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

A striker has to be the priority, I think. You can't win anything without goals. And there's very little goals in this team. As bad as last season was, a proper in form striker in the squad would have got us a good bit further up the table, and maybe even a trophy.

That said, they shouldn't overpay for Sesko. His numbers aren't spectacular. I don't think it says a whole lot about his motivations if he decides to go to Newcastle, over being the main man up front for one of the biggest clubs in the world.

Yup I'd rather us spend big on a midfielder and if they want to spend big on a CF would prefer Watkins over Sesko.

There's been a big gapping hole in the middle of midfield that's needed addressing now for God knows how long. The way Amorim wants his WBs to play like wingers and with Bruno in midfield who ever partners him has even more work to get through this season.

The frivolous spending of money over the last 12 years has really bitten us hard in the arse.

Yeah I'd take anything regarding wages of the top players at Newcastle with a pinch of salt given how other state run clubs operate.

Zerks will be along shortly

Post of the day

Sesko not in the squad for Leipzig's friendly today. I definitely think this will be wrapped early next week, one way or the other.

son leaving spurs. leaves them short a left winger. i dont think frank would have much interest in garnacho though

The PL season starts in 2 weeks and we haven't addressed the 3 biggest problems, striker, midfield and goalkeeper. We also haven't gotten rid of the malcontents.

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

I'd be lying if I said I much cared about the transfers though. If nothing else happens I still want to see performances from that squad. If Ten Hag could do it...

I'm still fairly optimistic on the Sesko deal.

To be clear I did think that Watkins was the safer bet, if a sensible price could be reached but if the club have decided in Sesko, so be it.

When I heard that Newcastle had made an official bid, my first thought was that Sesko must have been swayed by their contract offer and it would soon be done.

But it seems more the case that both clubs have made offers to the player, United are waiting for his decision before they make a bid whereas Newcastle, feeling the pressure from the Isak situation, are trying to force the issue by meeting the asking price.

So I think it's still up in the air and entirely down to the player. If he decides over the weekend, as many have reported he will, then it'll be wrapped up sharpish.

And whilst I don't think Newcastle making an official bid is as significant as first thought, the opposite goes for us. If we bid, it'll be because Sesko has said yes.

The Newcastle bid isn’t enough for Leipzig, according to Ornstein. United might wait to see what the price is before bidding.

Wouldn't be surprised if it's the sell on clause that saw the bid rejected. €80M should be enough with a sell clause included.

Could be all BS but interesting to see more news about Bruno resurfacing.