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28 Aug 2026 20:01:42
I've seen us linked to Sørloth from Atletico today. I sincerely hope he's not an option to replace Zirkzee.
Awful striker.
1.) 28 Aug 2026 22:05:10
He's far from awful, but not a good solution, not a player we need.
2.) 28 Aug 2026 22:41:23
He's rubbish. I'd take Weggy back before that donkey.
3.) 28 Aug 2026 23:14:38
Mateta is the obvious choice for a very good reason.
4.) 29 Aug 2026 21:01:04
One of the worst I've seen live. Atletico Madrid played Arsenal last year, and needed a goal and brought him on. I knew it was over. ?
5.) 30 Aug 2026 07:00:57
Both are donkeys, sadly, but it's a sign of where we are. We're not buying anyone for £40m.
6.) 30 Aug 2026 20:42:42
Many will only be familiar with Sorloth from his time at the World Cup, maybe against England. No striker is going to get picked over Haaland for that time, so he always gets lumbered on the right wing, which does him no favours whatsoever. As a big target man, he's not awful. Above Wieghorst levels, surely.
7.) 31 Aug 2026 09:21:38
He's a slightly above average centre forward, perfectly fine as a starter at a club that is expected to finish between 10th and 5th place, a regular Europa League or occasional UCL club, or as the back up option at a top 4 club. He has 33 goals in 70 appearances for Atletico, which is a solid record.
Which is effectively what we are looking for. At the right price he wouldn't be an awful signing, however, with Atletico likely losing Julian Alvarez this summer, I doubt they would be willing to let another striker leave, certainly not at a reasonable price.
01 Sep 2025 18:57:56
Amass of on loan to Sheffield Wednesday.
Quite a clear out of permanent and loan deals.
1.) 02 Sep 2025 20:53:06
He will hand plenty of defending to do. Good experience for him. Hope he plays regularly. i'm sure he will as they are short of good players. They were big club with lots of good players at one time. I really hope they find a way out of the mess they are in.
2.) 03 Sep 2025 08:07:31
Where we loan we need to ensure as much as possible they will be first choice and will play regularly. Apparently United are paying his salary and expenses. Wednesday are a historic club, been to Hillsbrough a number of times and it will be a good experience for Amass.
3.) 03 Sep 2025 08:33:38
Both Amass and Collyer have got good loan moves this summer. Now it is up to them.
4.) 03 Sep 2025 18:54:56
Class gesture too.
5.) 04 Sep 2025 21:23:31
Totally Key. We’re quick to jump in on Ineos about every penny pinching measure they’ve taken, but this is very cool.
6.) 09 Sep 2025 07:43:08
it baffles me we kept him and let the spanish boy go who now plays for madrid.
7.) 09 Sep 2025 22:51:22
Amass was 16 when we let 20 year old Alvaro go, the 2 aren’t linked at all.
8.) 09 Sep 2025 22:56:45
I think every single transfer decision we’ve made since Fergie left and this new team have come in has been baffling. Bruno is our only sensible transfer during this period of time.
9.) 10 Sep 2025 16:56:49
GDS2 your right ones a top player and the other won't even be a prem player, well done great decision.
10.) 12 Sep 2025 08:32:32
I posted relentlessly on here about how good Alvaro could be and the ridiculous decision to let Alvaro leave when we had no left back. ETH should have been sacked just for that . Very few supported what I said about Alvaro. I watched him play for Preston a few times and you could see the potential. ETH was an utter disgrace on this and other decisions. I am pleased RA has been putting some right but the boy Alvaro was a shocking decision.
11 Aug 2025 12:06:05
It was interesting to hear Amorims comments about the friendly with Fiorentina. He said we struggled without a reference of a striker yet left Hojlund on the bench.
He also left Obi on the bench but it could be an indication that Hojlund is off to Milan.
Maybe I'm reading too much into much into it.
1.) 11 Aug 2025 12:28:36
He does not appear to want Or rate Erasmus very highly. He sees him every day. Its hard to disagree with him. Obi is not ready and far from it. He was right to play the players he is more likely to use on Sunday if Sesko is not fit enough. I hope Sesko is ready to start on Sunday. Rasmus off to Milan by the looks of it maybe on loan with a buy option. Rasmus would be crazy to resist it imo.
2.) 11 Aug 2025 14:37:48
Clear that Amorim wants him moved on, new striker bought, best for Rasmus to go for the loan, AC Milan who would turn them down?
We now have a new young unproven striker, hopefully he has a better trajectory than Rasmus who plateaued then regressed and never looked the same.
Interesting that we now have 4 No.10 in Bruno, Mount, Cunha and Mbeumo, one true box to box in Mainoo and three DM in Cas, Ugarte and Collyer and possibly Baleba. Surely he should be able to find a decent team in there?
3.) 11 Aug 2025 15:50:40
Casemiro needs to leave.
With no Europe, he will be useless in the Orem. His legs are gone. If we can flog him to Saudi for 10 mil I’d bite their hands off.
4.) 11 Aug 2025 15:53:35
Unless they do get Baleba or someone like him I think it will be very similar to last season. We will have a more attacking threat, but with no legs in midfield it will be fairly easy for teams to play straight through the middle of the team.
Ugarte, Mainoo and Cas can’t play the role required.
Could also do with some pace at central CB.
5.) 11 Aug 2025 18:30:09
Fallguy,
A new GK along with a CB and Baleba or similar would be great.
6.) 11 Aug 2025 19:08:19
MH - most definitely would. But I wouldn’t be surprised if the spending has come to an end.
Doesn’t appear to be any high value sales coming anytime soon. Without that I doubt the club could afford much more.
7.) 11 Aug 2025 19:29:34
Fallguy, the sales just have to happen before 30th June, there is still time, don't panic.
8.) 11 Aug 2025 20:20:44
Fallguy,
I think your right.
It all lies in Garnacho leaving. Chelsea selling Madueke for £55 million and Notts Forest selling Elamga for a similar has set the benchmark for Utd.
Sancho is a greedy B@#£&÷d.
9.) 11 Aug 2025 20:42:40
Garnacho will go for 35mil and good riddance, superstar in his own head….
We have more concerning worries than him going.
10.) 11 Aug 2025 21:16:42
I don’t overly care about the money. Although it is annoying how poor United are at getting higher values for sales.
Other teams seem to sell players that have never played in the prem for close to £30m.
You just know Chelsea will sign him for £30m and then sell him a year or so later for £70m. You have to admit that Chelsea are the kings at selling players.
18 Jul 2025 17:17:05
A lot of rumours regarding a move for Benjamin Sesko today. While I belive it's just to fill column space because Mbeumo seems to be nearly done, I would love to see a move for him materialise.
1.) 19 Jul 2025 02:13:41
Looks to be a top prospect, although whether or not he’d end up being just another Hojlund remains to be seen.
2.) 20 Jul 2025 10:11:16
I can see what there is a lot of hype around Sesko, he has all the qualities that should make him one of the best strikers in the world. Tall, strong, quick, technically gifted and has a cracking shot on him.
Yet for all that potential he looks a few years away from being able to bring it all together into consistent top level performances. While his goal record on paper looks promising (13 goals in 2400 league minutes), that is in the Bundesliga where goals seem to be easier to come by, while playing for one of the top three sides in the league.
When you dig a little deeper with Sesko I think it becomes clear that he needs another 2-3 years of development before he's ready to be the first choice for one of Europe's top clubs. If he was being signed to be the back up to a top quality first choice striker then I can see the merit in that. But he shouldn't be signed to be the first choice option and have to deal with all that pressure, he just isn't ready for that. I think that might be why Arsenal ended up going for Gyökeres in the end.
We would be much better placed signing Ollie Watkins this summer, he's EPL proven, and is ready and capable of being our first choice striker and carrying that burden, maybe even flourishing with it.
Yes he's not the long term answer, but he is probably the guy we need for the next 2-3 years to help carry us while the younger players in the squad develop into top players.
Maybe Chido Obi develops into a top player under Watkins wing, or maybe Højlund does (unlikely I think at this point) . Or maybe we end up having to sign another top striker in 3 years time to replace Watkins, that might be Sesko if he's developed into that player at that time, or maybe it'll be someone else.
We need to be careful about only signing players who'll be top players in 3 years time to help us (hopefully) challenge for and win the title then. We also need players who are ready to do it right now and take the pressure off the younger players in the squad giving them the space to develop into the players they potentially can be.
Watkins might not be the sexy name that most fans want us to sign, but he might just be the right player at the right time for us.
3.) 20 Jul 2025 15:31:09
Shappy, he’s got a similar strike rate as Ekitike who Liverpool are about to sign for £70m and a similar if not better strike rate than Kolo Muani. We need a striker, there’s no doubt about that. Whoever comes in now has the added bonus of Cunha and Mbuemo who will both hopefully add goals to this team.
Hojlunds confidence is shot to bits but not all young strikers will crumble at United. Sesko looks like he has enough about him to cope.
16 Jul 2025 14:12:14
I've just read an article about Atalanta being interested in Zirkzee. I'd rather they took Hojlund back off our hands but apparently it's the big Dutchman they want.
1.) 16 Jul 2025 15:11:09
If it is Atalanta, i'd say yes, he can go for 70m.
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26 Aug 2026 08:22:32
I’m not sure if this has been covered previously, but how are we so bad at commanding fees for our players compared to other teams?
It looks like Chelsea are due to make a £20m profit on Liam Delap after one season and 2 PL goals. City have absolutely smashed it with getting massive fees for the players they’ve sold, albeit the Savinho/Marmoush deal seems extremely fishy, with Frankfurt due to miss out on their sell-on fee because Spurs have massively overpaid for Savinho.
We seem to offload players for peanuts.
1.) 26 Aug 2026 10:45:48
Look at the clubs involved in these transfers. We could definitely do better when it comes to getting fees for our players, but I'd argue the figures we're selling for are probably closer to actual market value than some of the fees these clubs are paying and receiving.
Personally, I think the credibility of some of these transfers has to be questioned.
When you look at the clubs involved and the money changing hands, it's hard not to raise an eyebrow. But the can has been kicked so far down the road now that these sorts of deals have almost become the norm, and we're just expected to accept them.
2.) 26 Aug 2026 10:50:51
On one hand, we tend to sell players on a clear downward trend, normally after giving them a contract that few other clubs can afford, and even fewer would be prepared to pay it.
That makes selling players particularly difficult. Add to that a reputation of selling low, and clubs just aren't prepared to pay more for our players.
Also, try reversing the roles. If the buying club were selling us that player, would you be happy to buy them for the fee that we are selling for?
For example, would you be happy if we bought Rasmus Hojlund this summer for EUR44m from Napoli? Or would you think we've paid too much?
You could argue that if you wouldn't be happy with that deal, then we probably got a fair amount for him.
On the other hand, I wouldn't be entirely surprised to find out that some of these deals are a little shady and not entirely legit, but done as a work around for FFP rules.
3.) 26 Aug 2026 11:19:05
Yeah, I do get that, Shappy. Hojlund is a good example. We massively overpaid for him when he had had one good season at Atalanta. Antony also.
The City outgoings this summer have been something else, though.
If Spurs are getting themselves involved with City's dodgy dealings, then good luck to them. Surely at some point the FA will need to look into these deals.
4.) 26 Aug 2026 12:03:55
The problem is that clubs are considered private businesses, and it is very difficult to tightly regulate businesses, particularly when it comes to restricting or limiting the spending that they can do.
There are already a plethora of rules and regulations, and as soon as they introduce a new one, clubs start looking for loopholes and ways to circumnavigate it.
Personally, I think the simplest solution is to fix players' transfer fees. That way, you not only remove the opportunity for dodgy deals, but you also free up movement of players, and discourage shady agents from underhanded tactics designed to line their own pockets more than serve their clients.
If you said every single player's transfer fee is fixed at the total amount of money they are due to be paid over the remaining years of their contract, then you have a clear and simple way to agree on the player's value and price.
For example, if a player signs a 5 year deal worth 10m a year, then he is worth 50m to his club at the time of signing the deal.
One year later, he has 4 years remaining at 10m, meaning his value is now 40m. If any club is prepared to pay that, then why shouldn't the player be free to move if they wish.
Given that the general consensus is that footballers are overpaid, it becomes hard for clubs to argue that the player is worth more than they are paying them. And, if they feel he is worth more, all they need to do is offer him a new deal on higher wages or a longer contract to protect themselves, while also protecting the player.
While doing this reduces the amount of work an agent and club needs to do in terms of negotiating, there can be fixed fees of 5 or 10% of the transfer fee as an agent's fee.
In doing these two things, you suddenly make all football transfers much more simple, streamlined, and open, reducing the opportunity for corruption, and, as such, you should also reduce the risk of clubs getting into financial trouble.
5.) 26 Aug 2026 12:07:23
Starts with the fact that we have historically criminally overpaid for players, both in transfer fees and in wages. Big wages and big fees are hard to shift.
6.) 26 Aug 2026 12:36:02
Yeah, it's a joke.
Apparently we are going to be letting James Scanlon and Ogunneye go for free with a buy back and sell on clause, likely to go to Arsenal.
7.) 26 Aug 2026 15:42:21
Honestly, some of the transfers this summer have been ridiculous.
I have no idea how Delap's value increased, or why Spurs paid £85m for City's fourth-choice RW.
8.) 26 Aug 2026 16:15:07
We have been paying excessive transfer fees to get players who are being fed into a failed system where they cannot, or do not, shine; we've been paying them higher wages than anyone else will, and then we protect bang average and/or permanently injured players with lucrative contract extensions because we're scared to let them go for nothing at the end of their contracts.
All of these factors make it impossible to sell profitably. Part of the problem has been the fear of losing players who were actually good. De Gea and Rashford are great examples. De Gea was excellent, but, at the time, was he worth £100k a week more than any other goalie in the EPL? Was Rashford worth £325k a week on the back of that one great season?
The great managers through time were always great at getting rid of players at their peak and replacing them with the next star, continually refreshing the squad, dampening personal egos in favor of teamwork, and, as a result, managing both results and the financial side really well.
Woodward was crap at it. An absolute arrogant know-nothing. Fortunately Ineos does seem to know what they're doing, however, they are still hampered by the sins of the past. We still have players who, based on their performances with us, are priced out of the market. And we have a large debt burden with a £40m a year interest burden, which Ineos is not responsible for, but which is the equivalent of a £100m player on £400k a week. The club has to start making profits.
9.) 26 Aug 2026 21:41:15
We've not sold anyone for a profit since James, right?
Stockpiling average players for years.
We need a lb and a striker, at least. Why not keep Hojlund as a backup, to let him develop, rather than lose millions on him? Idiotic.
20 Jul 2026 19:45:19
Evening all. Not transfer related but if Mount was to be moved on, who do you think should take the no.7 shirt out of this current crop?
1.) 20 Jul 2026 20:39:10
None of them 2 Toms too big of a burden for any of them.
2.) 20 Jul 2026 20:42:40
Cunha.
3.) 20 Jul 2026 21:15:27
Bruno to break the curse.
4.) 20 Jul 2026 22:53:04
Leave it open, and let someone from the academy earn it.
5.) 21 Jul 2026 06:53:58
The No7 has been given away too easily, Mount was a poor choice and I didn't agree with it. I would leave it unused until there is a player truly worthy. There isn't one at the moment. Maybe JJ Gabriel will emerge in the next few years. Maybe we shall see.
6.) 21 Jul 2026 07:19:46
Sadly the shirt has long lost its elite status. Too long between worthy people wearing it for it to have any real meaning.
I am with Red Man. Keep it on ice until someone looks like they are capable of doing it proud.
7.) 21 Jul 2026 10:18:11
Makes zero difference, it's only a shirt number, and has no effect on the players' play.
8.) 21 Jul 2026 11:10:58
Surely this is now past its sell-by. What real difference does it make? It all started to lose shirt number status when 1-11 went and squad numbers were introduced, and it has slowly eroded since. I think it's a bit of a myth that iconic shirt numbers actually affect a player's output or not, just another romantic gesture that some try to cling on to.
9.) 21 Jul 2026 11:54:13
It's a question none of us can answer. Maybe there is someone in the squad with the quality and the personality to take on the No.7 shirt and not be weighed down by the pressure. But, without knowing the players personally, none of us can really know.
Some players, like Beckham, grow into the shirt; others, like Cantona and Ronaldo, instantly looked the part. All were super talented, but it was their mentalities that were different.
Beckham had to prove himself to himself before he thought he was ready for it; even then, if you listen to him, he had a couple of doubts when Sir Alex told him he was getting the No.7, while Cantona and Ronaldo had the kind of self-belief that meant they never had a worry about the weight of the shirt.
It's the personality that decides whether a person can carry that shirt, not the talent.
10.) 21 Jul 2026 12:04:28
It's nonsense. The shirt no has no impact on how a player plays, only fans believe that nonsense, imo.
11.) 21 Jul 2026 13:56:36
I would disagree there, Tw
Just look at the Beckham comments to realise what it meant to him. If it elevates a player even 1%, then it means something. I have seen all the Great 7s, and there is something about it.
Stepping into the shirt of Best, Cantona, Robson, Charlton, Ronaldo, it has prestige. When Mount goes to hold it, tell JJ Gabriel it could be his if he earns it.
12.) 21 Jul 2026 13:57:37
Beckham had 10 before 7.
13.) 21 Jul 2026 14:50:29
He played great for Madrid in a different number and at United. It might mean something to a player, but it won't improve his game one iota.
It's emotional clap trap, imo, and it means something to some fans who are always looking for the next icon, or a replica of yesteryear.
It makes no difference what colour the jersey or what number is on the back to a player's performance.
14.)
21 Jul 2026 15:32:31
It probably does mean more to the fans than to players, but it's what it means to the fans that makes that shirt that little bit "heavier". It's the expectation and excitement of the player who gets to wear it. It's the shirt number at United that fans associate, and maybe represents United the best. So anyone who wears it, suddenly, through no fault of their own, has to deal with the pressure of wearing the iconic Manchester United number 7 shirt.
It's the same pressure that comes with a large transfer fee. The fee shouldn't make a difference to a player, but when they have that £100M price tag over their head, suddenly, they come under the spotlight that little bit more.
15.) 21 Jul 2026 15:32:31
It probably does mean more to the fans than players, but it's what it means to the fans that makes that shirt that little bit "heavier". The expectation and excitement of the player who gets to wear it. It's the shirt number at United that fans associate, and maybe represents United the best, so anyone who wears it, suddenly, through no fault of their own, has to deal with the pressure of wearing the iconic Manchester United number 7 shirt.
It's the same pressure that comes with a large transfer fee. The fee shouldn't make a difference to a player, but when they have that £100M price tag over their head, suddenly, they come under the spotlight that little bit more.
16.) 21 Jul 2026 15:42:27
A lot of sports psychology is about getting very small incremental gains, which add up and can make the difference between winning and losing. It is undeniable that to some players a specific shirt number means something.
So give it to the attacking player who really shows they want it.
17.) 21 Jul 2026 16:20:35
Last 10 #7's...
1. Mason Mount - 2023-present
2. Cristiano Ronaldo - 2021-2022 (also wore it from 2003-2009)
3. Edinson Cavani - 2020-2021
4. Alexis Sanchez - 2018-2019
5. Memphis Depay - 2015-2017
6. Angel Di Maria - 2014-2015
7. Antonio Valencia - 2012-2014
8. Michael Owen - 2009-2012
9. David Beckham - 1997-2003
10. Eric Cantona - 1992-1997.
10 Jun 2026 22:14:16.
If the rumours are true and Forest want £120m for Anderson then we should avoid at all costs. Sounds like City have distanced themselves from him today.
He’s not a £100m + player. Good but not worth that.
1.) 10 Jun 2026 23:07:00
If I was in charge, I wouldn't sanction it. That's for sure.
2.) 10 Jun 2026 23:16:53
Has a whiff of the Morgan Gibbs-White saga from last summer. Marinakis is no shrinking violet, that's for sure.
3.) 10 Jun 2026 23:44:59
Very widely reported that City offered £106m fixed and £15m in extras and that has been, staggeringly, turned down by Forest. Seemingly they want a higher amount guaranteed.
I did recently say that last summer's record bids for players will be this summer's normal. Can well see City going back and offering £110m fixed and £10m extras. Don't see them distancing themselves at all, 2toms.
It will, of course, set the benchmarks for the rest of the summer.
Totally agree, it is too much for him.
West Ham will be licking their lips, as it will certainly affect what they will demand for Fernandes. Any talk of £50-£60m may well prove insufficient.
Does put £26m for Rashford into perspective. Barca want to discuss the fee? Fine, tell them it's now £30m.
4.) 11 Jun 2026 01:15:46
He is an elite player. 125 million is a lot of money, but Elliot is a one-of-a-kind player, and, at the right age, if he wanted to come to Old Trafford, I would seriously think about paying that kind of money.
5.) 11 Jun 2026 00:41:21
If you were in charge no one else's opinion would matter. Fact.
Thank F you are not.
6.) 11 Jun 2026 02:17:46
Just gonna throw this out there.....
What would people think of the following?
6: Ederson, with Baleba as cover.
8: Mainoo, with Stiller as cover.
10: Fernandes (Bruno), with Fernandes (Mateus) as cover.
200m outlay. Job done.
Would you take that collective forward into next season?
Allows us to prioritise, say, Hall, Truffert, Brown at LB, and anywhere else then.
7.) 11 Jun 2026 07:36:40
Suspect United have pushed interest in Anderson to ensure City have to pay what Forrest wants. I see some people say it's too much to pay for him, whilst previously, likely, some would say it's not our money.
Question is whether Anderson is THE player that makes the difference. Rice was similar for Arsenal, that went well, and now City have decided it's Anderson. What's a player worth? Well, it depends what he brings to the team and club.
If City pay £110m, and then, with Anderson driving them on, win the league for the next two years, is that £110m worth it? What if they add a Champions League in?
Meanwhile we will be clapping Ratcliffe for keeping our spending low, glorifying finishing 3rd again, whilst ensuring the Glazers get their dividends, their perfect world.
8.) 11 Jun 2026 08:51:56
It's always a risk. Kane was a no brainer at £100M, Rice was a risk at £100M but it seemed a small one. Anderson would be a bigger risk. He could go on to be a generational talent, or he may struggle to take that next step.
9.) 11 Jun 2026 10:02:37
AJH,
Agree, but that is what clubs pay good money to people like Wilcox and Berrada to make decisions on. If they get these things wrong, and City go on to win the league and Champions League with Anderson at the centre of it, then Wilcox and Berrada need to resign. They are paid big money to get the big decisions right.
10.) 11 Jun 2026 10:17:02
Rough numbers, but since Rice went to Arsenal (for around £100m), we signed Ugarte and Mount to play midfield at a cost of around £110m.
Penny wise, pound foolish springs to mind here. Arsenal, for all intents and purposes, are going to get a decade of high level (Champions League and Premier League) performances from Rice. Meanwhile, we are flogging Ugarte around Europe, begging someone to sign him, and Mount is useless.
The same would apply with Anderson as well. Fair enough if we actually can not bid that high financially because of regulations or we dont actually have the cash, but if its a "perceived value" thing, then think we are making the same mistake again.
11.) 11 Jun 2026 10:24:30
Would rather we spent £100m on the right player than £50m on the wrong one. We don't need another Ugarte.
If the club believes that Anderson is the right player, and the player wants to join use, we should do what we can to make it happen. As Ed002 always used to say, it's not our money. And it's not like there are any guarantees that money saved on a CM signing will be reinvested elsewhere.
12.) 11 Jun 2026 12:02:03
I'm not talking about saving pennies, I'm referring to our position in the pecking order.
Anderson wants City.
Tonali I see at Arsenal.
Tchoumani ain't leaving Real Madrid.
13.) 11 Jun 2026 12:04:05
He wants to go to City, simple as that. We are not a factor, even if we pay the price.
Anderson has, apparently through his agent, told United that City is his preference.
United have not refused to pay. The player wants to go to City.
It's not complicated, the player has made his choice.
I hope City don't cave in. 120m is madness for a largely unproven cm player, umo.
I think he is a very good player. I would like him to have signed for United, but he didn't want to.
14.) 11 Jun 2026 12:27:12
Red man, that's so bizarre to say that they need to resign if they don't sign Elliot Anderson, who may or may not go on to be a generational talent.
We have missed out on fantastic talents during our history, and I would never have asked for them to resign because of that.
We are not in a position to go to 120M for players. The budget we have. We need to go out and recruit 5/6 players.
Spending a vast majority on a player like Anderson, no matter how incredible, is just not sustainable for us at this point. Berrada, Wilcox, Vivell are no idiots, and know how good Anderson is, but to say they need to resign if we don't sign them is so bizarre.
They did great last window, they're quietly going about their business again, and I have no doubt they will make us stronger again for next season.
15.) 11 Jun 2026 12:51:35
Totally disagree. We need to replace Casemiro in midfield, and we were very light in midfield already.
We absolutely have to spend the money to get the best player that will take us to the top. If we get option 456, then we will be limiting how far we can go.
There is talk of City getting Anderson and Tonali!
Ugarte has not worked. It happens, but the club have recruited badly.
Mount has not worked. Poor fitness, that we must have known and rolled the dice on. Poor error by the club.
They chose and backed Amorim and spent a lot of last year's budget on Cunha and Mbeumo. Now they change tack and Cunha looks lost on the left.
Our main CM is a critical position, and we need to find the right player to lead the team in the most important part of the pitch. It will not be wasted money, which we seem happy to do most summers.
We can't start applauding this management team for spending less and charging fans more. They need to deliver a winning team on the pitch. Winning brings money.
16.) 11 Jun 2026 12:58:30
If he wanted to come to us, maybe we consider the 120m (assume he has the same or higher ceiling as Rice), but he doesn't, so it's good that we are stepping back. We are also messaging the right things - only want players who want us, and will not overpay.
Personally, if the midfield ends up being Ederson, M Fernandes and Scott, as is being widely reported, I'd be quite happy.
If we get some luck with outgoings, we might be able to strengthen more effectively than I had earlier thought at fullback and forward as well.
17.) 11 Jun 2026 13:58:45
I think we're being linked to some fantastic players overall - the only one I would be disappointed with is Baleba, who I think has been distinctly average this season after a last season's excellent season.
The likes of Anderson, Fernandes, Scott, Tonali, Stiller and Ederson have all had impressive campaigns. It looks like we can rule out Anderson and Tchouamini, as I don't think we'll stump up what City seem prepared to, and I'm always dubious of a player in their prime wanting to leave Real...
It very rarely happens.
Saying that, I think a trio of Ederson, Baleba and Scott, for example, might be seen as underwhelming, as it doesn't seem like a genuine worldy is in there to take us forward.
18.) 11 Jun 2026 14:12:40
angel
Your English comprehension isn't very good. I didn't say Wilcox and Berrada must resign "if they don't sign Elliot Anderson", I said if he goes on to take City to win the league and EC meaning they got their decision wrong on whether he is as good as City think then they should resign for making a poor decision. We pay them a lot of money to get it right and if City secure their midfield for years to come whilst we sit tight so we can pay dividends then yes they have to go. Big decision.
19.) 11 Jun 2026 15:53:02
Redman, it's not United's decision to make.
The player doesn't want to come to United. It's out of United's hands.
When you pick a stick to beat someone, you have to make sure it's the right stick.
You can't blame Wilcox or Bareda if the player doesn't want to join, that's ridiculous.
Anderson has made his choice, that's not down to United or any employee, it's down to Elliott Anderson, nobody else.
If City sign Anderson and don't win the league and CL, should their chair and dof resign because they made the wrong decision? Simple answer is no, because there are about a million other deciding factors on how a league or Cup is won or lost, it's not shown to the signing of one player.
How long is Rice at Arsenal? By your reckoning, Arteta and dof and chair should be long gone, they didn't win the league for seasons after Rice signed and still have not won a CL.
Totally ridiculous, you are being on this one.
It's your blind spot, and bias is taking over again.
20.) 11 Jun 2026 16:49:46
Talking in riddles, you are there, Red Man... But either way, he could go on to be a world beater, or he could flop. He may want City, not United. We may have the money, we may not, but to state anyone should resign is utter poppycock, whatever the outcome...
On your logic, Fergie should have resigned for not signing Gazza on the day and letting him go on holiday first... It's life and hindsight.
21.) 11 Jun 2026 17:10:11
TW.
If Anderson wants City and that is the reason he goes there, then fair enough. I do not, however, want them to make the decision based on ensuring there is profit to pay dividends. That simple.
JSU.
The reference for SAF is not Gazza, but when he was saying no value in the market, and players like Aguero went elsewhere. If the player chooses elsewhere, then so be it, but do we all now trust it is that and not the penny pinching owners?
If Anderson chooses City, then fine, there would probably be a sigh of relief from those signing a cheque.
Let's see what happens and what it means to how we perform. We didn't sign Shearer and still won, however, what would we and he won if he signed for us. We will never know for sure but hell it could have been spectacular.
22.) 11 Jun 2026 19:50:56
Redman, I understand the point you are making. I think we all know your feelings towards the owners.
But you have to own a ridiculous statement like the one you have made above.
There would be no reason for them to resign if Anderson is a success elsewhere. It's a ridiculous statement.
We've all made them.
There is no defending that one. ??
They know how good he is; they have been chasing him for a year. It's not about the price, it's about the player's preference, first and foremost.
Fernandes has very similar stats in many of the key measurable areas the experts look at. He has impressed me as much as Anderson when I've seen them. He is 2 years younger, and some experts feel he has a higher ceiling. He wants to join United by all accounts.
I would much rather sign Fernandes / Tonali and a top left back for a combined 130m than a player who had to come here against his preference because we offered more for him. We had that with Di Maria.
23.) 12 Jun 2026 07:35:48
Tw.
If he only wants City, like I said, fair enough. We have let it get to the point where players would choose City, even with no Pep and 115 other concerns, over our club, and that is down to the owners' decisions over many years.
If Anderson sorts out City's midfield and they carry on winning, then it will happen again on the next big transfer. Not a good prospect.
24.) 12 Jun 2026 09:53:30
The comprehension is fine, RM. It's just bizarre to say that they must resign if he goes on to be successful. ? But bizarre things to say are your forte, so crack on.
25.) 13 Jun 2026 06:18:12
Angel
Why would it be bizarre to expect someone paid a large amount of money to make big decisions to resign if they get a decision badly wrong?
22 Jan 2026 14:10:01
Cole Palmer as Bruno’s long term replacement?
I know it’s just click bait but that would be incredible. Although the biggest concern would be replacing someone who is nearly ever injured with someone quite prone.
That’s the kind of name we should be looking at when the time comes to look for a replacement for Bruno.
1.) 22 Jan 2026 14:51:44
Wharton, Mainoo and Palmer would be a decent midfield.
{Ed025's Note - wouldn,t it just Grim..
2.) 22 Jan 2026 15:23:15
But is it just click bait 2toms? Any Ed know something?
Maybe its just me but i always believed there is something between Palmer and us, from the day he went to Chelsea. I sawed this transfer as a stepping stone for Palmer to maybe come to us. That said i am not so sure he is what we want, or what we need.
3.) 22 Jan 2026 17:04:18
United fan isn’t he Heaven, so would seem possible, but he would’ve very very expensive.
4.) 22 Jan 2026 17:05:58
Anyone would take Palmer, but I am not sure he used Chelsea as a stepping stone too us! That’s wishful thinking and United blinkers.
5.) 22 Jan 2026 17:15:21
Palmer is under contract until 2033. Even if he wanted a move, United would need to pay a world record fee to get him. Until the club is winning trophies again, and playing in the champions league, transfers like this are beyond us. We can see this year that the club needs to sell before buying, and I don’t think the club will get anything like what was offered for Bruno last summer again.
Obviously he’d be a great signing, but we’re not in position to do things like this.
6.) 22 Jan 2026 17:39:28
I think Palmer is too inconsistent to even be considered as someone to lace Bruno boots let alone fill them!
English + Chelsea+long contract means you would pay more for him than any of the other options I mentioned in a previous post.
Paz, musiala, Guler, four are all waaaay better than palmer.
He is PL proven though, but as I said, too inconsistent, but maybe that is due to the Chelsea model of having 5000 players.
7.) 22 Jan 2026 18:30:20
Je Suis that's just what i thought . Ofcourse maybe i am wrong . But its not a wishful thinking because i am not so sure i want him with the injuries he has.
8.) 22 Jan 2026 19:54:25
He is probably better than anyone mentioned above on his day, but for a young player injured far too much which is a worry at this stage of his career, When Pep ships you out there is a problem, same as when Real Madrid ship you out, you know it’s not long term, it’s not so bad when players at end of career but Palmers age is a concern, if we are dreaming like signing Palmer I would have Foden.
9.) 22 Jan 2026 22:01:01
Maybe it is happening after all.
10.) 22 Jan 2026 22:07:57
Palmer is a very good player, he and his family are big United fans. Rumours are he wants to come back to Manchester but can’t see the lot in charge ponying up the fee. They were looking at Semenyo but suspect we would need to pay more for Palmer.
Lots of rumours about Wharton doing the rounds today.
11.) 23 Jan 2026 05:41:01
Wharton another good player, as he got what it takes to step into a big arena, it’s another big gamble, as looks like our signings will now be, where the percentage rate of them turning into great players is low, it’s one thing looking good at Crystal Palace to doing under the spotlight every week with huge pressure every day
We signed lots of those that are not managing it lately and the huge problem we have is we are so poor they have to come in and get chucked straight in the team, that’s tough if you not got the right mentality.
05 Jan 2026 10:08:48
Amorim sacked.
17 Sep 2026 18:26:15
Eric, it would be great for the Amazon doc.
19 Aug 2026 10:54:40
If we get Seys or Salinas along with Baleba, then we've had a pretty decent window.
Another striker would've been good, but not essential.
17 Jan 2026 20:44:14
Strootman ?
That’s a blast from the past, who did he end up signing for? Marsielle I think?
05 Jan 2026 19:31:05
twenty, if they got Neville in, I think I’d turn my back on the club and never attend another match. Can’t stand the snivelling little worm.
09 Nov 2025 08:03:07
I don’t think we’ll have any trouble moving Rashford on in the summer given how he’s performed for Barca. There’s clearly a decent player in there but he had lost interest in United.
07 Sep 2026 20:39:15
We can dream.
{Ed0666's Note - Theatre of dreams no?
04 Sep 2026 19:28:25
Who cares, the windows shut. This is the squad at least until January.
Let's get on with it and hopefully some of them might surprise us.
01 Sep 2026 16:14:19
2-7-1 formation.
30 Aug 2026 10:19:16
Grim, can you imagine the pressure on Carrick if we lose to 2 newly promoted teams?
It's madness, but this is a must win game.
30 Aug 2026 10:17:12
Absolutely not!