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

What derogatory comment? If he was 22 with the same experience that would be better, no?

Stating someone's age is not derogatory. If I was to call someone a drama queen for deliberate misinterpretation that might be derogatory.

I think the club would sell Zirkzee in a heartbeat, the main problem being that outside of a few Serie A clubs, I can't see there being many takers.

I can't see us going for both Fernandes AND Touchameni, I think that would be an Either/Or situation and we end up going for another Ederson type squad backups.

I'm concerned that there's no talk of a RB. In Maz or Dalot, we have two players who are really only squad players in a top team imo, a top quality RB would really improve our starting team.

1. Fernandes OR Touchameni

2. Hall / Starting LB

3. Summerville / Additional Forward

4. Starting RB

Assuming Ederson is done. They would be my priorities in order, and I might even swap 3 and 4.

1, 2, 4 improve the first team immediately imo.

I'd have RB way down my list of priorities personally. Is Dalot frustrating? Absolutely. Is he a World Class RB? Definitely not. But he's not a total waste either and his constant availability is an asset. Much weaker full backs have been starters in PL winning teams. Maz has won domestic leagues elsewhere and is a very solid FB too. I just can't see us prioritising a new RB ahead of any of the other positions that need much more strengthening this summer.

Early waffle today, might be more later

Crysencio Summerville is NOT a priority for Paris Saint-Germain at the moment. He is on the list of Manchester United, keeping a close EYE on him. There will be movements. #MUFC [@FabrizioRomano]——————-

The reason for United playing it cool at the moment [regarding the Mateus Fernandes situationn], is because they believe that West Ham need cash before June 30 to balance the books and avoid the risk of breaching Premier League or EFL financial regulations. They posted a £104million loss last year, and that financial report made it clear player sales were necessary, even without relegation.

[@TyMarshall_MEN] #mufc——————-

Manchester United are working HARD on both the club and player side to get a deal for Mateus Fernandes over the line.

The feeling is that whichever club presents the best proposal to West Ham will also secure the player.

Tottenham have held talks with Jorge Mendes, but there is still no agreement on personal terms.

#MUFC [@FabrizioRomano YT]——————

Manuel Ugarte is still very likely to leave Manchester United this transfer window. United want to recoup as much of the £44m fee they paid for him.

There is interest from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Italy, but United are hoping a good World Cup from him will increase his market value. [@SkySportsNews] #mufc—————-

Some low tier guy Pete Hall claiming Spurs are on for Rashford....Awful source but I'll throw it in for the laugh.

LOL at Romano now saying Spurs haven't even agreed personal terms with Fernandes. After the panic here the other night thats brightened up my dull morning

Isn't there a change of rules coming in regards to PSR. That any transfer that goes through before June 30th falls under the old rules and after 30th it's the new rules.

Could see Mendes using Spurs as a way to rush United to get a deal done with West Ham.

Spurs bidding for Fernandes, Tonali and possibly even Rashford. Where are they getting all the money this summer?

Always the dilemma and not saying there’s a right answer. Agreed we won’t win the title but I do think we should be aiming to solidify in the top 5. Falling straight back out of CL (my fear is we will) would be damaging for the rebuild.

My personal view is you can finish top 5 with Dalot or Mazrouai at right back. You cannot finish top 5 with last years Leny Yoro starting at CB. So you’re gambling on him taking a massive step forward this year or De Ligt/Martinez/Maguire staying fit.

For reference when Yoro started last year -

18 games 26 points. 1.44ppg

When he didn’t

20 games 45 points 2.25ppg

Sofascore had him 42nd out of 47 qualifying CBs last year. He may have potential, but as of right now, he’s nowhere near the level needed so it’s a big gamble.

The Stadium rakes in huge amounts of money plus CL last year.

But we aren't starting him. Even with De Ligt missing there is still Maguire and Martinez there, and Heaven. We aren't going into the season relying Yorro to perform, he won't even be first choice.

Another senior CB completely blocks the development of the two kids without actually making much difference to our overall quality, since we aren't going to spend money on anybody better than Maguire and Martinez.

Plus they can't take the chance of another year in a row fighting relegation, third time unlucky et al.

That too!

Nothing new in the afternoon other than Chido Obi and Amass have loan interest from lower divisions (even we could have guessed that).

Apparently the club think Summerville has massive potential.

Heres hoping for some late evening Fernandes news!

Might need to move RB up the list of priorities after all...

He'd have to pay out his contract id imagine if this is true. Contracts goes both ways.

Im all for people following what they want to do, its not as easy as the quote above says tho.