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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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Doesn't make an awful lot of sense to me.
Weird, who would he replace or if no one is being replaced, where would he fit in the squad?
Lingard, Pereira, Mata.
Is Mike Verweij reliable?
I think so.
They've all played the majority of their United career as part of the front 3.
For Dutch football he’s the best.
If we're trying to buy him, I imagine we think Pogba will be leaving.
Ok thanks.
Is he more of a B2B midfielder? We have McT and Fred so i don't think there is a need unless Pogba goes
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Dutch football is in financial dire straits. Seems it could be United are taking advantage of this
I call bullshit, unless Pogba or Matic is leaving we're well stacked in midfield.
I don’t think there’s a market for Pogba.
I reckon that Lingard and possibly Pereira will go and the club knows that Bellingham is heading to Dortmund.
You can never be too stacked in midfield.
We need to add depth, if we want be one of the big clubs again. If we have the money to bring a central player on top of a right winger, I will be very happy.
He’s not all that really. Madrid are welcome to him.
If Pogba was leaving, would buying VDB make sense?
His output for goals and assists wouldn't be too different.
If we are planning around Pogba and Bruno then we have nobody to rotate with them but poor AMs in Mata etc or DMs. An injury or fatigue to either of those completley changes our tactics. Having someone like this lessens that threat.
Its the only thing I can think of. Looks to be a deadwood clear out on the cards
Well the question is will he make the team better,?
Fair point, such as this season when Pogba's been out for the majority of it but just can't see him as the type to sit on the bench otherwise, he is too high profile for that.
Wouldn't see him as a replacement for Pogba and if he is then I'd suggest that's a clear downgrade...
Hopefully we get Bellingham instead, and the likes of McTominay and Fred are comfortable as 8s, they are not DMs. If Gomes stays, at some point, we have to play him too. Also, if we get Sancho, I imagine he will also be an option as a 10.
Don’t think VDB is all that really.
If Pogba stays he will be a great addition to the squad and add more quality depth to the squad. If Pogba leaves I feel like we would need to buy 2 players not just 1 to replace him.
I agree.
We play with 3 CMs usually, so 6 isn't overkill, imo. Matic, McTominay, Fred, Pogba, Bruno, ???. Honestly, I think we need two. Another creative CM in case Pogba or Bruno get injured/for rotations sake, and a first choice DM.
Yeah, I'm not a big fan either, but I'm glad to see us seemingly in the market for another midfielder who can contribute creatively and goal wise because if one of Bruno or Pogba are missing then our entire midfield creativity is on one person's shoulder again.
Amazing bit of business especially if Pogba is staying. Such an upgrade in squad quality depth. I hope there's truth in it.
I can post the full article if it's allowed.
Would love this to be true .
Can you squeeze him, Pogba and Bruno into the starting line-up? Would be interesting to see as this guy is not signing for anyone as a backup player.
How fat is his father?
Oh I like him. I would be pleased with this for sure.
After the train has picked up Sancho it can get VdB on the way back
Yes please
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Would be very happy with this signing. Fits the profile of what we’ve been looking for since Ole took over and he’s got a great mentality, which is key when we are trying to rebuild. Will give us loads of depth in midfield, especially if Pogba is staying. If we can get him for sub £40m, it will be great business.
You are right, having someone like him on the cheap playing in a seydou Keita role would be great. It is a weird one, but if given the opportunity to stack up the 18 with actual quality, rather than pray that injuries do not hurt us, I would choose the former. It may mean we may not sign sancho but a winger/ forward that is cheaper which I am all for. I am a believer that Grealish can play on the right for us given the flexibility of our front 3 and his abilities.
If thats the price, I would be astonished if loads of sides don't try their hand.
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