The College Dropout

Sitting in front of the defence - making blocks, interceptions and passing it forward. Strong in the tackle when needed. He's played at 100% commitment - he can't do that for a season. Also playing at the very edge of his athleticism too. Massive work every game he played. As Flip said, how we want to use Bruno is crucial to the midfielder we bring alongside him. I mentioned earlier that i thought Spurs needed a CM - forgetting they already signed Bissouma.

Aye. City have mastered that 50/60m range - Chelsea haven't.

Aye there's lots of question marks around Chelsea. To say they've strengthened at this point isn't true. But they'll finish comfortably in the top 6. Even Frankie managed that.

There's enough talent in the squad to challenge for top 4 with 1 or 2 good additions and a good manager. It's the same argument. "The players are toxic and they are all shit". I don't buy it. I do agree that they are unlikely to get it "right" but there's not much scope for getting it more wrong. Although I didn't get the Eriksen chase. They've already got Fernandes - it's like they've written him off already.

Even Joelinton - he's still figuring it out.

It's a purple patch. See Cisse, Papiss. Many called Lingard's West Ham form a purple patch too. To me - a lot of people have rose-tinted specs on for Joelinton. He's bang average on the ball. Without him, the midfield lacks physicality. We need another one in there with genuine ability. RF, ST, CM and our key business for 22/23 is done. Review in January.

I think I said this word for word yesterday. It's not a good central midfield at all.

Most casual fans aren't refreshing a thread on him every 2 hours tbf

We don't have a track record of bringing in players of the highest quality and we don't have many strong links after Botman anyway,.

I don't believe the core problem at Manchester United is the actual players. Easy scapegoat. The core problem is senior management of the club - that is likely to persist. Secondary is their last 2 managers were horrendously underqualified for the job. Ten Hag being a competant manager will be worth 10 points this season alone.

Aye but no higher than playing for Fulham

Declan Rice is going nowhere this season. Moyes and West Ham is a perfect marriage. They've got a strong team and depth. They'll be right up there next season imo. With the money they have, they will create the ultimate Moyes team which is a top 7 team. Fabianski Coufal Zouma Aguerd Cresswell Soucek Rice Bowen Lanzini Danjuma Antonio Benrahma, Yarmolenko, Dawson, Vlasic, Areola, Fornals, Johnson, Ogbonna You've got a nice squad there. Quality throughout. Size. Strength. Athleticism etc.

Money will be average. Roque Junior was historically bad for Leeds. Very memorable failure. Man Utd will be significantly better for having an actual football manager in charge that is qualified for the job.

I agree. We have to flex the Saudi money for a competitive advantage. It's that simple.

The PL is flush with money. It’s a big reason why we haven’t signed any star players from other PL clubs. 30/40m doesn’t get the job done

Yep. This is why I keep saying we need to spend in excess of £130m to really gain ground. West Ham have signed 2 highly regarded players for £80m

Bigger issue is they surely don’t need him. Kane Son Kulu Perisic (ok maybe wingback) Richarlison is big depth. But I thought they need a CM, RWB and a CB more. West Ham signings look good. They look like top 6/7 signings. I don’t think we’ve made any ground on them squad wise so far. They have a good squad now.

Leeds should’ve bought before selling. They’ve sold their Crown Jewels in June. 2 months of other teams knowing they have £100m to spend. Do it the Levy way. Drag it out. Say you won’t sell and sell early August.

Aye. A massive limitation of our team is there's very little ball retention in the team but especially in midfield.

I'd like a similar player to Bruno (but more of an athlete) but one that contrasts slightly with how Howe wants to play Bruno. E.g. if Bruno is to play more progressively - then someone more defensively minded. I wouldn't mind a player in the profile of Gini

I'd prefer another "proper" CM than an Aouar type.

They'll have to play a lot quicker.

Terrible. One thing to mention. Everyone has money and will spend. We aren’t special. West Ham are going into next season with a £60m central defensive partnership.

Good signing for Chelsea. I think £50m would’ve been a good price so £60m is ok. Rather Chelsea than Arsenal from a NUFC perspective.

Scott McT hides from the ball. A LOT.