13 Aug 2026 16:51:42
It seems there's a shared feeling we probably need another number 9. What type of profile would people go for (experienced first choice with Sesko backup, experienced backup for Sesko, young etc) and who?
Realistic options only.
13 Aug 2026 17:22:23
Personally think Welbeck would have been a great choice at the cheaper end, but I'd say, for me, Ollie Watkins.
We could realistically play 60 games next season, so there would be plenty of minutes on offer.
13 Aug 2026 17:24:07
If Rashford doesn't leave, it's hard to see another forward coming in.
If he does leave, then we need a 2nd striker, as you say.
I'm not bothered who it is. Carrick and the DOF will have their own ideas.
I think Sesko will be 1st choice, so we need someone to step in and share the load with him.
13 Aug 2026 17:53:46
I would have liked Kroupi, but it's clear we are not that ambitious, and he has an injury. Watkins would be good.
Wouldn't surprise me to see a loan like Jackson from Chelsea.
13 Aug 2026 18:02:51
Well, Jackson has scored more goals than Kroupi, so not a bad shout.
13 Aug 2026 19:57:14
I'd go in for Mateta. His contract expires in 2027, I think. Not a bad back up if the price wasn't too high.
13 Aug 2026 23:38:20
Get Endrick in, on loan, from Real Madrid.
14 Aug 2026 09:32:38
We do need at least one more striker, 2 would be great, and with experience.
We will never win the prem again without more fire power, and Sesko seems a bit injury prone to me. I'd be looking at Watkins, Tony, Thiago and others.
Just look back to our prem winning era, and we had top top strikers, they were the jewel in Fergie's crown.
They do tend to cost, but if you want the trappings of success, then you need to show ambition and spend. I very much doubt the rat will, he'll be stuck in his bargain basement.
14 Aug 2026 10:16:13
Jrred
When successful, we had four central strikers. Now we have one. It looks like they are trying to fudge it with wide forwards, so they don't have to spend.
We must get another centre forward.
14 Aug 2026 11:17:28
I would be surprised if any attacking player comes in if Rashford stays.
14 Aug 2026 11:48:25
Agree spenno, but I really hope he doesn't.
14 Aug 2026 12:06:03
Mbeumo will be our striker to start.
Him and Sesko will rotate, along with Amad and Mbeumo for RW, then you have Lacey also for the right, Dorgu and Cunha left side, and then Rashford can play LW/ST if needed, and you also have Zirzkee who can play there.
I dont think we will get a striker; main concern is a LB and another CM.
They must not trust Amas to play as back up to Shaw, and, tbf, in that second half against Leeds we look very poor on that side.
I still think defensively we will struggle, de Ligt and Martinez cannot be trusted to have a season playing with no injuries, Maguire is not good enough and the two others are kids.
RB is also a concern; neither Dalot or Maz are good enough, and I cant see us selling Dalot anytime soon.
14 Aug 2026 12:49:27
Osimhen!
14 Aug 2026 13:04:23
Redman, we had 4 strikers, but football changed. City won the league with Gundogan as top scorer, while Liverpool hit 90+ points with Firmino. How many goals did Firmino score? The need for a goalscorer isn't always there. Different styles require different kinds of players.