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06 Nov 2025 08:53:53
Looks like Barcalona are interested in making the Rashford move permanent but if today's stories are true they can't actually afford to pay for the £25/ 30m agreed.
Whether this is true, them trying to play games or just fake news as it is a bit quiet who knows. However, if it is true are there ways round it where we do a true player exchange, and if so is there one that we would want.
I know that Araujo, Olmo and a few others have been discussed previously. They may have some youngster coming through that Amorim/ Wicox etc like.
Just a thought that prevents this being another loan next year.
1.) 06 Nov 2025 16:34:03
This is not a surprise to me, have been saying to friends for some time I thought Barcelona would try this on.
They know how keen we are to move Marcus on, especially considering his huge wages. They feel if they apply pressure we will concede to them and reduce his fee, this was agreed at 30m euros (quite low if he is performing reasonably well, let's face it they will only try and buy him if he is performing to a good standard, so it would be a good deal for them)
As you say Brad they have player's to move on, so someone like Araujo, who when fit and healthy I think is a fantastic centre back could be an ideal potential trade.
I have no doubt they will find the money to facilitate any purchases they really want to make. I just don't want them trying it on with us. Also there is no penalty fee for them to pay, like Sancho with Chelsea. They also did not pay any loan fee to us, so overall, if he is playing well, they have a pretty decent deal overall.
2.) 07 Nov 2025 08:26:29
They are paying his full wage for the entire season.
3.) 09 Nov 2025 08:03:07
I don’t think we’ll have any trouble moving Rashford on in the summer given how he’s performed for Barca. There’s clearly a decent player in there but he had lost interest in United.
4.) 09 Nov 2025 10:38:52
Barcelona will obviously try it on, why wouldn't they. No club signs a player for the selling clubs benefit.
We have to be realistic, Rashford is not young anymore, at 28 he has one last big contract offer available to him, and this is his last chance to sign for a top club. There aren't many clubs bigger than Barcelona and if they want to sign him and he wants to join then we would be silly not to do the deal.
From his perspective any club he moves to bar maybe going to Saudi will involve a pay cut. If he can't have his dream move to Barcelona because we refuse to sell him then I'd expect he'll refuse to sign permanently for any other club, knowing full well that we will have to pay him his wages. He'll end up going out on loan with us paying a proportion of his wages until his contract is up and he leaves on a free.
We will have to negotiate well with Barcelona to get a deal that suits everyone. I suspect the options will be to accept a lower fee from them and get the majority of all of the money upfront, or accept a larger fee to be paid over multiple years to spread the outlay for Barcelona. Either way if he wants to go and they want to take on his considerable wages then it's best we do a deal.
This is where the new management structure will earn their crust, can they negotiate a good deal, or at least a fair one.
As fans I suspect we will find it hard to remove our red tinted specs and we will see any deal, even a good one, as not good enough. We have a funny way of wanting our cake and eating it. In one breath we will say that Rashford isn't good enough, has had a poor attitude, and isn't worth the massive wages he's on. Then in our next breath claim he is worth 60-70m and that many clubs would want him, that we shouldn't accept a lower fee. Both things cannot be true.
He can't be not good enough for a team that finished 15th last season, but has aspirations to challenge for titles, but also be worth 60-70m and 300k a week to many clubs that are already challenging for titles.
If we get 30m then that's 30m profit, while his wages are reportedly 17m a year with a contract until 2028. Meaning that next summer if he leaves then that represents a 34m saving on wages on top of any transfer fee. For a player that offers us very little on the pitch any deal that moves him on makes good financial sense.
I suspect that we will accept a slightly higher fee (30-35m) spread over multiple years over a smaller (20m) fee paid up front. However, if the club has greater need for the cash sooner over the value over time then they might well accept a lower fee.
5.) 10 Nov 2025 11:59:10
A part of me is hoping that they do refuse to pay the agreed upon fee, as given his form, I expect there’d be quite a few clubs willing to offer more to secure his services.
Sure, he says that he only wants to play for Barcelona, but if it’s a choice between a return to rainy Manchester and (let’s say) Italy, I suspect he’d go for the latter.
6.) 10 Nov 2025 17:19:18
Straight swap for Pau Cubarsi, no problem.
7.) 11 Nov 2025 00:46:30
Reds even, who’s got the cash to pay more than 30m euros (+300k/w) and needs a player like Rashford? Italian clubs are broke, Bayern has no real need, Real definitely has no need, same as PSG, which leaves the prem or Atletico. No other club are going to pay his wages or a high fee.
8.) 11 Nov 2025 21:52:52
Get Olmo in a straight swap, and we'll call it quits ?.
29 Aug 2025 21:50:05
Looks like a deal for Antony is done for £21m + 50% sell on clause.
Maybe the best we could get with him adamant that he only wanted Betis.
Not sure whether we are at risk PSR wise but assume we take a hit for selling below the amount still on the books.
With this deal, Garnacho and Hojlund I wonder if we are trying to get in as much as possible to make a late midfielder push on top of the keeper Lemmens.
1.) 29 Aug 2025 22:24:22
Brad, there has to be a push for a cm.
2.) 29 Aug 2025 22:26:13
Deal being reported to collapse due to Anthony's demands can't make this up spent all summer saying only wants betis to then potentially collapse the move.
3.) 30 Aug 2025 01:58:16
Let him rot. This was clearly their plan all along.
4.) 30 Aug 2025 06:54:52
Looks like he waited till the last minute then demanded United pay the remainder of his salary, United refused and Betis decided to walk away.
Someone said we set a precedent with this on AWB contract, not sure if that is true.
5.) 30 Aug 2025 09:21:20
Let him rot in the reserves. Anthony only wanted Betis. Now he decides to play hardball. I'd tell him that the club will no longer negotiate a sale for the player and that he will have to wait until next summer.
It's a WC year, if you were serious about playing football you'd want to move to a club to fight for a place the the WC squad.
6.) 30 Aug 2025 09:40:16
That’s what happens when you have idiots on changed that give big contracts to average players
Just like with sancho and rashfird
These players will run their contracts down unless it’s a loan move
More problems at the club than just what’s being delivered on the pitch still.
7.) 30 Aug 2025 09:44:56
Turkey on loan or Saudi beckons if he doesn't lower his demands.
These players are taking bback control and are refusing what they don't want.
Its a real conundrum.
Easy to stay stick him in the reserves but there are unintended consequences by doing that. Such as buying a keeper or midfielder.
8.) 30 Aug 2025 10:20:41
Looks like another year of trying to reverse the reputation we have got as a club when it comes to selling. I genuinely believe we need to be strong on this one and all transfers out otherwise the cycle continues. Betis are chancers, Anthony is a chancer (which I’m surprised at actually as he’s appeared to have been quiet and not rocking the boat) . The fact it’s World Cup year gives us some leverage, Anthony isn’t in the next Brazil squad, Garnacho wasn’t in the Argentinian squad. I read yesterday United have supposedly said to Sancho they’d activate his year extension if he doesn’t accept some of these offers. Yes he’s on a big contract so may not be fussed but if he has an ounce of pride in his football he’ll want out and playing. I like the hardball approach, I thought maybe we were past this but if it takes another season and prevents us buying a CM or GK in next couple of days then let’s ride it out for longer term success in the market and set the market down for players and future buying clubs.
9.) 30 Aug 2025 11:38:00
I mean, it's a complete mess, a mess started by the predecessors at the club and carried on by the incumbents. It only really changes when players bought are not on such ridiculous wages. The problem was caused by the club and has to be fixed by the club.
As much as I don't want Sancho, Antony etc around, they are well within their rights to protect their earnings whatever we think about them personally.
They were given terms, signed them, and now they want what they signed. It's very admirable that Rashford has significantly lowered his demands to play but not everyone has to do that.
I certainly would not do it for my employers.
10.) 30 Aug 2025 12:51:29
Sancho? Pride? The lad would sell his own mother for a bag of cheesy Doritos and a chance to play the next FIFA game a few days early.
11.) 30 Aug 2025 12:54:13
That's not the point angelred. Antony tried to engineer a move that was completely unfavourable to the club. He did so by gambling that the club would be financially constrained into accepting anything for him. It's dishonest and it has eroded any goodwill there was for him.
12.) 30 Aug 2025 12:58:07
"The Player agrees to conduct themselves at all times in a professional and responsible manner, adhering to the club’s Code of Conduct, both during and outside of official match times, training sessions, and public events. "
This would also be a typical clause if you like in any players contract so yes they maybe entitled to what they believe they’re owed but they also have a responsibility when contracted to the club so the club are well within their rights to now bow down to the players demands to leave or the buying clubs wants. If Anthony wants to leave for Betis, put in a transfer request, same with Sancho, but we all know why they won’t.
13.) 30 Aug 2025 20:17:17
Sancho clearly has mental health challenges, so not sure we’ll see a logical outcome for him.
As for Antony, he needs to go. Not good enough for the Premier League, but a decent player in the right team and league. Just leave and be happy. Sadly, players like him will be bitter and blame the club Esther than themselves, as most pro footballers are nothing more than overgrown children, so will seeking his pot of good before leaving.
14.) 31 Aug 2025 16:30:06
So Antony tried to engineer a move? Or he was told he wasn't needed by the club?
Because if it's the latter (which it is by the way) he is more than entitled to get what is owed to him.
Ports, both players were told they haven't a future at the club, not training with the team etc. so you just want them to say, thanks very much, I'll leave you with the millions you owe me ? do ye lads live in the real world or what? ?
Eric? Mental health challenges? What sort of ? is that? Leave off.
15.) 31 Aug 2025 19:08:27
Owe him? How come? He can get that money, if he stays at the club. But then, he might miss on the WC and also he will lose out on his next contract, since he won't be playing. It is not that easy angelred.
05 Jul 2025 14:32:21
Reading that we are possibly close with a Sancho move to Juventus if salary can be resolved with potentially Luiz coming the other way.
Has anyone seen Luiz since he left Villa, if we get that version we will be adding a quality player suited to the PL that will help. but not seen much since he left.
1.) 05 Jul 2025 15:16:50
I like Douglas Luiz and he's a great player to have in the EPL. I'm not sure he's the ideal partner in midfield for Bruno, and seems more suited to play alongside an Ugarte type player.
A swap deal could be very smart, as the clubs can inflate the value of the players in the swap to show a greater profit on the books. For Juventus it means they can breakeven on Luiz, for us it will probably show a small profit.
2.) 05 Jul 2025 15:44:31
He was terrific at Villa, but according to all reports has been very poor at Juve, hence them looking to sell.
If it happens we shall have to hope we get old Luiz.
Tend to agree a bit with Shappy, not totally sure he is the ideal fit for Bruno.
There is much talk we are after Fabian Ruiz of PSG, he is a fabulous player, but again not sure he would be a good fit for Bruno, he's great at advancing the ball but not great defensively. Surely we need someone good at that aspect of play.
3.) 05 Jul 2025 16:57:48
I’d absolutely love Luiz.
Can’t see it happening though.
4.) 05 Jul 2025 19:15:14
I’d really like Adam Wharton.
Hayden Hackney would be an interesting gamble.
I think Douglas Luiz would be a good addition too if Casemiro moves on.
5.) 06 Jul 2025 05:22:49
So are we now saying Luiz is better player than Cass….?
6.) 06 Jul 2025 09:44:14
Cass despite some decent games in Europe last season can't cope with the pace of epl sp yes at this point Luiz would be a lot more effective than casimero 100%.
7.) 06 Jul 2025 14:24:59
So have you seen Luiz in the EPL last year to know he be better at coping, he not coped very well in Italy!
I would take Cass all day long over Luiz because he already here and he got bucket loads more experience and also a game a week will suit him fine… so I see no point in Luiz in Cass out, that’s for sure, no problem Cass out if a proven midfielder but Luiz ain’t that.
8.) 06 Jul 2025 16:14:15
German, Douglas Luiz made 175 appearances for Aston Villa between 2019 and 2024.
He's very much proven in the EPL.
He's a different kind of midfielder to Casemiro. Less combative, but better on the ball.
Peak Casemiro was a better player than Luiz has been, but right now in the EPL Douglas Luiz would be the better player. Casemiro just hasn't got the stamina for the EPL anymore unfortunately.
9.) 06 Jul 2025 17:14:23
In your opinion you mean…. I know he was at Villa but hardly pulled up any trees for them and looked awful in Italy last season, so the jury out if he be any good here, another year later… I would totally disagree though that he better passer or better with ball at his feet than Cass… or even able to score goals like Cass can……. I have no objections to getting Luiz I just don’t see an upgrade if Cass goes for him to come in, maybe an upgrade on Ugarte but not on Cass imo.
10.) 06 Jul 2025 18:46:53
German your hate for Ugarte is comedy gold.
11.) 06 Jul 2025 19:22:18
Why Redpaul, is he great then? Am I missing something and did PSG miss something too? In fact are all clubs missing something with him, even RA don’t start him in bigger games is he missing something too!
Please enlighten me what’s good about him or is he comedy gold and that’s what you mean
I don’t hate him, I don’t know him, I judge him as a player and he is not very good, that’s not hate…… your being woke with that word.
12.) 06 Jul 2025 19:31:41
German, he did pretty well at Villa, was chased by Arsenal and considering by City, won the supporters and players player of the season awards in 2022/ 23, and Juventus ended up paying €50m for him. Not an insignificant amount.
He got 10 goals and 10 assists in his final season at Villa while playing deeper in the double pivot.
I think most people who have watched him in the EPL for Villa appreciate he is a very good player.
13.) 07 Jul 2025 05:56:22
He might HAVE been a very good player at Villa, but Cass WAS an exceptional player at Real Madrid…if we are talking in the past tense! So bit of a non starter comparison in my view…. As usual you’re masking your view with stats so why not show stats of last season then? Maybe for them both? Thought not….
14.) 07 Jul 2025 06:09:27
I agree on ugarte. He’s not great. Arsenal have a decent set of midfielders and they’ve still added real quality in zubimendi. That’s what we did when we were good. Added high quality when we were already strong.
Even if we had have been lucky enough to have got Cunha, Mbeumo and Gyokeres I still feared for our midfield of ugarte, Bruno, Mainoo and collyer/ Casemiro. There isn’t a natural pairing of 2 amongst them.
Get the spine right first. That’s always the first rule in forming a team and right now ours is way below the standard, especially compared to Liverpool, Arsenal, city, Chelsea. I’d even argue that the two cop winners newcastle and palace have a better spine.
Out of those teams just considering
Keeper
Centre back (in our case the middle of the 3)
Centre DM
Attacking midfield we’re stacked but then we’re moving our best player back into a role that isn’t a natural fit. Remember it was Bruno that was dispossessed for the spurs goal in the final.
CF
Onana worst of them by far.
Maguire and deligt are “ok” but far below van dijk, Dias, Saliba, chelsea have 3/ 4 better.
Ugarte - nowhere near at the level of zubi, caiceido/ enzo, Rodri, gravenbach.
CF - least said the better.
We needed to improve up front but in reality we’ll struggle if we don’t upgrade the entire spine. It’s going to take 2–3 windows to get right and challenge again.
No wonder gyorkeres doesn’t want to come. We’ll improve this year, no doubt, but I still don’t see us breaking top 6. The road back is going to be long and painful.
15.) 07 Jul 2025 13:18:29
Agree airforce.
Gk cb cm still weaker than a new born kitten
But it will take time and unraveling the mess of dumb contracts to crap players will take some time.
That said we i'm very hopeful we can address keeper this summer along with the forwards. BUT WE HAVE TO SELL PLAYERS BEFORE WE CAN BUY.
16.) 07 Jul 2025 14:09:44
At last someone agrees, that we are very weak at CB I banged the drum for an age that the spine of the team is terrible and that’s what is being worked on, but we have to remember many don’t want to come to United it’s a long term project, especially they don’t want to come if we not now over paying on salaries, what else we got to offer.
I also agree top6 is going to be a push, but least one we will be aiming for next season.
The club is working to get the spine…GK, CB, Mid and strikers RAknows what he needs the club knows too, lots on here seem to think the glass butcher the fridge carrying CBs and can’t pass a ball 5 yards midfielders are good enough…. the same players that got us 15th last season
Garnacho, Rashford Sancho possibly Mainoo will all be gone. If RA had his way Ugarte, Onana Malacia, Rasmus and Zirkee will be gone too, but that might be wishful thinking….
17.) 07 Jul 2025 16:31:30
German i she on those with the exception of mainoo.
Technically and very good player and has time on his side. Had a bad season with a couple of muscle injuries last season and was clearly not up to standard.
However I think he has got lots of the fundamentals required.
Ra has put him on a special endurance and speed programme reportedly. If he can improve his athleticism he will rock most boxes.
Not a list cause by any means.
The rest of your list will all be gone sooner rather than later imo but can't all be done this summer.
18.) 08 Jul 2025 04:40:52
I did not say he is a lost cause, but he lacks mobility for a midfielder and speed that’s needed in today’s game especially when surrounded by no pace as is at United, if a good bid come in he would be on his way, but I don’t see a bid coming, because every club is aware of his shortcomings, that’s why I said possibility of him moving only… the rest are total waste of time, I would also add Deligt and Martinez the glass butcher to that list, they are both average at very best and again both too slow, both too injury prone too….
04 Jul 2025 13:29:59
Looks like we may have heard some positive news today around Rashford. Firstly Bayern are showing an interest and apparently Rashford is open to this.
Secondly it looks like Nico Williams has signed a new 10 year contract with Bilbao so at least for now he is off the list for Barcelona which maybe opens them back up.
On the Williams news whilst I am sure he is being paid well you have to respect a player who puts happiness and where he wants to be, playing with his brother for a team he obviously loves over everything else.
1.) 04 Jul 2025 16:01:44
Barcelona are not stupid enough to stump up 40 million for that clown absolutely no chance.
He will either end up back at United or on loan somewhere and we will be footing half of his wage bill.
Both Rashford and the club are a complete embarrassment for ending up in this situation.
2.) 04 Jul 2025 16:20:13
He will be on various loans for the rest of his United contract. Nobody would get close to paying his current salary. Always a chance he could come back to United, but I doubt it unless the manager changes.
3.) 04 Jul 2025 17:21:03
The press were telling us he was back to his best at Villa, yet they chose not to try and exercise their option.
4.) 04 Jul 2025 19:20:23
He scored more for united than villa last season. I never understood the big improvement headlines.
I can see a deal done with Barcelona if they are allowed register new players. I think he would do well there.
5.) 04 Jul 2025 20:47:28
He proper rattles people on here. It's very amusing.
6.) 04 Jul 2025 23:11:45
Same could be said for you angelred. ?.
7.) 05 Jul 2025 07:37:30
He does Angel, as does Sancho. He doesn't rattle me, I just find it massively disappointing that a local lad who could have gone to achieve great things has lost his way, for whatever reason.
8.) 05 Jul 2025 08:14:04
I'm not sure what 'lost his way' means AJH. He had been playing okay this season for us, scored 7 right? Given the way the season went after he left, and how every else played in the team, didn't everyone 'lose their way' then? But no other player takes pelters. He is forever hammered via the media.
The club were the ones to tell him to move on so he went to villa. And I watched the majority of his Villa games and tbh he played really really well. I don't think he wanted Villa, but the narrative is, Villa didn't want him.
Sancho on the other hand has just been a horrible signing from the get-go.
9.) 05 Jul 2025 08:46:09
Nonsense angel. He was not playing well. He scored a few goals 7 I think 2 sets of 2 so he scored in 4 or 5 games and didn't try to fit in with the teams philosophy on top of the same last year. abject performances.
Having mediocre personal stats in a team game is often not an i dication of how you fit into a team.
Villa didn't want him. They had an option to buy him but never tried.
10.) 05 Jul 2025 09:39:41
Hes always blown hot and cold, he had a remarkable run before he hurt his back and then the blinding season when he came back, but he's always been streaky.
He suddenly had loads of tattoos, jewellery, flash cars, and a high profile lifestyle. Nothing wrong with that, but when you are ambling around the pitch appearing not to be trying, the criticism is justified.
Remember, I was one of his biggest supporters and regularly defenderd him, United Addict and I used to clash on Rashford, but there comes a point when enough is enough. I 5h8nk h8s head had gone, again, for whatever reason.
11.) 05 Jul 2025 10:37:26
AJH,
You've perfectly summed Rashford up.
12.) 05 Jul 2025 15:18:25
Rashford will do well if he goes to a top side. He's a very good player, but lacks consistency. With better players around him his dips won't be as noticeable, while he will also get more time and space on the ball so will likely score and assist more.
13.) 06 Jul 2025 11:15:56
Most here would say Rashford has lots of talent but he doesn't seem to work on his weaknesses. His pressing is awful and that's just application. Ambling around when the ball is in our defence isn't the worst thing especially if he puts in the effort in attack. He doesn't jump for headers, make decoy runs or generally work as a team player. His output doesn't justify the rest of the team putting in the effort on his behalf. There are numerous reports of him being almost uncoachable and that he doesn't listen to instruction. I hope he changes and makes the most of his talents, but we need to move on.
14.) 07 Jul 2025 14:12:37
Rashford is not as bad as everywhere on here tries to paint, if he goes to Barcelona which is very good possibility he will do very well, with much better players around him all the focus won’t be on him, he appears to lost his way and needs the move to resurrect his career, much worse players are moving for well over 40 mil, so Rashford going won’t be a problem.
17 Jun 2025 10:19:33
Any genuine noise around Sancho? Feels like it would be best for him to go back to Germany where he knows he performs but will not get the salary or us the sale price. Saudi would provide both but at his age and deluded belief in his ability not sure he will go for that.
I wonder whether we need to follow the Arsenal route with some of there over inflated players and pay off some wages in the last year. if we can cover what we would get from Chelsea (£20m) and then offer him maybe £3/ 5m in wages to offset the last year of his deal this may work all round as would not impact our PSR.
1.) 17 Jun 2025 12:03:50
If Chelsea found his wages too much to handle, there are going to be a very few clubs that will accept Sancho on the wages he is on.
The club may have to look at reintegration into the squad as one of the 10s as a backup, he is better than Mason Mount at football and he didn't fall out with the current manager so might be worth a shot tbh.
2.) 17 Jun 2025 16:08:30
It's not the manager he needs to worry about, DSG.
3.) 17 Jun 2025 17:35:48
Genuine noise around Sancho is that he's lazy, and utterly deluded.
He won't drop his wage demands despite not managing a single performance over the past 4 years to suggest he is worth even half of what he is demanding.
At best it looks like we might have to loan him out with the loan club picking up most of his wages and the rest being covered by a loan fee. Otherwise we will lose more Mon on him next season and he'll leave for free when his contract is up.
Personally, given the fee, wages paid, potential/ expectations, and the trouble he's caused he has to go down as our worst ever signing.
Chelsea actually paid us to avoid signing him. Chelsea chose to effectively set fire to 5m rather than pay a reasonable fee and give Sancho a contract.
4.) 17 Jun 2025 18:49:52
There’s no way back for Sancho. He has openly mocked the club, and continues to say how much he hates it here. Amorim is trying to build a strong team mentality, and bringing Sancho back creates more division.
Not to mention his continual failure to perform in the EPL.
Terrible attitude, overrated talent, and zero evidence that he is capable of putting in work and effort.
He hates the club, but would rather stay and not play than take a pay cut. Tells us everything we need to know about him.
5.) 17 Jun 2025 18:56:19
I wish I got 5m for every time someone said no to me.
6.) 17 Jun 2025 22:17:47
Key, that probably doesn't sound the way you intended ?♂️?.
7.) 18 Jun 2025 14:37:15
Chelsea didn’t pay a loan fee for Sancho originally due to the obligation to buy clause of £20m. The £5m ‘cancellation clause’ was in essence the loan fee.
8.) 19 Jun 2025 12:08:43
I wouldn't shift my wage demands either, if I was on that contract ?
He probably knows he has to significantly change the figures that he is on. But he's not going to take a massive hit for one year, it's not going to happen. As much as I don't like him as a player, he is well within his rights to dig his heels in.
And then next year, if his demands haven't been met, not doubt he will lower them to ensure he finds a club.
United are the ones at fault here, they gave into incredible demands for a player that wasn't worth it. It's their fault, not his.
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13 Jan 2026 18:15:27
Looks like Barcelona are trying to negotiate either a lower fee or second loan with conditional obligation for Rashford.
We have got to hold ferm and say it's a sale at the agreed price or we sell him elsewhere. If Barcelona seriously can't afford him is there a player that would be worth a direct swap with.
1.) 14 Jan 2026 09:12:28
Barca taking the p as I’m sure most of us knew they would. They think they hold all the cards and like throwing their weight around. Stand firm, if they want him they pay if not then do one. I’m sure other teams will want him considering his relative decent form this season.
Problem might well be rashford himself, he wants Barcelona so could make life more difficult if that’s not seen as possible by United.
2.) 16 Jan 2026 19:37:06
Apparently PSG are ready to offer 50m for Rashford.
08 Jan 2026 17:46:15
With the FA Cup this weekend I hope that Fletcher is brave enough to give some of the squad/younger players a go. Understandable if he wants to stick with the same team to get a win but it would be good to see his confidence in youth and at least have Lacey/Fletcher playing. plus give Mainoo a start.
We are managing minutes for some players at the minute so perfect opportunity to see what some others can do.
1.) 08 Jan 2026 18:00:10
Brad, it's vital to get a win this weekend. I think he goes strong and rightfully so. One cup competition left and for whoever comes in after the weekend, it could mean a lot to them.
2.) 08 Jan 2026 18:12:50
I'd rather just see the strongest team and do all we can to get a win personally.
3.) 08 Jan 2026 18:19:42
Angel I think I've been disagreeing with you a fair bit lately but I'm 100% with you on this.
4.) 08 Jan 2026 18:45:54
Best 11 available for me.
5.) 08 Jan 2026 19:08:56
Against a team in the premiership? First XI every time.
Jeez, even at home against a Championship side.
6.) 08 Jan 2026 21:21:23
Best team, last chance. Go out and it would be soul destroying.
7.) 08 Jan 2026 22:04:16
The cup is a viable route to Europe. We have to take it seriously, but I would start Lacey.
8.) 09 Jan 2026 08:56:32
Looks like I am in the minority. however as flip floppy as it might be you might all be swaying me as I was not really giving thought to the Europe route!
Nice to see a united set of posts though.
Lets see what comes Sunday.
9.) 09 Jan 2026 11:40:32
It's the only competition we can win, it would be crazy not to put out his strongest team.
29 Aug 2025 09:22:59
Talk this morning that Mainoo is interested in a loan to get game time with this being a World Cup year. Whilst I would sooner he stayed maybe this works for all parties if we are not able/ want to move on Casemiro/ Fernandes this year.
Maybe if we are still looking at Baleba/ Wharton there is an opportunity to include as part of the bid that Mainoo gets 12 months loan with the club.
Both managers at those clubs would have a positive impact on Mainoo and increase his performance in the CM role.
Maybe pie in the sky and maybe we do not want to let him leave even on loan.
1.) 29 Aug 2025 09:50:17
Manager has said he's effectively competing with the club captain for a singular spot in the team.
With 36 leagues games and one fa cup 3rd round tie left to play this season, agree its quite reasonable he wants out for game time as He could effectively see no minutes for the rest of the season now.
Its a bit of an odd situation where he has more chance of playing for England at the world cup than for us under Amorim lol.
2.) 29 Aug 2025 10:11:58
Competing with a guy who is our best player, never injured, rarely misses a game ? what's RA on about?
I'm watching Casemiro trying his best to keep up with the pace and Kobbie is sitting on the bench.
3.) 29 Aug 2025 10:18:10
I fully understand his stance and to be honest if we are going to persist with Bruno as a No.8 and Kobbie as the back up for him then his game time will be very limited. Even more so now we only have EPL and FA cup games this season.
Given the high regard he is held in and the need for him to actually play games to develop I'd strongly consider this. However, if I was the club I'd insist on him signing a new deal before we sanction a loan move to protect our interests. It would also mean we would 100% need to sign a new midfielder this summer just for numbers.
Collyer has left on loan already, Kone is not ready and will spend some time on the sidelines with his facial injury. That leaves Casemiro (who is aging and will need to be subbed regularly), and Ugarte, who still has a lot to prove, as our only natural deeper midfielders. Along with Bruno and Mount who can play there but it's not really their best position.
The only real downside of letting Mainoo head out on loan is that he won't be training with the squad and potentially not developing the areas of his game the manager wants/ needs him to so that he fits in the system long term. That is a risk.
However, we have to face the reality that we might only have 37 more games this season, if we go out of the FA cup in our first match. Even if we make the final then that is 42 more games this season. Bruno has played over 22,500 minutes for our club since 2020, that averages out at over 50 full games a season. He's also the club captain, so unless he picks up an injury (which he doesn't tend to) or unless he is dropped, it is feasible that he plays every single minute for us for the rest of the season. Even if he does play every minute then he'll still be playing less than he has over the last 5 years.
So when exactly will Mainoo get any game time. We need him to play at least 2000 minutes this season and given our schedule and who he is competing with for a starting spot, there is no chance that he gets even half that number.
Either Bruno is shifted to play in one of the No.10's to give Mainoo a fighting chance of playing or we need to seriously consider sending him out on loan, both for his own personal development and for the long term benefit of the club.
4.) 29 Aug 2025 12:54:46
Of course you fully understand his stance mate. It's complete waffle, much like a lot of your posts in recent weeks shappy ?.
18 Aug 2025 21:01:29
Having chat with my boy on the goalkeeper position and we were discussing that if we are not getting a new keeper this year is it worth giving Bayindir the first month especially with Onana still recovering.
If Onana is not the answer let's see if some game time and confidence from manager can see if Bayindir can be at least the equivalent of Onana.
At this point neither is the option but try something different if we are stuck with them.
1.) 19 Aug 2025 05:33:44
Bring Vitek back, throw these two to the bomb squad.
2.) 19 Aug 2025 07:47:49
And when Vitek makes a mistake, as all keepers do, does he go to the bomb squad as well?
3.) 19 Aug 2025 20:28:01
No Grim, I haven't suggested you go to the bomb squad for an error.
But the two GKs in question are not good enough, end of story.
03 Jun 2025 13:02:29
With Fenandes declaring that he does not want to take the riches of Saudi and assuming another club in Europe does not come in for him there are a couple of questions that need answering:
1. Where will he play - assumption that he will play as the transitional player in midfield/ option as 10/ false 9 if needed
2. Who is the best option to play alongside him from within the existing
3. Who is the best option to play alongside him from if we brought player in - Ederson?
1.) 03 Jun 2025 14:00:16
Assuming we're going for another no.10 as well as a no.9, it would seem he could well push back into midfield as an option as he has done a lot last season, although I do feel we're weaker in that system. The player alongside him needs to be athletic and disciplined. Ederson seems to have fans here, I've not seen much of him myself. In terms of Prem proven Wharton needs to be in the mix.
2.) 03 Jun 2025 14:16:36
With Chuna and possibly Mbeumo, I could see a slight shift in formation.
Bruno as a false 9, with Chuna and Mbeumo playing higher and cutting inside. This would give an extra body in midfield, and give us two goal threats from wide. Similar to how Liverpool played with Firmino, but with Amorim’s system.
3.) 03 Jun 2025 14:23:59
I would prefer Felix Nmecha from Dortmund
He's also young with potential to develop (24)
4.) 03 Jun 2025 15:44:48
I think it’s quite clear RA will play him further back to orchestrate for the new front 3 (hopefully) just means we need steel/ power/ legs in there too and more commanding CB with pace and a decent keeper, but the deal being muted of a swap with Rashford for TerStegan would be a great deal if at all possible to solve keeper problem.
I am very pleased Bruno is staying.
5.) 03 Jun 2025 17:02:02
No reason a player of his quality can not drop deeper into midfield and still perform well.
Just needs to become more disciplined and not run around pressing like a headless chicken (looks good on tv and can dupe the fans but it kills the team when he presses like a headless chicken) .
Also if he can be a bit more disciplined on the ball keeping possession as well (gave the ball away in the europa league carelessly for example) .
6.) 03 Jun 2025 17:50:21
That will be up to the manager. I'm sure he has a plan with bruno he wanted him to stay.
7.) 03 Jun 2025 18:11:09
Let’s not discuss anything ever then lol.
25 Jan 2026 16:23:34
Can't see us spending the sort of money needed to sign Palmer, as said he is on a long contract which will not help.
Would also expect him to want a significant wage increase and we are moving away from that model.
That said he would be a quality addition and does appear to want a return to the area.
16 Dec 2025 16:39:15
Assuming this is actually coming from Fernandes I find it odd, the fact he has done it and the timing.
As club captain this is not something I would expect within the season
Whether something has gone on behind the scenes and he is now looking for an exit in January. just all very odd and not sure the hierarchy will be pleased.
26 Aug 2025 08:20:34
Amorim is taking a longer term view with players (as seen with Sesko yet to start/ Zirkzee still being eased in) . I expect Mainoo to be a key player for us as the season goes on getting more and more minutes either alongside or in place of Bruno.
We are 2 games into the season. good game poor result against Arsenal, good start then ultimately poor second half. not what we wanted result but point on the board against Fulham.
I expect us to win the next 2 games and then be competitive against City and Chelsea with maybe a surprise win against one of them. Optimism.
24 Aug 2025 14:13:05
I expect Bruno will make the same decision as previously and want to stay this season.
What would be interesting is if a deal was agreed for next season, deal to be completed before End of June that gives the club certainty of money to maybe spend for this season.
If he decides to go then the Baleba conversation becomes real again.
18 Aug 2025 17:04:00
Wallace you may be correct on that front. If we believe the stories nothing he does makes any logical sense to his words.
Wants to get out of Manchester and be a big player somewhere
Rejects Chelsea as he wanted more than the £150k they offered
Rejects Juventus and Roma who are offering between £100-120k
Rejects Saudi/ Turkey who potentially would pay him his salary demands as he thinks he should be in a higher league/ team
Pick what version of freedom you want. other than none of it and believes that we will be forced to give him a loan and he can negotiate a bigger salary with no fee.
Crazy situation and potentially he needs to be careful of the message he puts out there with clubs having buyer beware fear going forward.
26 Jan 2026 09:27:49
It suggests that whilst we have had a tough time the current recruitment team are doing a good job. All of the recent recruits are having an impact and look like they will form the basis of our team over the next few years. Also, whilst we were playing a certain system that these players fitted into they are not so wedded to that and can play the current system which appears to have been key to the recruitment (flexibility)
Assuming these were predominently due to Vivell/Macauley/Wilcox it bodes well for the summer window.
26 Jan 2026 09:17:21
Carrick has been clever with his coaches, has brought in a couple of people close to him with Evans having a connection to the club. Bringing in Steve Holland adds an outside view who brings serious organisation and a coach that has shown adaptability to a variety of managers/head coaches.
I think the set up is working as a collective with Carrick having a core view of how he wants the team set up/play and allowing the coaches to have input into this.
Now we are onto the games we will have more of the possession, let's see how he does over these games. I was a fan of Amorim. but I have loved these past 2 games.
23 Jan 2026 11:05:30
I am hopeful that we will see another tranch of players leaving this summer and we go again with our recruitment. It looks like we will be in a far better position PSR related, actual cash to do deals who knows!
Hopefully we will see the sales of Rashford, Zirkzee, Hojlund and Ugarte. End of contracts for Casimero (was hoping we would extend for 1 year), Sancho (finally! ), Malacia. I expect Maguire to get a years extension on reduced wages and if we retain him, Martinez, Yoro, De Ligt and Heaven this gives us enough cover for the 2 centre back roles and a range of youth and experiece. If need be we can look at this area the following year with midfield the key focus of spend.
Mainoo I would expect to kick on now and settle more into a midfield that suits him and hopefully ups his game. Then we can look at a couple of quality additions (Baleba/Wharton/Anderson) to compliment/split game time across what will hopefully be a fuller calender next year with cups/europe.
20 Jan 2026 15:24:34
Whilst I would love to see us buy 2/3 new midfielders I think the club will be hoping to see what sort of player Mainoo can be over these next 16 games. If that is a starter/what position etc. Ideally he would lock down one of the holding midfield positions alongside Casimero to then be seen as the future for us there.
If that is the case then I would expect the club to bring in a complimentary player in the summer (previously discussed was Baleba being that person) .
If that was the case I could see us selling Ugarte, giving Casimero a year extension and share match time with Baleba. Is there someone in the youth set up that could be Mainoo replacemnt (Kone? ) or look at bringing in a second midfielder at maybe a cheaper price.
19 Jan 2026 11:44:33
Caught up in the emotion of the City game, new manager bounce and Carrick has solved all our issues I am going for a 3-0 win.
In all seriousness, I expect that we go for a similar approach especially being away at the Emirates. Other than maybe Mazraoui as replacememt for Dalot if he is back and ready to play.
With Cunha/Sesko/Mount we have a threat from the bench to keep momentum up as the game tires.
Likely will be a close one and if we can be clinical then a draw or tight win is very possible. Just hope we maintain the intensity.