Manchester United Thread 25/26 - Teamtalk/Transfers/Gossip Mod Note in OP 12.02.26

We do this every season, brief we won’t spend much and then go over our ‘limit’. Better that then Woodwards ‘we can do things only other clubs can dream of’

This summer transfer window could/ should be as big a as 89/90 ...we brought in Pallister, Irwin, Webb, Wallace,Phelan Ince. FB, CB, 3 MF + Winger. It was the foundation we needed and set us up for years

Imo we should be going for best in class as much as possible. I would go all out for Hall and Tchouameni. Either Fernandes or Baleba as seco d middle of the park player. No harm in giving Collyer or Thwaites or Fletcher game time as the 4th choice. At some stage you have to give youth players a chance. Nunez is a left field call, but a good shout imo if wages are not crazy. There is a decent player there who would be also able to play up top with Cunha behind him

I think though if there is any chance of Barcola we should be all over it. We badly need a LW as well as a LB. Something totally different to Cunha on the left

Whatever about CL next season, we need to push on and be a challenger for the league

Defensive midfielder, good technique and passing range. Very high potential - could be the next big thing. Type of player that Palace pick up as a repalcement for Wharton and people are hyping him up in 2 years as the guy to buy.

Thanks Mitch.

Same so googled him and obviously Google will hype him a little bit because it's taken reports from articles others have posted. Was mentioned somewhere else he can play RB also.

Shea Charles is a highly-rated, tactically versatile defensive midfielder for Southampton and the Northern Ireland national team. Standing 6'2" tall, he is celebrated for his physical dominance, press resistance, aerial prowess, and defensive intelligence, though he occasionally shows inconsistency with his progressive passing.

Key Strengths

Physical Dominance:

His height and strength allow him to easily shield the ball in tight spaces, win physical duels, and consistently dominate in the air.Defensive IQ & Interceptions: He is an expert at reading the game, tracking runners, and intercepting passes. His tackling and defensive awareness are standout traits.

Press Resistance:

Despite his size, he possesses deceptive agility and tight ball control, allowing him to navigate challenges and evade opponents in congested areas of the pitch.Ball Carrying & Driving Power: He can carry the ball forward from deep positions with composure, driving his team out of defensive blocks and initiating attacks.

Positional Versatility:

Highly adaptable, he can seamlessly transition between a deep-holding midfield role, a box-to-box midfield position, and center-back.

Main Weaknesses

Passing Inconsistency:

While he has the capability to play line-breaking passes, he can occasionally force forward balls that are not there, leading to turnovers or overhit passes.

Risk Management:

In his eagerness to transition into attack, he can sometimes make higher-risk passes that offer opponents interception opportunities.

Developing Output:

Because his primary duties center around destroying plays and building from the deep, his direct goal and assist numbers are still developing, though he occasionally pops up with crucial actions.

Dalot, Ugarte, Zirkzee and Onana will probably be moved on before Mount, DeLigt and Martinez. Nobody's buying from our knacker's yard of injured players unfortunately. Either way, I reckon the squad will still be light at the start of next season and we'll be relying on our reserves to play early domestic cup rounds etc.

Think it is a bit unfair on Dalot to lump him in with the other three.

I would 100% keep Dalot as a squad option - great versatility and fitness which is what you want for a back up and can be hard to find. Great attitude and effort too, wages don't break the bank. Won't sulk on the bench

Dalot is good enough that other positions are always more important to upgrade.

Watching Carrick presser there and like honestly I love the club and love the history and I don't care if he isn't a top tier manager and even if he doesn't bring the league title. He loves the club and gets the fans and I'm delighted he gonna be manager next season.

If we look at it and be heartless yeah maybe they are a better option out there but sometimes the best option in paper is not the best option for the club.

Would love if if he won a trophy next season. They need to back him.