That doesn't answer my question. We haven't even made a bid either.
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
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I'm aware, going back and making an increased big shows intent however does it not?
He can cover many positions too, not sure why we're not all over this.
Ok. Well I only hope that Arsenal leave a few crumbs for us when they are done.
Well if we haven't that makes it worse does it not?
Arsenal are on their 2nd bid already having had one rejected.
Meanwhile, we talk.
Its probably being prepared
TBF their doing great business... still talk of Raphina & Tielmans possibly signing too.
Could put their spend around 180m I think.
If the shoe was on the other foot, pretty sure you and most everyone else here giving me heat would be buzzing and boasting about doing such great business.
not really, you said it means Arsenal are more attractive when no bids have even been accepted yet.
It's been made clear we want to get FDJ over the line and see what money we have left. I'm sure if ETH really wants him we will push hard.
Sounds like you want to support Arsenal @Keefy18 , just do it, you’d be welcomed.
They haven't signed anyone yet that has left me feeling envious.
They don't need to, they just need to improve their team
I would have taken Jesus to be fair.
Think most people are confused that you seem to associate Arsenal bidding on a player and getting rejected as a sign of them being more enticing than United which is clearly daft.
Of course there are other genuine reasons as to why a player might find Arsenal more enticing right now but you focused on something that has no relevance to your argument.
Ultimately yes, but the poster I was responding to was giving it large about their great business.
Are you that immature and insecure you can't possibly say another club is having a good transfer window?
They are being decisive and improving key areas and giving the funds to do so.
It's crap for us as United supporters but I'll give credit where it is due.
Improving the team is great business, not signing fancy names
Decent player, but not a signing that evokes any jealousy.
Gave lots of reasons a few days ago, folks still continued to throw a strop mind you.
Yeah I guess.
More jealous that they're more active than us in the window currently
The poster suggested that I would be "boasting and buzzing" if it was us signing those players. Simply not true.
Yeah that is the real concern.Yeah I guess.
More jealous that they're more active than us in the window currently
Fair enough, and agree
I just can’t exactly get too worried about a team managed by Arteta.Are you that immature and insecure you can't possibly say another club is having a good transfer window?
They are being decisive and improving key areas and giving the funds to do so.
It's crap for us as United supporters but I'll give credit where it is due.
I'll be honest and say I don't really believe you.
Jesus is a marked improvement on our forwards (Ronaldo aside).
It isn't just about returns, he's an intelligent player that links up play brilliantly for wide attackers and he'd be a quality back up for Ronaldo, he logically would of improved us over hoping Rashford gets his fitness / focus back and hoping Le Sulk stops.
Viera is highly thought of by a lot of clubs, not seen him personally. Just going off what I've read recently.
If they added in Martinez, Tielmans & Raphina... Oof!
That's a very successful transfer window by the majority of clubs standards.
That's fair enough.
I posted similar sentiments about him not being good enough early in his time there. As the season played on though I could see huge improvements in them and could see what he was trying to do there. Not saying he's destined to win a title by any means, but he's a young coach and learning and improving.
IF… a very big IF. They’ve currently signed none of those players so no point getting worked up over hypotheticals. You could easily say that about us if we sign de Jong, Eriksen, Antony and Timber we’d have a very good window as well. It’s been stated numerous times we’re waiting to get the de Jong deal wrapped up before moving on to any other targets and by the looks of things that should hopefully come to a conclusion this week. Once that’s sorted you’ll see us making moves for players in other positions.
Jesus is a decent player, but not worth losing any sleep over. The club clearly don't see a backup for Ronaldo as being a priority. I feel it is a mistake, but I assume Martial will fill the void this season.
I know little of Vieira, so cannot comment. As for the others, decent enough players I'm sure, but not to the extend that I'd be throwing any parties. Besides, doesn't Raphinha play in Saka's best position?
FDJ will get done, at some point I'm sure.
Antony, good player but honestly don't see him improving us.
Eriksen if we can get it done is good to push Bruno on, competition for places is key and also nice to be able to rest him but also gives us a different type of creative player to Bruno also.
Timber - I believe is dead in the water after LVG's sentiments and also having to choose between 1 of either Martinez or himself.
They aren't names that get me jumping out of my seat with excitement but it'd be a good window cause I know overall it would improve us and that's ultimately the goal.
Martinez is amazing, United should be all over this guy, if Timber is staying another year at Ajax. Great at CB and gives squad depth at LB and DM.
If Timber is our preferred target it's more likely we'll wait it out for him rather than sign this chap.
if arsenal (or anyone) are only 10 million euro apart in an evaluation with ajax for martinez a deal will get done. they about to toss another 10-15 million on top of the asking price for antony and timber when this gets done. could lose 5-6 starters from last year.
If Ajax is willing to do business then I think Edu can get this done. It is just a matter of negotiation and Edu seems pretty good at getting the targets he aimed for. Whether it is a good price is another story.
As an Arsenal supporter are you happy with how the window is going?
Bang average.
We should be focusing on bringing in an attacking player. Why do we need yet another CB?
We should be focusing on bringing in an attacking player. Why do we need yet another CB?
To be honest I don't know much about all the signings except Jesus. Arsenal needs a striker, a CM, and a player who can play both RB/LB as cover. So they brought in first 2 for now. I am disappointed Arsenal can't ship out the unwanted players/sell players on loan but it is what it is. I don't feel excited or disappointed for Jesus as he is the one Arteta wants and he is a 14-15 goals a season striker. For RW there are lots rumors on Raphina but it only makes sense if Edu can ship out Pepe. The weakness last season is lack of goals from the front 3 so Edu/Arteta needs to address that.
Arrogant much? Newsflash, you no longer compete at the top table, as difficult as that is to believe. Maybe Martinez has his own take on the paths the clubs are on.
People talking about Utd having a bad season? so did we, we lost 13 games, and were still 11 point clear.
It’s being quoted as pounds not euros
Only a club dumb enough to drop a similar amount on AWB and Maguire would do this..
Oh no
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