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patrickmuf:We don’t need Rogers. Bruno is a much better player in that position and even if you consider him as LW, I still prefer Cunha - but that isn’t the point I was trying to make. My point was about ambition. If a club with zero European fixtures next season can make British record transfer, why are INEOS running away from signing quality players in the positions we lacked quality? Every quality player United are linked to is dubbed “overpriced” but United’s rivals with lower revenue are signing these “overpriced” players to compete against United. Rogers under an astute manager like Xabi Alonso may transform to Bellingham or Olise. United need their own marquee signing. Tielemans and Santos will be facing top teams like PSG, Real Madrid, Barcelona, etc next season. They won’t be enough for the task at hand. |
The ambitious clubs are making smart moves in the market while Man Utd are happy to sign basement bargain players. When United are stuck in 10th position by Christmas, gullible fans would blame Michael Carrick instead of blaming INEOS for this disaster of a summer window. If Chelsea without European fixtures can sign £117m asset, what is the point of Man Utd qualifying for Europe?
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Leyqute:The match was inportant. Ronaldo was facing Ramos & Pique in their prime. De Gea made a huge mistake with the 2nd goal but no goalkeeper is saving that freekick(the 3rd equalizer). The placement and the execution was insane. |
obonujoker:It’s not a competition Portugal can win. The fact that they’re even being grouped with other footballing powerhouses demonstrates Ronaldo’s impact on his country. Messi/Mbappe can both share the Mr World Cup title. Ronaldo is the ultimate Mr Champions League. Ronaldo fans should hold on to that title and let someone else wear the WC crown. You cannot win it all. ![]() |
Ellexy:Messi has most of those stats on lock. |
Elliot Anderson is a machine. ![]()
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nitrogen:I saw Pogba dog-walk Rodri several times. He was a cheat code. If he played last night, the outcome would have been very different. There’s no way in hell Pogba would surrender like Aurelien and Manu did to Spain. At a point, Aurelien was hiding. He didn’t want the ball. |
MRTA7:They had a disgraceful tournament collectively. I couldn’t believe what my eyes saw. In 5 games, Neves and Vitinha created ONLY 2 chances each. |
MRTA7:I was told here by Einsteins that he will never make it in the Premier League. Carragher did a whole session on MNF for 30 minutes, lying to his minions that Lisandro isn’t fit for the rigors of the Premier League. Carragher has since apologized for his ignorance. ![]() LostMyZeal:Bro, what is your beef with Messi? Did he steal your girlfriend? ![]() |
Illimitable:Lisandro is a cheat code. The best ball-playing defender on the planet.
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Are we even sure this is the same Man Utd’s Bruno? Where’s my El Bomba? The player we have been watching is the cloned version of Bruno Fernandes. That Neto pass that resulted in Ronaldo’s offside goal is what I was expecting from Bruno in Portugal. He’s capable of making 10 passes like that per game. The Bruno that we mostly love at Man Utd has completely disappeared. He’s not taking any risk with his passes. He just wants 7.7 SofaScore ratings for his irrelevant passing accuracy. Where’s the real Bruno Fernandes?
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Spy360:You are playing a game of draught with the truth. ![]() The main limitation is inconsistent water levels and siltation on the River Niger, requiring regular dredging for reliable year-round access. The concessionaire has stated the port infrastructure is ready, but without sustained dredging it remains a “seasonal stopgap” rather than a full multimodal hub.  This shows the Federal Government (via NPA concessions) have tried, but maintaining navigability on major rivers is expensive and technically demanding. Ports are among the most capital-intensive infrastructure projects. They need constant dredging(billions of Naira monthly), quay walls, handling equipment, terminals, access channels, and environmental safeguards. Attracting private investment (PPP models) requires strong feasibility studies, clear ROI projections, and de-risked environments. Many proposals to have an Inland Port in the SE stall at the study/approval stage because full funding and technical partnerships are hard to secure without proven cargo volumes and supporting infrastructure.  To cut the long story short, a fully-functional SE port is NOT feasible. |
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Spy360:Why can’t your Governors put hands together and develop their own port? You people speak as if foreigners are ruling the South East. You people have collectively elected bandits, armed robbers and rogues as Governors since 1999. Lagos State government in collaboration with some private stake holders have constructed Lekki Deep Sea Port and it’s currently at 50% operational capacity. What are your own Governors doing in the SE that they cannot replicate this sort of project? |
Mrviktor:This is why some United fans didn’t want Carrick to get the job. It’s not like they don’t love Carrick, it’s because they know he won’t be able to confront INEOS for reinforcements like a proper manager. De Zerbi must have looked at Tottenham’s board in the eye and told them there must be signings before he put pen to paper. He’s a proper manager and most of his wishes would be respected. Carrick is too happy to have the job. He will never complain no matter the caliber of players INEOS sign for him and this can only end in a disaster. The results Carrick got last season was mostly because he had one competition to play per week. He could afford to play the same team for most parts. He will not get the same luxury next season. |
Jamiuokolaa:United paid British transfer record for Keane. The £85m West Ham was asking isn’t the British transfer record. Elliot Anderson’s £130m is the British transfer record. West Ham asked for £85m. That’s 65% of the British transfer record which is very very fair for a talent like Mateus Fernandes. Keane of 92/93 is not different from Mateus Fernandes of 25/26. 21 years of age, the shining light in a relegated club that was seeking a move to a bigger club. If United could pay a British transfer record for Keane, £85m should be a stroll in the park for Fernandes - especially for a club like United with a huge midfield problem.
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Jamiuokolaa:Roy Keane relegated Nottingham Forest in 92/93 season. Alex Ferguson still had to convince him to sign for Man Utd instead of Blackburn FC(the moneybags of Premier League) back then. Sir Alex paid British record transfer fee for Keane in 1993 to sign him. Imagine if United had this INEOS attitude in 1993, Keane would never have played for Man Utd. Did Keane perform or not? ![]() If your rivals are getting these players, you have no other choice than to get them too so you can compete. These players are going to make United’s rivals better and United will not be able to compete. |
odizeey:One universal law I know is:- if you buy cheap, you will pay thrice. When Rice was available at £105m, United board concluded he was too expensive for that price and they settled for cheaper options. They recruited bargain basement players like Ugarte(£50m), Mount(£60m), Amrabat(£10m loan fee). Those 3 options have not solved the midfield problem till date. The folks that paid £105m are the current PL champions. When Kane was available for £100m in 2023, United also decided he was too expensive. They went for the cheaper options paying moderate fee on Hojlund(£70m), Zirkzee(£36m), Seško(£74m). United ended up spending £180m on a problem £100m Harry Kane could have solved. Kane has won multiple titles while United have resold Hojlund and Zirkzee is on the chopping block. His growth has stagnated. Man Utd is the epitome of Penny Wise Pound Foolish. ![]() The club is doomed. |
chrisley024:It’s a high risk, low reward venture. Arteta has turned the PL into WWE or UFC. Premier League proven players come with lower risk of adaptation. It took Sesko 6 months to adjust but Cunha and Mbeumo clicked like they have been playing at Old Trafford for several years. There’s a reason for that. |
odizeey:It’s what unambitious people do. Imagine a guy saying I only want to woo girls that want me. But but but - you have to persuade the woman too. United don’t want to compete at all - they just want to wait for players who are only interested in United. . Majority of these players have agents whose income is tied to the transfer fees and other bonuses. How won’t they sway their clients to go for the bigger pay day? Who has love helped? ![]() I just pity Carrick. |
odizeey:(Adjusted for inflation) - This list is the highest transfer fees paid in the history of the English Premier League(1992-2026). Man Utd featured 12 times in a list of 44 names. Yet people wonder why SAF was super successful over the years despite making use of many academy players. It’s because he buys the best talents in the market and mix them with brilliant academy players. INEOS strategy will make United a mid table team for years to come.
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MRTA7:So if a Messi regen emerges today and everyone can see the talents and the high ceiling, United should not touch him because of high transfer fees and high wages? How will United ever win a MAJOR trophy again with that attitude? Mediocre players win mediocre trophies Elite players win elite trophies. INEOS are such a disgrace. They have lost 2 of their prime targets to their rivals. |
Ellexy:Carrick will be sacked within the next 18 months. Man Utd have betrayed another manager. |
A40:You moved the goalpost from nobody has crossed 11KM on the pitch to only 5 players have done 13KM. That leap is hilarious. Why are you people so immune to simple facts? Instead of you to concede to the superior argument, you double down on your ignorance that the gains are insignificant? I will wait and see how you untie yourself from this deep rooted ignorance. Over to you. ![]()
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Shegzdave:It was the first shootout. You have to set the tone with that first kick. If he scored that particular kick, Germany would have won. His miss transmitted panic to the rest of his team mates. |
Shegzdave:No manager should be letting an Arsenal player take part in a shootout. Havertz brought his bad luck to Germany. |
This is the worst German team in history. Germany are usually very reliable from 12 yards. |
raumdeuter:They scored a legit goal that was disallowed. |
Germany OUT!!!! |
Jonathan Tah has sold Germany. |
Another miss! Germany have a God in heaven. |
Neuer has to save this last penalty. He has to! |


