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05 Dec 2024 14:17:56
In the absence of Ed002 : (
I take news where I can find it, for what its worth.
The muppeteers posted this
United have been looking at GKs and had asked about James Trafford between summer and now, expectation is they may replace Bayindir. Trafford will not be joining. Almost all the "links" recently being pushed are just nonsense. United have not started any concrete talks for Gyokeres and are unlikely to any time soon if at all. They are mostly following left backs on the more emergent basis as I've maintained since the season started, and I'm still hearing most of the same names, but I would believe more reports on scouting additional names like Dorgu, and the player in portugal mentioned by Wheeler and Nathan Salt.
They're still following a number of young attacking mid/ wingers such as Nypan, Mastantunonou, Rigg and others and have to consider whether a signing is needed or possible there.
They're still looking at moving any assets they can in January to get financial space for a deal if they can make one. Including esp, Eriksen, Antony and Casemiro as players on big wages. Midfield is being viewed as a growing priority for sure, but still a left sided defender has been the top regardless of manager.
In all other areas Amorim is yet to decide on priorities and finish his full analyzing of needs in order to decide what else is really necessary, but they hope to have some solid initial assessments before January in case they can work it to spend on key position (s) that could give them the chase for CL which is VITAL financially after the extra manager expenses.
1.) 05 Dec 2024 23:19:14
You do realise, that he got most of his info from Ed. Now that he has passed, James doesn't seem to know much, hence why his content has changed a lot. No shade, but it's obvious to how it used to be. Ed was the true goat and such a shock when I read the news on here. Will never be the same, that guy had amazing knowledge and contacts.
2.) 06 Dec 2024 10:18:41
Facts Elvis.
3.) 06 Dec 2024 23:48:00
RIP bozzo.
4.) 08 Dec 2024 11:22:41
? if been calling out Muppetiers for recycling Ed002 and even dropped links to this site on his YT.
The punk don’t have the decency to pay homage to our man 002. RIP sir, life is different without you.
25 Sep 2024 12:21:26
Hi Ed, are utd looking to sign Mastantuono in any of the coming two transfer windows?
{Ed002's Note - Franco Mastantuono (AM) Another kiddie of interest to Real Madrid and Chelsea after Chelsea failed to complete a deal in the summer when they were negotiating over another player and discussing a separate matter. Arsenal, Manchester City, PSG and Barcelona have all sent scouts. Manchester United had a high-end independent scout and ex-PL player look at him last season but it went no further. Cannot move to England until he is 18 but Chelsea will again look to an early agreement.}
1.) 25 Sep 2024 14:14:57
Thank you :)
21 Aug 2024 09:45:13
Good morning Ed002, is there any truth to our links with Atalanta's Ederson?
{Ed002's Note - Ederson (CM/DM) Has had a very good season and has attracted interest from Spurs, Newcastle, Manchester United, Aston Villa, Liverpool and Atletico Madrid. Barcelona have also sent scouts. Atalanta want to keep him and with Koopmeiners departing they may simply refuse to sell. With CL football and Gasperini staying put it makes it less likely he will be sold. I am not aware of Liverpool having made an offer but Manchester United and Spurs will push, and perhaps Aston Villa.}
06 Aug 2024 08:56:01
Some bits and pieces to start our morning:
It is understood that Mctominay had initial doubts about Fulham, earlier in summer and it dissuaded them as he looked for other options. Galatasary had appealed to him strongly with champions league football, as well as other clubs in PL, but those deals never materialized to offers for him to United. Seems he’s more open to Fulham now than before but it’s leaving a tinge of concern on if they don’t think he’s committed to them, but they’ve made 2 offers now so perhaps it’s alright. Continuing to talk and United think they'll make a 3rd offer, United would accept lower than earlier, around 25m pounds likely.
United have always had their cap on De Ligt, they expected they should be able to get him for 33-35m pounds up front, they’re okay reaching that 42m pounds asked for mark but with addons. It’s really about Bayern as we do not get the idea at all that United want to bend and go to 50m euros base fee, so its really up to Bayern. They will very likely make another offer in the next few days, they’ve made more checks on Branthwaite but it hasn’t appeared like a deal is to be made anymore.
Awb expected to join west ham in the coming days. Have not heard anything as of yet to change that plan, with Mazraoui all but lined up.
Being more flexible on Ugarte continues to be fairly contingent on Mctominay, the cost of the deal for a loan + obligation would be higher than they want. If Mctominay sold more structures of the deal become possible. Main option still.
New talks are set to occur with psg and continue once they (PSG) also spoken with the player this week and their stance has appeared more flexible. However utd will move on to other options if asking price is not renegotiated.
Chilwell may be a potential option for United at left back, he could be available on loan.
1.) 06 Aug 2024 10:48:57
The muppitiers is a great channel for getting info, been following him for years.
2.) 06 Aug 2024 11:05:26
Yeah he is very good. Seems to always have decent information and doesn't feed with lots of bull either.
Does a great podcast with Phil brown.
3.) 06 Aug 2024 11:17:21
Chilwell? Very good on his day, but he’s injured more than Shaw!
4.) 06 Aug 2024 12:47:20
Awesome update.
5.) 06 Aug 2024 15:19:33
Thanks for this mdb.
I find the Muppetiers totally plagiarise their content. Most of it they take from here with other snippets coming from big journos. I’m astonished they have the following they do.
If you reference their ‘info’ in accordance to when Ed posts stuff here, it is consistently 1 week or 2 later. I think they’re riding on the fortunes of others for self gain and I have 0 respect for them.
6.) 06 Aug 2024 16:14:29
He literally posted the info given on the muppitiers video scholesy
You can’t thank him then slag his source of info off ?.
7.) 06 Aug 2024 16:14:36
Spot on Scholesy - I believe they scour this site and then present Ed002's info as their own with a bit of story around it to present it as their own. I know because that's how I used to do my homework in school. I called them out on it years ago when they were just on reddit and they essentially made the claim that they know Ed002 and Ed002 is/ was providing the info directly to them which I'd be very surprised if that were true (only one person who can confirm or deny that though! ) .
8.) 06 Aug 2024 16:19:36
Just like fabrizo the know sweet fanny Adams and feed off the frenzy and thirst for snip bits by gullible people.
There are idiots like goldbridge and the likes making huge money just talking nonsense. Ranting like a spoiled child.
Fair play to them they have carved out their niche but make no mistake they know very little more than the average Joe and a lot less than ed002 for example.
9.) 06 Aug 2024 16:46:55
Not sure how much money he makes Ken. Think he has a full time job and this is more of a pastime. But he seems to be pretty knowledgeable.
Id trust that he is decent given the fact he does a lot of work with Phil Brown, someone who is a good guy and IMO doesn't work with idiots.
With regards to Fabrizio, journalists such as Whitwell and Ornstein tend to tip their hats to him and acknowledge that he gets a good few exclusives. So again, based on that, I'd say that they know a lot more than the average joe or ken ?.
10.) 06 Aug 2024 17:11:04
How many followers do they have?
11.) 06 Aug 2024 18:08:16
You tell me Ken.
Then you'll tell me you why you believe that's relevant. Then you'll tell me how I'm wrong.
But it will only be your opinion ?.
12.) 06 Aug 2024 18:31:10
There's been some top banter on here lately ?.
13.) 06 Aug 2024 18:48:49
What if James Rhodes is Ed002? ??.
14.) 06 Aug 2024 20:41:47
Bolger3 - you have totally misread my post. I attach 0 criticism to the original poster. Purely expressing my opinion on the source he mentions.
Chill.
15.) 06 Aug 2024 21:23:23
No angel it depends on how many filters they have as to whether they are making money. Anything over 500k followers they will be making 6 figures angina over a million and they will be making 250k plus.
I have 30 or 40 influencers and content creators on my books and the pay is very substantial once you have accumulated a million plus followers.
Most high profile football footballers or highly followed celebrities for example don't buy their own clothes or cars or pay to eat certain places all they need to do is endorse or post pictures etc.
If their sites are busy enough they will get plenty of payments.
16.) 07 Aug 2024 05:20:07
Pretty much all these sites are aggregators of what is out there as news and a lot of it can be debated if its accurate or has any basis. some present it as news and some like to present it like they have an inside line to United. Its the silly season as they say and lots of stuff out there and you will drive yourself crazy as a fan reading it all and best wait and see and club best source of what's real and ed002.
17.) 07 Aug 2024 09:20:28
Jesus, 90% of what anyone posts on social media, or in the print media is just farts in the wind. Regardless of who they are.
Romano has linked United with "interest" in over 20 players so far this window, he'll probably link us to another 10 or more before the window closes. While United will only sign 4 or 5 players. Meaning there will be 15 players or so he will have linked us with this window that the club don't sign. Farts in the wind.
I'm not saying he doesn't get some good information, but he makes money by people following him and interacting with his media. To do that he has to fluff out his media to keep getting people to come back every day.
Daily updates on multiple stories when in reality very little to nothing has changed, but he has to say something or his numbers drop.
This is the same with all of them. Try not to get your knickers in a twist with anything that is written in the media. Are we chasing Ugarte or will it be Berge or whoever. I take it all with a pinch of salt until they hold the shirt aloft at a press conference.
18.) 07 Aug 2024 12:01:55
Romano's X (Twitter) account makes him $1million a year, HERE WE GO! all the way to the bank, hopefully Ed02 gets something similar.
19.) 07 Aug 2024 17:05:07
Fair play to them they are creaming it and people actually follow and believe them its gas. They are not hurting anybody and could be up to a lit worse.
20.) 07 Aug 2024 19:07:35
What platforms are these ken? i'd like to know so I can tell the few I know with millions of followers to get on them. Because the ones I know do not make anywhere near 6 figures.
21.) 07 Aug 2024 19:08:38
Like the good old days AJH.
22.) 07 Aug 2024 19:59:46
Primarily tik tok or Instagram angel. If you know anybody with a million followers not making 6 figures then send them my way.
23.) 08 Aug 2024 07:51:50
Haha will do ken!
29 Jul 2024 17:35:23
A round up news from some outlets, for what they're worth .
Awb departure is being lined up and club are planning for it now. He is very much expected to depart as is Victor lindelof though a deal for Awb with mazraoui coming in is closer at this stage.
Ugarte remains the top target in midfield, but has to be at the right price. They won’t just overpay beyond their valuation which is much lower than 70m. Alternative names may be considered as fall back options.
However, once psg complete the move for Joao Neves and united return from tour there should be further talks. If it is a permanent deal of significant cost, it will likely require a departure. Scott Mctominay could be sold if a good offer came in for him, Erik ten Hag has accepted that this may be necessary to continue his plans even though he likes Scott.
Sources also indicated that Casemiros departure seems very unlikely at this stage and they are looking at how they can get the best out of him. This is expected to have a significant effect on spending ability (ie limiting) . We MUST sell to buy.
Targeting at least 2 more signings, prior to the injury to Yoro. But sales are key.
The early indications on Yoro were a foot injury. But they’ll be doing/ done scans and we hope to have some answers this evening for him and Hojulnd, which seems to be a hamstring pull but first indications were minor.
PAOK interested in Pellistri, don't know how far this will get.
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12 Aug 2026 09:58:07
I read somewhere that Chelsea have signed 11 players in this window for over 410mil Euros. Don't know what to make of it.
1.) 12 Aug 2026 10:34:54
So long as they keep turning over enough to balance the accounts, enough to suit current regulations each year, they will be able to continue.
Not sure that this recruitment system and constant horse trading will bring about the success they want on the field; however, they must always have unhappy and unsettled players around the squad, or youngsters getting a bit fed up with their opportunities.
Longer term, I think, it might work against them.
2.) 12 Aug 2026 16:30:06
Rogers-EUR138.00m, Lacroix-EUR60.70m, Palestra-EUR57.00m, Quenda-EUR50.00m, Barco-EUR40.00m, Emegha-EUR25.00m, Chavarria-EUR19.00m, Denner-EUR10.00m, Welbeck-EUR5.85m, Satpaev-EUR2.40m, Henderson-free transfer...........EUR407.95m.
3.) 12 Aug 2026 17:40:45
In thought quandary was signed last year, but either way I wouldn't want any of them unless we got Rogers at half that price.
28 Jul 2026 16:56:41
Eds and fellow posters, what do you make of Varane's call for heading to be better regulated and banned for certain young ages?
{Ed001's Note - I thought that had already been done?}
1.) 28 Jul 2026 17:37:00
I could be wrong, but I think the heading policy is only in England, currently set out by the English FA. I believe Varane is talking more within the academy set up for his proposal. He talks a bit more about it being controlled and learnt, as it is a skill rather than banned. This is my understanding of it.
2.) 28 Jul 2026 17:52:30
His rule at Como:
Under-10: Heading is completely banned in training and matches; corners and throw-ins must stay on the ground.
Under-11: Heading remains banned during matches, introduced only near the end of the season, using soft rubber balls.
Under-12: Capped at one heading session per month, with a maximum of five headers.
Under-13: Restricted to training once a week (max five headers), while match heading stays prohibited.
3.) 28 Jul 2026 21:10:30
Arsenal must be nervous about this.
4.) 30 Jul 2026 11:17:42
It makes sense, and it's a shame that it is an ex-player at a club that is installing these rules, and not the FA and football authorities.
There is now a plethora of research to support the dangers of repeated head trauma, particularly on developing brains. All of us can probably think of at least half a dozen times, as kids, where we headed the ball poorly and rattled our heads. Maybe it left you feeling a little dazed for a few seconds.
That happening a few times, while not great, probably won't cause lasting damage. But for a kid in a football academy, particularly a defender or striker, they will have headed the ball tens of thousands of times before they are 18, both in games and in training.
That adds up, and has proven to cause brain issues for professional players.
Kids simply shouldn't be heading the ball. In fact, there is an argument as to whether heading the ball should be part of the senior game long term. If you can't train to head the ball in youth football, then does it make sense to suddenly start heading the ball in senior football when you've never trained on how to do it safely up until that point?
08 Jul 2026 17:56:24
Ed001, permit me to jump the gun and ask what your take on Andrey Santos is please.
{Ed001's Note - was just discussing him on our podcast whatsapp group - both myself and Ed666 rate him, which worries me as he doesn't have the best track record! But I think Santos is a very good player, who should have left Chelsea last summer for his career, though he did gradually force his way into the team over the season. I like him a lot, he is a player I would have taken at Liverpool, as I think he is good at breaking up play and is decent on the ball too. I think you have done well with him and Ederson, especially when you consider the price would not be much more than Fernandez would have cost alone. Both of your signings I would take over him on merit, let alone at the price. Santos might be a bit too similar to Ederson though, that is the only worry I would have over them.}
1.) 08 Jul 2026 19:09:34
I think both are better than Fernandes, too. Both very mobile, with good tekkers.
Solid signings.
2.) 08 Jul 2026 19:14:03
Some rumours Edison has a problem with the medical, which might explain why Santos.
Also, rumours Chelsea will use the Santos money to go towards buying Scott.
Have you heard anything?
{Ed001's Note - I haven't heard that, but that would make a lot of sense, as they are similar types of mids, but I don't think that has happened. It seems more likely that you just want more than one midfielder.}
3.) 08 Jul 2026 19:28:12
Good to hear, Ken. 85m for 2 rather than 1 in Fernandes. Dare I say astute? ?
4.) 08 Jul 2026 20:34:45
Edersen brings experience as well. He isn't afraid of a battle as well.
02 Jul 2026 14:46:48
If we cast our minds back, I remember the Sours' spending spree after selling Bale. It included the highly rated likes of Lamela, Paulinho, Eriksen, Capoue, as well as Chadli and Chiriches to very little avail.
Then in 2019 they beat us to Ndombele - 60m for a 22 year old; sounds familiar?
It's nothing new, we all have our targets and we sign who we feel best matches what we want/need/price/desire.
1.) 02 Jul 2026 17:50:53
If Spurs want to spend £185M on Tonali and Fernandes, then go for it.
Glad we aren't bending.
2.) 02 Jul 2026 22:18:26
I can see some similarities mbd mate. But i think this time they have buyed better players. I am happy we didn't follow, Fernandez is a good talent but i am not totally convinced, Ed001 doesn't rate him very highly too, and he has the best eye for a player.
That said, i would like to discuss Spurs situation. Then it was Bales money, this time how can they spend so much money and wages? Are they going to risk having problems with PSR, while trying to move up a level and become a permanent Champions League side?
3.) 02 Jul 2026 23:21:47
From the commercial side of things, Spurs have the money. They just don't normally spend as much. But, nearly getting relegated two years in a row, they've put their hands in their pocket. As someone else said, expect some departures, but I'd love Fernandes to get relegated three years in a row.
4.) 03 Jul 2026 01:44:51
I remember that too. Eriksen proved to be a fantastic signing and Lamela and Chadli proved to be good squad players. But that was very different to this window. After they sold Bale, they signed about 6 players with the money they earned from one sale essentially, so they weren't exactly getting the very top players available in European football.
This summer, they have signed two midfielders that most would consider among the top midfielders available. Tonali is genuinely top class and entering his peak years, and Fernandes is already very good, though perhaps not yet top class, but only 21 years old. They both look fantastic every time I have watched them play. They are both very complete midfielders, and they have the stats to back up their technical ability.
They would have both improved our midfield immensely, and whilst there are still some very good players available, I can't help but feel we will be signing second rate players for lower fees, rather than getting higher value for money. Alex Scott and Carlos Baleba are both very good players, for example, but at £60 million each, do they represent better value than Fernandes at £85 million?
Personally, I'm not convinced, since I think Fernandes is currently better than both and has a higher ceiling, but obviously the board have decided Fernandes and Tonali are not worth the money Spurs have offered.
5.) 03 Jul 2026 14:35:07
Gilly, Fernandes never reached Baleba's last year's highs. Baleba played like one of the 2-3 best midfielders in the league. I would prefer Baleba all days of the week.
01 Jul 2026 17:03:37
I do not think any player in the Championship is worth 85mil, let alone a player who has had 2 consecutive relegations with different clubs. We have our valuations and probably require some desire to be shown in wanting to join us. So if you do not fall within such parameters, then move over for next option to be considered! It's that simple for me!
1.) 01 Jul 2026 19:32:24
Agree with this, im not that bothered about M Fernandes going to Spurs, especially at that valuation. Fair enough, the club don't want to pay that much.
The more concerning ones for me are Spurs in for Tonali and Arsenal in for Bruno G. The club can stay strong all they like around valuations, but there will come a point in this summer when we get desperate for a signing in midfield.
I mean, is anyone seriously contemplating going into the season with Ederson and Mainoo as our only first choice centre mids, both coming off the back of World Cups lol.
2.) 01 Jul 2026 19:56:03
I think we clearly had a range of options and the leadership seems comfortable in their approach of being in full charge of their own decisions.
I like the feeling of walking away from bad deals.
It sends the right message, and we will not be signing Fellaini on deadline day. There is far too much structure and professional football expertise for that scenario to ever occur again.
3.) 01 Jul 2026 21:23:31
I can accept that Anderson at around £120m might simply be too expensive. But Tonali at £100m and Fernandes at £85m are not bad deals. They are both very good players with very good potential. Tonali is obviously the more complete player at the moment, but Fernandes clearly has a very high ceiling.
They may both seem very expensive, but that is the market at the moment. If we are not willing to pay those prices, rival clubs will pay those prices, and we will eventually sign second rate players.
4.) 01 Jul 2026 21:43:07
I cannot help feeling that they are considering Rashford as a signing, given his return and teams' reluctance to take him so far.
5.) 02 Jul 2026 00:15:55
Tbf mbd, he's never played in the Championship. He gets a move before he has to.
6.) 02 Jul 2026 12:53:10
Fair enough, Ken, but what league is he in now?
13 Jul 2026 14:42:29
Capt. O., what makes you think it is either Yuri or Joao? Perhaps both?
13 Jul 2026 09:56:35
Downsie, What do u mean by tiny? As in height? Gomes is 1.76m, which is taller than Kante and Makelele. Santos is 1.8m, which is Roy Keane's height. I really do not understand why you'd think they'd be eaten alive. Do you want another Fellaini?
10 Jul 2026 13:01:50
Yes, List! Quoting you below.
'He wasn't even on the list a couple of weeks ago.'
09 Jul 2026 16:28:58
Twenty, it would be nice if you could share the apparent list so we know who else is on it and who isn't ;)
26 Jun 2026 12:14:49
Relegation bound?
12 Aug 2026 10:09:27
Top four:
1. Man Utd
2. Man City
3. Arsenal
4. Chelsea
UCL winner: Man Utd.
FA Cup winner: Man Utd.
League Cup winner: Arsenal.
Manchester United player of the season: Bruno Fernandes.
Manchester United best summer signing: Andrey Santos.
Manchester United top scorer: Bryan Mbeumo.
Three teams to be relegated: Ipswich, Sunderland, Hull.
Biggest surprise team in the league: Coventry avoids relegation.
12 Aug 2026 09:53:15
Nice one, Ken. I assume the opposite, more younger players today, and more first team regulars against Milan on Saturday. Either way, I hope you enjoy the match!
07 Aug 2026 12:40:00
That's when you should have asked him, 'now what?' instead of asking here.
30 Jul 2026 10:02:05
I will follow the trend set by MH and Down,
I agree with some and disagree with other parts of RM's post.
Agree - season starts soon, and we ended last season knowing what we need - although we didn't know Ugarte would have that injury or that Rashford will be returning.
Not sure if that 50m for Santos is a bargain or not, but Youri certainly is. I think we have done more than just okay.
It may seem that we are waiting for the 'big boys', but a lot of transfers these days can set a domino effect.
Eg, if City sign Bouaddi and R. Madrid get Rodri, they may want to sell Tchouamani, and that could be where we come in. Is that what you mean by a level where we want to trade?
As for the window being uninspiring for you, and needing improvements without excuses feels like a comment coming out of frustration. I really hope that we do not sign players out of frustration but rather have a proper plan in place with contingencies.
28 Jul 2026 17:52:30
His rule at Como:
Under-10: Heading is completely banned in training and matches; corners and throw-ins must stay on the ground.
Under-11: Heading remains banned during matches, introduced only near the end of the season, using soft rubber balls.
Under-12: Capped at one heading session per month, with a maximum of five headers.
Under-13: Restricted to training once a week (max five headers), while match heading stays prohibited.