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02 Sep 2026 18:21:44
Young Obi off to Willem II on a season-long loan. Good move for him I think and hopefully it helps his development toward our first team.
1.) 03 Sep 2026 00:38:02
Would have preferred to see him go to a Championship club, but trust that the club has done their research into where's best to send him.
2.) 03 Sep 2026 08:01:12
Having seen where he is at, they may have struggled to get him in at a reasonable level in the UK.
3.) 03 Sep 2026 08:09:04
In theory, going to the Championship would be better, as it's probably the best league to prepare a player for the EPL. However, that only works if he plays regularly, and given the level of competition in the Championship, the position he plays, and where he is currently in his development, I would worry that his game time might end up fairly limited in the Championship.
His problem is that he developed physically much younger than his peers, which led to him relying too heavily on his physical talents at youth level.
When he stepped into the first team against physically mature athletes, he started to struggle.
Going to the Championship is normally a good place to prepare players for the EPL because it's similarly physical. But that isn't the side of Chido Obi's game that needs developing. It's his technical skills that are lacking. Going abroad to a league that focuses much more on technical skills, hopefully to a club where he'll get a good amount of minutes, will hopefully be the move that helps round out the areas he is lacking currently.
4.) 03 Sep 2026 21:23:09
It's not just that he hasn't developed his game at all. Flat track bully was how he's been described internally, so not only did he rely on physicality, which is now exposed, his touch, passing, positioning, and his ability to make space and shoot are very underdeveloped.
Still, plenty of time, but he has an awful lot of progress to make before he is even Championship ready.
10 Jul 2026 10:33:44
Hi Ed's is there any issues with the ederson deal? Few stories online that we might not go through with it? Media bs or possible? Any Insight be great if u have it.
{Ed001's Note - I haven't heard anything about it sorry.}
1.) 10 Jul 2026 13:55:46
No worries ed, cheers
{Ed001's Note - sorry I can't help. It is not easy to get news on medicals. What does come out is often just propaganda.}
05 Jul 2026 11:49:08
New day, new name… Andrey Santos from Chelsea. Thoughts? From what I’ve seen of him he looks decent but his appearances have been sporadic.
1.) 05 Jul 2026 14:27:47
I thought we'd be linked with him before?! I saw the link again for around £50M? I believe he is quite highly regarded, so I guess at £50M, as the 2nd of, hopefully, 3 CM's, it would allow for a higher profile signing such as the Madrid boy. Certainly need to add depth to the squad, as well as improve the starting 11.
2.) 05 Jul 2026 15:41:20
Shrewd purchase if true.
3.) 05 Jul 2026 17:36:46
Kone is a better fit alongside Mainoo and cheaper as well.
4.) 05 Jul 2026 18:39:22
I agree, Grim, but supposedly he prefers Arsenal, which is why we moved away from him earlier.
08 Jun 2026 14:42:14
Reports that Bayern are interested in rashford and happy to pay the fee. Wages are a problem though. If I'm rashford I'm all over it, great club, league that will suit him and top level European competition. Barcelona have shown they don't value him as much as he does them so if they don't pony up then this would be a great move for all parties.
1.) 08 Jun 2026 16:52:28
Apparently, Rashford was willing to reduce his wages at Barca. I'm sure he would do the same for Bayern.
2.) 09 Jun 2026 07:21:25
I think he would do well at Bayern. Very poor league. Lots of good players excel in that league.
Tough team to get into, but im not sure that bothers him too much. If Olise goes to Madrid, it would help.
Hopefully, he thinks it's a good move for him if it materialises.
3.) 09 Jun 2026 08:55:24
It's not as strong a league, undoubtedly, but Bayern are a top side and a much better side than we are currently.
I'm still amazed he can't be re-integrated. He's had a great season at Barca under one of the best coaches in the world, he was picked by another one for the England World Cup squad, and, frankly, has a great chance of starting all England's matches. Now Bayern are waiting in the wings in case Barca don't trigger their option to buy (which I still think they will).
If he's largely overcome his demons, or it certainly feels like he is, then he should come and play for us.
We need a player like him in the squad. He'd add pace, directness and goals.
The biggest issue we've created ourselves is not the cultural re/integration, but the fat wages we've put him on, which are way above anybody else in the squad, and the wage structure that INEOS are putting in place. This has nothing to do with the player or his personality, it's all purely financially driven.
He's had his wobble, lost his head for sure, but he's human. Cut these lads some slack.
4.) 09 Jun 2026 09:21:02
Think Bayern see him as a multi position player along their front line. Cover on the left, backup to Kane etc. They had Nico Jackson last year, but he's gone back to Chelsea now. Makes sense, so hope there's truth to it.
5.) 09 Jun 2026 10:16:23
@Eric79, He had a decent season, I wouldn't say great. There's something wrong, we haven't got all the information, but the fact Barca passed him up and Emery didn't want him suggests there's an issue. There's anecdotal info from previous managers that our dressing room was toxic, with massive player power.
Rashford had the most power at the club at the time. The fact the club want him gone kind of backs this up. He's undoubtedly talented; there's just something coaches don't like.
6.) 09 Jun 2026 13:00:49
Has to be, I guess, Rewz, otherwise the club would just bring him back. I do think we've backed ourselves into yet another corner with his current contract, though.
7.) 09 Jun 2026 14:03:21
Rewz, where did you get that info from? You go on to say we haven't got all the information, but then say that Barca passed him up and Emery didn't want him. ?
8.) 09 Jun 2026 14:20:27
@angelred, Emery didn't trigger the £40m purchase option and Barce didn't trigger the £26M option.
9.) 09 Jun 2026 15:09:07
Rewz,
Villa had PSR issues as well. Rashfords fee and wages were a major issue. Had they finished in the CL, it may have gone through.
I think it was ED001 who said at the end of last season, thst Villa might have to sell Rogers to ease PSR issues. I might be wrong.
10.) 09 Jun 2026 17:25:45
Until we get an offer, I suppose we can assume nobody else wants him and his massive wages.
I think Bayern would be a great move for him. Big club, winning and competing for big trophies. They need cover for their starters, and good subs are hard to find.
I think he represents good value at 26m, but again it's reported they have an issue with his current wages; nobody wants to be paying that sort of wage for a squad player.
That league is weak, and Bayern boss it, so it would be nice and easy for him.
11.) 11 Jun 2026 15:46:09
Sub. Lol... I think Bayern want him as Olisse replacement if he Madrid pound and plus have 100 million in the bank... not bad business...
Barca just trying it on. They will probably take him in the end.
12.) 11 Jun 2026 16:57:02
We'll just have to wait and see. No offers for him yet. Not sure Bayern will sell Olisse. Rashford does not like playing on the right side, but he would be great cover for Diaz on the opposite side.
Hopefully, someone comes up with an offer to buy him.
But his wages are very high, and he wouldn't command a 1st 11 spot in most of the
Top sides, so it's a lot of wages for a squad player, imo. The fee is low, but the overall cost for what he offers is unattractive for most clubs.
13.) 12 Jun 2026 10:36:32
By all accounts and what I've seen, Rashford did well at Barca last season. Pretty surprised no-one has snapped our hands off for a player reportedly available for under £30m. Obviously the wage is a concern, or something is.
Even more surprised Barca chose to spend well over double on speed merchant Gordon, whose sole aim is to get to the penalty area at 100mph and try to win a penalty. Sorry, never seen the hype. Maybe it'll be his World Cup and I'll eat my words.
14.) 12 Jun 2026 12:50:45
Spenno, on the face of it, the fee of 26m is great value, imo.
However, his wages are completely prohibitive.
The overall cost of signing him is horrendous.
He started less than half of Barcelona's games, so nobody wants to pay a rotation player that much. Every 1st 11 player will have their hand out looking for parity.
If he takes lower wages, then he would be good value, but he probably needs to offer a 30/40% drop in wages.
Bayern are one club who need good cover for their front 3, and he would probably get good game time, they're covering for their preferred front 3.
Barcelona will come back in offering a loan last minute.com, but maybe not.
Villa had a look, didn't buy him. Barca had a look, won't buy him. Why? Finances are 1 reason, no doubt, but there must be other reasons.
Gordon speaks better Spanish than him already.
He, imo, appears to have put in the absolute minimum effort to integrate himself into the culture/language, etc.
I saw nothing in any of his actions that screamed to Barca that they must sign him.
He will do ok wherever he goes, as he does have good attributes, but he does need to work harder to convince people he is worth the money, imo.
15.) 12 Jun 2026 14:06:09
Not sure how you say wages are a stumbling block. Haven't Madrid just signed Konate on 400k per week? He is not exactly a great CB.
Yes, his wages are high, but anything under 30 million for his quality is a bargain in today's world.
Clearly, there were issues at United for him.
Was that RA, or was it his private life? Who knows, but I'm not sure the wages and purchase price are much of a problem.
Seems many just don't like him, and that's fine, maybe you have your reasons, but if you look at it non-biased, he is better than what we have in that position.
16.) 12 Jun 2026 16:33:07
It's been 3 years since he scored the amount Cunha did last season for us, so I'm not sure about that.
Barcelona thought his wages were a problem.
Bayern say they are a problem. Villa thought the same.
If he is a rotation player, the wages are too high for most clubs. If he is a nailed-on starter, then you'd argue that's what many regular starters earn, but he's not been, and I don't think, if push comes to shove, he would be a starter for Bayern ahead of Diaz, Kane or Olisse.
Great option for them as cover imo. I think he would do great in that league, it's pretty poor, and we've seen others excel there like Sancho, Bellingham, Kagawa, Miki, etc. They looked like world beaters in that league.
17.) 12 Jun 2026 18:47:21
Problem with your post that you barrack others for is posting hearsay as factual. You have no idea, in reality, that Barcelona, Villa or Bayern have baulked at the wages, or even know what he is wanting. You're just going on hearsay.
I would say no one on here knows what wages he is looking for, or if he has lower demands or higher; it's all hearsay. You can’t go telling others not to post as factual something that’s not known, then go do the same yourself. Just saying.
18.) 13 Jun 2026 00:42:02
You're right, I don't know, but it's reported by most reputable journalists that this is the case.
It was reported that he did reduce his wage demands for Barcelona, but they chose to sign Gordon, who has been much better over the last 3 seasons. He has his contract with United; it's up to him to decide if he wants to stay or leave and earn less.
There's lots we don't know for sure about many things, but when something is being said by most top reporters and news outlets, there's often some truth in it.
The drain of 1.2m per month on cash flow for one player is not something most clubs can justify for a player who has been as up and down as Rashford.
I'm sure he would do well at Bayern or most teams he would go to, but his wages are a problem for most clubs. There can only be fewer than a dozen who earn more in the EPL.
You don't know that Konate is getting 400k a week, but that's been reported, I'm sure. But even if he was, it's cheaper than buying Rashford and maintaining his wages.
Do Arsenal, Villa, or Chelsea want to make him their highest-paid player? He would be in the top 5 earners at Barcelona if they had to maintain it.
If he seeks compensation from United in order to offset his wage reduction, then we lose some of the 26m fee to pay him off.
He shouldn't lose out financially too badly either way. United refused to pay Maguire that compensation, so he refused to move; I think it was to West Ham, I can't remember.
Maintaining his wage, or even 60% of it, is a huge problem for most clubs, and those that can afford it have better players.
Clubs are in a tough spot on it really.
02 Jun 2026 22:25:37
Ornstein and Romano now reporting that we’ve a deal in place for Ederson. First of a few quality additions I hope.
1.) 03 Jun 2026 14:53:45
I think the scouting department has done a good job here. He's had 40+ games in each of his seasons at Atalanta. They play at a high tempo too, so he's going to be well suited to the Premier League.
2.) 03 Jun 2026 16:00:49
He also looks to be a big strong lad, so should be able to cope with the physicality.
3.) 04 Jun 2026 00:52:23
Very curious to hear from those who know the players more closely, and can talk tactics.
Which combination of players linked would make the best combo, either with Mainoo, or 2 new players, one of those likely to be Ederson?
4.) 07 Jun 2026 11:07:37
I think he's potentially a really good signing. He's a similar player to Sandro Tonali, tactically intelligent, extremely hardworking, technically very good, and is tenacious off the ball.
He plays best as an all-action, box-to-box player, someone who can hunt the ball down and fill in gaps, as well as get forward and score a few goals.
Since Carrick came in, he changed how our midfield has been set up. He's pushed Bruno back further forward, and he changed Casemiro's role from being the sitting midfielder to being a more box-to-box role that allowed him to get further forward and score a few goals, but also allowed him the freedom to win the ball back further up. He then brought Mainoo into the team, but played him more as the holding No.6 who'd drop deep and take the ball off the CBs, and use his press resistance to allow us to play out from the back more successfully.
If he continues to use Mainoo in the same role, then Ederson would be a good replacement for how Casemiro has played under Carrick as that all-action, box-to-box midfielder.
He probably won't score as many headers as Casemiro did, but he's quicker and more mobile across the ground.
Personally, I think the next midfield signing should be a natural No.6-type holding midfielder, as Mainoo has done well there, but I don't feel like he's a natural fit for the role and that it limits some of his best assets (getting into the box and shooting, as well as intricate play around the opposition box to open up chances).
We still don't have that natural sit-deep, shield-the-defence, and control-the-tempo type midfielder similar to a prime Michael Carrick in our squad, and we could do with that sort of profile of player. They are invaluable against the biggest clubs and in tough away games in Europe.
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18 Sep 2026 22:01:15
Keith Andrew's anyone??? (Joking btw) What a job he's done at Brentford. Tipped to go down last season, fancied by some to step back this season yet they keep going. What a performance tonight funny thing is if we win on Sunday (huge if) then we are level with 'title challenging Chelsea' lol.
1.) 19 Sep 2026 14:37:31
I think Kevin Schade is a great player Tim.
2.) 19 Sep 2026 17:19:54
Brentford work so well because they don't rely on everything to come from the manager. As a club, top to bottom they are well run.
They know the markets they can operate in to get the best value for money. They have a clear identity as a club, they bring in players and managers to suit that.
We have seen how when you do that, you can get the best out of everyone. A team greater than the sum of its parts.
3.) 19 Sep 2026 22:32:28
Agree banjoe. Damsgard is a very neat and tidy player too.
16 Sep 2026 23:07:09
If ever one player could encapsulate and epitomise the state of the club currently it's Diogo dalot. Been here a number of years, was loan out to Milan and tried to be sold but we couldn't get rid. Since then he's literally been our first choice rb for the last 4/5 years. Crap defensively, useless in the air, can't pass 5 yards, constantly out of position, weak in the tackle, can't cross his legs .and it goes on.
Poor performance after poor performance yet there he is on the team sheet next game. He did an interview earlier this week talking about wanting the club to win things and dominate the league .that will only happen when players like him are no longer here. Sorry for the rant but he does my head in ?.
1.) 17 Sep 2026 00:14:09
He abandons his post and runs up to be a striker once or twice a game and the defense of the opposition literally let's him get the ball as it is less dangerous than if they try to play the ball ?.
2.) 17 Sep 2026 05:47:07
Wouldn't be surprised he is still there because he is best mates with bruno and cristiano before that. He if definitely professional off field but on it it's a different story.
3.) 17 Sep 2026 00:03:18
One of the most annoying players I've witness in my life time. We have had plenry of poor players but he annoys me more than most of the bad ones. Right up there with other wastes of space like anthony davenport milne martial shaw rashford weggy. They all don't annoy me for the same reasons but i don't like any of them as players or characters.
4.) 17 Sep 2026 09:13:59
With u Ken but you know what he will still be starting on Sunday. Absolute joker. If we put him up for sale tomorrow he'd be lucky to have a team in Portugal want him. Utter dross.
5.) 17 Sep 2026 09:48:32
But who else can play in his position? Maz not great Yoro but still raw? Amad is out and a waste of his attacking talent. Any of the u21s ready to step up.. I haven't heard so.
It may be that the best way til we get decent full backs is to play three at the back with four in midfield who should aim to control the game.
6.) 17 Sep 2026 11:59:25
Tim_99 - but he's brilliant at running 50 yards and high fiving everyone.
7.) 17 Sep 2026 13:02:35
Right back was the priority defensive position this summer imo. I stated that before the transfer window and was told I was being foolish. Shaw has flaws but he's an infinitely better player than Dalot who commits a catastrophic error in almost every game.
8.) 17 Sep 2026 14:56:25
Yoro can play right back. He may be inexperienced and a little raw, but he is athletic and fit. To be fair, I cannot think of any positive attributes that Dalot possesses so Yoro would definitely be a big improvement.
9.) 17 Sep 2026 15:46:04
It's a bit rich just blaming Dalot for these performances, Heaven poor, Yoro Poor, Maz poor, when Shaw plays you blame him, McGuire is still our best defender that says it all
It's a shocking team & squad & manager & coaches we are in such a mess it's diabolical.
13 Sep 2026 19:21:23
After being in hospital a few weeks back I’ve learned not to get too wound up about football anymore, I’m not angry about today, just disappointed and tbh I want surprised. Seems like Ole 2.0 is under way and the deficiencies of the squad are being exposed. Honestly I’m just tired of the repeating cycle that the club is in and sadly it won’t change unless the decision makers do.
We had a chance to kick on but don’t look like we will do that, instead be right back where we started, with Carrick another sacrificial lamb to appease the masses. I see Ratcliffe the rat and Berrada all there today… sadly they aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.
1.) 13 Sep 2026 19:54:14
Hope you're okay now, Tim.
2.) 13 Sep 2026 20:38:54
I'm grand, thanks. Have a few tests and scans coming up, so hopefully those are all clear. ?
3.) 13 Sep 2026 22:33:27
Wish you a speedy recovery.
4.) 14 Sep 2026 08:20:23
All of the United level quality players are at City.
They have better mentality as well.
08 Sep 2026 21:29:29
Lewis Hall signing a new 5-year deal with Newcastle….that's him out the window then! Yes he can still be sold but this contract protects his value and ensures Newcastle get top £ for him. Top money that I highly doubt we will pay…. Unfortunate as I think he could have been our lb for many years to come!
1.) 08 Sep 2026 22:50:12
The grand strategy of waiting until next season because Newcastle's valuation was too high doesn't seem that clever now.
I'm sure that the usual suspects will say that there are other left backs we could bring.
But we could have brought them in this summer too.
On one hand, the club is telling us that they'd rather wait to bring in their top targets.
Yet, on the other hand, they never seem to be willing to stump up the cash for their top targets, and plump for a cheaper alternative anyway.
Seems like a bit of smoke and mirrors to deflect from an unwillingness to spend what's needed to compete for titles.
2.) 08 Sep 2026 23:28:12
Newcastle had sold two players for a lot of money. He had a contract, so I'd say they didn't want to sell. End of. Move on.
3.) 09 Sep 2026 09:12:46
Don't you dare come on here and talk sense, Salford!
4.) 09 Sep 2026 09:26:31
Any clauses in that contract? I suppose that's something none of you know.
Is Hall worth a world record fee?
I don't think he is the best full back in the world, and I don't think he ever has a chance of being that.
I don't think he is the best lb in the league.
Lots who watched the Newcastle v Bournemouth match said Truffert was the best lb on the pitch.
I'd agree with that.
He is not a very good defender, but good on the ball and going forward. He has lots to learn and improve upon. A bit like Fernandes, he is badly overrated by the social media and emotional fans that cling on to every dream like it's the one that will provide the solution.
5.) 09 Sep 2026 10:48:20
Ken
I was impressed by Truffert when I saw him.
6.) 09 Sep 2026 12:00:42
He is a good player. Better than Hall at the moment imo.
7.) 09 Sep 2026 12:12:25
Williams at Forest is also currently better than Hall imo.
8.) 09 Sep 2026 14:50:37
I like Williams, he's a good shout.
07 Sep 2026 16:17:22
Cheer up everyone… If PSG continue their current form then Enrique might be available by Christmas. ??
1.) 07 Sep 2026 19:58:05
Would be nice!
I think PSG started pretty slow last year too. But they get better and better.
2.) 07 Sep 2026 20:39:15
We can dream.
{Ed0666's Note - Theatre of dreams no?
3.) 08 Sep 2026 14:34:54
Due to lack of investment in the stadium from our beloved owners, it's become the theatre of streams.
4.) 08 Sep 2026 17:57:32
Wilcox would tell Enrique what tactics to use.
5.) 09 Sep 2026 08:13:24
So would you.
01 Sep 2026 20:13:50
Watch us not sign a lb and then Luke Shaw get one of his usual injuries that'll keep him out for weeks... guaranteed to happen and make the board look even worse.
19 Aug 2026 11:18:04
Over the moon if this goes through. Excellent signing, good age, profile, and decent fee.
22 Jul 2026 14:34:16
Echo that.
10 Jul 2026 13:55:46
No worries ed, cheers
{Ed001's Note - sorry I can't help. It is not easy to get news on medicals. What does come out is often just propaganda.}
08 Jul 2026 17:49:45
Fee agreed according to Ornstein and others. So him and Ederson, any chance of one more in midfield?
20 Sep 2026 19:06:58
Dalot is crap on a weekly basis yet he's there the next week. Pathetic that a club like ours can reward someone as poor as him and be in a position where we don't have alternatives.
20 Sep 2026 19:05:30
We won't do that we've already shown we aren't decisive. Instead we will keep him then prob lose to spurs and a few others immediately after the break. We will then limp to January when we will already be out of the UCL and hovering near the bottom of the table then sack carrick and bring in another interim ex club legend (RVN).
We will then promise big changes, a thorough review and hiring process to get the best in the summer, oh yeah and there will be a squad overhaul which we will be planning for months. Sound familiar .
19 Sep 2026 22:32:28
Agree banjoe. Damsgard is a very neat and tidy player too.
17 Sep 2026 09:13:59
With u Ken but you know what he will still be starting on Sunday. Absolute joker. If we put him up for sale tomorrow he'd be lucky to have a team in Portugal want him. Utter dross.
16 Sep 2026 22:36:29
RVN ?.