They are pretty much his full time carers at this point.
Centre Back... Who do we go for?
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
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it's a shame really with Jones he always showed promise
Jonathan Barnett also represents Dean Henderson, Daniel James, Ethan Laird, Tahith Chong, Aliou Traore, Anthony Elanga and Marcos Rojo from memory. So it's interesting that Konate switched to Jonathan Barnett in particular, because United do seem to have a solid link with him it seems.
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Would love Konate but I always felt Upamecano would be the one to move this window
I really like Phil Jones. Genuinely I’d be sad to see him leave. He never moans he knows he’s not the player he could be and yet he still keeps going. He’s a walking china shop ready to be smashed by whatever bull he tries to play with but god loves a trier!
Upamecano ticks all the boxes imo.
We need somebody to partner Maguire long term. A lot of our good attacking play will be wasted unless we have a settled CB pairing.
Lindelof can be the cover.
We need somebody to partner Maguire long term. A lot of our good attacking play will be wasted unless we have a settled CB pairing.
Lindelof can be the cover.
Tyrone Mings anyone?
No he’s a pikey
Right now i am watching closely on the super fast and aggressive CB from Turkey playing for Leicester City. How much do you think they will ask for this time?
He is not tall. But he is really good on the rest. He would be a beast if he was 1.90-93 cm tall. And if the top acceleration and speed are still there. Could be an option.
He is not tall. But he is really good on the rest. He would be a beast if he was 1.90-93 cm tall. And if the top acceleration and speed are still there. Could be an option.
Hmmm didn't realise that Konate had joined his client list,maybe there is something in these links to Utd then
It was reported by Sport Bild that Konate wants to leave and sees the EPL as his next destination. Sport Bild also stated that he has a €40m buyout in his contract.
I wonder how much truth when Ole mentioned about looking for a left footed CB
So it seems we might be on the look out for a new CB if the likes of Ducker, Dawson etc are anything to go by.
I also don't buy into this LCB lark personally and hope we go for the best one (regardless of foot fetish) that suits a team playing high risk football.
A new CB for me is more important than signing Grealish or VdB IMO. Sancho and a new CB with huge potential would be the way to go IMO.
I also don't buy into this LCB lark personally and hope we go for the best one (regardless of foot fetish) that suits a team playing high risk football.
A new CB for me is more important than signing Grealish or VdB IMO. Sancho and a new CB with huge potential would be the way to go IMO.
I hope there isn't too much truth to it if I'm honest.
Yes I agree. A new CB will immediately improve our starting XI, unlike someone like Grealish or VdB.
You think Alaba would fit here? He's been playing CB for Bayern and he's been their best from what I've heard.
Alaba would fit in any team because he's a superb player.
If only Ole was interested in him
Another 200k on wages and about 40-50m transfer fees. Dont think we would be interested.
Yeah would like him here. Shaw Alaba Maguire Awb has the making of a title winning defense. He's also left footed if Ole has developed a fetish for that
Probably why. But that's what you pay if you want a world class player. We wouldn't go for him though. Probably someone cheaper and more long term
Interesting list - where did you get those stats from? Would like to know if there are other areas covered too.
We of course will need a centre back who is composed on the ball, given how we want to play. Other than that, what we really need is a defender who loves to defend, someone dynamic, powerful and quick. Then Maguire can just play his elder statesman role next to them. Lindelof and Tuanzebe as cover + youth, sell the rest.
I imagine we'll have to sell before we buy when it comes to a CB, but if we are in for one I would hope we're aiming a bit higher than Nathan Ake.
Come on Ed make this happen him and Maguire would make us incredibly hard to score against
Surely it's Upamencano? If the rumours of that release clause are true, we could get him alongside Sancho, given we make some smart sales. I do think Konate is the better of the two, but he would cost significantly more given the contract situation imo
Yeah I am hoping they are right about us going for a CB but end up being wrong about no interest in signing a midfielder because you absolutely need squad depth to challenge for all trophies and we are still lacking that right now
Zagadou is also left footed?
Smalling looks like he is gone for sure at the end of the season for 18-20m. Rojo is not coming back. Two gone already. Talk of Moyes wanting Jones so hopefully that works out too.
Rumour that Bayern will try and buy Havertz if they offload Alaba and Thiago. Surely we can help them out and at least buy one of them 
Always wanted Alaba at Man Utd so would be great. Also always had a soft spot for Jose Gimenez but he seems unlikely to leave Atletico.
Always wanted Alaba at Man Utd so would be great. Also always had a soft spot for Jose Gimenez but he seems unlikely to leave Atletico.
Indeed he is. My bad.
Why are Bayern intent on moving Alaba? He just turned 28 two weeks ago.
Don’t tease me with this. I’d snap their hands off if it was true.
My only concern is I wonder If he was purchased which role in the partnership they would both play. You would think Konaté being the better athlete he’d be the better sweeper and letting Harry challenge for stuff. Thing is I think Konaté himself prefers to be the aggresso.
Konate could do either, but what he would give us importantly is the option of playing a very high line against even the best teams which would be a game changer imo. And then you have his monster capability of winning duels on the ground and in the air which would give the attack a solid foundation to throw caution to the wind.
His ability to bring the ball out from defence would have to be tempered playing alongside Maguire though.
I just don't understand why there isn't a clamour for him like there was for De Ligt. I think Konate is better as a all round CB. And the way Konate absolutely bullied Lewandowski as a 19 year old was stunning.
Really ? haha
De Ligt had that CL exposure. Maybe. But who knows? Hopefully we can find another gem like Bruno with this one.
I think you're right.
In think with this guy you find the closest thing to Van Dyke I've ever seen. He has unbelievable potential and I hope we're in Jonathan Barnett's ear to secure his services whenever that may be.
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We need to unearth a gem here. Someone highly rated in the Russian league on the cheap.
Aye, I expect there will be outgoings. Hopefully in the cases of Rojo and Jones we don't have to hang about for long.
Yeah we have obviously discussed Grealish with him so if you are prioritising a CB over that,need to see if we can negotiate a deal for this guy first.