The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast

Ederson’s move to Manchester United is now agreed, and this episode reacts to what we can expect from Man Utd's first signing of the summer. With Adam Joseph joining the show, there is discussion on how Ederson would fit into United’s midfield, what he would bring to the team, and why the profile makes sense in Michael Carrick’s setup.

There's also talk on what to expect next, with Matheus Fernandes and Lewis Hall now actually talked up as the club's next targets.

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Manchester United’s midfield plans are taking shape, with Mateus Fernandes and Alex Scott both emerging as serious names to watch this summer. This episode looks at why Fernandes may now be a major target, why a deal could land closer to £60m than £80m, and how United might be thinking about the overall balance of their midfield rebuild.

There is also discussion on Alex Scott’s situation at Bournemouth and whether Lewis Hall could be a realistic long-term answer at left-back now that Newcastle's asking price seems to have dropped.

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Scott Saunders is back for another instalment of Rivals Watch, offering his thoughts on the Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG, the way Arsenal played, the hatewatching habits and the big moments in the match - with Gabriel's missed penalty stealing the headlines.

There's also talk on Liverpool deciding to sack Arne Slot on Saturday, with former United target and ex-Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola now lined up to go to Anfield.

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Marcus Rashford’s future is still unresolved, with Barcelona, Arsenal, Bayern and other clubs all part of the wider conversation — but what actually happens next? This episode of TPL breaks down Barcelona’s nonsense, why another loan should be off the table for Manchester United, and what realistic options Rashford may still have this summer.

There is also discussion on whether Barcelona are really in a position to do the deal, why the club’s behaviour is disrespectful, what other destinations might exist if a move to Spain does not happen, and whether there is any genuine route at all back to Manchester United.

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Adam Joseph joins Scott Saunders to look back on the 2025/26 season on the whole.

The guys give a rating for the season, reflect on the Ruben Amorim era and talk up what a job Michael Carrick has done.

There's also talk on the difference made by signings and where United are now in comparison to a year ago - and what we can hope for moving forward.

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