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NDIDI just turned 27 - free in summer - backup DM - YES

I've had the best monday that I can remember and I usually absolutely hate mondays. I'm on cloud 9 and just can't wipe the big smile off my face. Thankyou to the united players for beating the rotten scousers and making me feel the love for the team again ❤

Elise is a good option, however how can we ignore Amad , he definitely needs more opportunities and I hope he grabs them and settles his place in the team. I think Amad can play multiple places providing more.

Of all the the 12 mins of content the phrase ‘intrinsic desire’ stood out

The Midfield with Mainoo is going to be the most important thing for United! Look at Rodri at City or Rice at Arsenal. You need an Engine player who is physically built (i.e. 6'1 or 6'2) but has a commanding presence in that midfield while also being an Engine for 90min.... Not many players of that build out there... Chelsea gambled on Caicedo for 150mil and well...yeah.

Good stuff, Steve!

TODIBO = MONSTER 35 MIL = YES

Nice one! A realistic and exciting prospect and makes good sense. 😀 Would be good to see the backup for each position also named as you did for Marcus and Garnacho given that squad depth is so critical.

Would be good to see a video of the available free’s in the upcoming summer. I think we missed a trick with Thuram last summer. Would have been an excellent alternative to Hojlund…and he was free!

We should definitely be targeting either guirassy or David both different types of strikers but both well suited to provide alternate options to hojlund. Both also very attainable as David has 1 year left on his deal and guirassy has a 17 million release clause

It is actually a very realistic team, we could get all of them in one summer, if we sell players for good prices

Very realistic summer window. What this does for me is massively improve the ability play the way the manager wants and improve performances. Hopefully the manager has the squad to back up this first 11 we should be getting 80+ points with that line up

Today's the day to start dreaming after yesterday! UTFR

Ngl I would love the back 6… it’s a good mix of youth and experience… and with Bruno as the “old” head and captain it will be amazing

If we wanted to be very optimistic a summer window of Silva/Todibo/Dorgu/ Neves/ Wieffer/ Olise/J David would be insane, but it all depends on who we can shift, you'd hope Maguire/McT/Sancho/Donny/Casemiro/Antony can all be moved on ... but will be tough

Dalot this season has been united best player by a country mile! Give the man some respectttt

I like it, I for one would look forward to next season with that

Rodrigo Muniz from fulham ..handful in the air..great timing in running ..proven in the premier league..good age profile..can be a good shoutout for our no 9 spot to challenge Holland and be a great backup ❤😊

Is this just a coincidence that our set piece coach been sacked and Onana started to flourish ?????

Watching united at the end with players in “crazy” positions I remember watching the michels cruyff teams of 70s. Ten hag needs footballers with high football iq, technical skills, versatility, awareness of what is going on around them, positional discipline and mentality who can fluidly switch positions like in total football. Over next 3 transfer windows I would love to see him transform the squad with such players. He can’t do it this summer only. imagine all our defence being Martinez type leaders; an interchangeable forward line that create for each other; mainoo plus someone who can embody prime Casemiro

Right back was one of the positions I thought was in desperate need of an upgrade untill this season... Dalot and AWB 100% have their issues but between the 2 of them I think there's enough now where its not the priority

Stephen interesting choices and well explained. But have you thought about changing the formation? This formation requires tracking back from the front 3 , who I believe would struggle. So implement a tactic to suit the midfield weaknesses

Dalot has been top 3 fullbacks in the league! Just turned 25 as well, next few years with consistency, he’ll be one of the best in the top 5 leagues.

1) can we do an IQ / Character test for inbound targets 2) can you do a Part 2 to this showing the business model behind these new selections and outbound players. Like to see bench players or top 25 as well. Could see Todibo brought in for RB/RCB backup. Also need to see second option striker off bench (like a Gerroud). Worried about real depth in roles.

Really appreciate your insights on players. There are many right footed central defensive partnerships. As a coach do you see a difference between 2 left footers and 2 right footers? I am asking because I am wondering if shaw and Martinez could play together if required to do so with injuries etc. also, I know their wages are an issue and structurally we need to address this long term but shouldn’t we keep Casemiro and Varane because of their winning mentality and professionalism that younger players can learn from: managers on the pitch in training and some games.

Been a fair bit of talk about him leaving but i genuinely still think Rapha offers us a lot. Blokes been very open about retiring here, If we can limit those injuries we could be on to something special with him.

I’d like to see Todibo at the back with Martinez being brought up to play CDM aside Mainoo like he often did at Ajax. With his skills on the ball, his stamina, his progression and vision, he’d make an excellent CDM for us. Keeping taller CBs with a good ability in the air would help us avoid conceding from aerial set pieces like we’ve often seen when Varane and Slabhead aren’t around to clear it away.

Four first teamers is a big ask but needed. We definitely need a CB, a CDM/CM and a winger and unfortunately (I really like Shaw but we need someone of that level who is less injury-prone) a LB. But of those four if we could only get three first teamers, I'd take a gamble that Shaw and Malacia and maybe one of our loaned out LBs could see us through next season. Unless they're not coming back, I think it's more crucial that we get backup up front: Hojlund looks amazing but he can't do it all on his own.

I Love the way you analyse the game. Keep it up.

good video Howson my only issue with your selection is at center back i would rather have Diomande (sporting) he is a similar mold to silver but his faster, more physical and cheaper and olise is a BAD IDEA.

Dorgu looks a real talent but I believe we need someone to come in and start every game, it's a big ask for dorgu seeing as he currently isn't starting every game for lecce

Hojland (Moukoko) Rashford Bruno Nico Williams (Nusa) (Guler) (Garnacho) Camavinga Bennacer (Mainoo) (Vermeeren) Balde Martinez Silva A.Martinez (Dorgu) (Hato) (Scalvini) (Dalot) Restes (Onana)

i get where your heart is but the fact is there are so strong strikers and cf s so atleast one of the two cb must be strong and longer just to be able to have second plan option for play with out even changing him

Love this team 👌🏻

Ste, any chance closer to the fa cup semi final against Coventry City, can you do 5 things to expect from Coventry City outside of the match preview?

EtH IN ❤

Hey Ste great picks... what do think about Bisseck as CB?? Big, Pace, Brusier, great Header of the Ball?? Hjulmand at CDM same qualities Weiffer just a bit more quality imo... Mathys Tel to back up Hojlund, pace, good touch, and also plays in the midfield... i know you love Olise but he's an absolute no for me... 3-hamstring injuries in two years... how about Nico Williams, Kubo, Bakayoko, Dia Daioune or even go for Frimpong??

Oliver Giroud as a option for veteran back up striker to Rasmus

Onana’s pass to maguire was ridiculous on Sunday that’s all of 60 yards to play him through on goal

Hi Ste, what do you think of Leif Davis (Ipswich LB/LCB), Jack Clarke (Sunderland RW), and Morgan Whittaker (Plymouth Argyle RW/LW/CF) ? Leif could comfortably cover for Shaw/Malacia/Martinez; Jack for Rashy/Garna and Morgan for Amad/Garna/Antony/Hojlund. Of course, we're currently stacked at RW but I'd expect us to let Martial, Sancho and probably Pellistri go in the summer Those players could be a steal in terms of price, they're young (23 and 24 tops); they'd improve our squad depth and they have Championship experience which can serve us well in the PL.

It’s simply amazing how long shiners last…

I agree Wieffer is the one that seems to be the best option for that #6.

Hard to see 4 players requiring a fee coming in during the first INEOS window (still skeptical as to the number of realistic sales we manage). I am guessing a ball playing center back and true #6 will be the top priority, and I would be fine with that as a start and fill in with free agents from there...maybe save a bit of the kitty for January to see how the first half of the season starts out.

Funny that, the young left back market is slim and out of 2/3 guys it was Dorgu, Barco and one other who stood out for me on FM24 around 8 months ago

Someone needs to let Rashford, Fernandes, Garnacho know they have a No 9. Big blonde fella stands in front of them wearing the same kit, they need to pass him the ball next season.

I said a few years ago to raid palace for Mateta, Olise and Eze

I'd prefer Todibo or Silva at CB , Thèo at LB, André as the 6 & Pedro Neto over Olise

Really hope them recruitment guys watch your videos mate !

I would love a Valderrama type pf player

A fair and reasonable assessment, that team will get you nailed on 5th spot

We need at least 2 new CB's a LB, CDM, CM & ST I can see us looking at the free market or cheapish deals but with quality. Bring in LCB - Branthwaite ( depending on price ) or Inacio/Yoro RCB - Todibo/Bremer LB - Antonee Robinson/Alfie Doughty CM - Khephren Thuram CDM - Ndidi/Wieffer/Huljmund ST - Petkovic/David/Sesko

Like your thinking...

I like all the transfers but i think Shaw should still start if fit also Wieffer or Koopmeiners as a more creative alternative

Paulinha from Fulham, paqueta, and Pedro Neto would absolutely revolutionize our squad. Would cost a lot of money of course but would 100% be worth it. All prem proven too.

My line-up (24-25): Onana, Dalot, Todibo, Inacio, L.Martinez, K.Mainoo, Wieffer, Nico Williams, Sudakov, Olise, Hojlund

The issue with our defence is that they are very technical based, but there is no athlete there who can cover lots of ground and be a physical monster. Someone like Todibo would be a much better fit rn, maybe silva would be good later down the line

Like the team. I think though he will stick to garno on the right and rashy left. If Ten is manager. Did you pick team for any manager in place or with ten as manager?

Think its a very realistic 11 but personally not so keen on the attacking options. Olise has been injury prone for some time, is a good player but been overhyped....but he is no good on the treatment table and on the left Rashford has had competition this season, of course Garnacho will get better but I think we are massivrly improved defensively with your predictions....not sure we are offensively

I heard on Stephen's video during the week there is somewhere you can watch a match with only the ball in play. Any ideas what this is? I have looked several time but cannot find which video it was in.

Perfect lineup 👍

Antonee Robinson is a great option for left back also

For me the trabsfer list should be as below: CB-Antonio Silva LB-Leif Davis RB-Vanderson DM-Joao Neves CM-Joey Veerman CF-Serhou Guirassy Giorgio Scalvini, Alfie Doughty, Jeremie Frimpong, Youssou Fofana, Enzo Le Fee and Ivan Toney would be great alternatives as well

Sometimes you hope Man Utd do alright but however the team needs a good streak of players seeing regular time gelling and I hope when it clicks it works well. This season 23/24 the start was awful and half the games they've won hardly celebrated it even recently in the FA Cup I mean I was in shock it happend. But the games that means a lot Man Utd v Liverpool again this time Premier League on 07/04/24 that is pride forget anything else. Then you have Wembley where Coventry v Man Utd FA Cup semi final is another big game in a month where I didn't expect much but got some tough games Newcastle, Arsenal at home.

Well done looks good to me

The replacement for Casemiro in the starting eleven is the most important in my opinion and i would be prepared to spend big for his replacement. As for the squad i would like us to get a backup for Hojlund. A player like Danny Ings someone who is solid and reliable and happy to be the back up striker. Once again a great video Steve

Looking at some players like Tosin (Fulham) and Ait Nouri (Wolves) for depth might be a good move. Also starters like Branthwaite, Todibo and Fofana/Palacios. Maybe even test the waters with Bruno Guimaraes? Don't think we need a RW priority, Olise isn't really an upgrade on either Amad or Garnacho. Then the backup ST problem.

I see lisandro as a midfield option. Pellestri had not had enough opportunities in my opinion. Youth like Scanlon and the right back should be given more chances. Antony could be a left back. Luke Shaw is a brilliant player but plagued by injuries. Mount needs game time too.

António Silva is a beast with the right guidance he could become one of the best cb in the world

A choice on the wings of rashford, Garnacho, olise and Diallo would be quite dangerous. No matter who you bring on from the bench there’s a goal threat

These would be my top 5 priority positions & signings for Utd this summer: •CB - Antonio Silva - £87m (release clause) •RW - Olise - £60m (release) •CM - Éderson - £35m (rumoured) •RB - Frimpong - £35m (release) •ST - Sesko - £42m (release) Total £259M

Dalot's been fantastic this season.

Bring in: Bowen or Mbuemo as a Rw/mbuemo can be a ST Kimmich for small amount to be the anchor for our midfield Robinson as a LB, established in PL Ignacio or Silva as CB for that Bruno and Dalot linkup And try to bargain with sporting for gyokeres as a very good backup who can even take the starting place from underpreformin players. And I have to say that I would still look to move Rashford on as he can fund 2 positions for us, and swapping Garnacho and Rashford would do no good for Garnacho.

Your scouting is so good Ste

It’s a very realistic team

I like but dont think it will be enough. I wish we could have factored in the bench too for injuries and suspensions. That and players who should go.

I really like Antonio Silva, but in terms of price, we're better off going for a Todibo or a Simakan + Tosin for free for that RCB position. Given that we would be looking to sell Lindelof, Evans, and Maguire, it would make sense to get those two plus Branthwaite for the LCB.

What’s the estimated cost for these new signings?

I don’t think it’s a priority to buy a RW this summer. Eze is a great player and would be a great winger. But having Antony as a back up to Garnacho is sufficient. We need a striker that can compete with Hojlund. We need at least 2 very good strikers in a team to compete for the league. A starting CB is also crucial. We cannot play a high line with Maguire, and we need either someone who can play instead of or replace (a back up also requires in this case) Varane. Lastly, a CDM to replace Casemiro.

Yeah not bad. I just wanna get Shaw fit. Would a crazy idea be to play Martinez as a 6. Bring in new centre back to possibly play along side Harry? I can see Maguire staying he’s had a good season

So we need almost a complete new team

Thats a dream Silva is the biggest question mark for me, at that price, we could get two very good cb. Maybe Todibo and Lucumi or someone like that. And maybe we snatch up Joao Neves instead from Benfica

Need another option in the striker position, you cannot rely on rasmus to bring you 20+ goals next season.

CB - Todibo + Adarabioyo (free) LB - Dorgu or Doughty (free) DM - Varela CM - Neves RW - Bardghji ST - Zirkzee

For the Right sided cb position, its much more required for us to sign a very quick and physical cb and Silva isnt the best in that regard. Todibo or Danso would be better fits particularly alongside martinez. Both very affordable also.

Squad for next year.... GK - ONANA 2nd choice - Kasper Schmeichel (sir Jim could pull some strings) be good to have another leader in the squad RB - Dalot RB (2) - AWB CB - SILVA CB - MARTINEZ CB (3) - TODIBO CB (4) - EVANS/SHAW LB - PARISI OR GUTIERREZ LB(2) - SHAW CDM - WIEFFER OR LOCATELLI CM - MAINOO CAM - BRUNO CDM - NDIDI CM - REDONDO OR ONANA CAM - MOUNT Cover MID - ZAMBRANO Cover MID - Fletcher RW - OLISE RW - NICO WILLIAMS OR AMAD LW - RASHY LW - GARNACHO ST - HOJLUND ST - ZAPATA / ABOUBAKAR /TAREMI / JOVIC OTHER FWDS - NUSA / ZEBALLOS / IILING JUNIOR / FERGUSON.

being realistic, id say united need to concentrate on getting 2 defenders who could bench Martinez, and then younger version of Casemiro. left back United have Fernandez who's out with Benfica atm, and Amas will be coming through the youth in the next couple of years, Shaw and Malacia are good for a moment. with even more youth talent breaking through, i can see a few more goodbyes than hellos

For Left back we should look no further than Estupian Best left back in the league for the past 2 season

As much as I hope for that kind of an 11 I'm much more focused on our squad than our starters, and I think that should be the focus after this season. United's squad is not fit for purpose. Nobody on the bench is a true "like for like" with any of Ten Hag's core players for his system. It's like Ten Hag is trying to run a washing machine, and Lisandro Martinez is a Fairy Non-Bio Laundry Pod. If you take him out, if he's not available, then you should be picking from a different brand of pod, or a Bio pod, or a non-brand pod. Tweaks the formula but the system doesn't need to change because it does the same job. And Maguire, Evans, Varane, they're like a bar of soap. Will it get the clothes clean? Sort of, yes. But you can't run the machine the same way you did with a pod, and those changes are going to be a pain, they're going to make the system less efficient, they're going to make other parts of the system look bad. And I make that comparison because it's the most stark, but I could just as easily be talking about Dalot vs Wan-Bissaka, or Hojlund vs Rashford, or Shaw vs Lindelof, or Casemiro vs McTominay. We're littered with these problems. And until they're fixed the issues with injuries will continue because the drop-off from starter to second choice may as well be the dropoff from a washing machine to soaking your clothes in the bath. Ten Hag is always going to want to use the best players for his system and he can't play 60+ games a season with the same 11.

Bro, if we need to prosper, we need to change the formation from 4-3-2-1 to something more lethal, with more input on the midfielders.

Great suggestions! And if we can sell Rashford to e.g. PSG, then sell him, and we can buy another good left wing + another young backup player where it's needed.

with you 1000% on lisandro hes the captain hes first to remind of puyol who along with baresi played as all time great of sheer mentality, intelligence, organizations, focus, determination and fearlessness. Baresi and maldini are y two favorites I never compare any to them but puyol I see far fro la masia boy he was sheer relentlessness and loyalty ultimate captain almost like maldini ,altough only one play for same club as father and lifted european cup as captain and one club career. Just those games martinez was back as youve said if you have any eye for game you see 180 degree change in composure and competitiveness. It challenges all skill players or any player to play with intensity Pique was liability but nothing like he was without puyol and he is first to say this. Also first to say cant coach what he had and "disadvantages" same as carlos smaller but unique use low center of gravity as low leverage. He has even better ball skill not saying he will be carlos or baresi obviously but he personifies one of greatest sayings ever play for nae on front of shirt and they will never forget nae on back. He has such an ipact on varane even before world cup final in walk out he gave hi huge hug hes who you want to have your back. He wears the shirt again like a carlos. Hope he stays healthy he canlead right squad of players to titles and multiple hes a chapion and relentless. chapeau man. Koby needs a strong partner to let hi go forward too aybe only tactic change needs to happen other than that just right players healthy and depth. Garnacho ran for 120 minutes yesterday at world class level as winger and was involved in 3 goals. It was kante like effort obviously in whole other world style position wise. I always loved makelele with zidane times have changed but mainoot covers deceptive ground hes so smooth and graceful yet goes forward with such threat too he needs partner and benfica are football factory. Sporting and porto are great too but where I live we are all casa benfica! We have players like bruno, koby, lisandro who get better with better players and wwelcoe depth not threatened by it as copetition and thats mark of chapion tea thats ETH or anyone has to clean out of this squad no etitleent everything earned and martine exemplifies that like few players in world. Maccalister, alvarez , enzo , more exemplify this and show why they were world cup champs and why so many are playing ajor roles on top clubs. Roero, enzo, garnacho will have his tie if doesnt switch to spain, otaendi, paredes, lo celso, depaul montiel, molina they ran themselves into ground and bullied a dutch tea twice their size. Romero lisandro, and dibu in goal is my drea cb pair and keeper and remind almost again like spain 08-10-12 chapion runs as they have copa, finalissia, wc, and copa favorites again they are so good and diverse. Bruno fan but im portuguese fun fact joao is joe i portuguese hence its popularity as first name :) great vid love your style and vision sae type teams I "dream" of seeing

Dont we have u21s that can be promoted to the seniors team?

i'd like Amadou Onana, Jeremie Frimpong and Federico Chiese (if Rashy leaves) to join in

RW 1. There are better options than Olise 2. Garnacho is better on the right 3. We must see more of Amad

Ste I would prefer grimaldo from leverkusen to fight for Shaw spot.. and Geryokeres from sporting Lisbon to challenge Rasmus!

We need two more players with at least a 1:3 productivity rate and a few 1:4's for the bench.

Maguire had made a brilliant comeback, respect.

Jeremie Frimpong at RB would give us a real danger coming from fullback position.

Nice to see you taking a break from making ‘top 5 managers to replace ETH’ videos