Agents do close to nothing for the best players with regards to getting a transfer. If Haaland and Bellingham can convince clubs to throw tens of millions at their ‘agent’ parents… good. They deserve it. It’s a tax on the clubs. All players that can do it, should.
Jude Bellingham
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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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Yep. Sancho turned us down for Dortmund as well. He chose to go there as he was more confident it was a better place to continue developing at that age. After a few years further development and establishing himself, he was then desperate to leave Dortmund to join us.
Sancho, Haaland and Bellingham all did the exact same thing. They wanted to join Dortmund as they've proven to be a fantastic developing ground for players of top ability around that age. Bigger teams were interested in them at the time (ourselves being the main one for all three unfortunately), but they felt Dortmund was the better option for themselves. Honestly, I'd be very tempted to do the same in their position despite obviously being a huge Utd fan.
I think he is a good season or two off being ready for the Premiership. I thought he looked poor against Hungary and there is alot more refinement needed in his game. There is talent there but he should stay at Dortmund for 1-2 more seasons
I would hardly call it Red carpet treatment when you tried to sign him for the youth (with according wages) while Dortmund wanted to sign him for the first team (and therefore making an offer that was more interesting both financially and on the pitch).
I don’t think it’s a great league to go to to develop as a forward tbh. Players tend to pick up a lot of bad habits, become reliant on playing against teams camped on the halfway line. Look at Werner and Sancho who look lost against packed defences. Here’s hoping Haaland is the same although I very much doubt it.
This is so our problem and the reason we're struggling to get Timber over the line. Our current message is come and join us and get 3 starts in the season and a load of 15-20 mins at the end of games. If we want these hungry players we need to give a more compelling reason to join us.
It's not like our squad over the last 5-6 years has had a wealth of undroppable players (from a performance perspective - not cos we spent 50m+ on them). Maybe 2-3 at most.
And where pray tell have you got this from?
What? Are we only playing 4 games next season? Imagine thinking we'd sign Timber and he'd only get 3 starts per season.
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Jobe. Not Jude.
He wishes
Liverpool laying the foundation for signing Jude next summer.
Talented player, but I wouldn't be going for him at the moment, he needs to emotionally mature as a player, last thing Utd need is more toxicity. The body language, head shaking and the visible negativity towards his teammates when they make a mistake, all slightly concerning. It is a strength to expect high standards and to be competitive but there are healthier ways to show it.
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Didn’t look great for England tonight
He hasn't looked good for England in any match I've watched.
No one does to be fair
At least Pogba could produce unbelievable assists now and again. This guy is exceptional at nothing. Well bar maybe diving in the box.
Stay well clear, he'd turn out like every other Dortmund player that we've bought
A System player that can't adapt when under pressure in a higher quality environment
A System player that can't adapt when under pressure in a higher quality environment
England players, quite rightly, are half arsing international friendlies before the start of pre season. No one should take anything from performances in the pointless Nations League matches (even though I think Southgate isn’t good enough for this generation of players).
Are you referring to the English national team? The joke of international football since 1966 whose fans turn into racist trolls instead of internalizing their team's ineptitude?
I think he's had more experience at the higher quality level with Dortmund and done quite well. Can't hold a few games with the three lions against him.
Not even remotely similar players, why are you comparing them?
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Fairly obvious this is the player Liverpool are waiting for
I’ve a feeling it’ll be FdJ to us & him to Liverpool, I’d be gutted personally.
I wouldn't rule out City coming in for him as well. I'm sure he wouldn't mind linking back up with Halaand, and they might need to replace Gundagon & Bernardo Silva.
Long term KDB replacement?
We'll be in the race if we have a good season and get Champions League football I'm sure.
It'll be a bidding war in terms of fee and wages he is offered.
Does Liverpool have enough money to compete at the top level?
£100m fee and £250k per week, I am guessing.
Break the bank for him next summer, might only need a RB and GK next summer anyway
If United manage a top 4 place then we should be in for him next season as well. It will be the type of bidding war that Dortmund were hoping for Sancho.
I would guess that £120 million will be the going transfer fee by next season for his type of talent/profile.
No bother to us.
I don’t think Liverpool can spend that on a single player.
I think he's over rated and I'll die on that hill till he proves me wrong.
Striker is a massive need.
Wouldn't touch him until his attitude improves.
Are city really going to be as big a pull moving forward as they have been in the past, assuming pep sticks to his promise to leave next year. They had big players wanting to join them in anticipation of him becoming manager, players viewing them as a primo destination when he was there. I personally think a few of their players will be looking for the exit when he goes.
He doesn't improve our possession based style, not for us.
How has he actually been for Dortmund?
Not very good this season, so far. He's losing the ball way too easy and even costing them a goal or two. I don't know, I think he's just over it and wants to move.
Im not sure he promised to leave next year, there's been lots of talk already about him signing an extension.
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