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10 Aug 2025 16:32:18
Currently in Turkey, and on their sports channel they’ve just reported Besiktas will look at Sancho as an alternative to Lauriente? Plays in France I think.
Not sure if any of that has been spoken about in England yet and not sure if Sancho would be interested but be good if we can move him on ASAP.
1.) 10 Aug 2025 20:22:53
What's he worth let's be honest!?, no commitment, no pride, no drive and turns it on now and again!, a spoiled egotistical brat!, be embarrassed if my child showed as little interest from such a privileged position, massive queues for his signature not!, needs grow a pair!, I'd take a tenner for him and put it down to a very bad purchase to be honest.
2.) 10 Aug 2025 21:33:28
Got no self respect. doesn't seem to love the game. downhill for him now probably be in America in 3 years.
3.) 10 Aug 2025 21:39:52
I have the feeling the Sancho situation will run towards the end of August and he will end up back at Dortmund. Whether as full sale or one more loan!
30 May 2025 08:32:17
Morning. Although it feels a bit disappointing that Delap has chosen Chelsea. Being one to try and look at the glass being half full when it comes to the football side, I think this season we will finally be getting players who WANT to play for United. This is something I don’t think we’ve had since SAF left bar a few individuals. Cunha is a great example of this, it was only United and I love that. We need players who want to represent the club if we are going to move forward.
With Delap gone, Arsenal appearing to be in for Sesko I do wonder whether Gyokeres is an option although you’d think he’d end up at a Champions League side. I wonder if Ramos from PSG is an option and for some reason, I feel like an outside option is Kane. He’s won his title but I’ve read his family aren’t happy in Germany. The idea of coming back and beating Shearer’s record must be tempting for him. I’m not sure this is a move we should rule out.
1.) 30 May 2025 10:04:00
I am with you Ports as a bit of an optimist when it comes to or club (wrongly recently) . Delap for me would have been great if we had an existing striker numner 1 in and we wanted to split the playing time, allow to challenge and bring in as a number 2.
He felt a bit like Rooney when we brought him in. but we had Berbatov/ Tevez so they could give him time to bed in (not that he needed much)
At the minute we need a ready made number 1, does not need to be a huge name even though I would love an Osihmen/ Gyorkeres. If not them then a player who has been number 1 striker somewhere and scored.
Chelsea - Delap in and looks like they want another which could be Gyorkeres/ Ekitike
Arsenal - Seems split on manager/ sporting director but expect one of Gyorkeres/ Sesko
Newcastle - sorted with Isak
Liverpool - dark horses to get one of the big options but could look at Ekitike
We could be left on the outside looking at the best of the rest. reality of where we are but think with no Europe we can improve our position as a whole team with improvements in all 3 of the attacking positions.
2.) 30 May 2025 10:42:27
I really hope we can bring in a very good if not great striker who can instil a bit of that fear factor again, a player who's a handful and the opposition CBs dread facing. Doesn't feel like we've had that for a long time.
If Arsenal do get Sesko then maybe the Gyokeres move still has some legs in it. It wouldn't be the first time we'd managed to sign a very good player without the lure of European football to offer (despite what went on to follow, Pogba signed in an 'off' season) . Selling the dream of starting this new chapter and aiming for the Europa spots (I assume) won't appeal to the elite players but we're not in for those, the ones a rung below might be up for the challenge though?
3.) 30 May 2025 12:40:38
Getting a top class striker will be difficult in this market of limited options and with so much competition for them. Especially from teams that can offer European football and realistic chances of winning major silverware.
We will almost certainly end up shopping for a striker who is either unproven or that next bracket down from elite.
I still maintain that I'd be doing everything we can to get Jonathan David across the line. He might be in that next bracket down from elite, but he is miles ahead of our current options and for free it is surely a no brainer. Then we can afford to maybe look for a young talented striker with potential who can rotate around with David.
I'd also be pushing really hard for Mbeumo to join alongside Cunha to make sure we've added more goals across the front three so we are less reliant on the strikers to get all the goals.
4.) 30 May 2025 15:55:51
I have to say I'm not 1 but Sissons in not getting delap.
Obviously he has good potential but too far from the finished article to lead the line imo at united given where we are.
He might be the next shearer but might also be the next rasmus.
5.) 30 May 2025 17:04:58
I'm not bothered about a player choosing not to come here.
I'm more bothered about or ability to pick the right player. Then it's down to the player to want to come here. Delap wanted to go elsewhere, I'm okay with that.
I'm hoping mbeumo joins, a really good premiership player coming into the prime of his career.
6.) 30 May 2025 17:41:12
#Brad76
Did I misunderstand your comment, or you said we bought Rooney while already having Berbatov and Tevez?
7.) 30 May 2025 18:26:44
Would anyone go for Wissa? Knows the league, had a great season, if we go for Mbeumo too, they already form a great partnership, and it would not block potential younger strikers.
8.) 30 May 2025 18:33:24
Delap choosing Chelsea is a blessing in disguise. The board will be forced to reach a little deeper into their pockets for a Gyokores / Osimhen-style player. I expect it will mean the end of Bruno, although if the plan was to play him in a deeper position next season, that might not be such a bad thing. The £150m he’ll bring in will cover the Cunha fee, a striker, and a new keeper.
{Ed077's Note - I was never a big fan of the whole Delap idea so I'm happy he's going to Chelsea instead
9.) 30 May 2025 23:03:06
With you Ed. We need to buy goals now. Delap doesn’t guarantee this.
10.) 31 May 2025 08:30:15
Brad. I'm not sure you have your signings in the right order??.
11.) 31 May 2025 08:31:11
Redseven 150m no chance.
12.) 31 May 2025 11:22:32
Ken - He’s worth two Dhurans. He’s their statement signing. Maybe they won’t go all the way to £150m, but I expect they’ll go close if we hold our nerve. Worst case scenario Bruno stays.
13.) 02 Jun 2025 03:33:01
I won't comment on the striker options other than to say you should ignore the "potential" and go for players who want to to play for you and have the right character. Get that sorted first. Pretty much what Klopp did when he first started at LFC. People laughed when he signed Milner but he paid it back in spades just in the way he changed the dressing room culture.
Mind you I think you missed the boat by not going for Kelleher as GK. Already an upgrade on Onana (not that that would be hard) and wouldve been cheap (and home grown) . He is only going to get better imho and you prob wouldve had that position sorted for the next 6 years or at least until you had the money to afford an elite GK.
09 Aug 2024 16:59:26
Currently in Turkey and talk of United speaking with Fenerbache for Ferdi kadioglu.
1.) 09 Aug 2024 19:03:13
Are you getting the hair or teeth done ports?
2.) 09 Aug 2024 19:30:57
Gone for the Jurgen Klopp smile option!
3.) 09 Aug 2024 19:59:09
I didn't know Turkey did hair as well as teeth.
4.) 10 Aug 2024 00:40:57
Oak bark, they do all plastic surgery too. Can get yourself a new hairline and the missus a BBL at the same time ?.
5.) 10 Aug 2024 08:55:15
Just make sure you have a good Turkish translator with you when you go to the surgery, tick the wrong box and you'll get yourself a pair of double D's instead of a new fringe or a set of pearly whites ??.
29 Jul 2024 09:26:43
Ed, sounds like PSG are keen on Sancho. Just out of interest, would it be better for both clubs to do the Sancho and Ugarte transfers as separate deals or, if possible tie them both into 1 deal? I know it’s a lot more complicated but for me, the simplistic answer for them would be that Sancho is valued at £50M, they want £70M for Ugarte so £20M plus Sancho and get deal done (I’m just using numbers from reports) . Or for financial purposes would both deals need to be done separately. I guess there is an agent fee that may complicate it further?!
{Ed002's Note - PSG are not going to pay £50M for Sancho. Don't worry about the structure of any transfer as they are recorded separately on the TMS.}
1.) 29 Jul 2024 10:05:54
There certainly sounds like a deal can be done for both players. I'd imagine a comprise on both sides will be required.
2.) 29 Jul 2024 13:10:13
Ignoring money I definitely feel like there will be some movement with incoming/ outgoing shortly.
Ugarte feels like it is waiting for the Neves deal to progress and if an agreeable price can be met for both Ugarte and Sancho it is possible the deals happen at the same time with us topping up with some cash.
Mazraoui from Bayern feels similar if we can agree a deal with West Ham for AWB then that deal could go through smoothly.
Hopefully we are continuing discussions for De Ligt, as we saw from the Arsenal game we need to make sure we are covered and a main 3 of De Ligt, Yoro and Martines would give us this.
3.) 29 Jul 2024 14:27:58
PSG aren’t paying much more than that for Neves. Would rather we just went for him instead.
4.) 29 Jul 2024 16:34:02
Redseven,
He’s a similar player to Mainoo though and we need a Casemiro replacement, perhaps buying players we need rather than fancy names is the way to go?
5.) 29 Jul 2024 16:39:25
Rarely does a club actively looking to sell one of their players ever get the asking price.
If we are trying to sell Sancho for 40m, we'll be lucky to get 35m.
Likewise, PSG might want 70m, but they will be lucky to get 55m.
No one will match, let alone pay more for the player than what they paid last summer. Especially given that PSG are looking for a sale.
We are just seeing the media posturing that takes place in the build up to most transfers.
6.) 29 Jul 2024 20:29:18
Gds2. I've seen a lot of talk about him but never really seen him play. I can say the same about ugarte to be honest.
But the psg deal for neves seems all but done so as you say a player of ugarte's profile is more akin to what we need to compliment the likes of mainoo Bruno and mount.
Midfield looks very short on depth if any of cas ericksen or mctom were to depart without another coming in alongside ugarte. Interesting to see if we can get 2 in.
18 Jul 2024 21:58:37
Personal terms agreed for Ugarte. What is happening to this club!
1.) 18 Jul 2024 22:11:03
It's like Glazers are not running the club anymore :D.
2.) 18 Jul 2024 22:15:55
Club now being run by competent people who form a dynamic, agile and proactive structure.
imagine where the club will be in a few years time if this professional approach is maintained - and reflect upon the previous incompetence and wasted years previously. We're now finally acting like other well-run clubs such as Liverpool and Man City.
still SO much to do to rectify the mess the club has become but a really good start to the window.
3.) 18 Jul 2024 22:20:33
If we pull this one off too, that would be 3/ 3 so far for me in terms of acumen and identification.
4.) 19 Jul 2024 08:51:54
We certainly seem more ruthless and clinical don't we. Would just temper the expectations of Zirkzee Yoro and (potentially) Ugarte. I haven't seen evidence they are necessarily starting quality for us. Not trying to be negative about them, as I'm pleased to have them at the club; but I'm not getting carried away.
5.) 19 Jul 2024 11:04:04
Absolutely love to see it. I don't expect every signing to work out perfectly, no club gets it right every time no matter how well run they are.
Yet the difference between this summer and the past decade is absolutely night and day.
They have assessed what the team needs most, scouted, shortlisted suitable targets and have just gone about getting them done quickly and efficiently.
We will still over pay on a few targets (everybody does), and we will still pay more than most other clubs (impossible not to when you are one of the biggest clubs in the world) .
Most signings will work out, but some will not. That is always going to be the case when dealing with individuals. You can scout talent, you can select players with skill sets you need, you can even background check players to see what kind of person they are.
Yet how they fit in with the other players in the squad, how they adapt to that new environment (possibly a new country), how their loved ones who move with them adapt, and how they blend with the current players are all things you cannot predict. Those are the reasons players should be failing. Not because they don't have the right skill set or are not at the required level.
That is something that excites me most about our signings so far. They all seem to have the right skill set for what we need and have either shown themselves to be at the required level or have the potential to get to that level.
Zirkzee has shown himself to be a great player in Serie A, won the young player of the year award and been a key player for an exciting Bologna side. He has a complimentary skill set to Højlund, offering something different. His style of play should work well in creating space and chances for a forward line that has shown itself capable of scoring goals, but lacking in creating chances.
Leny Yoro is a phenomenal talent, someone whose skills seem very well suited to playing alongside Martinez. He's a mobile, athletic, sweeper who can clean up behind the more aggressive, front footed Martinez. He is also comfortable with the ball at his feet and can build up from the back. He's a good replacement for Varane who made a great partnership with Martinez when both were fit and playing. Obviously with a young player there are concerns over his ability to adapt to a more physically demanding league. He might take time to adapt and he will make mistakes as he learns. But the talent is there, it's now down to the player and the club to develop him into the player his talent suggests he can be.
Manuel Ugarte looks like he'll be the next through the door. Terms reportedly agreed, the player opens to the move, and PSG open to a sale. He looks every inch the kind of combative, ground covering, ball winning midfielder we need to pair alongside Mainoo to give him licence to focus on progressing the ball. His passing isn't expansive, but his safe controlled passing is what we probably need alongside a young player who will be looking to progress the ball forward and Bruno whose preset pass is an aggressive, high risk forward pass. He could be an excellent deal, especially if it's a loan with an option/ obligation to buy in a years time. Off-setting expenditure this summer when funds seem tight.
All three signings seem well suited to improve the team and add skills we need to become a better side. Hopefully all three settle quickly and adapt to the club, country, and the league.
While being decisive in making sensible signings the club have also been quick to move players out.
With Greenwood finally leaving and drawing a line under a very unfavorable period at the club, making it 10 departures already (Greenwood, Varane, Martial, Donny, Alvaro Fernandez, Kambwala, Shoretire, Forson, Williams and Amrabat) .
While they continue to discuss possible departures of players like Sancho, Casemiro, McTominay, AWB, Lindelof, Eriksen, Hannibal and Pellistri. These players are the ones who are likely to bring in fees to bolster the transfer budget and enable more signings.
I expect to see us continue our pursuit of Branthwaite, who would provide cover for Martinez and looks a good potential fit alongside Yoro in the long term. We will over pay for him, but that is always the case when signing homegrown players.
We are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Adrien Rabiot, who on a short term (3 year) deal could offer us some quality and experience for a minimal cost. He isn't a perfect signing, but he would represent good business I think. Whether a deal happens or not remains to be seen.
While signing a player like Rabiot on a free might free up funds to make the signings of Branthwaite and possibly a new fullback if AWB departs to West Ham or somewhere else. Although I've heard that we have spoken with Bayern about Sascha Boey on a loan with an obligation/ option to buy. We have reportedly looked at a few options like that, both in terms of players we could sign and players we are struggling to sell (Sancho) .
It's so refreshing to see our club actually being well run, with a plan, and with experts pulling the strings. While we won't be back challenging for major honours this season, if this approach continues and even improves further then it will only be a matter of time before we get back to the top.
6.) 19 Jul 2024 18:19:00
Agree with all the points.
Only caveat is no one signed is EPL proven.
It could take a season to come together.
7.) 19 Jul 2024 23:44:42
ThaT os The THing THough, these signing s aren't for mext year. They are picking players they think will developing players who will be part of a title challenge in 3 to 5 years and going forward.
I expect us to to develop each year, and these. Players to improve.
Now I do think each is am upgrade, Zirkzee better than any of our options to spell Hojlund. Yoro better than what happened last year to us at CB, Ugarte is not a significant upgrade in fairness. But I also understand their will be growing pains, they will make mistakes they are developing and learning. I can live with that as long as we are developing as a whole.
I am not excited next season because I think we will challenge or these lads are the finished article, I am excited because I think these lads could be one day and will grow into the players we need with some luck.
I think there are youth players coming through that will make it too, Amass I eel very confident about. So much so I would ignore left back and focus elsewhere, he is very young but is good enough that I think we have to avoid blocking his pathway with a new signing. Lacey too I think will make it, but unlike LB we don't really have anyone currently playing at a high enough level. Garnacho could develop into that player on the right, Diallo I am less sure of.
8.) 20 Jul 2024 10:40:42
Oakbark, I think we are on the same page. I'm excited to see the shoots of growth this season, not because I think we will genuinely challenge for major titles. That said I think we should focus on the Europa League as I think we have a good chance of winning it. EtH has shown he is good at winning in the cups, with three finals in two years. While there is no UCL drop down into the Europa league this season, meaning who is in it to start with is the only competition we will have. I think we are one of the stronger teams in the competition, with a winning manager and a history and pedigree of winning.
Personally I'd focus more on that competition as winning it means UCL qualification, while it would also improve our UEFA coefficient meaning we would be less likely to draw a tougher UCL group then following season.
I'd play the kids and squad players in the domestic cups. With our main focus being the league and the Europa League.
Yoro and Zirkzee in theory improve us, although until they play in the EPL you never know how they will adapt. Yet the real benefit of them is as you say the potential they have, and the players they could become.
I actually think Ugarte would be a big improvement, finally having a tenacious, aggressive, high energy, ball winner in midfield who'll pair nicely with Mainoo. Giving Mainoo more licence to progress the ball forward, which is his best quality.
I'm hopeful that Amad can get more game time, he looked promising every time he played last season. He probably should have got more minutes.
While if Mount can stay fit he'll be like a new signing.
I agree with Amass, he looks like he could become a top level player. Defensively he still has a lot to learn, but a real threat going forward. If we do sign Branthwaite, then I could see either Branthwaite or Martinez covering LB with them either staying deep or dropping into midfield rather than bombing down the wing. That would give us more options on the left, along with Shaw and Malacia hopefully staying fit.
I'd certainly be more inclined to sign a RB to compete with Dalot and allow AWB to move on. As our options on the right are far more limited. Maybe Yoro could play there in a pinch, which might be good for him as he adapts to the EPL. Other than that the options seem very limited, with no one in the academy who looks ready to push for the first team squad. Unless there is a change of position for one of the midfielders like McAllister for example. That sometimes happens with academy players, moving into a different position when stepping into the first team. Although we can't count on that.
9.) 20 Jul 2024 15:32:34
Utd Road, while I personally prefer to see us sign players from within the EPL as they tend to be successful more often and adapt quicker, the reality is that there are many players who have moved to the EPL and hit the ground running.
If they are well scouted, and well suited to fulfill a specific role in the team they are moving too then they tend to work out fairly quickly.
We'll see with Zirkzee and Yoro. Personally I think Zirkzee will adapt quickly, being Dutch he shouldn't have any issues understanding what the coaching staff want him to do, and he seems fairly well suited to both the EPL, and to be the link man in the forward line who makes space and creates chances for those around him.
I expect he'll quickly become first choice, with Højlund being an option off the bench, or possibly playing some games from the right hand side.
Yoro I think might take a little longer to settle and will make a few more mistakes. If he learns quickly from them then he'll be fine.
10.) 21 Jul 2024 08:15:44
We need another right back ??.
11.) 21 Jul 2024 10:42:09
Fireman, it's an awkward situation as with Shaw's and Malacia's continued injury issues there is a fair arguement that we need a consistent and regularly available LB.
However, assuming everyone is fit we have Shaw, Malacia, Martinez, Dalot and Amass who can play at LB.
Whereas, we only really have Dalot and AWB who can play at RB.
If the club looks to sign a second CB, if they get a left footed player who can play LCB and possibly LB then I think that should be fine. Then we can look at a RB as a higher priority.
Ideally it would be best if we can delay trying to bring in another LB for a season or two. That would give us time to see how Malacia fairs and give time for Amass to develop. If they don't step up or are enough then we could look at bringing in a top young LB.
I do worry though what we would do next season if Dalot misses a big chunk of the season.
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06 Aug 2025 16:08:43
If we get Sesko over the line, be interesting what number he is given. I still think personally, numbers 1-11 are important and players should want the one to their position. We’ve seen Cunha get number 10 from Rashford, be a statement if Sesko gets the number 9.
1.) 06 Aug 2025 17:44:19
I'm less concerned by the number on his back than I am the numbers he achieves on the pitch.
2.) 06 Aug 2025 20:22:11
I have to agree with Ports and I really think the psychology of the first 11 shirts has been a mess in the time since Fergie retired.
Yet another stupid and thoughtless lack of attention to detail.
If your number resonates with a history of the position and the right to wear the shirt then there's an expectation. Not in a million years for example should Mount ever have been given the number 7 shirt, seriously? Look at the players who had to earn the right to wear that number and yet now you don't even need to be a fit player or prove anything to wear one of the greatest shirts in history.
So sorry Shappy I seriously disagree its far more important if we want to set standards.
3.) 06 Aug 2025 23:33:27
I couldn't disagree more captain. Its just a number.
Just because mount or di Maria didn't excel as no 7 does not diminish the greats who have worn it.
In my view if a player has a favourite no try to accommodate that. If not give him a number to write his own legacy.
I get that some players in the past have made certain numbers iconic if someone wants one of those numbers and their free then let them have a go its no big deal.
Some players feel better others like keane didn't care and I think we have had a couple of dodgy 16's since carrik and keane.
Its one of those things that you either believe in or not so I'm not saying your wrong. I just see nothing in the numbers any of them wear. Best wore 7 and 11 in not sure he was too fussed ronaldo will only wear 7. Messi didn't get 10 at psg. So he wasn't that bothered.
4.) 07 Aug 2025 01:29:41
No 30 is his fav I think.
5.) 07 Aug 2025 09:25:36
Yes Leon has it currently. I'm sure if he wants it Leon won't mind.
Its only a number but if sesko feels better in 30 then if it's within their power to give it to him i think they should. If not suck it up and wear a different number
I remember martial being unhappy when the fact is he shouldn't have got any number for a long as he did.
01 Aug 2025 10:22:11
I get in my car this morning, TalkSport on the radio. I can’t really stand the majority but I like Brazil, Jordon, McCoist, Goldstein so have a listen now and again. The other just spout nonsense. Anyway, Agbonlahor and ex Sky Sports fella are on and first thing I hear is “Manchester United…” so they have my attention. The talk is about the striker situation. Now this is where the media clearly, IMO just use United for clicks, viewers etc.
Newcastle are part of the discussion, the likely hood is Isak is going to leave. That’s a lot of goals Newcastle will lose. They should go for Sesko and Sesko should go there and be their number 9. United, shouldn’t go for Sesko because they need goals now and not potential ?♂️ make that make sense!
1.) 01 Aug 2025 11:16:58
I'm pretty sure having a lobotomy is a requirement to work for Talkrubbish.
I hear they go through over 5000 microphones a year due to water damage from all the dribbling.
2.) 01 Aug 2025 11:58:49
You should of heard what Gabby Agbonlahor was saying last week on Talk Sport it was laughable.
He didn't like the fact that we were in for Watkins and was damant that United should leave Watkins alone and sign Calvert-Lewin.
He is absolutey thick!
3.) 01 Aug 2025 12:21:15
Every program has a United segment on it, even when there is nothing to say.
4.) 01 Aug 2025 12:08:02
Does make sense because we seriously need goals now not another potential goals in 3 years time, we need a team desperately to get back to champs league, going to be hell of a struggle this coming season, so goals needed this coming season to get anywhere near.
5.) 01 Aug 2025 13:58:25
Herr Maze, I think you miss the point of the OP!
6.) 01 Aug 2025 14:47:52
I wouldn't trust in Agbonlahor's ability to count his toes - he'd likely miscount and blame United for thwarting his progress by making his fingers look a little toe-like.
The guy is a moron, and a bitter one - I have as much time for his opinions on United as I have for those of Trump on human rights.
I bet he messed his knickers at our plight last season, but that, for me, will be tempered by the idea of him dribbling through a cacophony of confusion having encountered Alphabetti Spaghetti.
24 Jul 2025 13:00:53
Just read that Isak has informed Newcastle that he is keen to explore a move. Now, I suspect we will be way down on his list of destinations, however, 1. I think we should definitely explore it because we’ve got nothing to lose but 2. IMAGINE, the breakdown Shearer and the geordies would have if he signed for us ?.
1.) 24 Jul 2025 14:12:55
Put aside the fact that Isak wants a step up not a step down, financially we could probably only do the deal if:
a. ) Newcastle accepted 20 instalments or
b. ) we put bruno on the first flight to Saudi Arabia for £100m.
18 Jul 2025 14:48:17
Utd Red, just wondering if getting the Mbuemo deal over 4 instalments of £16.25M is classed as “getting bent over”?
1.) 18 Jul 2025 15:31:25
Ports, I would imagine they will be not quite as flat as that with maybe a larger amount up front but who knows! I think when looking at other players we have got a very good player, at fair price on potentially decent terms for the benefit of the club. but I am guessing
Ed002 always used to say for us to not get caught up in the finances. We either don't understand them or it really should not matter to us. PSR has completely changed the way fans look at this with us all trying to work out the nuances of a deal.
My hope now is that we have other deals going on for another couple of players (midfielder/ striker) with the freedom 4 being moved on.
2.) 18 Jul 2025 15:47:56
Brad, I’m not really sure what the structure is to be honest. Just read over 4 payments ?.
16 Jul 2025 13:26:42
So interestingly, Brentford, apparently are struggling to get Hutchinson in due to the payment structure they have presented to Ipswich. Let's hope that perhaps this will encourage them to agree a deal with United so they have the pennies to get Hutchinson in.
1.) 16 Jul 2025 19:31:47
The irony given that the main hold up for the Mbeumo deal is the payment structure.
Sounds like they want their cake and eat it. Wanting a deal where they get as much money up front for the player they are selling, while also wanting to spread the cost of the player they are buying as much as possible.
2.) 16 Jul 2025 22:00:08
Spot on shappy, for me its Brentford looking like the transfer amateurs and trying to play Billy big balls. Totally unprofessional to set out exactly what they wanted BEFORE United were prepared to make the second bid, and then immediately went public rejecting what they communicated they would accept, hoping to force United into even more money. I am glad we haven't caved and I think their reputation across Premier league owners is being damaged and now Ipswich are giving them a taste for their own medicine.
09 Oct 2025 15:25:30
The freeze period ended around mid August RedMan. The 1958 were planning a protest before the Arsenal game but cancelled due to some positive feedback from fans regarding signings and the new training centre. I found it interesting the SJR would put so much money into a project when potentially he could be forced sell his shares. Apparently he gets the opportunity to match any offer the Glazers recieve. I posted that it felt like something was in the pipeline. It’s interesting an individual like Turki Alalshikh would post something like this but no idea if it has any substance. I also, perhaps reading too much into it, found the wording of ‘investors’ rather than buyers/ owners interesting and maybe deliberate?
There has also been no movement from the 1958 recently who have been so vocal and active in their protests to the Glazers. You do wonder if they have been briefed that something is happening?!
OR this could all be nonsense and we are getting excited about the Glazers being gone for nothing ?.
29 Sep 2025 19:07:41
Interview with Glasner where he speaks about playing the formation he thinks best suits his players. 4-4-2 is his favourite but that doesn’t suit his players at Palace. Speaks very well about formation.
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.
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.
26 Aug 2025 17:47:16
“Your main problem is you think you know everything and always right…”
I guess everyone see’s the irony of Germans comment here!
15 Oct 2025 10:45:17
Would have been nice to have played them before the international break off the back of their defeats. Appreciate players have been away with international teams but it's given them time to reset. Casualties from international duty may play a role in the game, read that Gravenberch came of for Holland, would be a big miss for them but I expect we'll have a couple who are fatigued or carrying knocks.
Both teams will want this game as a confidence builder so perhaps it will be quite a tentative opening to the game. Think Mount will have a big role to play in the game. Going for a hopeful 1-0 United win.
07 Oct 2025 16:47:28
Will that system work Supasub?
07 Oct 2025 13:54:24
I'll entertain you Ken as I have a quiet day. What currently do we have that gives us bragging rights over every other club? Managers under constant scrutiny, owners are under constant scrutiny, team is under constant scrutiny, we are not currently league champions or cup holders? We have a really proud history we can look back at and be proud of but currently, the clubs image from an outside perspective is not a positive one.
We do have however, have a really proud record currently that no one can take away from us which we should be very keen to maintain.
Regarding young players coming to us for money, Heaven said it was for chances you players have had in the past, that's a quote from him. So you think we need to listen to players who know better than us unless they say something you don't thinks true? Gotcha.
07 Oct 2025 12:24:07
That kid who is put on the bench to keep the record won't give 2 hoots that they are on it for the record, they will be buzzing that they have had the opportunity to be a part of the senior 1st team squad and want to have many more moments with them. And they would have certainly earnt that opportunity to be the player selected to be a part of the squad.
You take that away and the Academy players will not see a pathway to the senior side, you become a club where the best talent choose not to come here because there is no pathway for them. Heaven left Arsenal for 1st team opportunities. 'The opportunities that the young players have got here in the past, '
For all the criticism the club are getting, they shouldn't throw away the 1 positive and proud achievement they still have.
06 Oct 2025 20:31:10
Unlike you Ken to lie to fit your argument. He’s not been in the side 7 times ? I got my seasons wrong, 18/ 19 and 19/ 20. He was consistent, excelled in all areas. Best CB in the league with no argument. No CB I don’t think would have beaten him in any statistics in those two seasons. After his injury he’s lost that consistency, he lost his explosiveness, he started making errors. Still a good CB but not what he was, understandable. So yeah, as quoted, 2 strong seasons but due to injury, not reached those levels. Statistically he doesn’t make as many tackles and duels per game than his 2 prime seasons (2018-2020 (before his injury) ) . He doesn’t proactively step up to intercept or challenge, he drops off and tries to contain.
Van Dijk remains a solid premier league defender but he’s no longer that generational, near perfect force he was before his injury and can be exposed but as captain and because of his reputation, he doesn’t recieve the same criticism as the other Liverpool defenders. It’s really that simple Ken.
So let’s get back to the original point. Van Dijk can be exposed this season. Make a structured argument against that. Not that he was good last season, or the season before or the season before that or because his Dutch premier league playing mates voted for him in the team of the season.