The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast

Elliot Anderson was never a realistic signing for Manchester United in the end, and the numbers now being talked about only reinforce that.

This episode looks at why United were never getting close to Manchester City in that race, why the deal never really made sense, and what Anderson’s move now does to the wider midfield market.

There is also discussion on Matheus Fernandes, why Manchester United may still have a real chance if the player prefers Old Trafford, why Spurs’ moves in the market are raising questions, and whether United could still end up doing both Aurelien Tchouameni and Fernandes as part of a bigger midfield rebuild.

There is also a quick update on Andre Onana heading back out on loan to Trabzonspor.

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In a crusade against the nonsense you see online this week, Scott Saunders comes to TPL with the latest on Matheus Fernandes and a reminder of an interview Man Utd CEO Omar Berrada gave....just three weeks ago.

Berrada sat down with Andy Mitten and gave fans the answers they're looking for for scenarios that are literally playing out as we speak with United's most recent transfer target.

There's a reminder on the club's approach to overspending, being responsible, their ambitions to win the title, and how they won't let agents dictate the market to them beyond reason any more.

Go and check out the excellent interview on United's 'Inside Carrington' podcast on audio platforms and YouTube, posted in early June, if you've not seen it already.

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Manchester United’s midfield plans remain fluid, and one big question is whether Aurelien Tchouameni’s potential availability is affecting the club’s move for Mateus Fernandes. This episode looks at why United may be hesitating, how the market around Fernandes has changed, and whether waiting could make more sense than rushing into an expensive deal.

There is also discussion on why Fernandes’ price and the growing competition for him may be changing the appeal of the move, what Tchouameni would bring as a more senior midfield option, and how United’s wider midfield priority list could still shift again before the end of the summer.

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* This episode is audio only due to internet issues - apologies for not meeting regular quality *

Scott Saunders answers recent comments from listeners of TPL centred around a range of recent Manchester United topics - missing out on Elliot Anderson (probably), whether Ederson is a good signing, Bruno Fernandes' chances of winning the Ballon d'Or and more! Keep your comments coming and thank you to all again for your support as The Promised Land Podcast enters its sixth season covering Manchester United.

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The latest has dropped on West Ham's potential sale of Matheus Fernandes amid Spurs and Man Utd's interest, and indications are that the RELEGATED club want to START THE BIDDING at £85m - a higher price than we've heard before!

Scott Saunders runs through the report from Fabrizio Romano, discusses its legitimacy, the social media hysteria around the deal, and what value means to Manchester United a very important summer. The make up of the midfield is discussed, as is prioritisation of transfer targets and the importance of not setting the price for the dominos to fall from.

There's also a little bit of talk on Lucas Bergvall and alternative routes United could take to rebuilding their midfield.

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