The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast

Manchester United's left-back search continues — but what is the plan for the position before the transfer window closes?

This episode looks at the latest options being discussed, including the possibility of Alejandro Balde arriving on loan from Barcelona and continued interest in Jorge Salinas. If Lewis Hall remains United's preferred long-term target, could a short-term solution this summer allow the club to go back for him next year?

There's also discussion of Luke Shaw's revealing comments after the 2-0 defeat at Hull, the concerns surrounding United's defensive depth and whether centre-back could become another position that needs addressing over the course of the season.

With the midfield rebuild taking shape, attention now turns to the defence — and how United balance solving immediate problems with sticking to their longer-term recruitment plan.

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Carlos Baleba is officially a Manchester United player!

United have completed another major piece of their midfield rebuild, adding Baleba to a group already transformed by the arrivals of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans this summer.

This episode with Scott Saunders is the immediate reaction to the deal: what Baleba brings to Michael Carrick's midfield, where he fits, whether he can operate as United's No.6 and what the signing means for the balance of the team.

There's also discussion of the different midfield combinations Carrick now has available and why it's one of the most exciting deals United have pulled off in a long time!

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Manchester United's midfield has undergone a major rebuild — but how good is it?

Adam Joseph joins the podcast to assess United's midfield transformation, the impact Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos and Carlos Baleba can have on Michael Carrick's team, and how the different pieces could fit together across the season.

There's also discussion of where the rebuild leaves Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount, how they can make the midfield even stronger with supplemental additions, and if anything is still missing.

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Manchester United's 2-0 defeat at Hull was a dreadful start to the new season — but was it simply one bad performance, or did it expose deeper problems that could follow United throughout the campaign?

Adam Joseph joins the podcast for another Man Utd State of Play as we revisit the opening day defeat with a little more distance and assess what we actually learned from Michael Carrick's side.

We discuss United's lack of physicality, the tactical issues Hull were able to exploit, concerns over the balance of the team and whether the attitude underneath it all is the main concern.

Plus, what Carrick got wrong, how much responsibility falls on the players and what needs to change quickly as United look to prove Hull was a one-off rather than a warning of what's to come.

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Manchester United's new Premier League season began with a dreadful 2-0 defeat away at Hull City.

A hugely disappointing opening performance from Michael Carrick's side leaves plenty to discuss. What went wrong? Why did United struggle so badly, what were the biggest tactical and individual problems, and how concerning should this performance be after the optimism surrounding the start of the new campaign?

Scott Saunders offers his full post-match reaction to Hull 2-0 Manchester United, including the major talking points, player performances, Carrick's decisions and what needs to improve quickly after a shocking start to 2026/27.

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