United, Inc: Player Exchanges and Transfer Economics
#895 | Ed and Jamie dive into the economics of United's transfer market strategy. There's the potential acquisition of Benjamin Sesko and how the deal might be funded without player sales. Other topics include the economics of freezing out players, details on Rashford's transfer to Barcelona, and a debate over player valuations and swap deals. The conversation also explores the financial angle of Chelsea's interest in Alejandro Garnacho and the gap in United's sponsorship training ground/kit sponsorship deal. The episode concludes with a look at the growing financial landscape of women's football, highlighted by the recent success of Euro 2025.
00:00 Introduction
01:23 Football Economics and Player Sales
04:28 Sponsorship Deals and Financial Maneuvering
07:44 Player Exchanges
15:31 Rashford's Transfer
20:58 Chelsea's Financial Constraints
28:06 Player Loans
30:10 Sancho's Career Decisions
33:39 Tax Structures and Player Transfers
36:19 Women's Football Growth
45:06 Final Thoughts
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Striker Search Heats Up
#894 | Ed and Daniel discuss the latest movements in the transfer market, focusing on United's potential striker acquisition. What are the merits of signing Ollie Watkins versus Benjamin Sesko - style, future potential, and financial implications? They also touch on the strategic need for a midfielder, review potential player sales, and examine goalkeeper options.
00:00 Introduction
01:02 Transfer Market Insights
04:20 Analyzing Sesko's Potential
08:24 Financial Considerations and Squad Building
19:30 Midfield Concerns and Player Development
23:34 Financial Breakdown and Future Prospects
28:30 Anthony's Transfer Dilemma
29:46 Chelsea's Financial Tactics
38:02 Player Discipline
43:03 Goalkeeper Market
47:42 Final Thoughts
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Marcus Rashford: A Retrospective
#893 | Ed and Daniel take an in-depth look at Marcus Rashford’s journey - from local hero at United to his fresh start on loan at Barcelona. They unpack the highs and lows of his time at Old Trafford, exploring how tactical shifts, managerial instability, and media scrutiny shaped his form and confidence.
The conversation moves beyond the pitch too, touching on Rashford’s high-profile activism during the pandemic and how it influenced his public image - for better and worse. With Hansi Flick now guiding his next chapter at Barça, we debate what Rashford might become in a new system, under a new spotlight. And wrap by considering Rashford's legacy at United and what this departure says about the club’s current direction.
00:00 – Introduction
00:52 – Rashford’s Rise and Barcelona Switch
02:33 – Barça’s System: A Good Fit?
04:44 – Early Promise and Development
06:35 – United’s Instability and Its Toll
08:59 – Off-Field Challenges and Motivation
12:08 – Big Game Player? Mental Strength in Focus
14:55 – Activism, Backlash, and Media Noise
17:30 – Rashford’s Legacy
25:00 – What’s Next
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Rashford Joins Barce-LOAN-a
Ed and Tom discuss United's pre-season match against Leeds in Stockholm. In a low-intensity game there were a few notable performances, including the first sight of Matteus Cunha and Diego Leon in a United shirt. Then there’s a deep dive on the transfer market, including United finally agreeing a deal for Bryan Mbeumo and David Ornstein dropping the bomb that United, Barcelona and Marcus Rashford have agreed a deal for the forward to move to Spain on loan. Enjoy!
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Match Analysis: Manchester United vs Leeds
05:37 Transfer News
08:03 Midfield Dynamics
21:35 Challenges in Player Development
30:49 The Back Three
31:31 Midfield and Defensive Strategies
38:58 Player Roles and Squad Depth
45:29 Rashford's Move to Barcelona
54:17 Final Thoughts
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Ten Years to Overnight Success
#891 | Ed welcomes Sam Peoples from the United People's YouTube channel to talk about his journey and United more generally. Sam shares insights into his 10-year journey of building a successful channel and discusses his content evolution. The conversation pivots to United's challenges this summer. Sam and Ed explore the club's transfer market strategies, cultural reset, financial struggles, and the potential for future success under Ruben Amorim. The discussion closes with thoughts on pre-season games and hopes for the upcoming season.
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Sam's Journey
06:48 Challenges and Changes in Football Content
15:32 Transfer Market
18:55 Ownership and Management Issues
22:53 Reflecting on a grim year
25:17 Sancho, Rashford and Garnacho
29:27 Cultural Reset at United
30:27 Optimism for the Future
38:59 Preseason
42:57 Final Thoughts
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About No Question About That - a Manchester United podcast
No Question About That is the original independent fan-published podcast covering Manchester United. Hosted by Ed, with contributions from Dan, Tom, Wayne, Dharnish, Adam, Jamie, Dominic and Isabel. NQAT covers the latest games, news, business, politics and fan culture at the world’s best supported club. There are two main shows each week, a tactics show, and a football finance pod.
If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing the weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are AD-FREE. NQAT is also available in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify.
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