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The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast
Hosted by Scott Saunders · EN
The Promised Land is a Manchester United podcast brought to you by football journalist, editor and presenter Scott Saunders talking all the latest on the biggest club in England. Taking an approach of "never too high, never too low", a phrase coined by TPL's former co-host, the late Rob Blanchette, the show aims to bring an element of calmness and measured analysis on what we see on and off the pitch in relation to United. Scott has the unique insight of being a fan of the club for 30 years and working in the football media scene for over a decade, and will often endeavour to bring an alternative eye and critical thinking to what's being reported. There's no shouting or over the top reactions, but instead level-headed conversation on all the latest topics for every United fan to enjoy.
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Spurs Sign Fernandes & Tonali - What Other Transfer Targets Should Man Utd Go For?
3d ago00:32:11Tap to summarizeSpurs have unveiled Matheus Fernandes as a new signing and Sandro Tonali is soon to follow - and BOTH of those players have been linked extensively with Manchester United. So where do United turn next? Scott Saunders outlines his thinking on the state of the transfer window at present and why Aurelien Tchouameni is pivotal to United's success this summer, and why his signing is now so important. Scott also runs through the other targets United could turn to next and runs the rule over Alex Scott, Adam Wharton, Felix Nmecha and more. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media: X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/ TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Man Utd LOSE OUT to Spurs in £85m Matheus Fernandes Race - REACTION
4d ago00:22:49Tap to summarizeSpurs are paying £85m for Matheus Fernandes! Manchester United miss out on another midfield target and the reaction is massive! Scott Saunders offers his thoughts on the latest developments, with Man Utd now having to look elsewhere again... Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media: X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/ TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Marcus Rashford’s Man Utd Return Looks More Likely — But Must Come Under These Conditions
5d ago00:40:09Tap to summarizeMarcus Rashford returning to Manchester United is becoming a REAL possibility. This episode of TPL looks at the reports around Rashford’s future, the new meeting that took place and all parties being open to reintegration. Host Scott Saunders remembers the past, and outlines the only three conditions under which a return to Old Trafford would be acceptable in his eyes. There is discussion on Rashford’s role in the squad, the attitude and application that would need to change behind the scenes, and whether a new contract on reduced terms would be the only realistic way to bring the situation back into line with Manchester United’s new wage structure. There is also a look at why United should not entertain another loan, why a rotation role may now be the only serious level available to Rashford at a top club, and how all of this affects the wider squad build — especially on the left side and in midfield. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media: X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/ TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Elliot Anderson’s £116m Move Is Out of Man Utd’s League — And That’s OK
1w ago00:24:32Tap to summarizeElliot Anderson was never a realistic signing for Manchester United in the end, and the numbers now being talked about only reinforce that. This episode looks at why United were never getting close to Manchester City in that race, why the deal never really made sense, and what Anderson’s move now does to the wider midfield market. There is also discussion on Matheus Fernandes, why Manchester United may still have a real chance if the player prefers Old Trafford, why Spurs’ moves in the market are raising questions, and whether United could still end up doing both Aurelien Tchouameni and Fernandes as part of a bigger midfield rebuild. There is also a quick update on Andre Onana heading back out on loan to Trabzonspor. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media: X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/ TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →How Far Will Man Utd Go for Matheus Fernandes? Omar Berrada Told Us 3 Weeks Ago
1w ago00:36:47Tap to summarizeIn a crusade against the nonsense you see online this week, Scott Saunders comes to TPL with the latest on Matheus Fernandes and a reminder of an interview Man Utd CEO Omar Berrada gave....just three weeks ago. Berrada sat down with Andy Mitten and gave fans the answers they're looking for for scenarios that are literally playing out as we speak with United's most recent transfer target. There's a reminder on the club's approach to overspending, being responsible, their ambitions to win the title, and how they won't let agents dictate the market to them beyond reason any more. Go and check out the excellent interview on United's 'Inside Carrington' podcast on audio platforms and YouTube, posted in early June, if you've not seen it already. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media: X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/ TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Is Aurelien Tchouameni the Reason for the Mateus Fernandes Transfer Delay?
2w ago00:38:56Tap to summarizeManchester United’s midfield plans remain fluid, and one big question is whether Aurelien Tchouameni’s potential availability is affecting the club’s move for Mateus Fernandes. This episode looks at why United may be hesitating, how the market around Fernandes has changed, and whether waiting could make more sense than rushing into an expensive deal. There is also discussion on why Fernandes’ price and the growing competition for him may be changing the appeal of the move, what Tchouameni would bring as a more senior midfield option, and how United’s wider midfield priority list could still shift again before the end of the summer. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media: X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/ TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Missing Out on Anderson, Ederson & Transfer Window Thoughts - Reacting to Your Comments | TPLQA
2w ago00:31:36Tap to summarize* This episode is audio only due to internet issues - apologies for not meeting regular quality * Scott Saunders answers recent comments from listeners of TPL centred around a range of recent Manchester United topics - missing out on Elliot Anderson (probably), whether Ederson is a good signing, Bruno Fernandes' chances of winning the Ballon d'Or and more! Keep your comments coming and thank you to all again for your support as The Promised Land Podcast enters its sixth season covering Manchester United. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media: X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/ TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →West Ham's Matheus Fernandes Price Tag Is Getting Out of Control
2w ago00:30:37Tap to summarizeThe latest has dropped on West Ham's potential sale of Matheus Fernandes amid Spurs and Man Utd's interest, and indications are that the RELEGATED club want to START THE BIDDING at £85m - a higher price than we've heard before! Scott Saunders runs through the report from Fabrizio Romano, discusses its legitimacy, the social media hysteria around the deal, and what value means to Manchester United a very important summer. The make up of the midfield is discussed, as is prioritisation of transfer targets and the importance of not setting the price for the dominos to fall from. There's also a little bit of talk on Lucas Bergvall and alternative routes United could take to rebuilding their midfield. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media: X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/ TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Spurs Interested in £80m Matheus Fernandes — Are Man Utd Moving Too Slowly?
2w ago00:42:32Tap to summarizeThe Premier League fixtures have been released! Scott Saunders looks at Man Utd's schedule for the coming season following the fixture release on Friday and also spends time looking at United's pursuit of Matheus Fernandes from West Ham, who is looking likely to join but interest from Spurs has now caused complications to the matter. Should United be concerned? How much will United end up paying for him if they sign him, or will they miss out completely? Scott discusses the social media reaction to the latest developments. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media: X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/ TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Man Utd's Summerville Links & Rashford Scores for England - What Should United Do at LW?
2w ago00:35:12Tap to summarizeThe Promised Land Podcast is back! After an unintended two week break, Scott Saunders returns to talk about Manchester United's interest in Crysencio Summerville and explore if that is the right move for United to bolster their options on the left wing ... while also asking the question again about what happens next with Marcus Rashford. Rashford scored for England against Croatia and is now unlikely to return to Barcelona following the expiration of his loan and the option to buy in the deal. So Scott runs the rule over which option is best for United - to try and reintegrate Rashford or to sell him on and replace him with another multi-million pound transfer. Get your thoughts in the comments! Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media: X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/ TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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