17 Jun 2026 11:23:00
Looking like 2 new Midfielders, Ederson and Fernandez, cost around 100mill, hopefully. With players still to exit, Urgarte, Zirkzee, Rash, Onana, Byindir I can see 2 or 3 more signings defence and attack. Given all the changes with managers next season could be very different, it's important they get the signing right, we are build the core of a very good young side.
17 Jun 2026 13:20:29
Personal opinion, but don't think Ederson and Fernandes are good enough as signings to replace Casemiro.
I would have expected the club to sign someone more experienced at the top level, and who is physically strong enough to complement Mainoo.
Hope I am wrong, but think the club is missing an obvious signing in Tonali, even at an elevated price/wages/agent fee etc., like we did with Rice a few years ago.
17 Jun 2026 13:45:15
Exactly Dsg, plus if you listen to Casemiro he states Mainoo is a fantastic player with every attribute, but the only problem is he needs pushing in every game, even every training session, because he is so laid back, which makes sense because Mainoo's best games are next to Cas.
For that you need an experienced player, and no other young player is capable of that or even bothered doing that...
We can't just sign young potential. We are not in that position. We need some experienced players, especially in the spine.
17 Jun 2026 14:29:38
Yes JSU, you know better than Casemiro.
17 Jun 2026 14:59:20
I'd normally agree, Dsg, but I don't believe that we are in a squad depth position to spend 100+ on a player where we could buy 2 at say 50m. I believe it's about building for next season and I trust the recruitment department that they know what they are doing.
17 Jun 2026 15:08:18
If Rashford, Onana and Ugarte were sold quickly, then it would become more feasible for Utd to spend £100 million on a player. The PSR headroom that the club would get from selling those three players would be huge. Although I think Onana and Ugarte's fees would allow the club to break even based on their amortisation cost.
I do feel the club are trying not to get into transfer battles and undergo long, complicated, tedious negotiations.
To put it simply, judge the recruitment team after the transfer window closes.
17 Jun 2026 15:47:40
What are you talking about, AJH? That is what Casemiro said; nothing to do with me. He also said he needs pushing in everything. Not me. Go watch it if you like, then make your sarcastic quips.
17 Jun 2026 15:48:30
One slight problem MH, who the hell is going to want to buy Onana..... that's a real worry.
17 Jun 2026 16:14:46
Just for you, Ajh... you may feel a bit silly now.
Casemiro heavily praised his Manchester United midfield partner, Kobbie Mainoo, calling him an "unbelievable" player who is the "present and future of the club". However, Casemiro stressed that Mainoo needs to be constantly pushed to maintain consistency and concentration.
17 Jun 2026 17:16:53
PSR is done, Mad Hatter. United will only have to comply with the UEFA 70% squad cost rule, which, with revenues likely to be between £750-800m this coming year, they will do with ease. More relevant is debt limits and profitability, although the increasing and refinancing long-term debt, even if it comes at a higher price, will mean there's extra room in the revolving credit facility.
17 Jun 2026 17:37:22
JSU,
Trazonspor are keen on Onana. I think a deal can be done.
17 Jun 2026 17:41:04
Newnameoldideas,
Whilst that may be true, selling those three players would certainly help Utd, especially when you consider the squad cost as well. It would give Utd more headroom for the rebuild they need this summer.
17 Jun 2026 21:55:00
Going to be a busy August.
18 Jun 2026 00:20:26
Yes, I'm sure they'd love to get rid of all those 5. Current squad cost minus Cas and Sancho is less than £300m inc Ugarte and Zirkzee. If we have to keep Rashford and Onana, it will be closer to £325m.
Assuming revenues of £750m, there's still £175m+ headroom. A £75m player on £200k a week costs £25m a year. So, considerable room even if they fail to sell or loan any of them out, which I doubt will happen.
18 Jun 2026 05:57:46
I accept your point JSU, but in the context of what he said, I don't think it's a big issue. He called him uniquely gifted, an unbelievable talent, the present and future of United, who possesses a relentless drive to improve.
He then urged him to stay hungry and push himself every day. I guess we can interpret that comment in different ways.
What is true is that some still doubt Mainoo is top class, and hopefully he can carry on from how he finished last season.
18 Jun 2026 13:37:53
Very difficult to misinterpret. He needs pushing every game, every training session... That's quite damning, really, even with all the plaudits in the same sentence, and, to me, concerning. It's a different world now, yes, but it's hard to teach hunger. It's hard to teach get up and go, even in the professional world of non football, so, if you not got it in the football world, it's a concern. He should have woke up by now and smelt the coffee.
Clearly RA did not think he had, but Cas took it on himself to push him. My concern is now, who does that going forward?
That will not come with another potential only buy, going in next to him. That's needs another very experienced players, especially who don't mind losing some of his own game to help Mainoo. Those players in this selfish world are few and far between. Cass seen it all and done it, so for him not a problem, others maybe.