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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.
05 May 2026 13:52:52
Strong rumours that Iraola would be going back to Bilbao but that’s not the case. They’ve just confirmed Edin Terzic as their new manager. Get the feeling Iraola will get one of the vacant Premier League jobs… which one? Who knows!
1.) 05 May 2026 16:37:24
Chelsea, if they continue their freefall down the table, would have no Europe (assuming they lose the FA Cup final also).
His high intensity style would be a good fit with their young squad playing less games next season.
2.) 06 May 2026 15:20:22
See, Greenwood has been doing well. He was given 0 out of 10 for his performance for Marseille over the weekend. For all of you who think he is so great, he clearly still has a crap attitude!
3.) 07 May 2026 07:53:31
We all have our views on Greenwood, many of them negative, like mine, but let's not pretend that he isn't a good player. The newspaper that gave him the zero rating also gave every other player a zero rating, so let's add some context.
4.) 07 May 2026 09:14:24
C'mon, Grim. Keep it real.
We all know that context and Jsu do not mix well. ?
5.) 07 May 2026 11:44:39
That newspaper is notorious for giving low and harsh marks to Marseille players. Not a story.
6.) 07 May 2026 13:36:35
He also has 15 goals (3rd) and 6 assists (joint 7th) in the league...
7.) 07 May 2026 15:48:37
How did a post on Iraola end up on "He who shall not be named" lol.
8.) 08 May 2026 17:42:35
No idea... I was not mentioning if he is a good or bad player, just that his attitude stinks. But somehow some dissect it how they want to... for their own narrative.
9.) 12 May 2026 04:13:31
Well done to Rashford for a great free kick and picking up the La Liga title. Credit where it's due. 14 goals and 14 assists, not a bad return at all.
Questionable attitude whilst here, but Ken stated the other day that we can ignore attitudes if they are good footballers, as with Greenwood and Mbappe.
I wonder if that stance will change to suit the narrative.
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21 Jul 2026 19:52:10
Summerville off to Al Hilal, bit of a strange one that.
1.) 21 Jul 2026 20:13:49
Some players choose money. Nothing strange about it.
2.) 22 Jul 2026 01:29:48
Fair play to him. He has the chance to acquire generational wealth by kicking a piece of leather around a patch of grass once or twice a week. I'm sure most people would seize that opportunity with both hands.
3.) 22 Jul 2026 11:41:47
Exactly, Redseven, although you will get the romantics on here who will say he should put the football first. Maybe, like so many, he don't even like football that much, he just happens to be given a talent and wants to milk it for all its worth.
That's the reality, and who are people on here to complain about that? He makes his choice.
Good luck to him. Move on, that's life. I never understand why a football fan moans about fees or salaries or moves of players.
19 Jul 2026 18:57:44
Who’s winning the WC Final? I think Spain will pass the Argies to death. Rodri been superb all tournament and get the feeling Yamal will have a big game too. What’s everyone else think?
1.) 19 Jul 2026 19:36:23
Spain. They're unbeaten in 37 games and totally dismantled France, who probably were the next best side in the tournament. Anything can happen in a knockout game, but I don't see Argentina laying a glove on them.
2.) 19 Jul 2026 20:52:35
Martinez injured ffs.
3.) 19 Jul 2026 21:02:41
It is why it is time to sell Martinez. He can't be relied on. To challenge for trophies, you need players who can stay fit.
4.) 19 Jul 2026 21:04:40
Yup. Got his customary yellow card, I expect we will see him again just before the Copa America.
5.) 19 Jul 2026 21:17:55
I love him as a warrior player, and think he would be great in front of the defence, as he can defend and pick a pass, but I am reluctantly coming round to the view he is too injury prone, especially in our physical league.
6.) 19 Jul 2026 21:30:17
He is a liability.
7.) 19 Jul 2026 21:38:51
Need to see more of Yoro and Heaven and less of Licha and Harry. Can't see the club buying another cb, so we need these younger players to improve and become the regular starters.
8.) 20 Jul 2026 11:12:07
The club desperately needs a decent, experienced CB with pace. Yoro has really not been pushed on, and in fact has been poor. Heaven looks the best bet, but needs experience beside him and can't rely on de Ligt being available very often. McGuire is probably our best bet, which shows how poor we are in that department. Martinez, well, just get rid....
18 Jul 2026 23:15:11
What’s the bets the Cole Palmer to United stories start up again now that Rodgers is going to Chelsea.
1.) 19 Jul 2026 07:18:02
Let's hope they're more than rumours.
2.) 19 Jul 2026 11:29:32
Can't see it this summer. His injury record would concern me too. Already bought a croc from Chelsea, we don't need another.
3.) 19 Jul 2026 12:13:36
So, now we only buy players that never get an injury and got to be 18-23, what planet you living on, or, more to the point, what planet are players who never get injured living on cos that's where we need to send scouts.
I would take Palmer any day of the week. To start saying his injury record is a concern is ludicrous.
4.) 19 Jul 2026 12:40:23
Top class player, I'd jump at chance to sign him.
5.) 19 Jul 2026 13:32:57
Where would he fit in, Ken? I think he's really good, but with Bruno here, I don't see it.
6.) 19 Jul 2026 18:53:01
Bruno is 32 this season with 1 year left on his contract. He can't play every game, and we need to prepare for him not being here, and also reduce our reliance on him.
I'm not saying we will sign him or should sign him, im saying if it was up to me, id try to sign him.
13 Jul 2026 11:14:38
Tielemans…There’s a turn up for the books. What do we think?
1.) 13 Jul 2026 11:39:45
Very good player, shrewd price. United moving in the dark again. I'm very happy with it.
2.) 13 Jul 2026 11:42:55
As a replacement for Ederson, I think this is a shrewd move. Good price, Premier League experience, and a quality player.
I would expect to still bring in at least one more, whether that is Kone or another, to add some height in the middle.
We are definitely moving differently this summer.
3.) 13 Jul 2026 11:43:25
I'm pleased. Good, solid, experienced head. Will give good experience to support Mainoo and Santos, having played in the upper areas of the league for the last couple of seasons. Played well in Europe. Very solid addition. I think he is a great option to have. Hopefully he settles in and does well.
4.) 13 Jul 2026 11:52:50
Agree totally, lads, talk we might look to Ederson again also but renegotiate the price. If we get 3 midfielders, that would be a great boost, especially at those prices. Basically 3 for just more than Fernandes lol.
5.) 13 Jul 2026 11:46:14
On the plus, EPL seasoned, solid performer, brings experience.
On the other hand, where did this come from, was it part of the plan or is it a knee jerk panic?
Take your pick.
6.) 13 Jul 2026 12:12:00
If it is for rotation and a back up to the Ederson failed transfer, then yes.
But we still need a starter to play alongside Mainoo.
Would be worried if we don’t make another signing in cm.
But time will tell.
Scott is still the one I hope we get.
Balaba, Kone, Wharton are the other names.
What I will say is United are releasing snippets, throwing the journalists off, then making signings quick out of nowhere for players no one has mentioned, and another player not on a lot of wages.
7.) 13 Jul 2026 12:12:19
He's a good footballer. Whenever I watched Villa, they always seemed to play better with him in the team. The other side of that was that he missed quite a few games with injury last season.
At the price, however, and with the much more intense schedule, he could prove to be an excellent signing, but I don't see him as someone who's going to fundamentally elevate the club.
8.) 13 Jul 2026 12:19:22
Ronnie would be pleased with this. He used to mention him every day.
9.) 13 Jul 2026 12:28:38
Very happy with this one if it happens. Completely out the blue. He's been a consistent performer for Villa. He also gets in and amongst the goals. I was a bit concerned that a few of the names we've been linked to are more defensive midfielders, so it would be good to find one who can add some creativity.
10.) 13 Jul 2026 12:51:16
Good player at a good price.
Not sold on Kone. His injury record isn't great.
11.) 13 Jul 2026 13:09:53
AJH, if this was the last week in the window, we could say panic.
This United hierarchy moves differently. My guess is that he was one of the many targets they have identified.
12.) 13 Jul 2026 13:09:55
Good player, happy with this signing. As others have said, he will add some much-needed experience in the middle of the park. Think it also suggests potentially the direction we will be looking to play under Carrick, and I actually think there are similarities between the two as players. Feels like a smart transfer again.
13.) 13 Jul 2026 13:53:53
I'm more excited about this than I was with Ederson. Prem proven, experienced, captain of Belgium, so adding a leader to the squad. A good value, floor-raising signing, imo.
Along with the Santos signing, this takes some pressure off us, looking for that third midfield recruit, and doesn't make us look as desperate, therefore not getting bent over.
I'm loving the way we're operating in the shadows. Have no idea who INEOS will surprise us with next.
14.) 13 Jul 2026 13:57:20
Shrewd without being inspiring. I still think we need to add Alex Scott and then I think that will give us a good midfield in terms of balance and choice.
15.) 13 Jul 2026 13:57:59
Good signing. We need some experience now after losing Casemiro. Very shrewd pickup for a buy-out fee that prevents any kind of negotiation with Villa. Happy to see some experience, it gives time for younger players to grow. He can play now, right away, in the first team.
You know what you will get, and Carrick can rely on him.
Was he always a plan, or did we shift to him down the lists? Not sure we'll ever know, but for price, experience and quality, it looks like a steal to me.
16.) 13 Jul 2026 11:44:50
Ed001 if I recall correctly, you did not rate Tielemans highly during his time at Leicester, was it something about his work rate or so.
If I am right, I wonder if your opinion of him has changed?
{Ed001's Note - he was what I call half-arsed at Leicester - would sprint forward and jog back, which is not what you want in the centre of midfield. However, at Villa he has actually put in effort chasing back as well and that was all he was really missing. The ability was there, but he was a passenger on the defensive side, under Emery that changed. If he keeps that up, he will be a good signing as he has a good passing range and he tends to make incisive passes as well - not sideways but forward. Just have to make sure he never lets his workrate drop.}
17.) 13 Jul 2026 14:38:37
Thanks for that Ed. :)
{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate.}
09 Jul 2026 10:45:22
New Madrid deal for Tchoumeni… What a shock!
1.) 09 Jul 2026 18:37:04
No one in their prime leaves Madrid for United... Why would they?
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?
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.
31 May 2026 19:10:24
If we activate that on Sancho's contract, then we really are stupid and haven't learned a thing. We'd be stuck paying his wages for another year, which would be ludicrous, so I'm hoping it's bs.
31 Jul 2026 23:18:38
The golden age of Italian football for sure. Names that just roll off the tongue. Yet, according to some on social media, all the greatest players to ever play the game are playing it now. Baresi had it all and just looked so calm and composed, absolute world class, and his medals prove it.
31 Jul 2026 11:56:16
Part of that era of unbelievable Italian defenders, Baresi, Maldini, Costacurta etc. Brilliant player and a big loss.
30 Jul 2026 20:51:40
I can't see any destination for Rashford... maybe big spending Spurs, but would we sell to them? Other than that, there's nowhere... unless Barca do what I said they would and offer a loan in the last week of the window!! Wouldn't surprise me.
28 Jul 2026 21:55:42
Ditto, it's something she will never forget. Brilliant.
28 Jul 2026 09:21:54
Been played in my local area as far as I can remember. It and the Foyle Cup are brilliantly well organised and great experiences for younger kids. Not only do they get to play in a tournament, but they get to experience being away as a group, see a different part of the world, and get to play against various styles of opposition.
Valuable for all of them, and great to see their enthusiasm.
{Ed001's Note - my auntie (my cousin's gran) wasn't happy with her for showing enthusiasm during YNWA. They are bluenoses in that branch of the family, as is Ems, but she seems to have forgotten that in the excitement!}