I miss the old format, multiple suggestions with stats to back up the suggestion for each position depending on style and budget, or even the club profile. Usually lesser known quantities. I mean I could have done a video saying Kane and De Jong, it's just not as interesting as it once was

Ibrahim Sangaré is still only 25. He's still a shout after all these years

No matter what’s happening in the world, we can always bank on a Manchester United sensible transfers video every time a new transfer window opens

Always love Tifo videos so this needs to be said: previous sensible transfers videos were a lot better than this. Used more statistics, offered more options and thought about whether those players would be available in reality. It's true that any striker will help the team but only giving one midfield option that's realistic is disappointing.

Was expecting a something a bit more substantial from Tifo here. The old format would have explored 3+ players for each of the three major positions that Man Utd need to invest in: Striker, Midfielder and GK (if we're following the old format for the options: Guaranteed success, Long-term prospect and Wild Card). We'd have got statistics backing up each of the options and a valuation of the player, this'd be able to put ourselves better in the shoes of the Recruitment team and come to our own conclusions.

Enjoy Tifo and your videos but I do think the previous format was better.

Saying Kane would be a more budget friendly option is kinda funny, cause Levy will ask for crazy money. Maybe he'd be a bit less than what Osimhen would cost but by no means cheap.. Only way to get Kane for cheap is to wait a year

This was informative but I'd second the view that previous Tifo sensible transfers had a better format

This didn't feel like Tifo was avoiding conjecture and attempting to find cost effective signings

The fact that Harry Kane is considered the cheaper options, despite costing over £100 million is crazy.

Frenkie wont move, Kane will be too expensive. No mention of Mount who is the most likely player to sign as of yet. Expected more conversation actually transfer related

United do well --> look to improve --> overspend on a few players in summer --> fail to meet expectations --> "rebuild needed" --> repeat

Tito: Here are some sensible transfers Also Tifo: 3 of the 4 suggestions are too expensive/old. I love Tifo videos, but this is a bit of a weird one. Surely the sensible solutions here are to look to get decent players that can fill both spots mentioned, rather than the ‘you can only get one cause they’re all too expensive’. For example, Marcus Thurman could be perfect, not because he’s as good as Kane/Osimhen, but because he’s decent, but also available on a free, and therefore cheap, helping with the budget restrictions.

I liked the previous animated format better than this new set-up! Though, the recommended I find the sensible transfers recommended in this video questionable as well, which adds as an argument. I'm from the Netherlands and every stumble Frenkie de Jong has, is widely analyzed by every football related media provider here. So, here's my view on this sensible transfer: It will 100% not happen. Last summer it was Frenkie de Jong's decision to stay at Barca eventhough they did everything within their power to try to make him leave. De Jong had an incredible season and is officially Busquets successor. Thus, providing a video on 'sensible' transfers and discussing Frenkie de Jong as an option shows lack of research and is a bit lazy. I'm not an expert but why is Caicedo not an option?

Love the Tifo videos but it would be great if you had a more detailed and in-depth video for sensible transfers. A longer video with all the options that would fit the team, realistic options and with in-depth analysis would be great.

Allow me to share Jon’s conclusion: Frenkie De Jong and Harry Kane would be a budget-constrained, sensible window. Right…

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I hate that 27, 28, 29 is considered old. Kane isnt gonna suddenly decline in 2 years. Utd just had a 37yo' bang in 18 goals only a season ago.

I hope we get a sensible transfer series for teams in france, italy and Germany.

Kane is the perfect Ten Hag style forward, he can do everything, he can drop deep and exploit Rashord`s pace with his fantastic passing range.

This feels more weighted to being another Man U squad analysis rather than a sensible transfers video, though I appreciate context of what is needed is necessary. Would still expect more than 3 suggestions across a 13 minute video.

Why is Butland listed as a GK option? He was on loan? If we're including loanees, where are Sabitzer and Weghorst? 😅

newcastle sensible transfer would be interesting!! A lot of different ways they could improve the team for being competitive next season

Would love to see a Sensible Transfers for the Man City rebuild if they lose 5-6 players this summer. We know about Kovacic for Gundogan and Gvaridol for Laporte, but I’m curious what to do with two fullbacks and maybe 2 RW’s potentially leaving the club! Replacing utility player Bernardo seems particularly tough

Wan Bissaka had a great season tbh

Kane is unaquirable, but hypothetically, if we did buy him this window, he'd end his 4th season with us at 33 so his age profile isn't that bad. I disagree that Kane would require bringing in a backup this exact window, but Osimhen wouldn't. Also not sure Osimhen fits the hold up requirement, he's more of a Vardy style poacher who's good in the air

I like Sergej Milenkovic Savic for that 8 position, yes going short term and budget, he is just elite and would give areal and physical dominance as well as carrying while being strong defensively. Plus at end of contract next year and rumors are he will just cost 35 million. Expected some goalkeeper options as well as that is the second most important position.

Jack butland doesn’t play for them anymore he went to rangers a few weeks ago 😊

these are a downgrade on the old format. while I imagine those took more work because of the illustrations, there has to be a middle ground. these are poor

There's a guy who's been playing well in the Prem that would be a really good, cheap replacement for De Gea. He's only 26, an international, highly rated, supports Man Utd and is a target for a number of clubs. He's called Dean Henderson.

A very vague and premature video. The same video would be easier to make after the bidding process is over and the new / next season's owner is announced.

Very surprising that the player sales part of transfers isn't discussed here. A very important lever on which both budgetary and age profile levers are heavily dependent upon!!

Good analogy However earlier there were more players analysed for every per position and each position used to be a video on its fourth , so I do miss the part where TIfo used to do it more detailed :(. Budget cuts?

Waited so long for this video! Appreciate everyone over at Tifo, Thank you for genuine content!!

Great video - they made fewer player suggestions but offered more analysis around squad building, age profile, and budgets. Nice balance.

I agree. The most pressing issue is the nº9, then a replacement for Erikson and then a keeper. They need to spend 60 million at least in Diogo Costa if they want a keeper that plays amanzingly with his feet and is solid between the post. Or They can stick with De Gea and just, you know, give the ball away.

Love how Frenkie is mentioned yet he’s a Barcelona fan since he was young and yes he played under ETH, but surely more options for both positions

I hope they heard us. The old format was waaay better, Kane is not a cheaper option, and Frenkie won't leave Barcelona.

I miss the old format, that way i would've know much more players and teams to keep an eye on

I like how you explained budget limitations with a visual

I'm surprised no one's mentioned Folarin Balogun. He just turned 22 and scored 22 goals while on loan with Reims. Not only that, he profiles very closely with both Kane and Osimhen, from a study done by the Athletic: "1. Balogun’s maximum score for shot volume and high rating for receptions in the opposition box are indications he is a classic No 9. He can play on the last line of defense and is happy to take the majority of his team’s shots. 2. His strong scores for xG from shot creation and xG from ball progression show that he was a dependable goalscorer last season. He takes good shots, and he’s good at getting onto the ball in dangerous areas in the box. It is reasonable to assume he can repeat that in the next one if given a good run of games. 3. His above-average score for carry and dribble volume indicates that, like Osimhen, Balogun can run with the ball and create chances for himself through his pace and intelligence. He can be dangerous on the counter-attack and when running behind defenses. 4. His score for ball recoveries shows us this is a striker who is a willing participant in a team-wide pressing scheme. Balogun is not an Osimhen-style presser, but when Reims looked to win the ball back high up the field, he was good at snatching possession away from the opposition centre-backs. Balogun is at an age where his game is still developing but is working on his weaknesses at an impressive rate. At the start of last season, he was primarily tasked with running into space behind defenders and being a counter-attacking threat. However, as the year unfolded, he showed a willingness to drop deeper, play with his back to goal and pass the ball on for team-mates - as Kane does." By signing him, we take him away from a dangerous rival (Arsenal) and we get both a classic number 9 and a Kane-style striker that can drop deep to link play. And he's only estimated to cost between £30-50m, so even cheaper than Hojlund.

One month later. Erikssen replacement (payed more thandeal with barca was for de jong) in Mount. De Gea didnt get renewed, and Onana braught in (for quite a chunk of money too). Young number 9 in Højlund (for quite a bit of cash). And defensive, midfielder in Amrabat incomming aparently. Spendings will be close to 200 mill pounds. So far sales are only 25 mill pounds. And some quality has been found in the acadamy (Mainoo is the future).

would love to see more of comparison for the strikers, like which one would work better with rashford and antony on the wings, is osimhen the better option, or kane is because of his playmaking/long passing abilities. Or should united go for more of dribbly forward like kolo muani or ramos

Liking the new format honestly - it's way more important to future performance how a club thinks about squad planning than how they think about IDing the perfect spot in the depth chart imo. Think the GK spot should've been given more attention though - De Gea is such a liability for them

Thought there might be a bit more insight than Kane, Osimhen and De Jong, to be honest. We're not likely to sign any of those as it stands, so Camera the only interesting suggestion to come out of this for me. Would have been nice to cover all of United's requirements this summer as well (GK and CB also needed).

Kovar,mengi,fernandez,Mainoo ,amad,mcneil(Thats a GK,CB,WB,CDM,CAM,ST)....as bench ...so spend all on a starting ST...and CM...maybe GK if de gea leaves...those kids are ready like garnacho showed us

There is probably not a worse time to go shopping for a striker than now. Real, Bayer and, to a lesser extent, Chelsea are desperate for a starting striker. Barcelona, luckily, have no money, but their striker is 35 y.o. in a month (so they should look into a young talent to replace him in the future). Kane could be available but at a high price, but if any other team gets him, that means Spurs will also be looking for a starting striker and fresh with money. And then there's PSG, who is always out for one, especially now that Messi is out and they want to keep Mbappe happy playing as an inverted LW. It's a very tough market.

Unlike other strikers on this list, Kane is very fit and doesn’t depend on his speed to score. He’s a very intelligent player who knows how to read the game and be exactly where he needs to score. Yea he’s 29, but I can see him playing at 35 and skill being a play maker or scorer.

Daniel Levy just spat his tea when you suggested Kane might be cheap

I swear every football content creator taps into every Utd fan's desperation for transfer news for the views 😂😂

Camara/sangare, horjlund, Kim min jae, onana with ward prowse taken too as cover. Mctomonay, de gea, martial, maguire, sancho all out. That would be solid business.

Honestly the old sensible transfers was much better, this one isnt as high quality

Why is nobody talking about Enesyri. He would be a perfect fit for Manchester United, who are looking for a reliable and consistent No.9. He would complement Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho who can provide him with quality service and create chances for him. He would also add depth and competition to the squad as he can play in different positions and systems. Enesyri is a recognized goalscorer at the highest level, with experience in European competitions and international tournaments. He's still young and has room for improvement, so he would be a smart and valuable signing for Manchester United. Not to mention the fact that he presses a lot, perfect for ten hag.

If United had put that 80 mill from maguire into a Kane deal the last 2-3 seasons would have been a different story. We have needed a goal scorer for years. Last season we relied on rashford and the season before Bruno was having to do everything

I think presenting 27-29 years old players as old is a bit harsh. Sure, if you have a 5 year plan, they can turn a bit old by then but for the coming seasons, they are at perfect shape.

In a nice way this video didn’t feel like something you guys wanted to make. It felt very much like you were told ‘do something Man United and transfer related’. You’re all creative, intelligent guys, don’t let yourself be drowned in quantity.

I would have liked Lee Kang-in, who currently has a strong link with Paris Saint-Germain as a replacement for Eriksen, to come to Manchester United. I was very happy when there were rumors that he was coming to Manchester United. He can release the pressure and carry the ball in the central area that Eriksen can't. It is the same as embodying Ten hag's persona, Frankie de yong. He can also play on the right wing when Antony is out of shape. However, due to the acquisition problem, it is regrettable that even the striker, which is the most needed position, cannot bid. The Glazers should be thankful they weren't assassinated by Manchester United fans.

Not the best video from Tifo. Sensible Transfers used to be about introducing fans to players they may not have watched/ heard about. Literally all of the forward options are all unrealistic for this summer, and strikers who every fan is familiar. Camara was a decent shout, but I'd have liked to see another midfield option mentioned, as well. United are also in desperate need of a GK. How this wasn't given any air time is strange. RB and CB are also potential areas in which we could improve/ need back up.

I miss old videos where there was voice over to animation. Bring back those videos

The previous format was much better along with a greater emphasis on the data and finding cost effective alternatives. Kane and De Jong is what a random twitter user could have told me.

A press resistant ball carrying Midfielder with high pass completion rate and good defensive reading plus work rate is much needed at United right now. de Jong is obviously perfect for that role but a good alternative could be Koné who's been linked to Liverpool. He ticks all those boxes above, can fill in for either Eriksen or Casemiro and is only 22 years old, also should cost somewhere around the €45-55 Million mark.

Not shitting on Jon, he did a great job, but the previous style of doing Sensible Transfer from Tifo (non-IRL) was better.

Looking forward to the Arsenal video and what you guys have to say about Havertz

not sure what to say when you have 6,-8,-9-10 on the wall but skipped the legendairy nr 7 of United worn by countless legends more than just a little fishy to me.

Not sure if we get both De Jong and Kane...but boy ..De Jong is ultra elite in how evasive and tackle resistant he can be ..maybe a young striker that is not Kane + De Jong

8:25 "when he is suspended" Very cheeky Jon, really going to bat for Rodri there 😅

Ibrahim Sangare crying into his stroopwaffles this morning as he watched this

My odd take is that Man U should sign Ivan Toney. Out and out striker who has just scored 20 in the Prem, that should be going a bit cheaper because of his suspension. You'll need a short term option for the first half of the season, however it will be a signing that sorts the position for them for the next 4 or 5 years.

Here we take a look at all the players united should sign but never will

One of my favorite series on yt

Working Jon to the bone. If it weren’t for those Eagles and the ring comment I’d say he’s due a raise

“A player who can also fill in for Casemiro… when he is suspended” if I don’t laugh I’ll cry

The age profile thing is so annoying. You did this with City a few weeks ago and glossed over it, by highlighting the young players only. United upgrade Eriksen at #8 and they only have one key player over 30

GK: Diogo Costa, Raya, Onana (last due to age and price) CB: Tomas Araujo, Antonio Silva, Todibo DM: Lavia CM: Le Fee, Mohamed Camara, Youssouf Fofana ST: Ramos, Taremi, Hojlund (last two together, unfortunately more premium options like Osimhen are out of reach currently)

Tifo has really dropped in quality haven’t they? There was nothing insightful about this video. “Need a striker, go for Kane” “need a midfielder go for de Jong” 😂😂

Listen to me : Yaya Sanogo as Manchester United's new number 9. He is far better than Martial in every aspect (including looks) and has Premier Legaue experience. Get him now.

First chance I’ve seen to finally bring up goncalo ramos. I truly believe he is the best bet for ten haags plan

I was expecting more in depth "sensible transfer" since the video duration is longer, but the whole video is more about "budgetary requirement" and "squad age profile"

This is one of the best parts if summer!

I would suggest Sabitzer to come on as a substitute for Eriksen. His progressive passing is good, he is more physical and also tries to take a shot when ever possible.

I honestly do not think that Kane only has a couple of years in him. He will easily be in the top 5 strikers at 34-35 years of age, similarly to Lewa.

Florentino Luis would be a very good alternative to Casemiro, meanwhile Sergej Milinković-Savić is one of the top midfielders. I am suprised nobody talks about him. As for a CF Thuram would be an awesome free Transfer, and he can also play Rasford position. As for a CB I don't know why Man United dropped from the race of Kim. It was an excelent target.

I think a GK, CM and ST would already be a great window for United. Kim Min Jae would have been amazing too.. seeing as Varane still gets injured a lil often and he had a relatively low release clause. Onana/Costa hopefully. Lavia/Caicedo would have been great. But doubt United can or will get them. I think Rabiot on a free would be a decent short term solution. Hojlund/Ferguson would probably be significantly cheaper than Kane or Osimhen.. and while definitely not at their level yet, would probably already be a better option than Martial. Maybe Thuram or Kolo Muani would be easily better than Martial too. 😅

The only time you’ll see the words “Manchester United” and “sensible transfer” in the same sentence

Good video, though it's a shame they focussed on De Jong and Kane as we are clearly not gna sign them

wan- vassika is literally the best rb we have and probably best 1v1 defender itw. how do united not need him? thats the one thing about this video that makes no sense

YES!!! MY FAVOURITE SERIES IS BACK!!

was waiting for this one

If you read the list of players United are keeping on we haven’t kept on DDG or martial as of yet so I assume this was made before that was released?

I think you're writing off the older players too quickly. Another way of looking at things is that a squad of players aged 27-31, with younger players alongside them, is in its prime. The only Man U players I'd have serious concerns about are Eriksen and Casemiro, but I'd still expect Casemiro to be good for two or three seasons. (Eriksen is more of a doubt, because of his health history.) Given that, I don't think Harry Kane is prohibitively old - especially if there's a pathway to rehabilitating Greenwood. I'd be confident Kane will still be very good for five seasons. He seems to take good care of himself.

I don't agree with bringing in kane and not just for the age profile, he drops deep into midfield and isn't what you'd call a pacy player, a fast striker, good at pressing, young, and good at link up play is needed...onana to bring in at gk ... And i think another dm player....

The way Jon says 'number 9' at 3:47 reminds me of Dumbledore in the PC game of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Good video as always lads.

ELEVEN minutes before a player we haven't been linked with 762 times before was suggested 😂 First the podcast is killed, now this bad new format for Sensible Transfers. Pretty rough period for Tifo right now 😢

Jon, you're lovely. But... I do like the previous format better. Constructive criticism: the best aspects were clearly identifying the player profile and the stats that backed up Tifo's choices. Visuals helped drive home points and kept me actively watching until the end. Talking next to a Fbref screenshot, pizza chart, etc. might resonate more than a tactics board the whole time. Just some things I noticed, feel free to disregard. I like the content in any case and the Tifo team is great.

Could you make a video on sensible transfers for Everton?

Just me who was disappointed with this video? I expected there to be more options and tactical reasons apart from a striker who gets in the box and a player to rotate who can defend a little

Great analysis in retrospect

Looking at the title, I'm expecting Joe Devine mentioning Ibrahim Sangare

I think that Manchester united will have to adjust to their budget and Monaco is a great option to look for players in general League 1

It feels like the basis of Sensible Transfers has changed over the past couple of years, which has been interesting... Before with Alex on the podcast it used to be a place to show interesting and alternative solutions to a clubs squad bulding. Now, its become this thing where we point out the best solutions, which is quite an obvious thing to point out. And what I mean by that is that the majority of the options that are looked at in these videos are just options that the media have pointed out and then we get a slight analysis of why this is the case.