@@anirudhmenon9099What player couldn’t start? Holland started Depay at the 9… that was laughable. Yoro is a super talent… United have enough quality. They need a destroyer in the midfield.
@@anirudhmenon9099he couldn’t start because he was flown in injured, they were hoping he fully recovered during the tournament but after he recovered and started training he got sick
This is the first time Tifo has posted a sensible transfer video on United where I am confident that the actual people dealing with United transfers are smarter and will make better decisions than the people making this video
Saying we get neves, kante, mdl, guitierrez, and raphina is mental. That’s like 200 mil 😂 would be happy with mdl, Ugarte and a cheap lb as u have to be realistic
I mostly agree on every sensible transfers episode, but one thing I got to point out: you can never point to a Benfica player and say it's a sensible transfer. Not because of the player in question (João Neves is really, really great) but because Benfica will always squeeze clubs into the maximum possible fee. Just look at how everything's happening with PSG, precisely because they want him
@@William_Daryl Its the market value for wonderkids, look at Yoro and Doue, both young kids with less than 2 seasons under the belt with the price within the rage of 50M - 60M.
I think Onana always goes long because ten hag learned the hard way that he didn’t have players at the back capable of playing out from the back other than Martinez ( and now mainoo). At first he would play it short but united conceded loads of goals as a result because they only have 2 or 3 players truly comfortable on the ball
This is probably the first "Sensible Transfers" video I've seen that isn't actually very sensible. All of the players mentioned bar Raphina (and Kante lol) have been reliably linked to United already and some of them profile wise doesn't necessarily make much sense (Neves alongside Mainoo). I reckon United are actually behaving more sensibly than JJ!
This. is it just me or is this a product of dare I say it.. laziness? Ralphina is the wrong age & wage profile while frankly not being that good. Kante was good but honestly probably hasn’t go the legs to play for a team that stretches play in the premier league. More importantly the data sets for both players last season was poor or doesn’t exist as in Saudi league.. so not data based then, just eyeball & vibes I guess? I can’t stand the facade of data based analysis when actually it’s just dressed up click bait really..
@@garydownes2111 I think it's nowhere near as researched as ones I've seen in the past. Usually I look forward to these videos to be linked to players I've barely heard before. You're also right on Raphinha, good player but he turns 28 in a few months and is on big wages. Kante is a bit of a bizarre one as he's still a very decent player (as we saw at the Euros), but he's 33 and would be on massive wages. Surely, there's younger profiles of players who they can find with high number of defensive duels and defensive success rate?
Very biased video against 10hag. Straight from the start its water. Season under Ole was the worst for United not last. Most transfers are impossible or already looked by MU. JJ is out of his depth.
@@vestnivdrom6311 I don't know about that haha! Last season by virtually every statistical metric was worse. Not only was the underlying numbers almost relegation form worthy, but we finished in a lower position and with lower points. Ole also never finished that season and only managed a few months before Rangnick took over (assuming you're referring to 21/22, as his other seasons had United finished 6th after taking over from Jose, 3rd and then 2nd). That part from JJ is fair. He also mentioned that injuries were a big reason why United failed they way they did. I have no issues with any of that.
@@jbri1 he is short though. Kobbie and bruno is also short, doesn’t feel like a balanced midfield. Also Martinez is also short( so basically you need someone who can defend crosses into the box when defending low block). Also amad and garnacho are also short. That is too many short players in a squad. In modern football height and physicality is a huge factor. So yeah you need someone with height in the midfield.
@@swagrush8097 height is just a factor of physicality. Neves might be small but still is better in the air than let’s say Lindelof for instance. Neves is super athletic aswell, covers ground and has great stamina. He’d complement Mainoo better than the likes of Ugarte and Zubimendi.
He bases this all on the space left open in the midfield. Every united fan knows ten hag wants to get rid of that space by moving the defensive line way up.
It would be sensible to spend some solid money on a generational talent like Neves instead of the hundreds of millions we wasted on a stream of failed midfielders over the last decade
The scouting landscape has changed. No such thing as an unknown gem, especially for the quality of player that elite teams should be looking for. Sensible picks are about finding value in the market these days. Maybe players that have lost confidence after an injury and could be rehabilitated, maybe a player that didn't fit in the previous team's plans.
Get your point, but the only one I'd disagree with is Kante. We know Raphinha but I still think he's underrated by a lot of people - so could get for a good price potentially
Love JJ but I feel like someone needs to remind him that United don't have like 300m to spend this Summer 🙄 Neves and Bastoni would set you back 180m comfortably. Guttierez and Kante are decent shouts however
Thanks Dave and you're right! The money problem is fully considered though, which is why I tried to explain (might have been cut out) that some of this is 'an ideal situation' rather than 'they should simply spend £300million'. The idea is that the sensible pick is De Ligt because Bastoni/Colwill plus the 100 other possible defenders they could buy would cost too much, and you never know with Benfica and Neves what could happen if things go the way United want. Neves is more an example of what I think United should be looking for long term, and a rare example of a top tier future player who is still available to a supposedly top tier club.
@@fitbathatba apologies, on reflection, that comment sounded grumpier than I intended it to be. The Guttierez suggestion for LB was one I'd never considered and I was hooked in. Then came the Bastoni and Neves options and was like "well, you're dead right but had to go to arbitration to not spend 20m on Dan Ashworth so those lads probably aren't a runner". You and the lads put a lot of research into your videos so I hope that didn't come off as dismissive and apologies if it did
*Makes a video about sensible transfer* *Recommends the best U21 midfielder in Europe with €120m release clause and close to €70m + player deal with PSG* Miss the days where these videos used to include Ibrahim Sangaré. At least they were funny.
The transfer market has changed since the days of recommending Ibrahim Sangare. No such thing as an unknown gem, especially for the quality of player that elite teams should be looking for. Sensible picks are about finding value in the market these days. Maybe players that have lost confidence after an injury and could be rehabilitated, maybe a player that didn't fit in the previous team's plans. This is why Sensible Transfers has focused on identifying problems and then finding sensible solutions, rather than just digging up hipster choices.
@@donukb No such thing as effective and objective scouting. The energy that goes into it and the output, the return on investment is dreadful. They never had much of a clue about who is and isn't a gem and never won't.
@@donukb Johnny Cardoso, Morten Frendrup, Daniel Boloca, Anton Stach. These are worthy, sensible candidates just off the top of my head. That’s why they should give this series back to TifoFootball and especially Joe Devine. This JJ guy thinks he’s funny.
A bit disappointed with this one chaps, this just seemed to reel off players that Utd have already been linked with. Was hoping to see some real hidden gems like in the good old days that people aren't talking about or have gone under the radar. What I would give for another Ibrahim Sangare reference!
The fact that De Ligt isn't even left footed, made his consideration totally contradictory. Piero Hincapié could have a much better option: young but ready, left footed, excelent passer and is within United's reach. But i guess it takes some research to see that, wich hasn't been really done recently by The Athletic.
The gap in midfield you’re describing is due to the slow defenders at Erik ten Hag's disposal, which forces him to play a lower defensive line (instead of a high defensive line that he preferes) and that creates a ‘gap’ when the team presses high. I suggest you study Ten Hag's style and philosophy a bit more, especially his time at Ajax, before making analysis and claims about him.
This feels a little rushed and not really deeply considered. MdL is a good player, but not really a perfect fit, heavily plays at RCB where United have just signed Yoro, definitely can't cover LB as suggested. Branthwaite would make more sense if we are going more on the side of fantasy (due to cost). Maybe a more sensible option would be Arthur Theate who is a similar player in profile to Martinez (the player he'd essentially be covering) while has played at LB so could cover there as well. Or possibly Murrilo from Forest if you want an EPL proven option. Manuel Ugarte probably is the best option in midfield, if you're looking for a similar profiled alternative who might be a little cheaper you have Morten Frendrup from Genoa. While LB is an issue due to injury, it is likely AWB will leave this summer leaving Dalot as the only option at RB. Therefore a RB would make sense. Micheal Kayode would be an interesting understudy to Dalot with huge potential. Or maybe look at Ferdi Kadioglu as a versatile squad option capable of covering both fullback positions and even as a winger if needed. Raphinha does make sense, especially with a very inexperienced forward line (Rashford at 26 is the oldest and most experienced forward). If United wanted a younger possibly slightly cheaper option (Fees might be similar but wages would be much lower) they should look at Johan Bakayoko from PSV. However, given his experience (especially EPL), his close bond with Bruno, and being fairly achievable, Raphinha does make a lot of sense. Maybe something like Theate, Kadioglu, Ugarte and Raphinha being the ideal signings to add to Yoro and Zirkzee.
I miss Tifo Sensible Transfer. The Athletic one is so much worse - what is “sensible” with these signings when United are clearly trying to maintain PSR….
As a Man United fan, I’d be happy with us finishing the window with Yoro, Zirkzee, De Ligt, a LB, and a DM. The attack has more than enough (Hojlund, Zirkzee, Rashford, Garnacho, Amad, and Antony) to compete. They also have enough forward thinking midfielders (Bruno, Mount, Eriksen, Mainoo). Personally, I think they would benefit from going for Kirkez at Bournemouth. In midfield, I’m sticking with Ugarte since PSG will probably drop their price now they’ve pretty much sealed Joao Neves.
@@emmanuelmoore3920 Do they have to? If most of them manage even (low estimate) 8-10 goals each, considering that Fernandes, Mount, Dalot, Casemiro and Mctominay all chip in with goals, Man United could score somewhere around 80 goals.
JJ the great bull...we all got a lot of love and respect for you and your work bro. But we miss the old TiFo days when you guys did crazy research and came up with really creative and smart...actually sensible transfers.
Having Martinez and Varane back for the cup final is what won them the cup in a way that wasn't "luck". Imagine if they had both of them + Shaw the entire season. Dalot + Martinez + Varane + Shaw is a title winning defence. The midfield was a problem as well as the forward drop off.
Too bad Neves is almost gone to PSG. If only United are able to get rid of McT, Casemiro, Hannibal, Eriksen, Sancho and Antony by now, they could have bid on Neves. PSG are offering Renato Sanches to Benfica but United could offer Mount who is a younger and less injury-prone than Renato.
1. Concede less, ok understood 2. Score more goals, ok fine 3. Control games.. 4. Need players to fit Ten Hag’s tactics 5. Players who can fit someone else’s tactics So they basically need a new team and a manager 🤷🏻♂️
@@anirudhmenon9099the system only looks bad because of the slow centre backs we were forced to play. We get players comfortable playing a high line and the gap in midfield disappears and we can control games.
Lets hope Ten Hag goes back to how he played in his first season cause that direct style of play last season was terrible and judging by the players we are targeting, this might be the case. Great show as always.
It was Ole ball. He learnt after the first 2 games that player's weren't good enough for his style. United had a strong defence and hit teams on the counter.
@@jhpfdijtuiweruot We are penny pinching just to get De Ligt, you think we can afford Joao Neves, De Ligt and a fullback while we are struggling to offload players?
@@nanakofiasiamah9429 No, "we" are not. Ineos have publicly stated that they are not going to be taken for a ride in the transfer market like Woodward and Arnold were. Just because "we" aren't paying ridiculous fees and wages any more, doesn't mean "we" don't have the money. Have "you" ever even been to Manchester?
I've been wanting Raphinha at Manchester United since his Leeds debut season back then. Pleasantly surprised to see him on this list, and I completely agree!
What I would say about Kante is that it's a bad pick. You have to remember he left Chelsea because he couldn't stay fit. The reason he looked so good in the euros is due to him being able to stay fit, as he's playing in a less intense league. He was never let go because he wasn't good enough, it just wasn't good for his career or health to stay in England.
He's not going to change his system because his system wasn't the problem, the players were. He doesn't want Onana to go long and he doesn't want all that free space in midfield, but his capable players were injured. He stuck to the system because he didn't want to teach his players two systems, and he didn't want to waste another season. He was thinking long-term, instead of prioritizing short term results. This is exactly what the club needed, but fans are impatient as always.
Their biggest issue is center backs dude… Mainoo is capable of playing defensive midfielder We need 2 center backs that can build up from the back and we only have 1. Martinez, the rest are just let’s play ping pong football
I think David Hancko would be a great addition. Fixes the left back depth issue without throwing the malacia succession plan out the window and also fixes the left centerback depth issue. All for maybe 25 million?
"They have Martinez and Maguire at left CB already and Evans can play there....but I think they should buy the most expensive left CB in Europe also!" ...?
United do have Harry Amass at left back and Toby Collyer for defensive midfield, both of whom will likely be at least squad players. Neves would be a dream signing though I think he's probably out of reach as he's likely to go to PSG for An Lot, which is why Ugarte is available. I think Amad might be first choice on the right wing too. Last season was so disrupted by injuries that it's hard to judge where United are, but I'm pretty sure that Amass, Amad and in particular Collyer in central midfield are intended to play big roles this season. Yoro and Zirkzee both seem likely to be significant upgrades on the players they replace, Mount, Shaw, Martinez and Malacia are all close to full fitness and the youth integrated last season are now in the squad for this. If Neves were possible then absolutely go get him, if he isn't.. you know, I'm not even sure they should push for Ugarte. Shift Lindelof or Maguire to bring in De Ligt and I'd say that's a really strong window.
Amass isn’t ready yet, he’s not strong enough for the prem. he’s only 17 - will take another season min for him to properly break through. Collyer will be useful though
@kickdowndoors Yeah, I think Amass will be the squad backup to Shaw and Malacia, sub and occasional Europa or cup ties. I don't think that United need to sign another left back to get in the way though, Shaw and Malacia are both fit again and it's vanishingly unlikely the same levels of injury will persist. Two senior and a gifted apprentice feels right I think
@@Spuzzell I wouldn’t be so sure about the injuries not persisting. Shaw’s played like 20 games a season for us on average, and an injury like that to Malacia seems like it could easily flare up again. A Reguilon type signing would be prudent.
Big season ahead for Amad RW can be his he can go both ways inside and outside of defenders and now looks comfortable in the first team the manager has confidence in him
problem wasn’t lack of trust … he was poor for rangers and us at first…. smashed it in championship then got bad injury last season when he came back to us…. needs good consistency
Joao Neves is basically impossible for United currently. I'm fairly sure the Ugarte deal is being held up because PSG don't want Benfica to see that they have the Ugarte money so they won't try to squeeze them for it for Neves.
You have lost me on kante, how do you think ineos is gonna sign the biggest problem for the past 10yrs which was bringing in un ambitious players on their last contract
'Underlying numbers' seems to be a fill in whenever someone wants to be really vague about what stats they are citing and how they are compiled and analysed. But reghardless, surely that means Ten Hag has overperformed two seasons running and won two trophies in those two seasons, no? Relative to what he's actually had available and what they're capable of, he's finished above where he should have in the league and won back to back domestic cups...
No player can fix bad tactics. You can't play transitional football for 90 mins every match. No game control exercised, players get tired too soon, lots of spaces to attack, etc.
That's why I struggle to understand why United keeps ETH. He is at least partly responsible for the systematic issues last season. There is a gap in the midfield; not even two Kantes would have striven at United's team last season. I do not rate ETH as a top coach at all.
United should play Lisandro Martinez at left back. Left footed. Lack of physicality won't be that big a weakness, and he can play, is brave and can also possibly invert while also bringing the defensive steel down the left hand side. Arteta wanted him for Arsenal for a similar role but he wanted to play centre back. Left back would suit him and the team is in more. Also will allow Yoro to flourish in the left centre half
Great video but isn’t it basically unfair that we have doubts Girona would sell to United because their parent club who happens to be our rivals owns a billion teams?
The biggest issue which JJ doesn't mention is the height, every other top PL teams has absolute giants who are also great on the ball, none of the realistic defensive players mentioned (outside of de Ligt) suit the lack of height in the team. Zubimendi/Pepelu/Tchouameni would be the dream but probably wont happen for obvious reasons. So if we cannot get any of them i think its better to wait till next summer to sort out the 6 and maybe give Collyer some gametime. I'd rather not go for a LB so that Amass still has a pathway into the first team. De Ligt, Kadioglu/Mazraoui (to replace AWB) and Johan Bakayoko might be the perfect ending to the window if at all possible.
It's weird to see that United's scouting are as sensible as JJ. Usually more underrated names from JJ, but United really need a less-risk signings in INEOS' early days
Mention how they need to be a LEFT footed CB then decide to choose De Ligt who's RIGHT footed(!!) just because he's been linked. He's been linked to play the RCB position, not LCB.
In a perfect world the midfield signing available would be.. Ugarte kante esq Zubimendi like a carrick Vitinha elite controller Fofana back up Rios cheap gem Koopminers goal scoring midfielder
Love the Gutierrez shout, but can't see that happening unfortunately. And there's no chance we get Neves, he's far too expensive. No chance for Kante or Raphina either really haha. Only player on here we might sign is De Ligt
I love the video but I hope they do some shrewd and less obvious signing, it’s always really cool seeing exciting players across Europe that I don’t know be mentioned. Or maybe they expanded my knowledge on players lol
when you said "We identify squads weaknesses and how to fix them" i immediately checked how long the video would be. Don't worry, i'm comfy, lay it on me
We still need backup LB, another CB, new RB to replace Bissaka, world class DM, RM. LB - Gutierrez / Kerkez / Kardioglu CB - De Ligt / Silva / Inacio RB - Frimpong / Dumfries / Vanderson DM - Neves / Ugarte / Hjulmand RM - Simons / Tsygankov / Olmo
Who's here after the Ugarte deal somewhat 'collapsed', Neves went to PSG. Mazraoui price increased to 25 mil and Bayern still hasn't dropped the price for De Ligt. Fulham doesn't come back for McTominay, Wan-Bissaka apparently wants a pay-out and still no LB in sight...
Mainoo and Neves in same midfield would thrive in a different league but the premier league is a different beast. would get dominated in the air against the poorer teams.
Out: Bayindir; Lindelof; Malacia; Christian; Case; Anthony; Pellestri and if we are getting Toney;Rasmus. In: Netz, Doughty, ndidi (back up 6); whoever the first choice 6 is, Toney
Martinez and Maguire can play at LCB. United probably need an RCB more. Also in midfield they need someone who can progress the ball forward. They should try to a left footed winger who can play on the right.
So many comments all like “the quality has gone downhill because they aren’t unearthing gems” are severely missing the point. Manchester United have money to spend within reason. The signing recommended here would work well for United. Sensible. On the back of these comments though, a good series might actually be ‘underrated’ or ‘undervalued’ where potential future stars, or players/managers who haven’t been appreciated yet get attention and moves which would fit that player/manager.
Yoro is a sensible transfer Zirkzee maybe given the price tag Amad Diallo, Sancho and Antony can cover RW (I don think they need a Rw for now) LB is a must, Shaw can cover LB and LCB. Need a Dm/Cm I think these transfers are enough to survive for now
I do wonder if they could target players age 28-30 for lower fees as a stop gap so they don't overburden the youth. I look at Liverpool with Wataru Endo last year and how vital he became for them and think United need to do the same so they can stabilize while buying time to scout for the future.
Kante - thats not sensible at all. He's a devout Muslim who's being paid a fortune to be a superstar in Saudi Arabia. He's got no lifestyle issues in Saudi, he's being paid MUCH more than United would offer, he's a big fish in a small pond AND he's been selected for the national team. What would entice him to sit on the Manchester United bench? Nothing.
The problem with Gutierrez, in my opinion anyway, which is probably wrong, is the fact that it's really not Girona that owns him, it's City. I'm not so sure they'll be too keen on selling him to their city rivals, and even if they do, they'll ask for a lot more. Edit: JJ talked about this exact problem. Damn.
On left-sided CBs, am I crazy for thinking players should be good playing off both feet? Isn't this something any professional player should be working on and young players are coached to develop? I can understand goalkeepers being uncomfortable in possession, but anyone at this level should really be comfortable using either foot
Summary: LB: Gutierrez - Girona (City group, probably won't happen) LCB: Bastoni - Inter Milan (Too expensive) LCB: De Ligt - Bayern Munich (Sensible transfer), can also play LB to cover Shaw DM: Ugarte - PSG (makes sense) DM: Joao Neves - Benfica (Sensible transfer) DM: Kante - Al-Ittihad (Sensible transfer), part of a double pivot or squad player RW: Raphinha - Barcelona (Sensible transfer), can play on the left/in the middle too
Forget Rafinha and attack. Get Joao Neves and defenders. Need a base to build attacks from. And he and Mainoo are young enough to keep stability in the squad for several seasons (I know PSG will probably get him.)
It is so weird to see a sensible transfer episode about Man Utd and they have signed 2 players already
1 player who couldn't start at the Euros and an 18 year old. Huge potential but we need quality
@@anirudhmenon9099What player couldn’t start? Holland started Depay at the 9… that was laughable. Yoro is a super talent… United have enough quality. They need a destroyer in the midfield.
@@anirudhmenon9099 Don't ever comment ever again kid!
This was a very lazy episode from the athletic. Was expecting to see some unknown gems but oh well
@@anirudhmenon9099he couldn’t start because he was flown in injured, they were hoping he fully recovered during the tournament but after he recovered and started training he got sick
This is the first time Tifo has posted a sensible transfer video on United where I am confident that the actual people dealing with United transfers are smarter and will make better decisions than the people making this video
It’s poor quality really isn’t it?
@@garydownes2111yhh kante 🤣🤣🤣🤣 might as well recommend rodri
Saying we get neves, kante, mdl, guitierrez, and raphina is mental. That’s like 200 mil 😂 would be happy with mdl, Ugarte and a cheap lb as u have to be realistic
Underrated comment
You don't think any of the players I think would improve United would be good decisions? :-(
LOL! Bro saw Anthony and nearly said good player 😂. The hesitation 🤣
You saw it too 😂😭
Ah bro did he really bro? No way bro
@@habibtimileyin3017 It was an intentional joke :) Not a live video!
I mostly agree on every sensible transfers episode, but one thing I got to point out: you can never point to a Benfica player and say it's a sensible transfer. Not because of the player in question (João Neves is really, really great) but because Benfica will always squeeze clubs into the maximum possible fee. Just look at how everything's happening with PSG, precisely because they want him
Very true, just ask Chelsea
PSG got him 50M cheaper than his release clause what are you on about
@@thatoneanimeguy3551Still a shitload for a guy who’s last season was his first as a full time starter.
@@William_Daryl i guess but I’ve met Benfica fans and they say they aren’t happy with this sale
@@William_Daryl Its the market value for wonderkids, look at Yoro and Doue, both young kids with less than 2 seasons under the belt with the price within the rage of 50M - 60M.
I think Onana always goes long because ten hag learned the hard way that he didn’t have players at the back capable of playing out from the back other than Martinez ( and now mainoo). At first he would play it short but united conceded loads of goals as a result because they only have 2 or 3 players truly comfortable on the ball
This is probably the first "Sensible Transfers" video I've seen that isn't actually very sensible. All of the players mentioned bar Raphina (and Kante lol) have been reliably linked to United already and some of them profile wise doesn't necessarily make much sense (Neves alongside Mainoo). I reckon United are actually behaving more sensibly than JJ!
This. is it just me or is this a product of dare I say it.. laziness?
Ralphina is the wrong age & wage profile while frankly not being that good. Kante was good but honestly probably hasn’t go the legs to play for a team that stretches play in the premier league. More importantly the data sets for both players last season was poor or doesn’t exist as in Saudi league.. so not data based then, just eyeball & vibes I guess?
I can’t stand the facade of data based analysis when actually it’s just dressed up click bait really..
@@garydownes2111 I think it's nowhere near as researched as ones I've seen in the past. Usually I look forward to these videos to be linked to players I've barely heard before.
You're also right on Raphinha, good player but he turns 28 in a few months and is on big wages.
Kante is a bit of a bizarre one as he's still a very decent player (as we saw at the Euros), but he's 33 and would be on massive wages. Surely, there's younger profiles of players who they can find with high number of defensive duels and defensive success rate?
Very biased video against 10hag. Straight from the start its water. Season under Ole was the worst for United not last. Most transfers are impossible or already looked by MU. JJ is out of his depth.
@@vestnivdrom6311 I don't know about that haha! Last season by virtually every statistical metric was worse. Not only was the underlying numbers almost relegation form worthy, but we finished in a lower position and with lower points.
Ole also never finished that season and only managed a few months before Rangnick took over (assuming you're referring to 21/22, as his other seasons had United finished 6th after taking over from Jose, 3rd and then 2nd).
That part from JJ is fair. He also mentioned that injuries were a big reason why United failed they way they did.
I have no issues with any of that.
@@vestnivdrom6311 what the hell did i just read about ole lol. some respect
The sensible transfer with no sensible targets with PSR in mind, no cheap alternative which is supposed to be the core of the series
So lazy isn’t it?
I wish JJ taught my organic chemistry class. I’d probably have an A. I could listen intently to anything he teaches
It's just a shame that he stopped trapping people in scattergrams.
You wouldn't !😂 After 2 wks you'll wish another person thought you, then another one and another one😂😂. The pb might be you, not always the teacher...
poor video tho
This video was trash 😂
Surprised you didn't recommend Sangare in the midfield 😂
He was crap too 😂
I can't believe they didn't recommend Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane and Vini Jr as sensible transfers as well!!! HAHA
Lol..these aren't sensible transfers..these are expensive transfers..how on earth does Joao Neves make sense next to Kobbie Mainoo. 😂😂😂
i'm guessing all you know about João Neves is that he's short?
@@jbri1 he is short though. Kobbie and bruno is also short, doesn’t feel like a balanced midfield. Also Martinez is also short( so basically you need someone who can defend crosses into the box when defending low block). Also amad and garnacho are also short. That is too many short players in a squad. In modern football height and physicality is a huge factor. So yeah you need someone with height in the midfield.
@@swagrush8097 height is just a factor of physicality. Neves might be small but still is better in the air than let’s say Lindelof for instance. Neves is super athletic aswell, covers ground and has great stamina. He’d complement Mainoo better than the likes of Ugarte and Zubimendi.
He bases this all on the space left open in the midfield. Every united fan knows ten hag wants to get rid of that space by moving the defensive line way up.
exactly... everyone with some sort of tactical acumen can see joao neves isn't a 6... very much like mainoo and we don't need that
Looks at Sancho "...we've got some other players here" 😆😆
Don’t forget antony at least sancho had a decent season
That was Anthony. Sancho still leaves hope. Hope is completely gone with Anthony.
He was clearly looking at Antony. Sancho had a great season.
@@TommyThePenguinnoSancho had a good game against PSG. Not a good season lol.
Anthony!
Lol😂.
He saw Antony and he changed his tune. 😂😂😂
Sensible usually means available and affordable. You clearly understand by 'sensible' something entirely different.
Was about to say
sensible would mean the player offers value & not high risk.
It would be sensible to spend some solid money on a generational talent like Neves instead of the hundreds of millions we wasted on a stream of failed midfielders over the last decade
@@jhpfdijtuiweruot that is in fact not sensible. that is a high risk signing for that money. you are betting on potential with Joao Neves at that cost
@@ngcebodlamini6205 £60 million on a generational talent with his entire career ahead of him… is the exact opposite of high risk. Clueless
The quality of these videos has gone down so badly
On tifo they were actually naming some gems.
Sensible picks and am hearing names like Neves,Kante,De Ligt,Raphinha,???
Yeah I genuinely don’t understand how this guy gets paid for putting together these lists
They should hire me I got the midas touch for transfers
It just seems like lazy work to bung out a video quick on a Friday to get the Man Utd clicks doesn’t it?
Very poor quality
@@mezzala1014 Well the reason is because those players would make Man Utd much better instantly (in my opinion)
😔😔😔 De ligt, Kante, Raphinha. Bro didn't even try. What happened to unearthing gems.
The scouting landscape has changed. No such thing as an unknown gem, especially for the quality of player that elite teams should be looking for.
Sensible picks are about finding value in the market these days. Maybe players that have lost confidence after an injury and could be rehabilitated, maybe a player that didn't fit in the previous team's plans.
Get your point, but the only one I'd disagree with is Kante.
We know Raphinha but I still think he's underrated by a lot of people - so could get for a good price potentially
I should work for them i have the midas touch with transfers
I think it seems genuinely lazy doesn’t it?
Love JJ but I feel like someone needs to remind him that United don't have like 300m to spend this Summer 🙄 Neves and Bastoni would set you back 180m comfortably. Guttierez and Kante are decent shouts however
Bastoni is such an awful shout for realism when theres so much cheaper of similar quality alternatives smh
Thanks Dave and you're right! The money problem is fully considered though, which is why I tried to explain (might have been cut out) that some of this is 'an ideal situation' rather than 'they should simply spend £300million'. The idea is that the sensible pick is De Ligt because Bastoni/Colwill plus the 100 other possible defenders they could buy would cost too much, and you never know with Benfica and Neves what could happen if things go the way United want. Neves is more an example of what I think United should be looking for long term, and a rare example of a top tier future player who is still available to a supposedly top tier club.
@@fitbathatba apologies, on reflection, that comment sounded grumpier than I intended it to be. The Guttierez suggestion for LB was one I'd never considered and I was hooked in. Then came the Bastoni and Neves options and was like "well, you're dead right but had to go to arbitration to not spend 20m on Dan Ashworth so those lads probably aren't a runner". You and the lads put a lot of research into your videos so I hope that didn't come off as dismissive and apologies if it did
*Makes a video about sensible transfer*
*Recommends the best U21 midfielder in Europe with €120m release clause and close to €70m + player deal with PSG*
Miss the days where these videos used to include Ibrahim Sangaré. At least they were funny.
The transfer market has changed since the days of recommending Ibrahim Sangare. No such thing as an unknown gem, especially for the quality of player that elite teams should be looking for.
Sensible picks are about finding value in the market these days. Maybe players that have lost confidence after an injury and could be rehabilitated, maybe a player that didn't fit in the previous team's plans.
This is why Sensible Transfers has focused on identifying problems and then finding sensible solutions, rather than just digging up hipster choices.
@@donukb No such thing as effective and objective scouting. The energy that goes into it and the output, the return on investment is dreadful. They never had much of a clue about who is and isn't a gem and never won't.
@@donukb Johnny Cardoso, Morten Frendrup, Daniel Boloca, Anton Stach. These are worthy, sensible candidates just off the top of my head.
That’s why they should give this series back to TifoFootball and especially Joe Devine. This JJ guy thinks he’s funny.
It’s just a lazy video for clicks I’m afraid
@@donukb It has not changed in the last 2 years lol
A bit disappointed with this one chaps, this just seemed to reel off players that Utd have already been linked with. Was hoping to see some real hidden gems like in the good old days that people aren't talking about or have gone under the radar. What I would give for another Ibrahim Sangare reference!
It’s more lazy clickbait than analyse or offering something new
To be fair the recommended Noussair Mazraoui to United like 2 years ago.
Bastoni aint leaving Inter, Joao Neves is joining Paris, Colwill aint leaving Chelsea, forget Kante... Lazy video.
100%, lazy clickbait really
The fact that De Ligt isn't even left footed, made his consideration totally contradictory. Piero Hincapié could have a much better option: young but ready, left footed, excelent passer and is within United's reach. But i guess it takes some research to see that, wich hasn't been really done recently by The Athletic.
The gap in midfield you’re describing is due to the slow defenders at Erik ten Hag's disposal, which forces him to play a lower defensive line (instead of a high defensive line that he preferes) and that creates a ‘gap’ when the team presses high. I suggest you study Ten Hag's style and philosophy a bit more, especially his time at Ajax, before making analysis and claims about him.
This feels a little rushed and not really deeply considered. MdL is a good player, but not really a perfect fit, heavily plays at RCB where United have just signed Yoro, definitely can't cover LB as suggested. Branthwaite would make more sense if we are going more on the side of fantasy (due to cost).
Maybe a more sensible option would be Arthur Theate who is a similar player in profile to Martinez (the player he'd essentially be covering) while has played at LB so could cover there as well. Or possibly Murrilo from Forest if you want an EPL proven option.
Manuel Ugarte probably is the best option in midfield, if you're looking for a similar profiled alternative who might be a little cheaper you have Morten Frendrup from Genoa.
While LB is an issue due to injury, it is likely AWB will leave this summer leaving Dalot as the only option at RB. Therefore a RB would make sense. Micheal Kayode would be an interesting understudy to Dalot with huge potential. Or maybe look at Ferdi Kadioglu as a versatile squad option capable of covering both fullback positions and even as a winger if needed.
Raphinha does make sense, especially with a very inexperienced forward line (Rashford at 26 is the oldest and most experienced forward). If United wanted a younger possibly slightly cheaper option (Fees might be similar but wages would be much lower) they should look at Johan Bakayoko from PSV. However, given his experience (especially EPL), his close bond with Bruno, and being fairly achievable, Raphinha does make a lot of sense.
Maybe something like Theate, Kadioglu, Ugarte and Raphinha being the ideal signings to add to Yoro and Zirkzee.
I agree 100%, seems lazy honestly.
Honestly you made some better, insightful & more considered suggestions than they did.. wtf !
Have to pinch myself when Man United's business is more sensible than a sensible transfers video
I miss Tifo Sensible Transfer. The Athletic one is so much worse - what is “sensible” with these signings when United are clearly trying to maintain PSR….
This is was the least sensible transfers so far! XD
As a Man United fan, I’d be happy with us finishing the window with Yoro, Zirkzee, De Ligt, a LB, and a DM.
The attack has more than enough (Hojlund, Zirkzee, Rashford, Garnacho, Amad, and Antony) to compete.
They also have enough forward thinking midfielders (Bruno, Mount, Eriksen, Mainoo).
Personally, I think they would benefit from going for Kirkez at Bournemouth.
In midfield, I’m sticking with Ugarte since PSG will probably drop their price now they’ve pretty much sealed Joao Neves.
If AWB goes we'll need a RB
@@efancording6363 True.
That attack is awful. Not a single player is scoring 15 in the league
@@emmanuelmoore3920 Do they have to? If most of them manage even (low estimate) 8-10 goals each, considering that Fernandes, Mount, Dalot, Casemiro and Mctominay all chip in with goals, Man United could score somewhere around 80 goals.
@@deangreen2567 In your opinion what is this attack good at?
JJ the great bull...we all got a lot of love and respect for you and your work bro. But we miss the old TiFo days when you guys did crazy research and came up with really creative and smart...actually sensible transfers.
Having Martinez and Varane back for the cup final is what won them the cup in a way that wasn't "luck". Imagine if they had both of them + Shaw the entire season.
Dalot + Martinez + Varane + Shaw is a title winning defence. The midfield was a problem as well as the forward drop off.
Too bad Neves is almost gone to PSG. If only United are able to get rid of McT, Casemiro, Hannibal, Eriksen, Sancho and Antony by now, they could have bid on Neves. PSG are offering Renato Sanches to Benfica but United could offer Mount who is a younger and less injury-prone than Renato.
I see no issue with Casemiro if we play with a second DM or a midfield 3 or diamond
1. Concede less, ok understood
2. Score more goals, ok fine
3. Control games..
4. Need players to fit Ten Hag’s tactics
5. Players who can fit someone else’s tactics
So they basically need a new team and a manager 🤷🏻♂️
Yes
ETH finished 3rd with few injuries
Hopefully he changes his ridiculous 3-1-6 system with new changes in the staff. Otherwise we're finished
@@anirudhmenon9099the system only looks bad because of the slow centre backs we were forced to play. We get players comfortable playing a high line and the gap in midfield disappears and we can control games.
No, we need a new team and players that can fit Ten Hag but also should be able to fit into the long term system of the club if/when he leaves
Lets hope Ten Hag goes back to how he played in his first season cause that direct style of play last season was terrible and judging by the players we are targeting, this might be the case. Great show as always.
he played a direct style of play the season before also
Direct style can work, but if u have several players who are good at winning duels. We don't have many of those...
@@sigfigronath it wasn't as direct as last season though, it wasn't constant long balls
@@anirudhmenon9099 true, our players often lose duels and it gets so frustrating watching them get bullied in those 3 vs 3 /4 vs 4 situations😭
It was Ole ball. He learnt after the first 2 games that player's weren't good enough for his style. United had a strong defence and hit teams on the counter.
Joao Neves is a fantasy signing. My sensible and realistic transfer is Youssef Fofana
Fr he would cost a lot
A fantasy signing? Lol. We are Man Utd. We can sign any player in the world if we want to
@@jhpfdijtuiweruot
We are penny pinching just to get De Ligt, you think we can afford Joao Neves, De Ligt and a fullback while we are struggling to offload players?
@@nanakofiasiamah9429 No, "we" are not. Ineos have publicly stated that they are not going to be taken for a ride in the transfer market like Woodward and Arnold were. Just because "we" aren't paying ridiculous fees and wages any more, doesn't mean "we" don't have the money. Have "you" ever even been to Manchester?
@@jhpfdijtuiweruot players wanting to go to utd is never a problem, the problem is the lack of funds that they have atm
As a genius at recruitment i made a list of 24 playes two in each position in April nearly all of them are more respected/hyped since the euro
Send it to a club or database with proof of dates then
Can I have your list please
I've been wanting Raphinha at Manchester United since his Leeds debut season back then. Pleasantly surprised to see him on this list, and I completely agree!
What I would say about Kante is that it's a bad pick. You have to remember he left Chelsea because he couldn't stay fit. The reason he looked so good in the euros is due to him being able to stay fit, as he's playing in a less intense league.
He was never let go because he wasn't good enough, it just wasn't good for his career or health to stay in England.
He's not going to change his system because his system wasn't the problem, the players were. He doesn't want Onana to go long and he doesn't want all that free space in midfield, but his capable players were injured.
He stuck to the system because he didn't want to teach his players two systems, and he didn't want to waste another season.
He was thinking long-term, instead of prioritizing short term results. This is exactly what the club needed, but fans are impatient as always.
They need Ugarte the most, he's a Uruguayan Kante. A competent high line (Yoro is key) and Ugarte they could fix their biggest issue, rest defense.
Their biggest issue is center backs dude…
Mainoo is capable of playing defensive midfielder
We need 2 center backs that can build up from the back and we only have 1. Martinez, the rest are just let’s play ping pong football
Nowhere near the energy of Kante
@@JamailvanWesteringMainoo is not a number 6 mate
The main problem with Ugarte is that he can't play out from the back, also he isn't aerially dominant. We need someone like Florentino Luis
@@zhetroy He cant work as a single pivot but works as double pivot with Mainoo. Yeah also C. Baleba
I think David Hancko would be a great addition. Fixes the left back depth issue without throwing the malacia succession plan out the window and also fixes the left centerback depth issue. All for maybe 25 million?
"They have Martinez and Maguire at left CB already and Evans can play there....but I think they should buy the most expensive left CB in Europe also!"
...?
The recommended transfer is De Ligt...
United do have Harry Amass at left back and Toby Collyer for defensive midfield, both of whom will likely be at least squad players.
Neves would be a dream signing though I think he's probably out of reach as he's likely to go to PSG for An Lot, which is why Ugarte is available.
I think Amad might be first choice on the right wing too.
Last season was so disrupted by injuries that it's hard to judge where United are, but I'm pretty sure that Amass, Amad and in particular Collyer in central midfield are intended to play big roles this season.
Yoro and Zirkzee both seem likely to be significant upgrades on the players they replace, Mount, Shaw, Martinez and Malacia are all close to full fitness and the youth integrated last season are now in the squad for this.
If Neves were possible then absolutely go get him, if he isn't.. you know, I'm not even sure they should push for Ugarte.
Shift Lindelof or Maguire to bring in De Ligt and I'd say that's a really strong window.
Amass isn’t ready yet, he’s not strong enough for the prem. he’s only 17 - will take another season min for him to properly break through. Collyer will be useful though
@kickdowndoors
Yeah, I think Amass will be the squad backup to Shaw and Malacia, sub and occasional Europa or cup ties. I don't think that United need to sign another left back to get in the way though, Shaw and Malacia are both fit again and it's vanishingly unlikely the same levels of injury will persist. Two senior and a gifted apprentice feels right I think
@@Spuzzell I wouldn’t be so sure about the injuries not persisting. Shaw’s played like 20 games a season for us on average, and an injury like that to Malacia seems like it could easily flare up again. A Reguilon type signing would be prudent.
Big season ahead for Amad RW can be his he can go both ways inside and outside of defenders and now looks comfortable in the first team the manager has confidence in him
problem wasn’t lack of trust … he was poor for rangers and us at first…. smashed it in championship then got bad injury last season when he came back to us…. needs good consistency
Joao Neves is basically impossible for United currently. I'm fairly sure the Ugarte deal is being held up because PSG don't want Benfica to see that they have the Ugarte money so they won't try to squeeze them for it for Neves.
You have lost me on kante, how do you think ineos is gonna sign the biggest problem for the past 10yrs which was bringing in un ambitious players on their last contract
Two JJ Bull videos in less than 48 hrs?! You guys are spoiling us. Please, LaLiga sensible transfers.
JJ is underrated man! Great video.
'Underlying numbers' seems to be a fill in whenever someone wants to be really vague about what stats they are citing and how they are compiled and analysed. But reghardless, surely that means Ten Hag has overperformed two seasons running and won two trophies in those two seasons, no? Relative to what he's actually had available and what they're capable of, he's finished above where he should have in the league and won back to back domestic cups...
My choices:
LB - ferdi kadioglu
CB - simakan
DM/CM - ezequiel palacios
RW - pedro goncalves
No player can fix bad tactics. You can't play transitional football for 90 mins every match. No game control exercised, players get tired too soon, lots of spaces to attack, etc.
That Kante shout was just hilarious😂
That's why I struggle to understand why United keeps ETH. He is at least partly responsible for the systematic issues last season. There is a gap in the midfield; not even two Kantes would have striven at United's team last season. I do not rate ETH as a top coach at all.
1:01 Burnely lmao
United should play Lisandro Martinez at left back. Left footed. Lack of physicality won't be that big a weakness, and he can play, is brave and can also possibly invert while also bringing the defensive steel down the left hand side. Arteta wanted him for Arsenal for a similar role but he wanted to play centre back. Left back would suit him and the team is in more. Also will allow Yoro to flourish in the left centre half
Great video but isn’t it basically unfair that we have doubts Girona would sell to United because their parent club who happens to be our rivals owns a billion teams?
LB - Kadioglu
LCB - Zagadou
DM - Florentino Luis
CM - Adli
RW - Brahim (would’ve been Minteh but he’s gone to Brighton)
The biggest issue which JJ doesn't mention is the height, every other top PL teams has absolute giants who are also great on the ball, none of the realistic defensive players mentioned (outside of de Ligt) suit the lack of height in the team. Zubimendi/Pepelu/Tchouameni would be the dream but probably wont happen for obvious reasons. So if we cannot get any of them i think its better to wait till next summer to sort out the 6 and maybe give Collyer some gametime. I'd rather not go for a LB so that Amass still has a pathway into the first team. De Ligt, Kadioglu/Mazraoui (to replace AWB) and Johan Bakayoko might be the perfect ending to the window if at all possible.
Very informative, wish United could employ you guys in the new structure being built @ united. Great work 👌🏽
It's weird to see that United's scouting are as sensible as JJ. Usually more underrated names from JJ, but United really need a less-risk signings in INEOS' early days
Pepelu would be my Sensible transfer for midfield for Man Utd
Mention how they need to be a LEFT footed CB then decide to choose De Ligt who's RIGHT footed(!!) just because he's been linked. He's been linked to play the RCB position, not LCB.
LB- Gutierrez, Kerkez, Hancko (can cover CB)
CB- Branthwaite, De Ligt, Hancko
DM- Zubimendi, Ugarte, Hjulmand, Alan Varela, Wharton, Rovella
CM- Fofana
1 player per position.
In a perfect world the midfield signing available
would be..
Ugarte kante esq
Zubimendi like a
carrick
Vitinha elite controller
Fofana back up
Rios cheap gem
Koopminers goal scoring midfielder
Ugarte alternative
hjulmand
Love the Gutierrez shout, but can't see that happening unfortunately. And there's no chance we get Neves, he's far too expensive. No chance for Kante or Raphina either really haha. Only player on here we might sign is De Ligt
I love the video but I hope they do some shrewd and less obvious signing, it’s always really cool seeing exciting players across Europe that I don’t know be mentioned. Or maybe they expanded my knowledge on players lol
I like your explanation, think you covered main issues. Player picks are quite interesting, would be so exciting if it can all work out
when you said "We identify squads weaknesses and how to fix them" i immediately checked how long the video would be. Don't worry, i'm comfy, lay it on me
Thank you for being unbiased about United's injuries JJ.
Most of the players i suggested are all being linked to united so uno they know what they're doing now good structure for once
Actual Sensible Transfers:
LB: Caio Henrique
LCB: David Hancko/Jhon Lucumi
CDM: Jerdy Schouten/Xaver Schlager
RW: Ritsu Doan/Anders Dreyer
Been saying Joao Neves is our kid, real leader despite his baby face, highest ceiling out of any midfielder under 26
My clumb is more sensible than Tifo! What a turnaround this season for both.
Lacks a lot of height if they bring these sensible transfers in. Someone like Rabiot for height in midfield would make a lot of sense I think
People will tell you casemiro is bad but the way united play is just very horrible it’s so annoying to watch
Fr! I honestly do not understand what they expect him to do with all that ground to cover by himself.
We still need backup LB, another CB, new RB to replace Bissaka, world class DM, RM.
LB - Gutierrez / Kerkez / Kardioglu
CB - De Ligt / Silva / Inacio
RB - Frimpong / Dumfries / Vanderson
DM - Neves / Ugarte / Hjulmand
RM - Simons / Tsygankov / Olmo
Who's here after the Ugarte deal somewhat 'collapsed', Neves went to PSG. Mazraoui price increased to 25 mil and Bayern still hasn't dropped the price for De Ligt. Fulham doesn't come back for McTominay, Wan-Bissaka apparently wants a pay-out and still no LB in sight...
Mainoo and Neves in same midfield would thrive in a different league but the premier league is a different beast. would get dominated in the air against the poorer teams.
So glad to see how far the channel has come
Out: Bayindir; Lindelof; Malacia; Christian; Case; Anthony; Pellestri and if we are getting Toney;Rasmus.
In: Netz, Doughty, ndidi (back up 6); whoever the first choice 6 is, Toney
Martinez and Maguire can play at LCB. United probably need an RCB more. Also in midfield they need someone who can progress the ball forward. They should try to a left footed winger who can play on the right.
When United finally starts acting sensibly, the only sensible transfers left are the fantastic ones.
I would sing the France World Cup song if Kantes comes the guy is a legend in the Prem
You have made a mistake at start. Season under Ole was the worst for United. 58 points.
I'm so happy Man U have kept Ten Haag and they'll continue making the same mistakes
So many comments all like “the quality has gone downhill because they aren’t unearthing gems” are severely missing the point.
Manchester United have money to spend within reason. The signing recommended here would work well for United. Sensible.
On the back of these comments though, a good series might actually be ‘underrated’ or ‘undervalued’ where potential future stars, or players/managers who haven’t been appreciated yet get attention and moves which would fit that player/manager.
Yoro is a sensible transfer
Zirkzee maybe given the price tag
Amad Diallo, Sancho and Antony can cover RW (I don think they need a Rw for now)
LB is a must, Shaw can cover LB and LCB.
Need a Dm/Cm
I think these transfers are enough to survive for now
Need another CB as well probably
We do need a RW but we aren't gonna be able to sell Antony and there'd be riots if we sold Amad so we most likely won't.
Yeah i much prefer if we sign a cb, im still having ptsd from last season where they play evans and casemiro at cb 😭
Sancho and Antony are crap. They need a rw.
Sancho is definitely leaving for PSG. Which will give us the money to sign Ugarte or de Ligt.
thank you for doing the homework for Ten Hag
Same reason the club didn't go for Joao Neves with Kante. They need height with Martinez at LCB.
I do wonder if they could target players age 28-30 for lower fees as a stop gap so they don't overburden the youth. I look at Liverpool with Wataru Endo last year and how vital he became for them and think United need to do the same so they can stabilize while buying time to scout for the future.
Hate this new format, the old animated sensible transfers were so much better
Kante - thats not sensible at all. He's a devout Muslim who's being paid a fortune to be a superstar in Saudi Arabia. He's got no lifestyle issues in Saudi, he's being paid MUCH more than United would offer, he's a big fish in a small pond AND he's been selected for the national team. What would entice him to sit on the Manchester United bench? Nothing.
I like the Joao Neves shout, he's decent with the ball and has a great work rate,would be a good fit for Man U
he is going to PSG. this video is stupid.
"Put Shaw here on the bench... or on the injury table" was a brutal line for Manchester United supporters
Meh, he's missed like 50% of his games since he joined. It's beyond a joke.
The problem with Gutierrez, in my opinion anyway, which is probably wrong, is the fact that it's really not Girona that owns him, it's City. I'm not so sure they'll be too keen on selling him to their city rivals, and even if they do, they'll ask for a lot more.
Edit: JJ talked about this exact problem. Damn.
The midfield priority is finding a partner for Kobbie that will help him excel.
On left-sided CBs, am I crazy for thinking players should be good playing off both feet? Isn't this something any professional player should be working on and young players are coached to develop? I can understand goalkeepers being uncomfortable in possession, but anyone at this level should really be comfortable using either foot
This shows United really did there homework on their transfers these days
Summary:
LB: Gutierrez - Girona (City group, probably won't happen)
LCB: Bastoni - Inter Milan (Too expensive)
LCB: De Ligt - Bayern Munich (Sensible transfer), can also play LB to cover Shaw
DM: Ugarte - PSG (makes sense)
DM: Joao Neves - Benfica (Sensible transfer)
DM: Kante - Al-Ittihad (Sensible transfer), part of a double pivot or squad player
RW: Raphinha - Barcelona (Sensible transfer), can play on the left/in the middle too
Raphinha .. very good shout! But we gotta trust in Amad!
I agree with the sensible analytical approach.
Forget Rafinha and attack. Get Joao Neves and defenders. Need a base to build attacks from. And he and Mainoo are young enough to keep stability in the squad for several seasons (I know PSG will probably get him.)