26 Apr 2026 21:46:23
Hi Ed's am I right in saying that Napoli have an obligation to buy hojlund as long as they make UCL? They're currently 2nd so it looks a safe bet he gone.
{Ed001's Note - yes mate, that is correct.}
26 Apr 2026 22:48:06
Happy days now we just need rid of ugarte, onana and mount then we r getting somewhere lol. Cheers ed.
27 Apr 2026 03:31:59
And Rashford.
27 Apr 2026 04:44:43
And Shaw.
And Dalot.
And de Ligt.
And Martinez.
And Zirzkee.
27 Apr 2026 08:25:54
First and foremost Hojlund and Rashford have to go for the agreed amount.
Shifting the others may be more difficult.
Jimbo, Dalot? Why? He's probably one of the most consistent performers in that team, and is always available.
I really like him.
I agree with the rest, but I don't think Shaw or Martinez will move. I would have loved to see de Ligt stay too, but I fear for his injuries.
27 Apr 2026 09:03:20
You're right Jimbo, but realistically getting rid of 3/4 of them is probably the best we'll manage.
27 Apr 2026 12:52:10
Angelred, yes he's been available, but come on, are we really going to push for a title with Dalot as our full time right back? He is bang average at best.
He just isn't good enough, constantly out of position, and his defending is terrible.
I think both full back areas, left and right, need looking at, as well as the central midfield area this summer.
27 Apr 2026 13:09:28
Both full back positions need attention. Dalot is a 6.5 every week, not nearly at the level required to push for major honours. Either he or Mazraoui is very replaceable.
Shaw has been reliable this season, and Dorgu looks like he can do a job further up the pitch. Left back is definitely on the list for improvement.
On a side note, shame we didn't include an obligation to buy for Rashford, like the one for Hojlund. Barcelona are already playing the media, saying they won't pay £30,000,000. Spanish clubs are playing the pauper when it's time to pony up the dough.
It will be a long summer trying to shift a few of those lads.
27 Apr 2026 13:24:45
Simo, I'm not suggesting that he is a nailed on starter every week, but I don't see horrible defending and always being out of position with him. I actually think he is one of the most dependable defenders of the bunch and I'm absolutely fine with him as part of the squad.
He also keeps getting picked by every manager we have had, so that should also tell us something.
27 Apr 2026 13:48:36
Shaw and Dalot have both looked much better since Amorim left. Don't understand why we would look to sell either.
27 Apr 2026 13:54:45
Saw that about Barca, Mumbles. Typical ploy from them, and they're probably hoping Rashford forces our hand by refusing to go elsewhere. Hopefully we stand firm and get what was agreed. In the end, the fee is more than fair for a player of Rashford's age.
27 Apr 2026 13:55:51
Just shows how depleted we are.... Listen, I am not gonna argue with you, it's all about opinions. My opinion is that both full backs are not up to it if we want to push on next season.
27 Apr 2026 14:57:55
I agree, Sim, the know-alls will say one thing, but it's a simple fact that they are both in the bottom 5 % of all EPL full backs for goals or assists and key passes.
2 very average Joe's who contribute little or nothing to our progressive play.
They are average or below in most aspects of the game compared to their peers.
This season alone, Shaw has an assist and no goals in the EPL, and Dalot has no assists and no goals. Yes, they are defenders, but full backs have more to their role than simply defending.
Their stats for defending are a little better, but we don't keep many clean sheets.
They are well below par for EPL full backs imo.
27 Apr 2026 15:19:16
I'm good with Dalot being a squad option. Have always said we need better full backs to start, but I wouldn't look to sell him. Would be nowhere near the top of my list.
Danny, agree, both looked better since the overachieving Ra has left.
27 Apr 2026 15:30:50
Thankfully, we have all the stats and data to go on. Some would say the stats don't lie, although context needs to be added most of the time for them to make sense.
27 Apr 2026 17:30:31
Dalot has 3 assists and a goal this season.
When you say 'we' have all the stats, those stats are not well below par?
27 Apr 2026 18:15:28
Dalot and Shaw are both solid players. Long term, we should be looking to upgrade. But this isn't a priority.
This summer the priority has to be bringing in 2 midfielders, a centre back, and another forward.
27 Apr 2026 18:56:43
Agree with all that, Danny.
27 Apr 2026 19:22:05
Angel, he is the last to go from that lot, in fairness to him, and I wouldn't mind him as back up. But if we have the desire, cash and ability to churn through all the others this summer, which is highly doubtful, though.
For me, he needs to be upgraded.
Next summer, we will be crying out for a right fullback if we get everything else right this summer.
27 Apr 2026 19:40:22
Jimbo, I've always said, we need top quality full backs, but he is a fine squad player and I don't sigh when I see him play. He gets involved (1 goal, 3 assists), is passionate, and defensively sound.
Like Danny says, CM, CB and a forward are the priority positions for us this summer. We can think about FB next year. Remember, Dorgu is still there also and can deputise as a LB too.
27 Apr 2026 22:21:14
Apart from today's performance, he was dire; same for Shaw.
And here is the contentious content... We need to get rid of Amad ASAP whilst he has perceived value.
He is atrocious.
Today's performance was one of his worst.
I looked at his offsides this season.
He now has 13 from 28 games.
Next nearest is Mbeumo and Dorgu on 7 and Sesko on 6.
I have Dorgu ahead of him now, whether that is 343 and a wing back role, or 442 and on the left side.
Maybe he can be understudy to Mbeumo on the right. Otherwise, sell.
28 Apr 2026 01:38:53
I think Amad had some personal upset this last year, no doubt it has knocked him a bit. He desperately needs a coach to tell him it is his job to create for others first, score second. He has a knack of making things happen, definitely keep and see how he does next year for me.