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Search for a CF: Short-term & Long-term Shortlists
The last time I did a CF shortlist exercise in the summer of 2022, the idea was to replace an aging Cristiano Ronaldo, who was missing from pre-season due to personal reasons. About 6 months later, after a walkout, a public interview against the manager and a contract termination, we are back in...
Scout Report: Cody Gakpo
Since the announcement of Erik Ten Hag as Manchester United manager, a host of talents related to Ajax or Dutch football have dominated the transfer rumor mill. The summer window did include 3 former Ajax players and 1 Dutch international among the 6 incomings, so it’s probably not wrong to say...
Search for a CF: Summer Shortlist 2022
At the time of the writing of this article, Manchester United have embarked on their pre-season tour with only 1 summer signing finalized - Tyrell Malacia. The aggressive rebuild isn’t really going as per plan and to make matters worse, the red side of Manchester has been shaken by Cristiano...
Tactical Analysis: Frenkie de Jong at Manchester United
A new manager, a new CEO, a newly appointed DOF and technical directors and loads of changes in the backroom staff plus board level at Manchester United - the message is that a new era will commence from the start of the 22/23 season. And as always, the transfer rumors for the next season have...
