The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast

Manchester United have now confirmed the proposed location of a new 100,000-seat stadium as part of a huge wider regeneration project around Old Trafford. But beyond the headlines, the biggest question is the obvious one: how exactly is this going to be paid for? In this episode, Scott is joined by Jamie Bajwa of Sub Prime Goals to break down the latest stadium announcement, the wider Trafford Wha...

Andrey Santos’ move to Manchester United is agreed, with a £48m fee plus £2m in achievable add-ons, and the deal now moving quickly towards completion. This episode reacts to the signing, why it could be a smart piece of business, how Santos may fit into United’s midfield, and why there is real upside in one of the more buyable high-potential players on the market. There is also discussion on what...

Andrey Santos has emerged as the latest name linked with a move to Manchester United, but what kind of player is he really? In this episode, Scott is joined by Chelsea fan and creator Daniel Childs (@SonOfChelsea) to get an informed outside perspective on Santos, why he is highly rated, and what Manchester United fans should know about him. There is discussion on Santos’ strengths, his development...

Scott Saunders reflects on an epic win for England in the World Cup Last 16 against Mexico and offers his reaction to Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal going out of the tournament to Spain. There's also a summary of the latest news on Aurelien Tchouameni to Manchester United, and a reaction to the repeated suggestions that United are only going to sign the French international if he...

Chelsea's Andrey Santos has emerged as the latest name linked with a move to Manchester United. Scott Saunders offers his initial reaction and explains why this move - while it can't be the MAIN midfield move of the summer - makes a lot of sense at the right price, which appears far more reasonable than plenty of others out there. There's a dive into some background on Santos and an explanation ar...

Scott Saunders and Adam Joseph assess Man Utd's lack of transfer activity in the window so far and discuss how many signings we can realistically expect United to make this summer. The guys said United needed 8 players a month or so ago, and with only one nearly over the line so far there seems A LOT to do. Position by position, they give their take on the latest (ish) news - though this was recor...

Adam Joseph rejoins TPL for a long overdue catch up with the crash out REAL this week given Man Utd have missed out on some key transfer targets. The guys have a chat about how they're feeling about the summer so far, the level of frustration they feel at this moment in time, how social media influences sentiment around United why it's important to look at the bigger picture at times of stress. Su...

Spurs 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. S...

Spurs 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...

Marcus 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 Rashf...

Elliot 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 Unite...

In 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...

Manchester 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’ pric...

* 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 t...

The 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...

The 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 f...

The 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 unlik...

Manchester United finished last season in a strong manner under Michael Carrick, getting back into the Champions League. But the time is now to kick on in the transfer market and on the pitch. Adam Joseph joins Scott Saunders to outline the things they want to see from Manchester United over the next year, on and off the pitch, to continue the good progress that's been made. Get your thoughts in t...

Manchester United have a huge summer ahead, and major decisions need to be made across the squad. This episode goes through every player one by one, deciding who should be kept, who should be sold, and who would be better off going out on loan. There is discussion on the core players United should build around, the fringe players who have not done enough, the difficult decisions around big names,...

Manchester United look increasingly likely to lose out on Elliot Anderson to Manchester City, with City now pushing ahead after having a bid lodged and rejected while talks continue. This episode of TPL with Scott Saunders and Adam Joseph reacts to the latest on Anderson’s future, why United appear to be falling behind in the race, and what it would mean if one of their key midfield targets ends u...

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 Fernand...

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 Bourne...

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...

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 reall...

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. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms:...