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05 May 2026 13:52:52
Strong rumours that Iraola would be going back to Bilbao but that’s not the case. They’ve just confirmed Edin Terzic as their new manager. Get the feeling Iraola will get one of the vacant Premier League jobs… which one? Who knows!

05 May 2026 16:37:24
Chelsea, if they continue their freefall down the table, would have no Europe (assuming they lose the FA Cup final also).

His high intensity style would be a good fit with their young squad playing less games next season.

02 May 2026 19:53:40
Radek Vitek has just won every end of season accolade at Bristol (player/young player of the year etc.)
Altay Bayandir spotted on Deansgate with a Brit and Turkish film crew wandering about with hints it's his bye bye Manchester, hello Besiktas video.


Ducks lining up?
I know that Radek has said that after a full season between the sticks at Bristol, he wouldn't relish a second second string role back at OT.
Plus there's three penalty Onana still out there.
Thoughts?

02 May 2026 21:30:06.
Sam Johnstone as back up for me. HG player, gonna be leaving Wolves in the summer. Happy to be no2 behind Lammens.

Like Vitek, but he is not gonna get in front of Lammens. Best thing is to send him on loan again, and try and increase his value so they can make some decent money on him when they decide to sell him.

02 May 2026 21:52:27
Poor gk Shane can't even get in a poor Wolves team. Better off with Bayindir.

02 May 2026 22:40:20
Difficult decision for the club. Lammens is now #1, and he's young. When does Vitek get a shot in the next 5-8 years? He's looking like a top prospect. He needs to play. The club will, quite likely, entertain good offers with a sell-on clause. It would be sad to see him go, but we need cash.

02 May 2026 23:33:46
Maybe alternate Vitek and Lammens in league and cup competitions.

03 May 2026 00:22:18
Vitek will be sold.

03 May 2026 09:07:06
Vitek is ambitious. If he wants to go, I'd sell him and ensure a sell-on clause is included. He would be a profit as well, which is always a bonus. Surely he is worth at least £15 million.

03 May 2026 11:35:45
Smart move would be to sell with some kind of buy back/matching/sell on clause. Lammens is the immediate future, but we never know what can happen.

03 May 2026 23:16:26
Vitek looks a great prospect, but I don't want us to stifle him like we did with Henderson. I'd sell him with a buy back clause.

04 May 2026 12:16:59
Think it would be foolish to let him go unless we had a really competent keeper to back up Lammens. Who is so available that would do this? Prob will cost £10-20m, which money is better spent on other positions.



Bring back Vitek. Give him games in the Carabao and FA Cups, plus a few league matches. Let him adjust to the pressure and intensity of the Premier League and develop by training with the first team.

04 May 2026 13:55:57
Why consider selling him at this stage? Do we currently have a goalkeeper of sufficient quality to reliably serve as a number two?

Recent seasons have shown that even the top clubs struggle when their first-choice goalkeeper is unavailable, often resulting in a significant drop in points. Given the increased number of fixtures we are likely to face, depth in this position is essential.



Reintegrating him into the squad would provide valuable competition and cover, while also strengthening the overall confidence and stability of the defence. It has been some time since Manchester United had two goalkeepers of genuine top-level quality, and this could be an opportunity to restore that balance.

05 May 2026 07:29:11
Redevil, he doesn't want to serve as a number 2. He wants to be a number 1.

05 May 2026 11:22:10
He should remember this is Man United. You don't walk into the first team, and it should be earned. I would keep him as backup, and give him some game time. If Lammens gets injured, then what? Back to Onana?!

05 May 2026 14:34:55
He doesn't want to be a no.2, jd. He's well within his rights.

05 May 2026 17:02:52
His value is £5 million right now. So we sell him for that, with add-ons, buy-back and sell-on fees, or loan him out to maybe one of the promoted clubs and try to increase his value to sell him the following summer. The problem is that he only has 2 years left on his contract, so we ain’t gonna get a premium fee.



Making him our number 2 doesn’t serve any good purpose. He’s at an age now that he needs to establish himself, or he gonna be playing for Sparta Prague in a few years. Personally, he gonna seek a transfer out. I don’t blame him.

06 May 2026 06:21:34
I would argue that there are plenty of players that have just walked into the team in the last few years!

30 Apr 2026 12:57:13
Reports coming out Iraola is a serious contender for the role, would be delighted if he joins.

30 Apr 2026 16:41:03
Very impressive coach. Obviously, the questions will surround as to whether he can build a title-winning squad, but he has to be top of the second tier of managers being considered - a tier in which I see Carrick also, fwiw.

30 Apr 2026 18:07:04
If Arri K is in the same bracket as Iraola, then I'd rather see Carrick stay, and that is after feeling like we were okay with Ole and then it turning to dogs***.

Better the devil...

30 Apr 2026 21:45:54
Makes sense in a lot of ways. Decent age and has plenty of experience, Premier League-proven, available right away, no compensation needed as he's out of contract, plays an attractive style of football, and he has an excellent demeanour and way with the media. Different animal at United, I know, but he's definitely an excellent option.

30 Apr 2026 21:55:29
A lot would depend on how much authority he could impose on the dressing room, and could he do what Amorim could not... get the players to buy into his way of playing.

01 May 2026 08:42:46
Lots of debate on here on the merits of each coach, but in one word, who do you each really want to get the gig? I'll go for:

Poch.

01 May 2026 09:49:17
Nagelsman (obviously Enrique is the utopian answer but I'll assume he's not available).

01 May 2026 10:54:54
Enrique would be a dream. Other than him, I honestly don't have a preferred candidate. I can see the merits and pitfalls of all of them. Just hoping that whoever it is this time can get it right.

01 May 2026 14:41:34
Our future success will depend at least as much on the players we sign this summer as it will on the coach. I don't think there's anyone out there who is available, hasn't already been tried, and who has managed an EPL club to a major title. Whoever we choose then is a risk.

Iraola looks like a good option to me. He's done very well with modest resources, but that doesn't necessarily mean he'll succeed under the OT glare. It would not surprise me if it's between him and Carrick, two youngish coaches. A tough choice.

01 May 2026 22:11:57
Iraola seems more likely for Chelsea, imo. Talk of Enrique seems absurd to me - far more likely a Pep replacement, I reckon. I'd be intrigued by Nagelsmann, but with each victory it seems more likely to be Carrick's to lose. Best hope the scousers do us over. :D

01 May 2026 22:31:03
One word 😂😂.

02 May 2026 08:41:46
I'm leaning to Carrick, but would wait until the end of the season.

Enrique is the one I'd want, but he seems unavailable.
Xavi is Temu Enrique option, not enough evidence. Too risky.
Nagglesman is intriguing, but Germany are not flying and his time at Bayern was not flawless, he's another risk, in my opinion.


Iraola, I really like, but I'm very unsure of his abilities at a big club, and how he can manage egos, also limited European experience.
Glasner is a solid choice on paper, but I don't like it. No logic, just don't feel it.

So it's Carrick's to lose for me.

02 May 2026 13:17:06
Good to be considering other options to Carrick imo.
We need to be looking at and considering several candidates.

03 May 2026 11:44:14
I think the club need to be professional and conduct a full review. Without any doubt at all, there are many better coaches and managers out there than Carrick. Anyone who thinks there aren't is being disingenuous and extremely short sighted.
I get the warm comfort of having an ex player, steeped in Utd, but this has to be carefully considered. I am openly expressing my concern because I think we would be looking for Carrick's replacement in 12 to 18 months again, when some of the managers have moved on. A lot of changes are coming potentially in summer, so we need to get it right. We can't keep veering off line. What is the exact direction, and values? Are we a club chasing familiarity of the Utd family, continuing to chase what Busby and SAF gave us? Yet we sit here with only 3 Champions Leagues because of our strategy.

We need to think differently. This is 2026, not 1986.

I get the clamour for familiarity, that Utd man steeped in the club, but it's not just Ole that went wrong, it's McGuiness, I've seen both. It's time to change the old record, be decisive with an exciting, innovative manager or head coach.

If the club go with Carrick, I question whether they have any plan or just make it up as they go along. If it needs a change from Carrick in 12 to 18 months, I suspect many managers will be less inclined to come because they think we are too emotionally driven and not prepared to change to meet 2026. That's why I feel strongly.

29 Apr 2026 09:58:03
It is being reported on Sky Sports that Barcelona want Rashford on a second-season-long loan rather than buy him.

29 Apr 2026 11:22:29
I fully expect us to tell Barca to take a long jump off a short plank. If we don't we will be a laughing stock and a easy mark in the future. Sell him elsewhere for more money, grasping soanish barstewards

29 Apr 2026 11:41:40
I suppose it comes down to how much of the transfer fee buys out his contract, versus gives us a profit. Does anyone know?

29 Apr 2026 12:03:45
This comes at the same time Barca are apparently looking at Alvarez, who would cost the best part of £100m, I'd expect. If they've got the cash for that, then they can pay the agreed fee for Rashford.

If not, I'm sure another club would, and Rashford would know that Barca isn't an option for him, as they've chosen not to sign him when it was entirely possible.

29 Apr 2026 12:30:28
Or just keep him and get over it. He's good. (When he can be motivated).

29 Apr 2026 13:14:41
Barcelona are always up to this type of stuff. They'll be in Rashford's ear trying to get him to agitate for the move - i.e. refusing to move anywhere other than Barcelona. They'll want us to be left with a choice between giving in to their demands, or being stuck with a player who doesn't want to be here, on huge wages.



If I were United, I'd tell Barca where to go, and give Rashford a choice between moving elsewhere or spending a year with the reserves.

29 Apr 2026 14:08:53
I can't believe anybody would want Rashford back. Besides Lingard, he is probably the epitome of everything wrong with the last 15 years of player culture at the club.

29 Apr 2026 15:24:11
Barcelona's loan deal for Marcus Rashford does not include an obligation to buy, but rather a non-mandatory option to purchase him for approximately £26m-EUR30m. He's paid approx. £325K per week. He'll never get that at Barce. He'll take his £17m for the 26/27 season and sign for them for free. I wouldn't be surprised if there is some obligation between Barce and Rashford already in place. There's not really anywhere else for him to go; no one's paying the money and no one's paying the wages. His contract must go down as one of the worst in the club's history. The best we can hope for is someone comes in for him; however, if he says no, there's nothing we can do, leaving the only option a Barce loan to get his wages off the books.



We've got Sancho, Casemiro, Malacia coming off the books, worth about £800k per week. Removing Rashford will push us to approx £1.1m. With maybe Ugarte and Zirkzee going, that is another £275k, so we'll have potentially £1.4m ish headroom for wages. To give some context, that weekly amount is higher than Everton's, with 10 teams having a lower weekly wage bill. We'll be able to sign some decent players, hopefully.

29 Apr 2026 17:24:41
We will have plenty of wage headroom, at least from an FFP point of view. Being in the Champions League, total squad cost can be up to 70% of revenues, which should comfortably exceed £700m next year. Right now, I believe squad cost is around 50% of total revenues. We'll be losing at least £100m a year in existing squad cost. Casemiro alone is £60m wages + amortization; Sancho's and Hojlund's amortization is around a further £30. That's before considering other sales.

Zirkzee? Ugarte? Onana? We'll be more limited by debt and borrowing facilities than by squad cost.

Rashford is on the books for 2 more years. That's a big nut if he returns, but it's probably manageable. I'm more confident that there'll be a solution of some sort under this management team than under the previous one. If Barcelona will only go to a loan, how about a full 2 year one? Does that ever happen? Wages paid plus a loan fee?

29 Apr 2026 20:41:21
God almighty, Eric. We have to move on. If there's one thing everyone should agree on, it's that the squad is much better after Amorim than before. That's because the toxic players were shipped out. Why take one back in? Just baffling.

29 Apr 2026 21:11:27
Understand all that. If indeed Rashford was a bad apple, then good riddance. I have no knowledge of whether he was or not.

Just wondering what Emery, Tuchel and Flick all see in him that many on here don't.

30 Apr 2026 01:17:17
DonRed, do you know if he's a toxic person/player?

30 Apr 2026 07:22:00
Angel, of course I don't, but inference is a thing! Rashford most obviously wasn't putting in the effort for a long time. He didn't track back, and it was very clear he wasn't following the coaches' instructions. That's part of the toxicity I'm referring to. And, many at the club took that view, which is why he was loaned out.

30 Apr 2026 10:09:11
A club that has proven to have no shame in transfer negotiations and a club who has the naivety to label assets it wants to sell as a "bomb squad".

Not surprised it has come to this, lol.

If the club is not serious about bringing Rashford back, then they are, within reason, going to have to go along with what Barcelona want.

30 Apr 2026 10:40:48
I wouldn't have him as a toxic player or person whatsoever.

It was clear to see he had lost faith and interest in the club, and I think there are many mitigating factors. I mean, even after not playing again since that November, I believe he had 7 goals and was our top scorer for some time that season, even after leaving.

He's been very good for Barcelona, but they are doing what they do.

They don't have a lot of money, they have other targets, and they want to keep Rashford, but at the cheapest cost necessary. They know that the club and player want to fully part, and United need to release funds, so they do hold a lot of power in this position.

I'd like to see the club stand their ground here, but their hands may just be tied unless they say either they pay or you come back.

30 Apr 2026 10:46:17
Barcelona are a funny institution, they act broke with us, then spend millions elsewhere, they'll also sign players, then spend months getting others to lower their wages just to fit them in. Stump up or jog on. It's as simple as that. They wouldn't do us in favours if the show was on the other foot!

30 Apr 2026 14:03:46
Tim, if they jog on, are you okay with Rashford coming back? Because if he doesn't go to Barcelona, that's what's likely going to happen.

30 Apr 2026 15:03:47
I get u, Angel, but we can't just bow to their demands. We agreed a loan with a buy option, the fee is more than reasonable given his age and profile. We can't just give him away either, as that will set a precedent for future deals too.

30 Apr 2026 18:16:09
Okay, so for those not aware, Rashford turned up worse for wear for training a couple of times and was a negative influence and voice resisting leadership efforts, and deliberately doing dumb s*** like heading out to clubs and even abroad without permission for breaks.

He also had his personal life heading down the tubes, broke up with his partner, acted like a baller and almost got himself in a lot of trouble in Moss Side one day when his siblings got taxed for their cars and watches, and generally showed awful judgment and attitude.



I'm from Wythenshawe, same as him, and he burned a good few bridges also with people who were very much behind him.

I would never trust him again. But I would also use the headroom we have financially now to ensure we cannot be blackmailed by using him as an example of "don't bite the hand that's fed you or you will get bitten back". If he and Barca try the blackmail game, let him be the miserable one, training one for a year as an example of what happens if you don't learn to respect your employer that put you where you are now.

30 Apr 2026 20:12:46
You in the know, Captain Obvious, yeah? 😂

30 Apr 2026 20:13:47
Tim, I know what you're saying, but it's not an obligation.

Tough place to be in. I agree, he needs to move on, for both parties, but Barca know what they're doing.

30 Apr 2026 21:42:25
I get u, angel... Just hope we can get the players out that we need to and for decent fees. Barca are a right ***** to deal with, maybe other teams might enter the mix. Fingers crossed.

01 May 2026 03:14:53
Yes angel, I am. I know you can be a little slow on the uptake sometimes, so I will say it sssslowllllllyyyy for you.

None of what I said is a secret, but in my case its all from personal knowledge.

You know what they say, better to keep.your mouth shut and people.think you're a fool than open it and prove it beyond any doubt.

01 May 2026 08:24:20
Nice1, Captain. 😂

02 May 2026 13:07:40
Rashford has a preference to play elsewhere. That alone says he should not be near our squad, and I'm very confident he won't be. Call his bluff, and Barcelona's, and if he doesn't move, just leave him in a Sancho situation where he trains with the reserves. It's expensive, but 2 can play at a game of brinkmanship.
There will be other takers for him on loan at worst. Personally, I'd cut ties with Barca; tell Rashford they don't meet our valuations. Tell him to find another option, or he is all alone in a bomb squad.


If he thinks he can force the situation, then put him straight, and tell him we won't deal with Barcelona until they meet the valuation. Rashford will then need to find another option. I'd loan him or sell him to any other club in the world except Barcelona. If he won't go elsewhere, then just leave him in the reserves.
Rashford does not want to play for United, he had other preferences, so that alone should be enough for any of his supporters to drop support for him.

02 May 2026 13:21:36
Thanks for the insights Co, nice to get a local perspective confirming what some of us have heard from elsewhere.
The 'poor Marcus the victim' narrative has been pedalled by his PR crew and is a very false narrative from what I've heard.


If Barca don't fancy him for 26m, it tells you all you need to know.
I think any club would be very wary of giving him a contract.

03 May 2026 07:17:02
I don't even want him near the reserves. Gardening leave if necessary.

03 May 2026 15:29:53
I'm not sure they can do that, Fizz.
There is the option of canceling his contract mutually.
He has shown a huge amount of disrespect to his team-mates, coaches (several), and the fans by not putting in maximum effort and doing his own thing.
He has decent ability, no doubt, and will get his share of goals and assists at Barcelona as a good squad player.
That does not command 300k pw at Barcelona, so if he wants to play there he should accept that and reduce his demands and get paid for the role he is playing. He will play a squad role there, and that's probably 100k pw. At a push.
I get he doesn't want to give up his big contract and you might ask why should he? Well, if he wants to sign for them he can only demand what squad/rotation players are paid. He can't command superstar wages.

I've read he is prepared to take some sort of reduction, but perhaps he needs to go deeper to make a move happen.
I can see it dragging on all summer with him going back there or elsewhere on loan.
Our permanent coach may want him to stay and trust him to rebuild a few bridges.
If our permanent coach wants him to stay, then that's something sceptics like me will have to accept and hope he can regain fans' trust and respect.
I hope and I'm confident that he won't be here next season, but I'm not confident that we will get the ideal terms.
For me, it is a no brainer deal for Barcelona at 26m if they can get him down to 150k pw. They can really easily freeze him out if he is not doing great and flip him on in a year and get a profit without the buying clubs facing a 300k pw wage demand.

24 Apr 2026 21:44:30
Hi Ed's, Any credence to us looking at signing Alex Scott?

{Ed001's Note - yes, you have been looking at him.}

24 Apr 2026 22:38:54
Plenty of free time now Football Focus has been canned. 🤣

28 Apr 2026 18:00:56
Good player does a lot of hard work and keeps it simple.

28 Apr 2026 22:32:08
Hard work and simple, that sounds like some of my students. 😂

22 Apr 2026 17:24:28
Rosenior sacked. Chelsea will likely be competing with us for a new manager.

22 Apr 2026 18:20:16
Inevitable, really, given their recent results.

They will likely go for a big name this time around.

23 Apr 2026 05:28:18
Hopefully we do too. Good as Carrick has done, he is still learning on the job. I don’t think we can afford another learning-on-the-job manager. I would prefer Carrick to stay with a more senior man above him.
I am still hearing Martinez may be that man, which doesn’t fill me with confidence, but I can see the thinking behind it...
Carrick has been a bit slow to react in games lately, if that’s through inexperience maybe, but a more senior head may just give him more confidence.
But whoever the manager, we still need a decent CB. I fail to see how anyone thinks we have any decent one at the club. Heavan is probably our best potential. Yoro has never been for me, far too weak and just not top quality. Martinez I’m not having, is not good enough. de Ligt is just a waste of time cos never fit.

Maguire is probably the best senior CB we have, so that shows how poor the others are.
We all know we need midfield.
And we 100% need a striker. Sesko is never good enough atm to lead the line for United, he is much better coming from the bench. He’s got all the attributes to be a decent striker but lacks a football brain. You only have to watch a game to see that. Bruno, Cunha are always telling him where to be and what he should do, he seems to lack ideas on movement and positioning. A lot to learn, I am afraid.
We need pace at CB with experience, pace at striker with experience, and two top of the tree midfielders, but I would take one of each of those three positions if they were all top drawer.
No more likes of Ugarte, who may I remind most on here slated me when I said he was rubbish....

23 Apr 2026 07:40:15
German, have you anything good to say about anyone?

23 Apr 2026 12:25:48
Himself?

23 Apr 2026 21:48:48
I think Carrick is nailed on to get the job. Not what I would want or do. If he secures Champions League it will be all over and the job is his.

Big mistake in my opinion. But I'm no expert, so I'm hoping they know what they're doing.

23 Apr 2026 22:38:44
Blocking those posts is the best thing I ever did on here, so much better when everyone is just having healthy debate.

23 Apr 2026 22:44:47
Sesko is a young striker, and if he gets better service, he will score more goals. He doesn't hide, always tries hard, and I definitely see that he has improved over the season. He would benefit from having an experienced striker to play and train with.

24 Apr 2026 14:52:26
Carrick hasn't got many options on the bench. The overall squad quality is poor.

Personally, I'd like to see Thwaites or Tyler Fletcher get game time over Uguarte. He provides zero contribution to the team.

Our summer signings will be key to how successful Utd are next season.

25 Apr 2026 12:29:58
MH, I agree, that's why I keep saying this summer is so important. Probably even more important if Carrick is given the role. He is going to need as much quality as he can get because good players with the right attitude will win a lot of games regardless of who the manager is.

22 Apr 2026 14:47:59
Hi Ed's, is baleba at Brighton still under consideration or has that ship sailed? He was massively touted last summer but it's gone very quiet on him since. Thanks.

{Ed001's Note - his form has been awful since getting injured and no one is considering him at the high price Brighton will ask.}

22 Apr 2026 16:41:37
Ed would you be qble to provide us with a potential list of targets for this summer?

{Ed001's Note - I don't have one sorry mate.}

22 Apr 2026 19:41:40
Thanks ed, thought as much but always good to get a more qualified opinion. Cheers ed👍

{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate.}

23 Apr 2026 06:43:31
I have never seen the love for Baleba. How on earth was he anywhere near a 100 million player? He had half a decent season, got mentioned for 100 million, then most on here think he is the bees knees.

23 Apr 2026 12:26:24
There we are then?

23 Apr 2026 17:15:44
Brilliant Keefy 😂😂. An absolute there we are then, indeed.

22 Apr 2026 20:12:25
Ed002 was the go to guy for that kind of thing singh. A legend and huge loss to the forum. Although you risked your life by asking silly questions 😆. No prisoners were taken lmao. No shade to the other eds as you all do a great job letting us talk rubbish to each other, i'm sure you all miss him dearly

{Ed007's Note - We do that 🙏🏻

20 Apr 2026 17:55:39
Reasonably reliable journalist James Ducker linking us with Tchouameni from Real Madrid.

Would be a very good Casemiro replacement.

21 Apr 2026 01:41:00
Have been linked with him on and off for years now. Looked a real prospect before moving to Madrid, but haven't really followed his career since then.

21 Apr 2026 07:42:51
As long as Fabrizio doesn't say he could possibly, maybe, almost certainly might join us, there is a real chance.

21 Apr 2026 14:20:36
Would be an outstanding player and we have looked at him on multiple occasions. A couple of thoughts, 1. Not sure Real Madrid are actually looking to sell him, and it is more likely Camavinga is sold. 2.

If Real Madrid are selling, why? There are not many players that leave unless there is a decline or issue. 3. If he did come, I imagine it will be on high wages £300k/wk, and this does not seem to fit the current model.

21 Apr 2026 14:53:53
Real Madrid are interested in Rodri, tbf, so might be looking to sell to fund that move.

Agree with the sentiment that we should be sceptical of buying from Real, Bayern and Barca, because players tend to see them as the top of the mountain in terms of European clubs, but equally, if we are in the Champions League next season, we are going to need some experienced heads who know what it takes to get far in that competition, which Tchouameni has.



Considering the wages Casemiro was on, I don't think that will be an issue for our main midfield signing. It's not something we can afford to get wrong, tbh.

21 Apr 2026 16:00:50
I think I read somewhere that Tchouameni had a falling out with the management, but not sure he's cut out for the EPL.

21 Apr 2026 19:13:49
I'd put him behind only Tonali as my ideal midfield signing for United.
I'd probably have Anderson in that mix somewhere, but he does seem destined to go there, if only going on the amount of journalists saying so.

21 Apr 2026 22:12:47
He is very good. But it's pretty high risk, given the fee and contract. No doubting his quality, but the EPL is a different animal. The transition from La Liga to the EPL is not a given, despite his ability and record.


He does appear to have many of the right attributes for the EPL, I'd like to think he would excel.
However, I don't believe there is any truth in the story whatsoever.

22 Apr 2026 11:39:24
Simon Stone linked him as well today.

22 Apr 2026 14:49:18
Simon Peach as well. Three reasonably reliable journalists who cover the club/region mainly for their day job.

Must have some truth to it.

23 Apr 2026 06:46:46
He never hit the heights expected of him at Madrid. Good player, but not a great player. Not sure he would be worth the huge outlay, because of the risk attached to it.

24 Apr 2026 13:18:15
Any word on potential costs from those journos? I suppose, that's what would make it a good signing or a risky one.

15 Apr 2026 16:16:37
We've been linked to a couple of Centre Backs this week. Two stand outs Goncalo Inacio and
Murillo, both left-footed, Inacio a very good ball-playing centre back and Murillo a defensive brute.

It makes sense as Martinez is really struggling with injuries and Ayden Heaven is the only other left-footer.

Personally I'd like Murillo as he's prem proven and has been solid for two season but he's much more expensive.

15 Apr 2026 19:55:15
Marcos Senesi is the obvious choice. Great age, EPL experience, has been one of the standout defenders in the league this season and is available on a free.

{Ed001's Note - he is a very weak defender though. Good on the ball, but not good at actually defending.}

16 Apr 2026 11:34:10
Shappy, I've heard from someone who should know that he will be signing for Liverpool.

16 Apr 2026 13:25:07
Murillo is definitely my pick. I'm not entirely convinced by Senesi either. Van Hecke would be another really good choice too. As much and all as I think Inacio seems a good player, the step up from the Portuguese league is massive, so it's risky.

16 Apr 2026 20:07:30
I'd gone for Diomande or Ignacio personally.
One of the team is a Forest fan, we talk ball a lot, he's a coach too, and says Murillo is nowhere near the level for United.

16 Apr 2026 20:53:05
I'd be a fan of Van Hecke too, Don.

16 Apr 2026 20:59:16
Van der Ven could be our man.

{Ed025's Note - you have one of those headless chickens in De Ligt Eric, you dont need another one mate..

17 Apr 2026 12:46:07
Ed025 what's your issue with De Ligt. That guy gets some massively unwarranted hate. He was one of our best players until he got injured. Very far from a headless chicken. We have plenty of those too.

{Ed025's Note - i dont hate anyone Don..i just dont think hes a very good player mate, hes a bit wooden for me and for the size of the guy gets bullied far too much, Harry gets a lot of stick but he is your best centre back by a mile..

17 Apr 2026 20:59:37
You're entitled to your opinion Ed but I don't think Harry Maguire is anywhere near De Ligts level. Or Martinez for that matter. It's injuries that are the issues with those two

{Ed025's Note - better than both of them for me Don, very rarely lets you down and is actually one of your better goal threats mate...just my opinion..

17 Apr 2026 22:25:57
Definitely a good goal threat. I admire the guy, but I don't think he's a particularly good defender except in a very low block. I also think he's a big problem for the buildup, as he releases the ball far too slowly. He can have a role, but not as a regular starter if we want to compete for titles.

18 Apr 2026 00:16:24
All have their strengths and weaknesses. The most rounded CB we have is actually Heaven, but Carrick is doing what he was predicted to do, and allowing player power to rule the roost.
I hope Heaven has a 9/10 performance against Chelsea, and Carrick can give his head a wobble.

18 Apr 2026 07:01:45
It is widely known that I dislike Maguire intensely as a player. However, I hold my hand up; this year he is having a reasonable patch in what I hope is a swan song, and he warms the bench next year. He has done well, and taken his opportunity well.

Grass grows round him, he moves so slow, and you could tie his shoelaces whilst he is running.

Height is his only real asset.

I have to admire his determination to succeed, but thankfully time is running out. Stand to be corrected, but I suspect a very mediocre year next year for Harry.

18 Apr 2026 11:52:14
Thing is, Jimbo, we were on a good run. ECL looking likely. Carrick knows his job is to get that, by hook or by crook.
Why would he risk throwing in a young kid in the centre of defence at this powderkeg point of the season?
We'd be the first on here criticising Carrick if he did do that, and Heaven messed up.

19 Apr 2026 09:20:07
Was it Ed1 who said he didn't rate Heaven at all? (Apologies Ed if it wasn't you!)

Heaven and Yoro have a lot of development to get through before they're good enooygh for us, but let's not turn our backs on them yet.

I love De Ligt, proper defender, but largely pointless as he's always injured.

{Ed001's Note - no, I like Heaven, it's Yoro I don't rate.}

19 Apr 2026 13:19:05
Thanks Ed yes and apologies for that. Heaven looks like he good he could be the ral deal. Yoro has a lot to do before he even looks promising to me!

{Ed001's Note - no worries mate, it is easy to forget who said what.}

19 Apr 2026 14:38:08
Yoro is Bambi on ice. Heaven looks like he has something about him.

19 Apr 2026 16:39:52
Van Hecke is not elite level. All top teams that win things need a top, top centre back, and preferably two of them. Look at the difference Van Dijk made to Liverpool when he signed for them; he is still having an impact today.



Senesi would be a good squad player, but we still need better. The two questions are: who is out there that much better, and willing to come to us?

21 Apr 2026 12:46:17
Eric no, he always rated me :) Seriously Ed001, as you can see from my username, I like the lad and think he can be really good. Do you think he has world class potential? The only criticism I can make of him is that he can be a little rush sometimes

{Ed001's Note - potentially, yes. Needs to build some more strength as well.}

21 Apr 2026 13:26:53
I agree Ed001, I think he will as he seems to have the right mentality from what I have seen and from what he has said.

{Ed001's Note - hopefully, as it is always good to see a youngster make the most of his potential.}

05 Apr 2026 14:25:20
Got an old school rumour!
My mate, beautiful young woman was at a party this week.

Rashford, Rodgers and Palmer - all there. And apparently with a little luck they could be playing together next season… A lot can change according to them.

05 Apr 2026 15:10:35
That can only happen if they are all playing at Chelsea next season. It would cost as much as £250 million to sign all 3. Even for United, it would cost around £200 million, and blowing that amount on 2 new forward players, after signing 3 last summer, would be monumentally daft.

Palmer would be the most expensive, and Chelsea could certainly afford Rashford and Palmer, especially if Enzo leaves.

They are also lacking in forward areas, primarily left wing, but also the number 10 role when Palmer plays on the right wing.

If Chelsea are keen on Rashford, they are welcome to have him for £50 million. It would be a shame to see Rogers move there though.

05 Apr 2026 16:52:36
That may be the case. I'm just delighted to get this level of old school rumour.

15 Apr 2026 08:58:11
Can see us moving for Rogers if there is a glimpse he is available. That being said, if we have set funds for transfers, a new No10 isn't the priority for this squad. A new Centre back, 2 new midfielders and at least one full back are crucial.

I'm more and more convinced each day Rashford is coming back to bolster our attacking options.

16 Apr 2026 20:06:09
Hypothetically, what if Bruno goes, Chelsea don't get UCL, and we sign Palmer and Rodgers?
Rashford doesn't sign for Barca and sees out his contract.

No, beyond the realms.