I can't believe how spoilt United are and this whole cultish messaging and rationalization of their regression that surrounds them. Some pundit needs to call this out on television.

They spent 40 odd million on Bruno in the winter and 40 odd million on Vdb. A ready to plug in elite, prolific and seasoned striker. Several youngsters to reflect longer term gains. In the year of COVID-19, in the year that their existing squad managed to qualify for Top 4. Still worked towards another 80-90 million pound outlay. Shut the fuck up you weapons.

Its worse than that. Bruno was £67m plus add ons. Its all just a way of protecting Ole, long may it continue.

It’s great. And none of the old boy pundits on a Sky and the other networks dare call him out and say he’s absolutely rubbish because he’s their chum and club legend. The same guys who will moan about us and overlook leg-breaking challenges on Aubameyang cannot see the simple fact that Ole can neither build nor coach a team. He just has them gallop and force defenses into errors. No tactical variation beyond that. I hope he’s protected all season.

Just seen Darren tweet that Aouar's brother wanted a massive agent fee for the deal. Supposedly adding 30% to the transfer fee and the club walked away. Fair enough if that is the case.

where?

goon wrote:

Having family as agents is such a bad idea. They're probably worse than you average agent when it comes to sabotaging careers because an overbearing family member is a lot harder to say no to.

And they've no idea how to do their actual job.

Would you rather have someone whos negotiated with nike for 50 players in your corner. Or someone who has no idea how to negotiate with nike or what kinda things should be included or how much to ask for.

goon wrote:

Having family as agents is such a bad idea. They're probably worse than you average agent when it comes to sabotaging careers because an overbearing family member is a lot harder to say no to.

Also why it is better to deal with proper agents rather than family members. They're usually more professional and upfront so you know where you stand.

Gunner89 wrote:

where?

DarrenArsenal1 has deleted the tweet now. Said his agents wanted a massive fee which would add 30% to his transfer fee.

Looks like Darren is being called out for that and quickly deleted it. Probably misinformed

One deadline day deal that went under the radar was Jeremy Doku to Rennais from Anderlecht.

Reportedly the best prospect the Belgian NT has in the current generation.

A diminutive but strong and tricky winger who was heavily scouted by Liverpool but the deal never materialized.

Rennais paid £25m + add-ons which is a huge fee for a club of their size.

Clrnc wrote:

Looks like Darren is being called out for that and quickly deleted it. Probably misinformed

He deletes tweets all the time, his most interesting ones usually are the deleted ones!

A french journalist said similar without getting into specifics. It feels like something has happened right at the last min, a shame as would have really capped off our window.

Here is a selected list of free agents:

Gotze (28.)
Clyne (29)
Sturridge (31)
Welbeck (29)
Wilshere (28.)
Pato (31)
Ben Arfa (33)
Borini (29)
Mandžukić (34)
Valencia (35)
Kagawa (31)
Steven Defour (32)
Yaya Sanogo (27)
Jon Flanagan (27)

What on earth happened to Kagawa?

His United spell utterly destroyed him. Isn't the same player anymore. Would struggle to even start for relegation threatened clubs these days.

Man United happened.

Must admit I was a big fan of Pato when he first moved to Milan. Always wondered what could have been but for the injuries. Guess his attitude didn't help any either - little bit like Wilshere perhaps.

Mirth wrote:

Here is a selected list of free agents:

Gotze (28.)
Clyne (29)
Sturridge (31)
Welbeck (29)
Wilshere (28.)
Pato (31)
Ben Arfa (33)
Borini (29)
Mandžukić (34)
Valencia (35)
Kagawa (31)
Steven Defour (32)
Yaya Sanogo (27)
Jon Flanagan (27)

What on earth happened to Kagawa?

Also, 5 years ago Sturridge was one of the best players of the League.