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20 Oct 2026 11:22:59
Another rumour today, is that Bruno has turned down the offer of a contract extension. I'd imagine the club will likely trigger his 1 year extension and try and sell him if they can.
1.) 20 Oct 2026 14:27:57
Not sure it works like that MH.
2.) 20 Oct 2026 17:30:34
Good news.
3.) 20 Oct 2026 18:25:32
Even factoring how impressive Bruno has been in his time here, it honestly might not be the worst time to part ways.
At 32 he is probably on the decline and can see a similar situation to Mo Salah and Liverpool if he does sign a new deal but then finds himself being benched in certain games and kicks off. Also freeing up his wages could help prioritise spending in ofher areas mainly defence.
Also from his point of view could either earn massive money in Saudi or sign a 1/2 year deal at a European giant and try win the champions league.
4.) 20 Oct 2026 18:53:54
Bruno has without doubt been our best player over the past 5-6 years. However, all good things must come to end. I also feel that Bruno is having a similar affect on our team that Gerrard had on Liverpool's, in that the team seems to have to be built around him and only performs well when he performs well.
5.) 20 Oct 2026 22:06:19
It probably is the best time to maximise his selling fee but who is going to come close to providing his assists in the current squad. If keeping him means reaching the Champions League again then he has basically covered any loss in transfer fee.
If he is sold I can't see us qualifying for the Champions League and how will potential signings for us view the team. It's just such bad forward planning or lack of it by the United management team.
6.) 20 Oct 2026 22:39:23
The club will have to move on from Bruno at some point, but I wouldn't think for second that getting his wages off the book will result in increased investment in new players. Casemiro and Sancho both left last summer, and our transfer spend was below promoted sides.
The INEOS philosophy is to reduce the wage bill and still expect results from the squad.
7.) 21 Oct 2026 08:45:53
Bruno's costing us £15m+ a year. Any top midfield replacement will cost us more than double that in wages and amortization. It's the same sort of situation with Rashford. Barcola is costing Liverpool about £35m a year.
Pay up or don't pay down. Given our existing debt, interest payments and capital expenditure plans, I know which one I'm betting on.
8.) 21 Oct 2026 09:52:54
I know, it was wishful thinking. It is classed as profiteering if I remember correctly what ED002 once said.
9.) 21 Oct 2026 12:58:36
Bruno being sold would be classed as a 100% profit. Had he been sold for his release clause in the summer, United would have been able to have spent another £175-£250 million extra.
The club also had to pay up the £80 million in owed transfer fees, which didn't help.
If Rashford, Onana and Mount( both Onana and Mount at a slight profit) had been sold last summer, then the club would have been able to on a very good spending spree.
Unfortunately, high wages and underperfroming players, have meant the club struggle to move players on.
10.) 21 Oct 2026 15:37:58
£80m? Try half a billion lol.
11.) 21 Oct 2026 19:05:31
Id sack him, never mind sell him. along with the others. Diabolical attitude.
04 May 2025 21:57:34
Luis Campos linked with Utd now, interesting.
1.) 05 May 2025 07:54:50
I remember Ed002 (RIP) saying Campos would be a great DoF for United. He has had a phenomenal career, certainly an interesting option.
2.) 05 May 2025 08:33:06
But, unfortunately for United fans, Romano has claimed that there is nothing in these rumours.
He said about Campos in a video on his YouTube channel: “We had links with Manchester United. But, I’m told, in this moment, Luis Campos is not negotiating with Manchester United.
“That’s my information.
“In terms of links, I’m receiving many of your messages, guys, I understand the excitement because when there is a link with a director like Luis Campos, it’s normal for fans to be excited.
“We had some links to Chelsea, but Chelsea are very happy with their structure. We had links with Manchester United, but I am not aware of anything on this. ”.
3.) 05 May 2025 10:52:21
When was the last time Romano broke a news story?
4.) 06 May 2025 07:18:53
When was the last time he actually predicted a single outcome rather than covering his proverbial with a bail out option?
The Harry Maguire of journos. Does lots of pointing and posturing, completely unreliable and sometimes, only sometimes gets it right and builds his season on it.
Makes my blood boil more than the dirge on the park!
Breathe Keith, breathe!
5.) 06 May 2025 12:16:28
Given Maguire's form of late I think that's extremely harsh KEEFY Lay off the guy a bit maybe.
6.) 06 May 2025 21:58:14
Two games. Meh!
7.) 07 May 2025 15:53:15
Listen to none other than those boys over at the Athletic, Mitten, Whitwell and Ornstein. Proper journalists.
8.) 08 May 2025 10:33:01
#Keefy - It's not about predicting transfers, it's about sharing news when there is some. A lot of u look at transfer window like some kind of reality show. I don't see any logic in following people who play guessing game. When Romano says here we go, it's 95% done deal. I would rather wait a bit more for that and be sure, than follow people who get 1 out of 10.
9.) 14 May 2025 19:43:08
Angel red is bang on.
24 Mar 2025 00:19:39
Ed001,
A quick question for you, can Chelsea play Utd a fee for terminating their obligation to buy Sancho?
I wouldn't have thought it would be that easy or straight forward.
{Ed001's Note - yes.}
1.) 24 Mar 2025 01:49:49
Cheers Ed001.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome.}
2.) 24 Mar 2025 05:46:54
Don’t worry about Sancho, sign up Pirlo……. you either got it or you not!
3.) 24 Mar 2025 08:19:53
Sounds like they can pay £5m to break the clause, there does seem to be a danger then for them on clubs doing future similar deals with them though but they probably won’t care as there is no way they will want to keep Sancho. Hopefully we can still sell him this summer though.
4.) 24 Mar 2025 09:49:36
The irony is that technically, Sancho would work very well in Amorim’s system as one of the No10s. However, he’s very much burned his bridges with the club and fans and needs to be shifted asap, and the fact Chelsea want rid too speaks volumes. Just doesn’t have the mental strength to be a top level pro sadly. that's not a criticism, just fact. he's 25 now, so time to grow up and be an example to others.
5.) 24 Mar 2025 11:22:22
Eric, no he's not. Sure he can play as a no 10, but remember the training video which RA asked every player to run back all their might when they lost the ball? No way sancho's going to run like that.
6.) 24 Mar 2025 11:23:07
GDS2 yeah The Athletic had a report in the last couple of days that Chelsea could pay 5m to break the clause. It also did say that their intention is to keep him and that it's Mudryk that they want to ship on, but then again they would say that now wouldn't they. His output for them has been poor, but ultimately I think it'll depend on what wages he's willing to accept to play for them. There's a talented player there. He just doesn't seem to want to put in the effort.
7.) 24 Mar 2025 14:32:09
If Chelsea don't want him I would rather we paid up the final year of his contract and sent him on his way.
Surely Sancho realises that the gravy train is about to end for him.
8.) 24 Mar 2025 15:57:20
Not got the physicality or intensity for PL.
Hopefully will do well in European club.
9.) 24 Mar 2025 21:29:22
If we get 5m from Chelsea and his book value is 15m i think we will easily find a taker that will risk 15 m. Bd and bayer leverkusen are both said to be interested.
He imo is not a problem anymore. No matter how it shakes up we shouldn't incur a loss on his book value which is key.
10.) 24 Mar 2025 21:41:40
Maybe an e-sports team will sign him to play fifa from his sofa?
11.) 24 Mar 2025 21:49:27
Imagine the insult, Sancho would literally be the first player in history a club has paid not to sign ?♂️.
12.) 24 Mar 2025 23:27:24
On the something here, maybe a lot of clubs would pay us not to seel them our dross.
13.) 25 Mar 2025 12:36:49
I think we should move forward with the idea of the Sancho Cup.
Heard it somewhere online. One off match between United and Chelsea at Wembley after the season ends. Loser gets Sancho. It’s the fairest way. Imagine how hard players would fight to win?
17 Dec 2024 16:48:55
ED001,
Do you know of any targets Utd have in mind during the January transfer window?
Thanks.
{Ed001's Note - I don't at the moment sorry.}
1.) 17 Dec 2024 19:37:14
Hopefully a striker and left back.
Osimhen would be worth a punt if we could shift Rashford on. At lb I’d like us to go for Kerkez.
11 Jul 2024 21:14:04
ED002,
Are Utd conducting their transfer business in a more professional manner this summer?
Previously you mentioned how "Amateurish" the club was when dealing with transfers. Of course it is still early days.
Thanks.
{Ed002's Note - They are shaping up to move to a better approach, so I guess yes.}
1.) 12 Jul 2024 09:34:53
It's almost criminal that the previous individuals involved in transfer business were so poor, you not only wonder how they even got to that role in the first place but also how they held on to it! The argument can't be that they were there to save Glazers money because they wasted millions of pounds.
I don't know the ins and outs of the process for transfer business but how they previous lot appear to be so spectacularly poor compared to, current performance of new individuals is amazing really.
2.) 12 Jul 2024 09:46:08
That's a good guess ed ?.
3.) 12 Jul 2024 15:56:56
Ports, it comes down to Woodward. He was arrogant enough to think that he actually knew something about football. I am led to believe by one of the football directors that all the decisions were his.
You may also recall him saying (echoing Arsenal? ) something about how winning the title was not important from a financial point of view. I remain amazed that the Glazers kept him in that position for so long. Maybe he had some kompromat on them!
The buck, as they say, stops with him.
4.) 12 Jul 2024 16:08:58
Shaw, I disagree. The book stops firmly with the Glazers. They appointed Woodward with no past experience of such a role. Woodward's ego was never going to stand up and say "thanks, but no thanks".
Business owners employing incompetent people to positions of power should not happen at this level, and if it does, it should be identified and that person (s) be removed very quickly.
This tells you all you need to know about how much the Glazers care about football.
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22 Oct 2026 09:25:38
Listening to Neil Warnock on Talksport this morning, he said Dalot is so poor, that he wouldn't get into any of his teams, even those in league one.
He went on to say how awful the defence is, and how they don't have any good CBs.
1.) 22 Oct 2026 09:46:57
Nothing us fans and whole football world didn't already know.
Warnock had a win percentage as a manager of 40%, lower than all post Ferguson managers except Amorim. Don't think he has enough credibility to be throwing out comments about the club.
2.) 22 Oct 2026 10:20:36
Kurtis, much respect pal. But it's those kind of narratives that are at the heart of uniteds problems. A 'United know better' attitude.
Right now we have more in common with Sheffield Wednesday than Bayern Munich, no disrespect to Wednesday. Once proud club mismanaged to league 1.
The club from top to bottom, fans included need to acknowledge there is a lot of pain ahead, we are 10/20 years away from building the club back to the 90s stature.
Warnock or pulis is exactly those we should be taking heed from, because the club is at their level. It's hard to take, but it's true.
When Carrick is sacked, the next man might get a short lived up tick but we will face the same crucial issues.
When SAF arrived at united fans had the stomachs to persevere until it came good. That won't happen now, so chins up we have 10 more years of this I'm afraid.
3.) 22 Oct 2026 10:20:58
Warnock has managed over 1600 games as a manager and been involved in football for nearly 60 years. By my reckoning that gives him enough credibility to comment.
4.) 22 Oct 2026 10:41:29
RedGedge, all valid points and I completely agree with not wanting to project a "we know best" attitude.
My point is just that he has never managed an elite club, his overall success is average, and to be honest, I think his comment was made just for effect. Dalot is not be good enough for where United want to be, but let's be real, he absolutely would have been taken by Warnock at any of his League One or Championship clubs. It's just controversial journalism designed to dig at United and stir a reaction, which clearly worked.
Sim, tenure doesn't automatically equal elite competence. Someone can spend 60 years running a local high street franchise, but that doesn't mean they're qualified to advise a FTSE 100 board on global strategy. Experience has to be measured by the level you operated at, not just the clock time.
5.) 22 Oct 2026 12:38:05
We need to upgrade Dalot no doubt, but he is so much better than most give him credit for. For example, in the EPL this season, despite us being awful, of all the defenders in the league only Maxim De Cuyper at Brighton has more shot creating actions (and he has played a few games as an actual winger) than Dalot.
Who would have said Dalot was the second most creative full back in the EPL? Yet statistically he is.
6.) 22 Oct 2026 16:02:20
But we can all watch him with our eyes Shappy and see that he's a terrible footballer. What stat shows him showing the winger inside at the weekend. Of those chances, how many were good ones, as he has 0 assists this season. I can't remember watching him and thinking 'he's been really unlucky today' yet apparently he's created 14 chances.
7.) 23 Oct 2026 02:45:39
If only he could defend!
13 Oct 2026 22:31:42
The Martinez interview was the most entertaining part tonight. Fair play to him. He hit the nail on the head.
1.) 13 Oct 2026 22:56:13
Licha was rumoured to want to go to Barca during the summer and was turned down because Wilcox wanted to spend all the funds on midfield.
Sounds like Licha has now called him out and is forcing United hand into selling him.
Have to say he is right on Wilcox though, he should go before Carrick. Berrada can do one as well with the Glazers and the Rat. Not sure there is anybody likeable at our club anymore.
2.) 13 Oct 2026 23:58:18
I don't like what licha said in public, its not his job. The very same i said about Onana "schooling" Maguire.
Being right or wrong doesn't matter, it is simply not his job and the timing i don't think is right after a decent performance-unless you think you can go at Atleti and batter them.
You did our best and lost in details.
Players must take responsibilities for their performances instead to call others off. So Martinezs problem is that Ineos didn't bring players of his quality; What quality; He is the first to shown the door.
3.) 14 Oct 2026 00:15:31
Totally disagree
This is the best thing a United player has done for us in years.
We can't hide anymore. Someone had to call them out so something can be done.
Martinez coming out shows how much he actually cares about the club.
Why should the incompetence be hidden and if anything, it should have been carrick calling them out but the yes man is scared he'll lose his job.
My club comes first as this is the only way we can get the toxic people out of our club.
4.) 14 Oct 2026 00:23:56
I disagree that he cares so much. And i totally disagree that this is the proper way and the right timing.
Licha knew very well what he must said. Overnight he went from zero to hero. He should take care of his form because he plays like a championship level player.
5.) 14 Oct 2026 00:59:16
I agree with Heaven. This is basically just what Ronaldo did a few years ago, only from an inferior player whose presence in the squad is actively contributing to the mediocrity that he's complaining about.
6.) 14 Oct 2026 01:08:11
No it wasn't right to do it but boy it's good!. He will cop the abuse for doing it but it is perfect that he did!
7.) 14 Oct 2026 04:08:02
I think most damning part of his interview is saying that every season you have to change and play different otherwise others know exactly how to play you that's on Carrick and the Coaches, who Martinez must know just not good enough, you can't blame Wilcox for style of play,
8.) 14 Oct 2026 06:14:30
JSU
Except Wilcox told Amorim how to play which started the end of him.
9.) 14 Oct 2026 14:48:25
He may have done that to RA but as a manager just come out in an interview and say to let the supporters know I want to play this way but am being told I can't and have to play how Wilcox wants that will stop all that crap in 5 mins.
Not like the average person who can't jeopardise there job, Carrick is a multi millionaire, so if that's happening show some balls.
26 Sep 2026 14:03:33
ED001,
I'm sure you probably already been asked this, but what would you like to see happen to City.
Realistically, what are you expecting will happen in terms of points deductions, fines, titles stripped and potentially relegation?
Personally, i think they will be given a hefty points deduction, which will ultimately put them in a relegation battle for the remainder of the season - it is the easiest and most convenient way to relegated City.
I'd certainly expect a large fine and a transfer ban for a number of windows.
Consequently, this has opened up a huge can of worms. Clubs will certainly seek compensation etc. The knock on effect og this could be astronomical.
{Ed001's Note - I would like to see them kicked down to non-league football, the owners forced to sell and all titles stripped.
What I am expecting is a large fine and points deduction. Maybe a limited transfer ban, but I would expect they will have trouble enforcing a full one as players are likely to leave in droves if the points deduction is as much as it should be.}
1.) 26 Sep 2026 17:58:11
History books should not be kind to this type of systemic cheating. All titles stripped.
The owners/directors should now fail the proper person test (or whatever its called). I don't know if they can be forced to sell but they should not be allowed own a football club.
Points deduction that sends them down and a very long transfer ban should do the trick.
Any more fined, should be redistributed to lower league clubs.
Also on a side note, Omar should be put on leave until this is resolved. Either he was complicit in this at City or he didn't know and he's not good at his job. Either way, he should go.
The ripple effect of this is astronomical. I know we've been a meme club for awhile but we could have had a few more titles. Liverpool under Klopp would have absolutely dominated if City weren't cheating.
The more I think about it, the more I think the club should be wound up.
2.) 26 Sep 2026 19:43:11
Personal opinion but I don't think the punishment can be that severe that it destroys the value of Manchester city football club as it will become a bigger political/geopolitical issue.
They are owned effectively by the United Arab Emirates who are a key ally of the United Kingdom in the region. Also large parts of the UK are reliant on foreign direct investment, like Canary Wharf, large parts of which are owned by Qatar. So don't think the UK government will want to show that they are hostile to foreign owners of UK assets.
Some of these charges also relate to inflated sponsorship deals by UAE state owned companies like "Etihad".
3.) 26 Sep 2026 20:19:18
I don't really care what affect it has on the country and if this punishment is more lenient because of politics then it's a total joke. They've cheated, like Lance Armstrong all of their trophies and titles now mean absolutely nothing.
Enjoyed the chairman coming out saying they will prove they are innocent, it's too late for that, you're already guilty. 114 times. You aren't getting away with 114 guilty verdicts on appeal.
Relegate them, wind them up. Everything about them is fake and hollow.
4.) 26 Sep 2026 22:27:46
Should Berrada face consequences for his time at City?
5.) 26 Sep 2026 23:18:52
Should Arteta?
6.) 27 Sep 2026 09:39:19
I will only be satisfied if Citeh are expelled from the EPL. How they negotiate a way back from non league football is their business.
I'd go as far as to say that, if that isn't the case, I will give up on pro football entirely. Bent as can be otherwise.
17 Sep 2026 06:48:25
How long will it be before Eddie Howe is the next manager?
1.) 17 Sep 2026 07:46:37
I'm genuinely surprised we didn't try and get Unai from Villa.
2.) 17 Sep 2026 09:28:27
Agree.
3.) 17 Sep 2026 11:20:15
We need a Dutch manager, just so I can enjoy the press conferences.
25 Aug 2026 10:06:53
ED001,
What are your thoughts on Balde, since United are heavily linked with him?
The only only thing I can think of, is that he has been abit injury prone and appears to be far better at attacking than defending.
{Ed001's Note - I don't really know much about him, I haven't seen a lot of him to be honest.}
1.) 25 Aug 2026 10:32:28
Thanks ED001.
{Ed001's Note - sorry I couldn't help mate.}
2.) 25 Aug 2026 11:41:43
MH, he is much, much better going forward than defensively.
If you want him for his attacking, then he is your man! If you are looking to improve your defence, then meh!
One good thing is that 2 or 3 years ago he was being interviewed and was asked if he would be prepared to play for anyone other than Barcelona, he replied Manchester United!
Not sure as to the veracity, but seemingly Barca want to sell him for EUR30/40m, as they want the cash, whereas we want a 12-month loan with an option to buy (like the Rashford deal).
If true, then I think it is so we can send him back, unless he excels, and then go for Hall.
3.) 25 Aug 2026 13:14:44
Iiwotb
Hall will go to a big club next summer if we leave it.
4.) 25 Aug 2026 13:33:56
I assume he will be better than this, but this is giving Sergio Reguillon vibes in the 23/24 season.
Shaw spent that whole season injured, and we ended up with Amarabat/Lindelof at left back, because Reguillon wasn't good enough.
5.) 25 Aug 2026 13:46:27
Yes, Redman, I agree he will. Subject to another good season, he will move to a big club next season.
There is new talk that Arsenal may, without the agreement of Arteta, sell Lewis Skelly.
If true, he may well be a better choice, given his additional quality in midfield.
So, Balde for his attacking quality, Lewis Skelly for his dual abilities, or Lewis Hall next summer? Make your choices, boys!
6.) 25 Aug 2026 14:05:34
Cheers IWOTB,
Perhaps a move for Lewis Skelly would be better. The club can't afford another liability in defence.
7.) 25 Aug 2026 18:08:21
Would anyone take a Balde/Rashford swap?
8.) 25 Aug 2026 18:45:09
I'd swap him for a packet of minstrels.
9.) 25 Aug 2026 19:23:30
JJ Gabriel is the first academy player I've been excited about since Greenwood.
No comments, please, Danny!
But he's 15, FFS. C'mon now.
06 Nov 2026 04:08:24
TW,
Amad is sellable, he isn't good enough. We have cling onto deadwood for far too long. Maz needs to go, he only plays well in a back 3, he is more often than not, injured.
04 Nov 2026 16:51:35
This has to be Shaw, Martinez and Maguires last season. It makes no sense to offer any of them new contracts.
03 Nov 2026 09:33:15
Both need to go. Bruno potentially, coukd bring in some much needed funds, to reinvest back into the squad. The January transfer window seems like a good time to do so, and quickly move on.
31 Oct 2026 16:01:35
Redcon1,
I agree with you Buddy.
28 Oct 2026 19:08:12
The pursuit of Ashworth was ridiculous. Mitchell was available at the time, not that I'm saying he would have been any good. I dont think he would have slotted into the structure anyway
However, the club needed someone in fairly quickly to prepare for the then upcoming summer window.
There are rumours of Wilcox and Berrada possibly being sacked, with Van Der Sar being linked as the next CEO.
Consequently, we are up s*** creek without a paddle. The stench is overwhelming.
06 Nov 2026 15:44:30
He was saying that he was told to push up. He was implying that the tactics were ar fault.
04 Nov 2026 16:51:35
This has to be Shaw, Martinez and Maguires last season. It makes no sense to offer any of them new contracts.
04 Nov 2026 12:51:49
It i'd time to sell Amad. He is often injured and is quite an inconsistent. With him being at the club for over 5.5 years, he would be classed a pure profit.
Lacey looks livelier, hungrier and more determined than Amad. The question is, does Carrick have the balls to drop him.
02 Nov 2026 07:27:15
I think the club should look to cash in on Amad, he picks up a fair few injuries and misses a lot of chances. His sale would also go down as pure profit for the club.
Come the January transfer window, the club need to move a few players. That is easier said than done. In hindsight, I bet the club wishbthat thyebhad sold Rashford for £13-£15 million to Barcelona now.
31 Oct 2026 06:45:47
DB,
That was SJR, both Berrada and Ashworth started July 2024 at Utd.