Same age bracket. Maybe wanted to get a view on how United handle younger players.
Leny Yoro | 8pm announcement
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So excited by this signing. He looks special. He covers ground like its nothing and is fearless on the ball. My kind of centre back. Kind of plays like Rio in a way.
Why?
Nice to see us do the business quickly and land a very promising young CB that actually has real minutes in him for the first team
Ohh no someone might need to check up on him tonight
No saga on this as well. Just a done deal. Love it.
Maybe introduce them so he can show him around the city? He's a local isn't he?
That would be a sensible thing to do to grease the wheels wouldn't it?
It’s been a saga for the poor Liverpool fans
don’t worry. we’ve pencilled in the saga for two year’s time, when madrid come knocking.
Breaks are fine. Don't make it too long
is there a better accent anywhere than a whining scouser?
Getting the big guns on board first I see.
The whole of Merseyside!
A whining dub
"Why are other clubs able to sign players quickly while we turn every signing into a drawn-out saga?"
Pretty sure he’s Irish.
We should be looking into this Garncaho lad too.
Well done with the thread title update...the old one was scaring the children.
The YouTube videos look meh. I am looking forward to seeing him in a United shirt. It will be interesting to see what the Real Madrid and United scouts see in him.
Would be very sensible.
I remember the Talk of Devils podcast when Wheatley made match squads towards the end of the season, saying that he has a great head on his shoulders.
you’d expect at least 1 overhead kick goal from an 18 year old that costs that much.
Nice to see us showing some smarts in this window, sharper operating than previous dithering.
This was a great move to use Madrid's reluctance to pay the fee against them. They clearly wanted to get this done on the cheap by leveraging the players wishes, probably half thinking the free transfer was in play
Our opportunity was convincing Lille which was easy enough and then being attractive enough to the player. Of course it involves paying a fair chunk for the privilege but it's for a special talent and to steal a march.
This was a great move to use Madrid's reluctance to pay the fee against them. They clearly wanted to get this done on the cheap by leveraging the players wishes, probably half thinking the free transfer was in play
Our opportunity was convincing Lille which was easy enough and then being attractive enough to the player. Of course it involves paying a fair chunk for the privilege but it's for a special talent and to steal a march.
It’s a special thing when you can get a meltdown out of all the scousers, red and blue. Well played INEOS, well played.
This is actually quite funny to read. The quoted bits below are the highlights from the article.
"Evertonians, Goodison Park chiefs and everyone who has watched ‘The Carlisle Kaiser’ over recent months – including United in the heart of hearts – know Branthwaite’s true worth."
"As well as being assured on the ball, man mountain Branthwaite is not only an incredible physical specimen who looks like he could overhead press the willowy Yoro, he’s had the Premier League’s biggest and baddest strikers regularly bouncing off him. Given the £80million fee that Manchester United paid for Harry Maguire in 2019, the £75million Chelsea paid for Wesley Fofana in 2022 and the £77million Manchester City paid for Josko Gvardiol in 2023, Everton consider Branthwaite to be in the same bracket, especially given the premium for both left-footed defenders and homegrown talent, and rightly so."
He just looked weak, going to ground often. Given that he is 18 and not fully developed it is to be expected. It still surprising that he is sought after by the biggest clubs in the world. Like I said I will be interested to see him in a game.
Me too. I’m looking forward to seeing what greater wall off RedCafe sees in him that the scouts at Man United, Real Madrid, PSG and Liverpool missed.
We could be in for something special with this one. Mega signing.
Only watched him half a dozen times or so in senior football since he made his debut as a 16 yo, but he is definitely the most special CB I have seen at his age. Composure on the ball, pace and athleticism, and most impressively, he seems a brilliant reader of the game. Senses threats quite early and positions himself well to stop them, which is very rare for someone his age.
Think he is just a bit casual at times which obviously to be expected of a young player. Goes without saying but fans need to be patient with him as he adjusts to the league, he is still a kid and will get caught out at times.
Only watched him half a dozen times or so in senior football since he made his debut as a 16 yo, but he is definitely the most special CB I have seen at his age. Composure on the ball, pace and athleticism, and most impressively, he seems a brilliant reader of the game. Senses threats quite early and positions himself well to stop them, which is very rare for someone his age.
Think he is just a bit casual at times which obviously to be expected of a young player. Goes without saying but fans need to be patient with him as he adjusts to the league, he is still a kid and will get caught out at times.
I know!!!! What in the world has happened to us!?!?
Absolutely buzzing
Not only have we got a highly rated young defender in but we’ve told the fecks at Everton to do one and now they’re in shambles
No longer should we be held ransom on a player we simply move on. There’s not a club in world football paying 70m for Branthwait the greedy bastards
Not only have we got a highly rated young defender in but we’ve told the fecks at Everton to do one and now they’re in shambles
No longer should we be held ransom on a player we simply move on. There’s not a club in world football paying 70m for Branthwait the greedy bastards
Haven't even seen any videos of racist chants from him. He's obviously not a winner.
The thing is, at 18 years old the kid would have to be an astronomical failure for us not to recoup a fair bit of money if he flops.
If he succeeds, and eventually wants to leave, we would be looking at an insane transfer fee as long as we keep on top of his contract situation.
Best case scenario, he becomes one of the best and stays at the club throughout his career.
Win, win, win.
If he succeeds, and eventually wants to leave, we would be looking at an insane transfer fee as long as we keep on top of his contract situation.
Best case scenario, he becomes one of the best and stays at the club throughout his career.
Win, win, win.
I can see why Real liked him.
I am just a fan and am entitled to an opinion like anyone else.
i’m hoping it’s because he’s more of a wife beater. we’ve got squad quotas to fill.
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