Alright, here we go. Brace yourself for a bit of a ride:
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Okay, so here’s the scoop. Manchester United, right? You’d think they have it all, but somehow, they’ve only managed four clean sheets this year. I mean, what’s going on? Sunday was another classic — they had Bournemouth nipping at their heels, and it took this wild, last-gasp equalizer from Rasmus Hojlund to kinda save the day. The Cherries were down to ten men, mind you. Crazy stuff.
Now, if you’re like me, you’re probably thinking about the defense. With Dalot probably sidelined until… who knows when, and Martinez out, the backline needs some serious TLC. Someone, call Ruben Amorim! Summer’s nearly here, and it might just be shopping time. Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof’s contracts are like, ticking time bombs. Poof, and they’re out.
Are we dreaming about new defenders? Inter Live spills the beans on some wild, money-throwing plans at Inter Milan. Apparently, United’s eyeing Yann Bisseck and our old pal Denzel Dumfries. Imagine €60 million for Bisseck and €40 million for Dumfries. It’s like Monopoly money, only real.
Sidebar: Dumfries just signed on with Inter till 2028. But money talks, right? Giuseppe Marotta might just do a double-take with that kind of offer. You’d probably do it too.
Oh, funny story — Bisseck’s not even a regular starter but has this knack for being in the right place at times. 18 clean sheets, two goals, and a few assists? And he’s still warming the bench behind some big names. Go figure.
Meanwhile, Dumfries is having a season — eight goals, three assists. Wingback superstar? Maybe? But he’s 29. Youth isn’t his pal, and ten Hag’s Dutch magic wand doesn’t wave at him anymore.
Anyway — wait, where was I? Oh yeah, big money moves. Amorim’s cool as a cucumber, not fretting over defense just yet. Europa League triumph and some player sales? That’s the only way this mega-spend happens. Or so they say.
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There you have it. Thought I’d throw in a couple of my own head-scratching moments for good measure.