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17 Dec 2024 19:48:30
Rashford exit gathering pace now in various media outlets. Sadly, I do think it's time for him to explore new opportunities. PSG feels an obvious fit, as I can't see him moving to another Premier League club.
He just seems to have fallen out of love with the game and the club, and it's time for him to rekindle that joy if can elsewhere.
1.) 17 Dec 2024 20:28:39
Over the moon. Never rated him and his attitude is awful
Won’t be easy to shift him in those ridiculous wages.
2.) 17 Dec 2024 21:12:49
Could definitely see a Sancho-style loan for the rest of the season somewhere or other. Need him to get some form and put himself in the window for a permanent summer move.
3.) 17 Dec 2024 21:22:26
Sad I was there when he scored 2 on EPL debut against Arsenal. I remember him scoring against City in an Irish pub in Fueteventura and leaving Demichelis for dead.
Unfortunately over the last few seasons it’s not worked out for him.
Wish him the best.
4.) 17 Dec 2024 21:58:47
Can see Garnacho leaving also.
5.) 17 Dec 2024 22:10:48
I don’t understand why people think PSG will buy him. They bought Barcola two summers ago for a big fee. It seems like people think that PSG are trying to sign any big name player, even ones they don’t need.
Personally I think that it will be very difficult to sell Rashford. The best I could see happening is a loan where United continue to pay a significant amount of his wages.
6.) 17 Dec 2024 22:24:56
Wont be too sorry for either…talent maybe but mentality is a massive issue for both. We all knew something like this needed to happen and if it takes some so called fans too then so be it. Ragnick said this club needed open heart surgery, looks like now’s the time.
7.) 17 Dec 2024 23:20:31
Depends on the fee United want, the lower that is the more prepared clubs will be to up the wages.
Fact is he isn't delivering what he costs so any fee and the wages cleared is going to leave us better off.
8.) 17 Dec 2024 23:54:05
Utd Rd. I also was there when he scored that brace against Arsenal. A quick trip back from the US. I took my wife who had become an Arsenal supporter. We had very good seats on the half way line. She found the intensity, the close spacing, and the aggressive nature of the men around her quite overbearing. I had also taken her to see us play at the Emirates in 2012 when we won 2-1 with Danny Welbeck scoring the winner. Somehow that ground didn't seem anywhere near as intense. Anyway, the experience put her off being a football supporter. She decided that investing all that emotional energy wasn't worth it. Sometimes I wish I could do the same, but then she doesn't have 60+ years. of it behind her.
We'll be very lucky to get a good deal for him given how much he's paid. He's simply not adapted to the game as it's evolved and it's hard to see him ever having the capacity or the will to do so. The worst thing is I think he knows it which, if so, has to be depressing him. He is after all a United lad through and through.
9.) 18 Dec 2024 04:36:19
I'd take a straight swap for Isak.
10.) 18 Dec 2024 07:16:40
In your dreams Bobbie. I’d take a straight swap for Homer Simpson!
Other than Chelsea/ Arsenal think it most likely to be a Spanish or Italian club loan.
11.) 18 Dec 2024 09:20:53
Sad to see. Local lad came good, exploded into the scene, great pace and a good finisher. Sadly his time has come. Thought he might turn the corner under Amorim, but if you’re heads gone it’s gone.
12.) 18 Dec 2024 11:36:15
Crystal palace his level. Reminds me of zaha, turns up when he likes and does a bit here and there but not consistent.
13.) 18 Dec 2024 11:53:06
Just been listening to Jordan on talksport and while I think he’s a bit of a snide sometimes I couldn’t help but agree with what he said - Rashford has basically come and said he wants to leave and Amorim has said he’s still got a part to play etc etc - a complete opposite of his message dropping him from the team. Make your mind up…
Obviously he holds value so the club or manager can’t say anything too bad but this just all needs to stop and stop being blown out of proportion like everything Utd.
He’s been a good ambassador not only for the club but for himself and helped lots of families which should never be forgotten but his day job - football he just isn’t up to the standard of an elite footballer.
He’s 27? He’s had plenty of time to fulfill potential and instead he’s looking like another Theo Walcott that gets to drag the potential term around his whole career.
If Garnacho feels the same I think he can also go.
While I’m on my rant I’d also like Amorim to get full say on that squad because there’s plenty need to go.
Anthony, Rashford, Casemiro, Dalot, Shaw, lindlof, Maguire, spring straight to mind.
14.) 18 Dec 2024 13:36:31
“ I couldn’t help but agree with what he said - Rashford has basically come and said he wants to leave and Amorim has said he’s still got a part to play etc etc - a complete opposite of his message dropping him from the team. Make your mind up…”
I don’t see how what Ruben said is contradictory.
Rashford and Garnacho were dropped for one game because they didn’t train to the standards expected by the manager.
Rashford then threw his toys out of the pram, by announcing to the world that he’s prepared to leave the club.
Ruben said that he wants to keep Rashford at the club, and that he wants to help him recapture his best form.
Unless you think that the manager should never drop certain players from the squad, regardless of how much effort they put into training, then Ruben has been consistent.
15.) 18 Dec 2024 15:56:35
I think he should drop every player that doesn’t train to standards. It’s gone in too long players getting free passes and he’s top of the list.
16.) 18 Dec 2024 16:33:05
Mental all this stuff about a lad who has played well at times and not at others. Good human being, one man club and G/ A over his career is far better than anything theo bloody Walcott did.
We always want more and more from him when I'm not sure he has more and that's okay. I would love for him to stay but I think he needs to leave and get out this country.
The drivel being written and that has been written over a sustained period of time is crazy IMO.
Best of luck Marcus in whatever you choose to do. But if he gets his head down and scores a few goals, this will be forgotten about.
17.) 19 Dec 2024 16:49:46
He’s a spoilt child.
Why drop an interview about how you want to leave after the camp has some positivity beating Man City? It’s selfish and has made the last week all about him when we were gaining momentum.
18.) 20 Dec 2024 18:58:32
Nice story Shawthing. some parallels with me.
I took my wife, we where stood in the Stretford End Upper all match. She kept asking when we sit down ?
She didn’t come to the Irish bar…
Surprised she came tbf as her previous match was Moyes Fulham….
30 Sep 2024 11:23:43
Hi Ed. I know there will be much chatter about ten Hag etc.
Without fuelling the fire, and recognising you said he should have been replaced in the summer, who would you give the role to if you were charge?
{Ed002's Note - Thomas Tuchel - would be my first choice but I still don't think he is interested.}
1.) 30 Sep 2024 15:43:23
Thanks for answer Ed002.
Heard rumours that Tuchel turned us down in the Summer because he wanted more control over decision making, akin to a more old-fashioned manager- and new management structure at United want more of a Head Coach type manager instead?
If so, could they perhaps go back to him with a compromise proposal to get him on board?
Otherwise, perhaps RVNistelrooy as interim as options seem rather limited?
Thanks as always for any input you can give!
{Ed002's Note - I am aware of a discussion with Jim Ratcliffe and another but I don't know of any details of an offer - but I am aware he rejected it.}
2.) 30 Sep 2024 15:59:34
Thank you for the swift reply Ed002!
Fingers crossed he will reconsider (and please let it not be Southgate - surely his managerial record speaks volumes)
3.) 30 Sep 2024 17:10:43
Hi Ed, would we consider Ruben Anorim?
If i'm not mistaken we had considered him before. I think he would do well.
{Ed002's Note - I don’t think there is any chance now.}
4.) 30 Sep 2024 18:28:54
Thanks Ed. Fingers crossed Tuchel changes his mind!
5.) 06 Oct 2024 14:14:39
Hey Ed002
I like Tuchel too as a human and coach. But he strikes me as one who would want total control over tactical approach.
This seems contrary to all the talk of a “Game Model” from academy to first team.
Would Tuchel be willing to work to someone else’s plan? Or is not as a simple as that, appreciating each game will require a modified approach.
{Ed002's Note - Tuchel, like the very high end coaches, has his vision and that is what he will want to be measured delivering against.}
29 Mar 2024 07:19:31
Hi Ed. Are we showing any interest in Marc Cucurella at Chelsea?
{Ed002's Note - Marc Cucurella (LB) Attracting interest from Atletico and Manchester United still. Real Madrid enquired but they should now be able to secure their first choice. Wants to stay at Chelsea but he will be made available.}
1.) 29 Mar 2024 10:43:44
Thanks Ed. I like him as a player - seems to have not worked out at Chelsea for some reason.
{Ed002's Note - He has been out injured for three months.}
2.) 29 Mar 2024 16:42:00
Chelsea spent big on him and Chilwell though - was always going to be a tough assignment.
3.) 30 Mar 2024 11:35:06
Would be a great addition.
4.) 31 Mar 2024 12:28:11
To be fair, he's the player we should have got last summer on loan instead of Reguilon. Unfortunately we couldn't even afford the loan fee, which just highlights the mess the club has been left in.
5.) 31 Mar 2024 14:01:49
Shappy, I’m fairly certain it was our insistence on a break clause that held the deal up. Then they played him in the cup and made it that he could only play for one more team this season so if we broke the loan in January they wouldn’t be able to loan him again.
6.) 01 Apr 2024 09:39:27
Branders that was my understanding too, but it’s all paper talk.
7.) 01 Apr 2024 12:21:12
Think we should be be aiming higher.
While a fine squad player I’d prefer someone who immediately levels up the team like Theo Hernandez, Udogie, Balde or aestupian.
8.) 02 Apr 2024 11:38:27
I think it's a bit of both to be fair. I'm sure if the loan fee was 1-2m for the season then we'd have seen Cucurella at United this season regardless of break clauses etc.
Utd Road, I think Cucurella would be a really good fit for us currently. He's similar to Shaw in that he can play LB, LCB, invert into midfield or play on the overlap (although he's better when played deeper) . He's not a physical as Shaw, but is slightly better technically and more tactically astute.
I'm a little torn over what to do with the LB slot. Shaw and Malacia's continued injury issues means we have a issue there that needs sorting out. Yet if we sign someone and Shaw and Malacia are both fit then we have an embarrassment of riches in that position while probably not having well balanced first 11, as other positions need a first choice player signing, let alone squad depth.
While the young Harry Amass continues to impress and if he develops a little more physically over the summer he could be ready for a few minutes next season (given his age he could develop physically very quickly and at any time over the next 6-24 months.
Personally I think there is something more a miss with Malacia than is being made public. The constant delaying of his return to injury without any clear information on what his injury has been or why his return keeps getting delayed just seems a little off. Maybe because he's a squad player the media aren't asking the questions about him during the press conferences??♂️
If we buy someone for LB then we should probably look for someone in the 21-24 age bracket who is ready to push or even take Shaws place off of him. With Shaw then becoming the back up allowing Amass to take Shaws place in a couple of seasons time, while looking to challenge the current first choice for his place. Although that does leave us with what to do with Malacia. Maybe keep him around due to Shaw's injury issues. New player as first choice with two injury prone players in Shaw and Malacia as back up.
No point signing a young prospect under 20 years old as we have Amass on the books or even Alvaro Fernandez if we want that profile of player. Signing someone that young would only block the pathway for Amass.
It needs to be someone either top class or on the cusp of becoming top class.
Although signing a LB this summer probably means not signing a RB and keeping AWB for a the final year of his deal to be back up to Dalot.
While RB does need an upgrade (although Dalot has probably been our most consistent player this season), the continued injury issues at LB probably means that it is the left hand side that has become a higher priority oddly.
9.) 02 Apr 2024 21:18:30
Speaking of LB's Rayan Ait Nouri has really had a break out season at Wolves under Gary O'Neil. He'd be the kind of player I'd personally be looking at to bring in at LB. Someone whose star is rising and they look ready for a bigger stage to step up to, but who has a good level of experience and is well suited to playing in the EPL.
18 Dec 2023 07:49:36
Hi Ed,
Do you see the club doing much business in this window given the new structure is yet to be confirmed?
Many thanks.
{Ed002's Note - Some.}
1.) 18 Dec 2023 14:51:09
Hi Ed,
Do you expect their to be more departures than incomings? I can imagine the club being reluctant to sign many on permanent deals given the uncertainty on ETH if and when the SJR deal completes.
{Ed002's Note - January is a difficult time to buy and the future of Murtough is still a little unclear. The summer will be a much more significant time for transfers.}
27 Aug 2023 06:17:39
Hi Ed. Do you know if the club are looking to add a left back in light of Luke Shaw's injury please? If so who are they considering?
{Ed002's Note - They will perhaps look to a loan.}
1.) 27 Aug 2023 12:03:55
The fact the club are looking at a loan seems to suggest that the "extended" period of time they said he will be out for will be months rather than weeks.
2.) 27 Aug 2023 12:39:00
I think that’s pretty clear Shappy.
3.) 27 Aug 2023 13:42:38
1 less weak link to down tools.
4.) 27 Aug 2023 14:38:07
Cucurella loan would be good if Chelsea agree.
5.) 27 Aug 2023 15:24:08
As per my views on the other post, Cucurella would be excellent, Reguilon disastrous!
Now seeing Marcos Alonso linked - he’s be excellent for us - Premier League proven, good aerially and knocks Maguire down to SIXTH choice centre half, too!
6.) 27 Aug 2023 16:48:32
Agree fzzz.
7.) 28 Aug 2023 09:02:21
Alonso is a good player chips in with a goal or two also, which we severely need any goals we can get, we already falling behind in the good department.
8.) 30 Aug 2023 10:36:51
Are we? You’ve not mentioned. We scored 3 on Saturday.
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17 Jul 2026 00:53:24
Bit of fun for the group. We’re knowingly in the market for a LW/Left sided forward.
If it was a choice of only the below two, would you rather:
A) Keep Rashford.
B) Sell Rashford and re-sign Garnacho.
1.) 17 Jul 2026 07:50:15
That's a horrible question Eric, you're a sick man ?. Rashford if that was the ONLY choices!
2.) 17 Jul 2026 08:11:52
Neither is the correct answer; however, of the two, keep Rashford.
Garnacho has completely lost his way, and has become the driver of the noise coming out of the club. I think he needs to go to Spain/Italy and rebuild.
3.) 17 Jul 2026 09:49:56
Eric, your question is wrong, nevermind the answer. :P
4.) 17 Jul 2026 11:21:49
Would only buy Garnacho back if we do that thing that Dortmund do when they sell a player for 50m plus and then sign them back for a fiver once they have flopped.
5.) 17 Jul 2026 11:37:34
That vomiting scene from Team America was nearly recreated after reading that one. Good work, Eric!!
6.) 17 Jul 2026 12:51:44
Oh, Eric, today's an awful choice.
Both players disrespected the fans, their coaches, their team mates, the jersey, and the club, and neither want to be at United, so it's not worth having either of them at United.
I'm not a 'forgive and forget' type of person after sustained and deliberate offences.
One-off or a couple of incidents can be got over, but not sustained attempts to disrupt and stuck 2 fingers up.
Not once has Rashford said he wants to come back; he has tried to force the club to his will.
If he makes a public apology for all his past actions, and asks the fans and club to forgive him, and states he has changed and will apply himself, then he imo would be a better portion than Garnacho.
Bottom line is, Rashford has a contract, so he can stay if he wants, but I personally wouldn't have him near the squad until he has made a very public apology.
That won't happen.
He costs 1.25 million per month, so I'd pay him, but leave him out of the squad for the season and training alone.
7.) 17 Jul 2026 13:34:48
I'd definitely go with Rashford. I know he behaved badly, but I also think he must have become extremely disillusioned by the direction the club was going with both Ten Hag and Amorim. He's not a wing back. He doesn't have the defensive qualities or the work rate. But he could be useful in a 4-4-2 or a 4-3-3.
The lack of interest in him by top clubs must surely have given him a bit of a reality check, especially losing his place in the England team to Gordon, who also replaced him at Barca.
There would have to be some serious heart-to-heart conversations, but if Carrick and the management team think his career could be salvaged at OT, then I'd give him the opportunity over Garnacho.
8.) 17 Jul 2026 13:44:46
Rashford has many qualities that we've all witnessed.
Garnacho is a spoiled brat who thinks he's as good as Ronaldo. He has now been dropped by two top clubs because he isn't good enough.
9.) 17 Jul 2026 14:31:31
Shag Rashford.
Marry Maguire.
Avoid Garnacho.
10.) 17 Jul 2026 14:51:55
Too much Love Island for you, Danny. ?
11.) 17 Jul 2026 16:35:26
I would sell Rashford for the cost savings, then loan Garnacho out to cover wages. Go reinvest the Rashford money.
12.) 17 Jul 2026 16:42:05
Shag Daley Blind.
Marry Daley Blind.
Declare undying love for Daley Blind.
In terms of the choice, I'd rather have Ralph Milne back.
13.) 17 Jul 2026 17:19:54
Eric, I think you are so far in the minority in your support for Rashford.
Each of us has different tolerance levels, so I understand it. If you support the way he has behaved on and off the pitch and think it's ok, and think he is worth the money, I can't agree with your point of view on it at all.
14.) 17 Jul 2026 21:10:50
Jadon Sancho.
15.) 17 Jul 2026 21:23:21
Apologise for what exactly. The club gave him the contract; he did not force them. The club appointed Ten and Ra, who wanted something from Rashford that is not in his locker. He was disillusioned with the direction of the club, as we all were.
Ra or Ten did not have to pick him for the team, leave him on the bench if that is what they wanted. You have no idea what they had asked him to do or how to play, but they kept picking him, so that tells me he was doing what he was instructed to do.
16.) 18 Jul 2026 16:27:53
No excuses for Rashford. It does not matter if they asked him to play in a tutu; he should be giving his all. There are no excuses for his attitude.
The club needs to put him in a separate area.
I repeat what I said earlier, if Carrick accepts him back, it sends the wrong message, and Carrick has to be seen as weak. He would try for less than 10 games and bring the rest down.
17.) 18 Jul 2026 16:33:26
Despite my Rashford love in, I'd take Garnacho back instead if he ate a huge dose of humble pie.
21 Jun 2026 19:58:12
Seems Bergvall is seeking a move this summer. Decent box to box option.
I do have a sneaky feeling that Tchouemani will be the player we’re going for in the background.
1.) 21 Jun 2026 22:43:06
Am sure that chew my nanny is someone the club would love to sign. Would be the ideal defensive No 6. It would be a fantastic addition.
There is talk that Madrid may be prepared to let him go to help fund their spending spree this summer under Mourinho.
Also, following the major bust up between him and Valverde, it seems likely one of them will have to leave, maybe he is the chosen one!
Whatever, if he and Fernandes were to be signed that would be a fantastic summer and give us excellent midfield options.
2.) 22 Jun 2026 10:17:40
I don't think we'll sign a 3rd midfielder, and if we do I don't think they'll be the three of Ederson, Tchouemeni and Fernandes.
Even with Casemiro going and possibly Ugarte too, you'd be essentially signing three new players that would all want to play. Now, I know we have more games, injuries will happen, etc., but with Mainoo too, you'd have four lads itching to start.
This isn't the natural evolution of a squad either. If you sign Tchouemeni, he starts. Fernandes isn't signing to play second fiddle to him, and Ederson is then 4th choice with very limited game time.
That would absolutely solve the midfield problem, but I think we should be looking at the academy for the 4th choice midfielder, or even a player with a different profile than that of £70,000,000£80,000,000 player that will spend the majority of time on the bench.
Money is also finite. We have full back issues and need a winger and a striker. With Ederson done, I don't think the answer to the midfield conundrum is Tchouemeni and Fernandes.
3.) 22 Jun 2026 12:36:17
Agree, Mumbles. He is not what we need.
4.) 22 Jun 2026 14:05:56
I've no idea, but I have no desire to chew my nanny.
5.) 22 Jun 2026 16:33:47
Mumbles, maybe so, but chew my nanny and Fernandes are different types of players.
Fernandes is very press resistant and excellent at progressing the ball forward. While he is also good at getting his foot in and winning the ball back, he will probably be playing more as a No 8.
CMN is very much a defensive midfielder. He excels at that. Yes, he will be playing most of the time, but with increased games, injuries, suspensions and even loss of form, I think we need 5 players to adequately cover the midfield.
We have, most would agree, been lacking a quality midfield for many years. A quality midfield can improve your forward line without buying new forwards, through increased control of the ball and improved chance creation.
Additionally, it can improve your defence without new defenders by offering increased protection.
I do believe to be strong in this area we need 5 quality players to choose from, and just as we concentrated on forwards last summer, then this summer should be fully committed to this area.
Whilst, if (big if) we got those 3 players, it would be a spend of about £180,000,000. There should still be funds for other areas.
Just my view of course, but Bruno/Kobbie covering the No 10 position, Fernandes/Ederson as No 8s (both could play as 6s), and then Tchouameni principally covering No 6. This would give us plenty of options.
Completely different matter, the club have announced the purchase of additional land needed towards the new stadium build.
6.) 22 Jun 2026 17:09:53
I get that Iwotb, but I see it as signing 3 players to effectively fill one midfield spot, as Mainoo will be occupying the other one. Of course, injuries, form, suspensions will play a part, and I'm not suggesting we shouldn't have competition in midfield.
I just think doing it all in one window, signing players that will all want/expect to start, isn't a great recipe for success.
If Carrick fails to rotate or give minutes, the harmony could be gone quite quickly.
Emerson is in, and it looks like Fernandes is next. I think a younger player that is happy to deputize and grow with minutes should be the way forward.
Tchouemeni, Ederson and Fernandes is overkill considering the needs of the squad. Not particularly a bad problem to have, but I don't think those 3 are needed.
7.) 22 Jun 2026 17:33:39
Personally, I think that 3 midfielders is a must. Last season we were completely reliant on Casemiro and Mainoo once Carrick took over. Cas is gone and Ugarte will be following him. That leaves us with 1 established centre mid.
Next season, we could be playing double the amount of games if we compete in all competitions. We could rely on Mount, but his injury record makes it a risk and he isn't really a midfielder.
None of the academy lads seem like they're ready to play at this level either.
There should be competition for starting positions. That's something our squad has been seriously lacking. If we brought in 3 mids, they'd all get game time. However, they'll have to fight to start in big games. The way things should be.
8.) 22 Jun 2026 19:31:33
This is Man Utd. You should have 15/16 lads all itching to start, Mumbles. Our squad depth in terms of quality is dreadful right now.
And, as things stand, we have an unknown in Ederson (who still hasn't officially signed by the way), Ugarte who is dross, and Mainoo for midfield.
9.) 22 Jun 2026 19:51:28
I agree we need 3 midfielders, Eric, just not those 3 for the prices they'd cost. Unless the budget is there to fix the full back positions, get a winger and a striker, then I still stand by my point. The profile of those 3 midfielders mentioned isn't the right balance.
10.) 22 Jun 2026 22:51:13
I don't see us buying 3 mids... Reckon one will be a promotion or not at all. Tchouemeni would be ace, but I can't think of many Real players being let go at that age. More likely when they're crocked or looking for a final bumper pay day (we've fallen for that one a few times from them). He's a few rungs too high for us atm, in my view.
Also, I wonder if the fact that City haven't as yet managed to sign Anderson could be what's causing us some pause on whatever our next deal might be. It would be a shame for City to walk away for whatever reason, but we've already spunked the dosh on the next player along...
11.) 22 Jun 2026 23:43:30
Fair enough, Mumbles, pal. Each to their own.
However, I fundamentally disagree with you. Midfield has to be the absolute priority this summer, pretty much everything else should be secondary, and no concessions should be made.
If, unexpectedly, Tchouameni should become available, then I believe it would represent one of those rare, unprepared-for opportunities which you must go for, as they can prove so significant.
Fairly sure there would still be some funds for other players. I do not think for a minute that we will buy 7 or 8 new players. Can't see it being more than 4 or 5; any more, and there will be difficulties integrating them.
Anyway, we will know all the answers by 31st August. Hope it will be a bit like Xmas and we all get what we want!
12.) 23 Jun 2026 21:25:59
We cannot possibly go into a Champions League campaign without a ball-winning midfielder.
Imagine going away to PSG/Madrid etc. with a midfield of Mainoo and someone like Alex Scott. We wouldn't touch the ball.
Tchouameni, please.
27 May 2026 05:30:20
Not mentioned at all - but the football played for Mbuemo's goal was out of this world. What a move. Beautiful team goal.
1.) 27 May 2026 06:46:46
It was a lovely second goal, Eric, one of the more beautiful to watch and one we don't score often.
12 Feb 2026 09:39:36
Seems Tommy Tuchel is about to sign an extension with England so we can rule him out as next head coach.
So who’s it going to be?
1.) 12 Feb 2026 10:04:52
Seems a bit prudent. I'd wait until after the penalties at least.
2.) 12 Feb 2026 10:12:24
I think that come the summer the real top names will be off the table, Tuchel gone, Enrique talking with PSG about extending. Depending on how Nagelsman does with Germany he could be available but would have to wait deep into the summer which is not ideal.
Likely we will be looking at the next level of managers who all come with an element of risk.
3.) 12 Feb 2026 11:05:24
It's going to be Carrick if he does a good job.
4.) 12 Feb 2026 12:10:32
Yh with each manager that gets ruled out over the next couple of months, all roads will point to carrick, unless we implode this season and end up 6/7th.
Side note on Tuchel, that interview he had in 2024 must have been a car crash from the clubs side, he seems actively not interested in joining us, Ineos/British Cycling must have come across really poorly.
5.) 12 Feb 2026 13:55:16
Come June I think ancelloti and naglesman could be off the table aswell nothing suggests there going to leave there jobs with Germany and Brazil.
Tuchel has signed a new deal so he off
Luis Enrique I can either see him staying at PSG or going to city.
Xabi Alonso is most likely going to Liverpool
I think our options could be very limited and leave a pool of
Glasner
Carrick
De zebri
Iraola
While they are all decent managers none of them inspire confidence for me
Glasner and de zebri create problems every where they go with the board and players we've sacked or last 2 managers who had these problems.
So what's that leave
Carrick and iraola maybe and outside shout for conte although he seems happy back in Italy at napoli.
6.) 12 Feb 2026 15:51:03
Deschamp will be returning to club football as well, but I suspect Carrick will get us into the CL and will get the gig for a few years, hopefully if he does then the current coaching set up also stays.
If/ when it falls apart I think Southgate will eventually happen.
7.) 12 Feb 2026 20:55:26
It’s a decent point Grim. Can’t discount Southgate at this stage.
26 Jan 2026 20:36:41
Can anyone see us bringing any players in this week? If so who?
Arrivals fee unlikely but as for exits - Malacia should leave and possibly Zirkzee late move back to Italy?
1.) 26 Jan 2026 22:34:41
Id take a midfielder and if we get one let ugarte out.
Don't expect anything but remain hopeful.
2.) 27 Jan 2026 00:20:38
I think the squad has proven over the last two games that it's good enough, if firing on all 4 cylinders, and set up to take advantage of the players' good qualities rather than their weaknesses, to make it into the ECL. Plus, we have comparatively very few fixtures so there's no actual need to add to it.
unless a specific wanted player comes available, which is not going to happen. We are not flush with cash. We need to conserve it to give ourselves maximal room in the summer.
3.) 27 Jan 2026 00:50:57
Second that, focus on departures unless someone becomes available that we actually want/need.
4.) 27 Jan 2026 09:07:48
newnameoldideas, this squad has proved for over two years its not good enough. We have seen this multiple times, the players get up for the big games, then implode. New manager bounce, leaks about have wonderful everything is, then they implode. I'd advise to have cautious optimism. This squad had let us down waaaaaaaay too many times.
5.) 27 Jan 2026 15:22:07
So we just play an EtH team with Carrick as manager and everything will be okay? Hogwash
What if casemiro, mainoo, get injured?
Will shaw stay fit? we have some cover in other areas. And perhaps enough to cover shaw. But in midfield we are not deep at all. And ugarte, the only cover, has been poor.
6.) 27 Jan 2026 16:52:16
Think malacia has to stay now dorgu is injured he's an option at left back.
7.) 27 Jan 2026 20:41:21
Dorgu is not a defender.
8.) 27 Jan 2026 22:39:02
Neither is Malacia ?.
9.) 27 Jan 2026 22:52:34
Too true Eric, too true!
03 Aug 2026 08:09:44
I like the Watkins logic, but I don't see the club spending £40m on a 30-year-old to be an impact player from the bench, do you?
30 Jul 2026 16:25:11
It might be that he's just not good enough?
27 Jul 2026 11:41:19
All being said, I still think the club covets Baleba most, and they're waiting on Brighton to move his asking price into a more acceptable range.
25 Jul 2026 10:00:06
I think if Rodri moves, then they'll sell one of Camavinga or touch my nanny.
Camavinga never really pressed on, sadly - Tchou is a much better player.
23 Jul 2026 19:32:47
Contrary to popular belief, I'm no Rashford fanboy, but if we can't sell him, we ain't buying a new forward, and he will cover the CF position too.
05 Aug 2026 07:49:52
The club and player aren't going to issue any statement until a decision has been finalised either way.
05 Aug 2026 07:48:07
I think Sancho could find a club tomorrow if he and his agents weren’t expecting 100-200k per week.
Rashford must be now thinking that, with the only concrete interest coming from Turkey, knocking down and staying at Utd and playing in a better league is surely the only way forward for him.
03 Aug 2026 21:44:47
Latest rumours suggest we will buy two more players:
Baleba gathering pace.
Hall or Salinas for left back.
03 Aug 2026 12:37:34
Quite like Zirkzee. Clearly has good feet, and is technically strong. But, for the life of me, I don't know what kind of player he is?
He could have knuckled down and said right, I'll play No9 back up and learn the craft, but he's shown neither the ability nor the willingness to do so.
01 Aug 2026 22:09:11
Carrick hasn't used Mount as 10 at all.
Pre-season. There's a reason why he's doing it.