utd have options Kone, Nemencha, Warton, others, and I hope Sadiki in addition to Tchoumeni or Camavinga. They'll have an idea on costs for any targets.
I'd think Tchoumeni is first choice and they want to rule that out before moving on with others.
26 Jul 2026 18:43:29
Eds Poll please.
UA's Wife vs Shappy's manservant.
{Ed033's Note - What?
26 Jul 2026 16:56:07
I'm working with someone professionally who also works with Utd youth. They mentioned a few bits that's ok to share:
Speaks highly of JJ. Unusual lad, but a nice lad. Very mature, but also can let his head drop. His family are very hands-on. It's crucial United keep them happy, to keep JJ. He will play this season. Promised.
Thwaites - good player, but not physically ready.
Devaney - top pro and player, very much in the mould of Fletcher Snr in attitude, really well thought of. One to watch.
Moorhouse - might have missed his moment, but seen as potentially better than the Fletcher twins. Could be a late bloomer or mid EPL player.
Obi - poor movement, flat-track bully at youth level, sent back to youth football as touch and ability not at the top level.
Gore - good player, probably missed his chance; injury wrecked early loans.
I also learned a lot about City and Utds' different approaches to training, as we have taken a few players from them. Nothing mad, but will share another time.