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22 Nov 2025 19:33:08
Matheus Cunha was due to switch the Christmas lights on tonight, in Altrincham, but the council have issued a statement to the effect he will not be doing so, due to the fact he had been involved in an accident at training today.
The club are yet to make any statement, but hopefully it's not to serious an issue. Probably Mount would play on Monday if he can't make it. Don't want to start getting injuries with Afcon on the horizon.
1.) 22 Nov 2025 20:18:40
Sully is investigating, he will provide an update if he can find anything out apparently.
26 Sep 2025 15:57:27
The global talent search continues.
Cristian Orozco, a very highly rated 17 year old defensive midfielder who plays for Fortaleza, in Colombia has signed a pre contract agreement and will become a United player when he turns 18, next July. A deal similar to that of Diego Leon who signed last summer.
He recently captained his country to the final at the South American U17 Championships, but were beaten by Brazil.
This drive for worldwide talent is being led by Jason Wilcox and Head of Recruitment Christopher Vivell who discovers the talent.
Even if all these signings don't become first team regulars it is hoped that a pool of talent will be created and sold to help finance new signings.
A very solid business strategy, if successful!
1.) 27 Sep 2025 09:46:14
Over the last decade we have spent over a billion on players most of which haven't even come close to being value for money. Huge fees, huge wages and underwhelming performances.
Many of these players we have ended up stuck with after they've flopped as no other clubs are willing to match their wages.
I'm not saying we shouldn't spend big on some signings, but we need a more balanced approach.
I really like the idea of scouting the world for the best young talent at academy level and looking to bring them into the club.
The signings of Sekou Kone, Ayyden Heaven, Chido Obi, Diego Leon, and Enzo Kana-Biyik have all happened under the new ownership. If even one of them becomes a regular first team player then that represents the best investment in players our club have made in over a decade. With the club having spent only a few million in total to bring them ALL into the club. While their low wages and high potential means even the ones who ultimately don't make it, we will still be able to sell them for a profit.
We have actually seen this model used at our club before the INEOS take over. We signed young players like Hannibal, Kambwala, Alvaro Fernandez, Harry Amass, Toby Collyer, the Fletcher twins, and Garnacho from other academies both in England and abroad, with us selling Hannibal, Kambwala, Fernandez, and Garnacho all for a profit. If Amass and Collyer don't make it to the level we need, then no doubt they will also sell for far more than we paid to bring them in.
With the tighter financial regulations in football this has to be seen as a sensible way to run the club both from a financial perspective and a footballing one.
It allows us to bring in some of the best young talents from around the world, players who maybe initially flit between the under 21's and the first team while they settle, they may even go out on a loan or two (look at the new role for Jonny Evans), or provide squad depth for the first team. Quality depth, who aren't being paid a fortune, and who are happier to be a rotation option.
If they take their chances then they become first team regulars, if not then after a 2-3 years we sell them at a profit and reinvest that money into the first team squad.
If every year we spend 3-5m on a handful of young academy players, but we sell 3-5 ex-academy players for 20-50m then we are making huge profits. Occasionally we will get a first team regular out of it, or maybe a player like Garnacho who has talent but isn't the right fit for us who we can sell for a huge fee on their own.
Over the past decade our best value for money transfers haven't been brought into the club through the front door with the big fanfare, but quietly slipped in through the backdoor into the academy before flourishing into the first team.
It's not the only approach we should look to do, but definitely an important one that we can and should be exploiting far more.
2.) 27 Sep 2025 10:19:42
I was confused when INEOS were banging on about this, this was United’s transfer policy for years under Fergie.
We all remember the famous remarks he made about no value in the market and then some random 20year old would turn up from some unheard of country and not last long, or be shipped off to Antwerp. Occasionally he would get one big spend like a Berbatov, van Perise or a Cole.
It wasn’t until Fergie retired that the Glazers started throwing money at the problem, obviously not their money, and it hasn’t really created a stable side and long term success.
3.) 27 Sep 2025 18:08:53
Global search for a decent manager would be a good start….
Then get the club all teams to play same way under that managers direction.
What we got now is just bordering on insanity, if this kid is special talent, he leaves, that’s 100%.
09 Aug 2025 12:06:41
The club has officially announced the signing of Benjamin Sesko, 5 year deal with a year's option.
Obviously, an element of inexperience exists, but over the past two seasons Sesko has scored the most goals of any player under the age of 23 in Europe’s top five leagues.
Wish him all the best luck in his future with us, hope for his and our sakes it is a massively successful future.
07 Aug 2025 17:35:04
Being reported that RB Leipzig have this afternoon accepted our offer for Sesko, which is approx £73.7m.
They have also given permission for him to fly over to England such that his medical may be carried out.
Should be completed pretty quickly now, the club want to introduce him to the crowd at Saturday's friendly against Fiorentina.
Could we really get Baleba as well? Think if someone said a few day's back we would be going for him I would of suggested an urgent appointment with their doctor.
Please, please make it happen.
1.) 07 Aug 2025 18:58:08
Considering how long Mbeumo took, this has been surprisingly fast, and now we are talking to Brighton about Baleba. Seems we have some urgency to get all the signings in before the beginning of the season, then spend the rest of the transfer window on sales maybe. Refreshing anyway.
2.) 07 Aug 2025 22:22:36
Newcastle made us act fast here.
3.) 08 Aug 2025 06:55:01
Are we waiting for the Barcoders to make an offer before we move? ?.
4.) 08 Aug 2025 09:04:29
My boredom was brief.
17 Jul 2025 14:53:58
According to David Ornstein we have today made a new bid for Mbuemo.
Apparently it is £65m fixed with £5m in extras. If true and they decline we must walk away. If accepted he is on the plane tomorrow.
Reckon today this whole saga ends.
1.) 17 Jul 2025 15:09:56
Fingers crossed. Wonder if Newcastle interest in Wissa has forced an offer although sure it was coming.
2.) 17 Jul 2025 15:26:05
I imagine there is some give from Brentford on payment terms that help us out.
We want to improve on negotiations and behind the scenes things will be but unfortunately clubs know our situation and PL clubs are not necessarily desperate for sales.
Hopefully we will see a few more through the door next couple of weeks.
3.) 17 Jul 2025 15:42:57
Frustrating for fans but if he’s on the plane for the USA tour then it’s job done and onto next couple of transfers hopefully. A quick double would be nice with Mbuemo and maybe the Lyon CM we’ve been linked with recently.
4.) 17 Jul 2025 15:46:57
Would not be completely surprised if it gave a little 'nudge' spenno, but if it brings resolution I am all for it.
We are not going to sign 5 or 6 new players but another 2 of good quality can make a big difference.
Don't subscribe to the linear theory that all players will just continue in the same way they were playing last season, some are much better than they performed, and some of the younger ones have got more experience, add in some decent newcomers and there is good reason to look forward to the new season.
I can't wait!
5.) 17 Jul 2025 16:44:13
Sancho agreement was the trigger.
6.) 17 Jul 2025 16:44:33
Good player, but the whole negotiation reminds me of Maguire and Leicester. At least this time we didn’t wait all summer.
But £70M for a guy with a year left is definitely us being BrENT Over.
I’m also thinking that might be us at the top of the field.
7.) 17 Jul 2025 16:57:26
Utd Road, I know you want to create this narrative but Brentford had the option to extend by a year which gave them leverage. Until we know they exact break down of the fee and payment structure £70M in today’s figures for a player who was involved in 30 G/ A last season is probably fair.
8.) 17 Jul 2025 17:34:33
Don't forget that Brentford have the option of the 1 year extension. Technically, he has 2 years left.
9.) 17 Jul 2025 17:37:45
£70m for one of the best signings we could have made. I think he’s undervalued!
10.) 17 Jul 2025 18:00:34
Hopefully this deal gets done now.
As for Newcastle's interest in Wissa, personally given the lack of options available he should be a player that we should be considering now. Only has a year left on his deal, valued between 30-40m, scored 19 goals last season and links very well with Mbeumo.
11.) 17 Jul 2025 18:10:30
He would be a great option at a fair price, and of course has a telepathic understanding with Mbeumo. But of course they're not going to give us both on a platter.
12.) 17 Jul 2025 18:42:25
I genuinely believe if Salah hadn’t have signed his extension, Liverpool would be looking at Mbuemo as his replacement.
Only problem if we can get him signed is that we will need Cameroon to not qualify for the ACON so we don’t lose him, but we need Cameroon to qualify so Onana pops off for a few weeks ?.
13.) 17 Jul 2025 22:27:01
Wissa, Vlahaovic, Watkins. All good options for No9. Oh and did I mention Rashford ?.
14.) 17 Jul 2025 23:42:46
Ports a factual narrative that you don’t like as it doesn’t fit your narrative.
We are paying exactly what Brentford asked for 3-4 weeks ago, the same value as Spurs allegedly offered.
BM is a good player but to suggest our negotiating and commercial expertise has improved is false.
I know little of BMs contract but had previously understood in general the player had to agree to any extension.
Man City, Liverpool or Chelsea would have secured a better price or paid the price when asked.
15.) 18 Jul 2025 00:40:19
Utd Road we have gotten a really good player at a fair price. Given our position that we could add Cunha and Mbeumo is great work. Our negotiating team clearly did an excellent job convincing those players that we're the best place for them.
Your assertion about those other teams is completely unprovable. Liverpool are paying 120M for Wirtz, Chelsea could pay over 80M for Mudryk and City paid 100M for Grealish.
We have two players good enough to play for any side in the league at fair value, and at reported contracts of c.150k/ w that are also fair value. If you don't see improvement then you stay in your bubble of negativity.
16.) 18 Jul 2025 05:50:12
Don, Cunha or Mbuemo would not get in regularly any of the potential top 4, whilst both very good players they are not great players, let’s not kid ourselves and take off the tints.
You moan about people being negative, but be realistic, what we seen in recent years to be optimistic about.
Even RA who I like a lot and want him badly to succeed, he not showed anything in past 6 months that actually transforms to us doing exceptionally well this coming season, if we are being realistic.
We need hell of a lot more yet, because even if we score more goals we certainly will let a lot more in.
17.) 18 Jul 2025 07:18:06
It’s not factual Utd Road, it’s an opinion.
18.) 18 Jul 2025 08:54:25
Just amazed at the responses treating this as a done deal.
19.) 18 Jul 2025 09:24:48
German, our metrics beyond goals were trending in the right direction last year. We simply didn't take our chances. Defensively, other than the GK, we have good players. I think there is far too much negativity about the standard of the squad. My viewpoint is that last year we'd half a CL level side playing with half a championship level side. And our attack was certainly the main issue.
20.) 18 Jul 2025 12:48:00
It is AM2.
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07 Jun 2026 20:15:08
Oh dear, Denmark were playing Ukraine in a friendly match today and it was cancelled after 65 mins of play.
Christian Eriksen collapsed, causing a medical emergency. Players were in tears as he was receiving treatment. Obviously, this would bring back memories of 5 years ago at Euro 2020 when he suffered his cardiac incident.
Happily, he is conscious and doing O.K. If this is cardiac related, maybe the time has come to say no more playing for me.
I wish him well.
1.) 07 Jun 2026 21:10:05
Just saw that. Thoughts with him and his family. Always came over as a very likeable guy.
2.) 07 Jun 2026 21:59:58
He's fine, pacemaker did its job.
3.) 08 Jun 2026 10:12:35
It is time for him to retire. Fortunately he appears to be ok.
4.) 09 Jun 2026 23:32:56
I expect that'll be the case even though the pacemaker did its job. Denmark aren't playing in the WC, so he's got a couple of months now to make up his mind. He's had a full career, so if he does retire he can do so without regrets.
02 Jun 2026 20:01:14
So another Manager choosing to leave their club.
Marco Silva leaving Fulham, shame really they have been a good team for a few years now, have always liked them as used to work close to the ground.
Seems to be the way of things, Glasner, Iriola and now Silva.
Suppose they think jump before the eventual push comes. Good idea, as they can arrange a new job from a position of strength. Seems Silva strongly linked with Benfica. Good luck to him.
1.) 03 Jun 2026 09:45:43
We have seen it so many times with quality managers at clubs like that before. All too many stayed another 2 years and faded away.
2.) 03 Jun 2026 14:51:43
Shame for the league to lose another good manager getting a good tune out of Fulham. Silva probably feels that, with all the movement this year at us, City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Spurs, without him getting too much of a look, he may as well go to a big club in another league.
Benfica are a good club and could be seen as a long-term stepping stone to show he can handle the pressure that comes with a club this size and expectant fan base.
29 May 2026 21:16:14
Dear oh dear, what a shame. Garnacho has not even made the Argentines' preliminary World Cup squad.
I hope for his sake he realises what a complete and utter pig's ear he is making of his career. His choices, decisions and actions have led him to where he is now!
If he had listened to the people at O.
T. who were trying to point him in the right direction and to do the right things, and not believe his own hype and bullsquat, then who knows how things would be today.
A classic tale of letting the idiots decide!
1.) 30 May 2026 05:44:14
Not sure of the point of the post.
He was clearly not good enough to play for us regularly. We made a great profit from him, and wish him well for his future career. He's at Chelsea, who are a top club.
Not a big fan of berating young men/kids for making mistakes in their lives. That being said, he'll still earn more in a week than many on these pages earn in a year.
2.) 30 May 2026 09:36:40
Was never good enough. Another player overhyped when not really doing anything special. Common theme these days. The press are the worst, every kid is a wonder kid according to them. Too much too soon as well, doesn't help.
3.) 30 May 2026 11:05:11
Pity for him. I'm not a fan of his, but I won't delight in his demise.
Hoping he gets a good move and he knuckles down and starts doing better.
I often follow ex United players, and generally hope they do well.
4.) 30 May 2026 13:30:22
I think he was good enough, but sadly he is massively immature and full of himself. If he'd been promoted to the first team in a similar environment to when Ronaldo was, he may have had it kicked out of him by the other players. Times change.
I always thought he was massively talented; he blew hot and cold, which is unsurprising for a youngster. But then the fame and ego seemed to take over. Just my opinion from afar.
A real shame. Not the first, not the last to go that way.
5.) 30 May 2026 17:05:01
For young players, it is always about the transition, physically and mentally, to senior football. Garnacho had a brilliant youth career. However, as happens around 19, they either take the step up or shrivel. Instead of learning, it looks like he had advice and felt he was better than he was showing. At that age, youth, in all forms of life, think the world owes them a living, that they should be the top dog, not the person with experience.
Garnacho went down the wrong path. I said last summer we did extremely well to get £40m.
Looks like his career is at a crossroads. I hope he finds the skills he showed, or we will see him at a Spanish 2nd Division team. Sad for the talent he had, but it happens all the time.
6.) 30 May 2026 18:26:18
Januzaj was one who burst onto the scene only to quickly fade. We were buzzing about him, but again, for whatever reason, he didn't make it to the very top. I remember Tuanzebe keeping Mbappe quiet; seems like a one-off performance. These are good players, but we expected more than we got.
7.) 31 May 2026 07:48:01
It must be incredibly hard in today's world for young, elite-level players to even understand what a normal life outside football is. When arriving at the big clubs, they are so insulated from the outside world.
It would be unnatural for most of us to remain level-headed if we were headhunted and paid the mind-boggling sums that these kids receive at such an early age.
The money and lifestyle on offer to mainly uneducated or poorly educated kids, often with their families desperate or greedy for it too, is beyond their wildest dreams if they make it to a club like Utd.
One of Fergie's greatest strengths was bringing his own background into the club. The hard life he experienced in Govan growing up, and the family discipline and work ethic instilled in him, propelled him forwards in his career.
Today's owners and managers are maybe too soft with young players and their agents. If Garnacho had been managed by Fergie, it's impossible to know how he would have reacted to the hair-drier treatment, but overall, I think he would have been more humble and more likely to stay and succeed at Utd and fulfill his potential.
24 May 2026 15:26:10
Well, well, Luke Shaw starts today and becomes the only player at the club to start all 38 League matches this season.
This is not meant as a precursor to a litany of criticism towards him from people, just give a little bit of credit for this, not massive, but nonetheless unexpected achievement.
Defensively, his performances have, overall, been pretty decent all season and some very good.
1.) 24 May 2026 17:48:07
Yeah, he had his best season for the last 7 or 8.
2.) 24 May 2026 18:26:52
He's done well this season. The reduced workload has obviously helped him, though. Good summer off now, and back for next season. Hopefully with some quality competition to keep him on his toes.
17 May 2026 17:13:20.
Well, both teams should have scored more, Bryan certainly should have a hat trick to his name.
It became a bit like a basketball match towards the end and certainly should of satisfied those who want to be entertained above all else.
Lammens pulled of a couple of good stops and certainly has had a first season of high promise, seems to be an excellent signing. Both full backs had decent games, Shaw took his goal really well. Licha moved the ball well but I would like to see a top quality CB come in this summer.
What to say about Bruno, equalling the assist record and it should of been at least 3 today. Kobbie, I thought was good, particularly first half. Casemiro had a steady final OT game, would love to see his replacement be Anderson who looks top quality, he had a very good game and his crossing was excellent.
It's said he is nailed on for City and if so hope we go for Mateus Fernandes, he looks a top prospect, cheaper if West Ham go down, but have to say would love to see Spurs make the drop.
Obvious delight at Bryan scoring, as said, he should have had 3. Cunha also looked good running at them, he does have that air of unpredictability about him. Whilst Amad was better today, a return of 2 goals and 2 assists all season is not good enough. He will have to significantly improve next season or he could be on his way.
A reasonable overall performance today, but we must improve defensively next season, 66 goals scored so far this season is excellent, 3rd highest in league but 50 conceded, far to many. Forwards win you matches but your defenders win you leagues.
1.) 17 May 2026 18:02:35
Agree with most of what you say, but defensively, our full backs, like most of the season, have not stopped crosses enough. Our bench is weak, and we need backup for Sesko.
2.) 17 May 2026 18:10:28
Anderson looked very special. If there is a chance, United shouldn't bulk at the fee and go all in on him.
3.) 17 May 2026 18:25:01
Anderson came and found Carrick for a post game hug. Didn't look like a nailed on City player to me. He would be a very good replacement for Cas.
4.) 17 May 2026 18:45:47
I think Anderson looked very good today.
We've got to at least go for him.
If not, I'd go all in for Tonali or Guimares at Newcastle. (Plus 1-2 others). I like the idea of two top additions, and Hackney, who has been mentioned before.
Ugarte and Zirkzee both undoubtedly off too, so we do need another forward. Maybe Carrick and Rashy can make up, and help him build bridges here, if Barca don't buy him.
5.) 17 May 2026 19:13:16
Anderson was very good. Would love him at United, but if City come calling, I'd imagine he's off there.
I wouldn't be sad to see Amad move on this summer. Seems a good lad, but if the aim is to challenge for top honours, he is way below the standard needed.
But, as there are many other spots needed more urgently, he will have another year to show the drastic improvement needed.
6.) 17 May 2026 20:58:00
DodgyBanter, really hope you turn out to be right re Anderson, would love to see him at O.T. next season. If we did buy him at the rumoured £120m, I can't see another 2 midfielders coming in.
Another midfielder I like is Ederson of Atalanta. I think he is an excellent defensive No 6. It's rumoured we are in discussions with his agent. Given his contract situation, he is supposedly available for £40m. That would be perfect for us, as it's said we have allocated £150m for the purchase of midfielders. I would bite your hand off for those two and not worry about a third.
If we could get Nico Schlotterbeck for centre back at about £60m (I know he has just signed a new contract, but give it a try), and another player we are supposedly keen on, Morgan Rogers for £80m, that would be a total of £300m. A total I think we will spend.
If any monies from sales could be spent also, then I would go for full backs. If only one could be bought, then a right sided one.
Think that would give us a very good base to move on with.
Reckon this buying of players is quite easy really. Don't know what all the fuss is about!
7.) 17 May 2026 21:11:01
Anderson hugging Carrick is not nec significant.
Can't see us signing him and Ederson.
If I were Anderson, and had the chance to be schooled by Pep, I would go to City, knowing I would come out a better player.
With Villa in the Champions League again, I think Rogers will stay there for one more season. He is in a settled team who play him to his strengths with an excellent manager.
8.) 17 May 2026 22:00:24
Do you think Pep will be there much longer? One more year at most, one more week possibly.
9.) 17 May 2026 22:49:13
Rather Anderson than Baleba + Rogers.
Spend your money wisely on the right player that we need.
10.) 17 May 2026 22:50:37
Salford, is Pep going to be there, though? Even if so, it will only be for 1 more season.
Why would we not sign Anderson and Ederson? It's pretty clear we are certainly going for 2 midfielders, and they would complement each other with differing styles.
As for Rogers, he may well stay, but, seemingly, to comply with Financial Regulations, Villa will have to sell a big-ticket player to enable them to refresh their squad.
M.C. is looking for a left-sided player, and knows him from his Middlesbrough days, and Wilcox played a role in his development at City, so he is known by them, and, equally, Rogers knows them. Also, Rogers has the flexibility to play in different positions and could cover Bruno Fernandes, if needed. You can see why there is interest in him from the club.
Time will tell.
11.) 17 May 2026 23:09:50
Rodgers is multifunctional, and would be a great addition, imo. Anderson is fantastic.
I think Pep will jump ship, and if he does, things could get tricky there. I'm not sure he will head to City, I think we will get him. But if his mind is made up on City, we need to move on quickly.
12.) 17 May 2026 23:31:42
The game was entertaining, but it was because they could play with freedom.
Maguire is dipping, and Licha was far superior to him yesterday. We will need to continually assess his form over the coming season. He cannot be first choice.
Amad, I have said before, is not up to it. Maybe he needs a goal to break the dip, let's see. If he is happy with squad status, which I think he will be, then keep him for another season.
Yes, the FBs were good yesterday. Keep them as back ups for another season, unless we have takers for them.
It was good to see Mount come on and do a job, and not get injured. More of the same against BHA, and hopefully someone comes in for him too.
Glad Mbeumo got a goal, he needed that.
13.) 18 May 2026 09:01:37
Amad feels half a yard off the pace right now.
There's a good player in there still - so let's not abandon him just yet.
14.) 18 May 2026 11:21:08
There are at least 5-10 players that need to go before Amad.
He's not had a great season, but let's not forget what he did the season before. He was, by far, our best attacking option with 11 goals and 6 assists.
I would definitely keep him as a back up for Mbeumo, and it will also keep Mbeumo on his toes, knowing that Amad is pushing him for a start in the first 11.
15.) 18 May 2026 16:42:14
Totally agree, Simo, keep Amad for another season, but he will have to realise he is a squad player. Mbeumo should be left to play his proper position on the right hand side. As soon as we started messing about with him as a striker, his output and form fell right off.
Not sure how Amad will react, I suspect not well, but if so it cannot be helped. His reaction will say much as to his real character.
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22 May 2026 19:44:40
Mulambo, I too would love Anderson, Fernandes and Ederson, but cannot see that happening, especially as that would take about £220m of the budget.
If Anderson should go to City, as talked about, there are other options. Tonali would be a good choice and cheaper. Indeed, those 3 may then be viable.
21 May 2026 20:20:05
Ken, you are quite right, a lot needs doing. Obviously, it comes down to prioritising needs.
Clearly, midfield is the absolute priority. I can see about £150m ish being spent there. Left wing is apparently a high need area, and £70/80m is going to be required there. A top centre back must be £60/70m. Back up keeper?
I've said a couple of times, I think we will spend about £300m, so how much will be left for full backs after the foregoing?
Let's not forget, last summer the scousers spent big and created new records for transfer fees. One summer's new record prices are the next summer's norm, so it will be interesting to see how prices go.
Also, considerably strengthening your midfield is a good way to improve your forwards without buying forwards, and the same applies to your defence. Get quality midfielders, and that will automatically give you improvements defensively.
Ultimately, I think buying top, top midfielders is the the highest priority.
If that means we have to spend more to get the players identified and required by the club to achieve this, then so be it. I don't want to see the butter spread too thinly just to cover another slice; it's a tactic that rarely succeeds.
Quality, quality, quality.
21 May 2026 17:05:26
There are reports that we have interest in Sporting Lisbon left back Max Araujo, who has had a fantastic season. Would be expensive.
Also, West Ham's El Hadji Malick Diouf has been mentioned for left back. He had a very good 2nd half to the season.
Really hope if we go to West Ham it's for Mateus Fernandes for midfield. Really think he looks excellent. Known as the defensive Bruno.
As for right back, Borussia Dortmund's Julian Ryerson is supposedly liked. He has had 18 assists this season. He is a Norwegian international and is very attacking, depends on Mazraoui leaving. Would be about 30m euros.
Don't know how highly the need for new full backs is looked upon. Obviously it's a question of priorities. May need to wait for this area to be attended to.
24 Feb 2026 19:03:06
Eric, it still is my read! It certainly beats the crap that is written in most of the so-called reliable newspapers.
23 Feb 2026 23:44:22
This ''story'' is being reported by Fichajes. They have the credibility of a combination of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Peter Mandelson and The Daily Sport. Do not believe a word of it. You will find more truth in this week's copy of the Beano.
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11 Jun 2026 18:59:36
He has been called up by Brazil due to the withdrawal, through injury, of Wesley.
He was due to play as their first-choice right-back.
I suspect a bit of adding 2+2 and getting 5.
I have to say, I was a bit surprised they called up a midfielder to replace a first-choice defender.
Brazilian way of doing things, I suppose.
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.
10 Jun 2026 15:36:48
Have seen him play quite a few times, think he is an excellent player. A couple of years ago Atalanta went to Anfield in C.L. and won 3-0. He was outstanding, and they could easily have scored more.
2 summers ago I posted on here that I would like to see him signed along with Joao Neves and Antonia Silva. Silva has not really progressed as expected, but the other 2 certainly have.
Firstly, as to the fee, his contract only has a year left, and he has said he will not sign a new one. Atalanta were prepared to sell at a lower fee rather than see him go for free next summer.
Indeed, originally it was expected he would go to Atletico Madrid, who had agreed personal terms with him, but would not pay the fee Atalanta were asking. That is when we stepped in and agreed terms. It has been widely reported that a number of other clubs made contact with his camp, but he made it known he would not speak to anybody else, as he said he wanted to play for Utd.
My own view is that we have got an excellent bargain.
As to his style, many feel he is perfectly suited to the P.L., as he possesses great physicality and strength. He is a good ball winner with stamina, has the power to carry the ball forward, and has decent pace and pretty good passing skills. Whilst he can play box to box, he is probably better suited to being a No 6.
Hope that helps a bit, Jrred. As I said, I think this is an excellent start to the transfer window, but not only him; we need a box to box player as well. I have said a few times I hope it's Fernandes from West Ham. If we get those two (and I think we will also get a third) alongside Bruno and Kobbie, it should give us a midfield that can go up against anybody.
Just hope, having said the foregoing, that he delivers the goods. Of course, nothing is guaranteed with transfers, but I have to say I am optimistic. We shall soon be seeing!
06 Jun 2026 17:03:07
Why have things changed?
Why would it have been more likely to be 3 midfielders if far more expensive players were available?
Not sure I can see where you are coming from, Downsie. What's your logic, pal.
04 Jun 2026 19:17:56
I've said before on here that I would love to sign Nico Schlotterbeck, think he is that type of player, tall, strong, athletic, very quick, very strong in the air, good tackler and good on the ball.
I would happily pay £80m for him. He has recently signed a new contract with Borussia Dortmund, but there is a release clause of approx.
EUR60m for certain clubs. Don't think we are on the list of 'chosen ones' though.
Worth trying a big bid and see what happens, although don't expect anything to come of it. What the hell!