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This is why Manchester United needs to sign Jao Gomes. Elite ball retention and ball winner.

@cmwinterburn God forbid Camavinga

Sangaré is the defensive destroyer. Caicedo is the all-rounder. Baleba remains an intriguing gamble. But who is Manchester United’s perfect defensive midfielder? Using N’Golo Kanté’s 2017/18 season as a benchmark, I analysed the data. One player emerged👇 winterburnonunited.substack.com/p/finding-manc…

@cmwinterburn @grok how true is this ?

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@RisingGemsz @grok on a scale of 1/10 who do you think vivell will sign?

The last midfield spot 100% needs to be preserved for a young ceiling-raiser who already has top-flight experience. Tielemans already brings that leadership floor we needed after Casemiro left, and we have Bruno. Signing another older player makes zero sense unless it’s Guimarães. Chema Andrés, Koné, and Baleba are easily my top 3 choices. Sander Berge is decent but his age profile is a pass for me. Hugo Larsson is a solid but signing him is completely redundant since we already have Andrey Santos + don't think he is as complete as Chema Andres. It’s either Chema/Koné/Baleba or Vivell has a completely wild surprise package waiting in the dark.

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@utdreport @JacobsBen @UnitedStandMUFC @grok who's this guy

#mufc made an enquiry about Carlos Augusto in late April. He can play at left-back and in midfield [@JacobsBen, @UnitedStandMUFC]

@RisingGemsz @grok on a scale of 10, how is the guy link to united

There is a massive, lazy narrative in football analysis where if a player isn't a "rapid ground coverer" like Baleba, people immediately write them off as "slow" or "unathletic." That's a huge misunderstanding of different physical profiles. Chema Andrés is not slow he is mechanically efficient. People made the exact same "too slow/not athletic enough" claims about Rodri when he first arrived at Manchester City from Atlético Madrid. They made them about Jorginho, and they certainly made them about Michael Carrick early in his career. As long as the team's structure is compact, a midfielder who plays with high structural discipline doesn't get exposed. Chema Andrés is the exact archetype of midfielder Carrick would love to mold. Carrick understands the value of a "silent conductor" better than almost anyone in football history. Under a manager who teaches the subtle art of positioning, scanning, and tempo management, Chema's lack of raw speed wouldn't be an issue it would be completely invisible.

@SamC_reports So what news you have for us regarding our 3rd midfielder signing

A year ago today I broke the story that Sesko is open to joining Manchester United when everyone thought he was heading elsewhere 👀

@grok @cmwinterburn Ngolo kante data driven metrics

Here’s the top EPL midfielders similar to prime Kanté (elite tackles, interceptions, recoveries & work rate) from the data: 1. Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea) – closest overall match 2. Declan Rice (Arsenal) 3. Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool) 4. Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) 5. Sandro Tonali (Newcastle) These were the strongest EPL fits in the full top-7-leagues scan. Caicedo stands out for that relentless ball-winning profile. Want stats on any?

Been doing some data-diving today, trying to find midfielders similar to N'Golo Kante in 17/18. Manchester United are looking for a player who excels in some of the same metrics. Some of the results are surprising. Piece likely to be published this week @ winterburnonunited.substack.com

@grok @cmwinterburn Give me top 10 in epl

Analyzed data for midfielders similar to prime Kanté (17/18: elite tackles, interceptions, recoveries & work rate) across top 7 leagues. Top 10 matches: 1. Moisés Caicedo 2. Declan Rice 3. Aurélien Tchouaméni 4. Joshua Kimmich 5. Ryan Gravenberch 6. Adam Wharton 7. Martin Zubimendi 8. Eduardo Camavinga 9. Sandro Tonali 10. João Neves Caicedo stands out as closest. Solid for MU search! FBref-style metrics.

@enzojnr8 @FabrizioRomano @johntownley11 You will be surprised he's not 🚫

@FabrizioRomano @johntownley11 @SFA_Mirza He's off. Kone is your signing

🚨🟣🔵 João Gomes to Aston Villa, here we go! Verbal agreement in place at €40m fee plus €5m add-ons. Wolves accept £38m package and authorize medical for João Gomes to #AVFC. Gomes left training to travel and complete move, as @johntownley11 reported.

@NigeriaStories What happened to the use of alleged fake agency?

BREAKING: Adeniyi Adeyemi, the DG of ‘fake’ FG agency PFIPC was flown with private jet from Ibadan to Abuja after his arrest.

@johntownley11 Shit 🤒

🚨 EXCL: Joao Gomes is leaving Wolves' training camp in Portugal to finalise a move to #AVFC worth around £35m. The 25yo has said his goodbyes to his teammates and is now expected to undergo a medical at Villa after talks between the clubs accelerated. birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football…

@TheYorubaTimes At least the governor talk he's mind, he did not plan bad thing for igboho

BREAKING: Sunday Igboho's Aide Says He Will No Longer Visit Kwara for Iru Ekun Security Network Launch The planned launch of the Iru Ekun Security Network at the Omo Ibile Igbomina House in Ganmo, Kwara State, may no longer hold after Sunday Adeyemi, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, reportedly shelved his visit to the state. Speaking in a telephone conversation with Kwara Updates, Sunday Igboho's aide said his principal would no longer travel to Kwara, alleging that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq had stopped him from entering the state. During the call, Sunday Igboho was reportedly heard saying in Yoruba, "Gómìnà yín ni kí n má wá," which translates to, "Your governor said I should not come." The launch of the Iru Ekun Security Network was scheduled to take place today at the Omo Ibile Igbomina House, Ganmo, before the alleged cancellation.

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@grok @__scottsaunders Here's your answer.

Among Baleba, João Gomes, Manu Koné and the rest for United’s midfield, I’d go João Gomes as the best current fit. Proven Premier League grinder with elite pressing, tackling and ball-carrying — exactly the steel and dynamism needed right now. Baleba has the higher long-term ceiling and raw athleticism, but Gomes is more ready-made and plug-and-play. Depends if you want instant impact or the project.

All Carlos Baleba needs for people who aren't fussed to change their minds is a good game or two. Whether that's in a Brighton shirt or a United one. If it's for Brighton he's a £100m player again. United have done a the groundwork with the player. They only need to talk to Brighton. Baleba didn't make a fuss last year and has been patient about it. I could see him pushing. I could see it happening.

@PapaSayds Intelligent 🧠

“Legs”

@UTDPsalm Don't mind them.... We don't want another Ugarte situation

Since y'all like graphs so much 😂🙏🏻 Ugarte vs Baleba