#1021 | Ed and Dan discuss United’s expected £50m signing of Andrey Santos from Chelsea, weighing fan reactions, Santos’ strengths, and questions about his best role in the team.

But the broader midfield rebuild this summer still lacks an elite, established number six, with top targets like Aurélien Tchouaméni unavailable after renewing his contract at Real Madrid, and alternatives such as Alex Scott, Lamine Camara and Carlos Baleba carrying various degrees of risk.

The conversation then shifts to the World Cup: criticism of Roberto Martínez’s Portugal, Ronaldo’s influence, and England’s tournament so far, including frustration at Kobbie Mainoo not playing and a preview of England vs Norway. And what of Marcus Rashford’s uncertain future after the tournament ends?

00:00 Intro and England at the World Cup

03:32 Andrey Santos Signs for United

14:15 The Search for a Unicorn Number Six

16:47 Weighing Up Alex Scott and Baleba

20:19 Michael Carrick's Playing Career

28:07 Tchouameni's New Real Madrid Deal

34:22 Ronaldo and Portugal's World Cup Meltdown

36:47 England vs Norway and Rashford's Future

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