Manchester United Thread 25/26 - Teamtalk/Transfers/Gossip Mod Note in OP 26.09.24

Where are people expecting us to finish next season? Assuming we Mbeumo, a CF and MF, and maybe a GK

Top half of the table. Over 38 games it wasn't a blip to finish 15th, just a reflection of the team as it currently stands. The teams that finished in the top 6 aren't going to stand aside next season - they will be looking to improve too, though Aston Villa are somewhat vulnerable, but the same was said about Villa the year before. You have to remember people were saying 8th was totally unacceptable in 23/24 and United absolutely had to be top 4 for 2024/25. The club went out and had a good transfer window - finished 15th and deservedly so based on performances.

In terms of signings, I don't think GK is all that decisive for improving the team quickly. Goalscorers and wingbacks are far higher up the list in my opinion. It is the lack of goals scored that killed us - only Everton and the teams that got relegated scored less goals than United. Adding 25-30 goals scored to the team next season will do a lot more than cutting 5-10 goals conceded.

Donarumma may be on the way out of PSG, contract negotiations stalled.

Rumoured to be available for around €40m with a year left on his deal but if his main goal is a €230k per week salary, it might be too rich for us.

Outside of the salary, can't see someone like Donarumma having much interest in a team like United at the moment. Too much of a 'project' for the likes of him.

antony sure - need these internationals to wind down so he can speak with clubs, though his agent should be doing that anyway.

casemiro - i think he is happy to run down his contract, try get into brazil squad for world cup and leave us on a free.

Top 4 if we get all them

I'd take him at that price

Would Mateta be better value than Gyokeres? PL proven, only a year younger, and coming in at a cheaper value might allow you strengthen somewhere else if possible.

I've only seen clips of Mateta so not familiar with his style. With Cunha, Amad, and possibly Mbeumo you'll want someone that will play on the shoulder and look to stretch the defense to create space for others.

This gets talked about as one of Gyokeres strengths. Can Mateta play that way or would Amorim need to tweak stuff for Mateta. Obviously he'd prefer Gyokeres but the club needs to look at what benefits United rather than just what benefits Amorim.

Yes much better value. One is PL proven..the other isn't

And given his career to date he'd surely hold off signing a new contract when he'd likely triple his wages at United. Even Gyokeres would likely jump at United given his career to date has mostly been Coventry and Sporting. Doubt he's on much at Sporting.

2 years. I thought it was one, but his contract runs to 27, with the extention alreay triggered.

I'd dbe surprised at 35m for him.

I would have thought a similar price to Gyokeres tbh.

I' be happy with Mateta, but happier wiith Gyok. i thinik Gyokeres has more potential to be 'the guy', while I think Mateta would be more likely to be an excellent squad player (he'dd be a good dfirst choice next season).

And I get Mateta has 'done it' in the PL, but he was rubbiish til Glasner arrived then went on a great run. then this season gone he got a bunch of goals in an 8 game perioid, but was quite lean either side of it. I wouln't think him the slam dunk others seem to.

Most of this I would agree with but Garnacho is the one that has the talent to make it big if he can control that ego and wish it wasn’t happening.

Time to get Mbeumo wrapped up before Thomas Frank tries to bring him to Spurs...