MANCHESTER UNITED

interesting analysis Brentford

will be a shortened transfer window this year because of the world cup

some of the transfer amounts attached to Elliot Anderson look crazy high

I remember saying a long while back whilst Amad was the shining light in an otherwise poor team that in a fully functioning decent United side in the fullness of time that he wouldn't be a part of it.

I think might come to pass.

Carrick getting job, to be announced before end of season

Apparently...

I suppose Carrick ticks the most important box of all, that being he will be malleable, happy to have the job, extremely unlikely to hold the boards feet to the fire, yep, he'll do nicely.

And the added kicker is that when it all goes wrong the board can sit back and say, as they did with OGS, that they were only giving all those fuzzy nostalgic fans hamstrung by the United way and DNA, what they wanted.....yep he'll do nicely.

11pts clear of Liverpool and 19 ahead of Chelsea is ridiculous really, whether you view that from the start of the season or even the New Year. Even more unlikely is that we beat Brighton and also Danny Welbeck didn't score against us! (PS please no Baleba in the summer)

Said it a few times, but it shows the poor quality this season. Arsenal were deserved title winners but only really down to one of the poorest City sides of the last decade and no other challenger.

Back in the CL is a step in the right direction, whether it leads to anything we'll have to wait and see, the signings were enough to improve our position in what turned out to be a poor league but the quality of the performances are still a big cause for concern and something the Carrick supporters haven't seemed to grasp, only seeing the result.

It's a massive Summer now and the midfield additions are going to have to be the right ones to enable us to gain more control in games and not concede so much possession, winning the ball back quicker and allowing our defence to not have to defend every counter launched by the opposition.

The bottom line though when all said and done is that we would have taken this at the start of the season.

Didn't see today's performance or result coming but rounds off a very nice end to the season..

entirely agree with the views that much still to prove for the club just not to go backwards but can at least enjoy and breathe again after last couple of seasons and indeed 3 of the last 4  - places the club in a much more stable and positive position to approach the summer transfer window..

Carrick regardless of views about his future deserves a lot of credit for the calm he's brought to a situation that could have just spiralled even further..

he's probably earned a shot at the gig in the process but next season  will be tougher - not least game to be played ..but difficult to believe Chelsea, L'pool and even Spurs won't be better and back in the fight for top 6 along with Villa and maybe N'castle depending on how they can deal with PSR this summer..

At least the WC will fill a large chunk of the Summer and before we know it we'll be off again

Wow! We came third in the worst Premier League in donkey's years.

Biggest eye opener for me was seeing pictures of Metropolitano Stadium.

We are 10 years behind the opposition and stuck with **** owners and **** management.

And without 32 year old Bruno Fernandes we'd be lucky to finish in the top 10.

I agree fully with the comments re the stadium, owners etc. It's almost a running joke that whenever we have a decent 2 or 3 months the noise over the Glazers, the leaking roof and now the total non progress of a new stadium goes quiet. It shouldn't.

It's strange (but also predictable) that Radcliffe and co. came in with the allowance to have a say over footballing matters only, yet seem to talk the talk and also take the flak (often rightly so) about all aspects of the club. The Glazers will be delighted that part of their plan has played out perfectly.

So, lots to do on and off the pitch. But surely there hasn't been a better chance in the last decade for a team to grasp the nettle and take advantage of a real vacuum of top class competition - especially in the Premier League. We can hope.......

Amad
2 goals
2 assists

Not good enough.

We need 2 defenders,2 strikers.at least.

Bruno got a 57 million release clause, but open to stay

Negotiations ongoing.

Amad has been p***ed about all season.

Today’s the day,1999.

Nou camp,27 years ago.

Manchester United are close to agreeing a deal with Atalanta for Ederson.

Talks are in the final stages over a fee in the region of £38m. Sources expect the fee to be broken down into a £35m guaranteed payment plus £3m in add-ons.

A full agreement for the midfielder could be reached by the end of the week

All Or Nothing

The club secured the biggest-ever fee for Amazon Prime Video's 'All or Nothing' series, topping previous deals with Manchester City, Arsenal, and Tottenham. Filming starts this pre-season under manager Michael Carrick, who guided them to third place and Champions League qualification last term. Chief communications officer Toby Craig said it's the right time for transparency, letting global fans see behind the scenes at the new Carrington complex and beyond. The windfall boosts commercial efforts amid INEOS influence, with supporters excited for potential glory captured on screen.

These fly-on-the-wall documentaries are just vanity shows. No billion pound business let's a film crew lose in their organisation.

The club will have asked for, and been granted, final editing rights too.

Any news on the Circus tent?

Andrey Santos from Chelsea for 50m deal agreed according to sky..

still waiting on Ederson's 2nd part of medical

So that's the 3rd and 4th string midfielders through the door just need the two main ones now, although those are already playing for City and Spurs

yes, would be nice to see a 'splash' MF signing at least...not helped by Ugarte's injury so not sellable now until January I'd guess..

seen very little of Santos but he's only recently 22 and with Chelsea's options in MF was getting limited chances, apparently he was a player on their radar from a while back though whether that's a good thing

worrying how little Ederson played for Brazil..

At least we haven't got to pay Ugarte's wages for the foreseeable.

Manchester United to build new 100,000-seat stadium 350m away from Old Trafford
Master plan for £2bn ‘Stadium District’ unveiled weeks after club secure 25 acres of land near existing home





Manchester United have confirmed they will build their new 100,000-seat stadium 350 metres from Old Trafford.

The club and Trafford Council unveiled the master plan for the Trafford Wharfside project at United’s home on Thursday morning.

It included artists’ impressions of the £2bn “Stadium District” in which the new stadium would sit following last month’s announcement United had secured 25 acres of land north west of Old Trafford.

The triangular plot – located between Wharfside Way, Europa Way and John Gilbert Way – was acquired from Indurent, a leading UK-based industrial and logistics real-estate company owned by global private-equity giant Blackstone.

United had spent months locked in protracted talks with Freightliner to acquire land around Old Trafford but baulked at the valuation put on it by the maritime intermodal logistics operator.

Some reports claimed Freightliner was demanding as much as £400m, although well-placed sources said those figures were inflated.

The decision not to build on the existing Old Trafford footprint could allow United to continue playing in front of a capacity crowd while the new stadium is being built.

The artists’ impressions appear to indicate the existing arena would then be demolished, but the club said no decision had been taken over its future.

Collette Roche, chief executive, New Stadium Development, at Manchester United, said: “The publication of the Wharfside Masterplan marks another significant milestone in our journey to create a new world-class home for Manchester United at the heart of a vibrant and transformational district for Trafford and Greater Manchester. Together with our partners, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver a destination that creates lasting benefits for supporters, local communities and the wider region for decades to come.

“The proposed stadium site is ideally located alongside Old Trafford, enabling us to preserve the heritage, traditions and matchday rituals that are so important to our supporters, while also providing the connectivity and infrastructure required to deliver a truly world-class fan experience.

“We are committed to building a world-class stadium with our supporters, not simply for them. Atmosphere, affordability and accessibility will remain at the heart of our plans, and we look forward to continuing our engagement with fans and other stakeholders as we move into the next phase of design and development.”

The new stadium has been planned as the centrepiece of a regeneration that would create 48,000 local jobs and 15,000 new homes, adding £7.3bn per annum to the UK economy.

Cllr Tom Ross, leader of Trafford Council, said: “We are delighted to introduce the master plan which starts a long journey to piece together what could happen where, to bring this world-class cultural and sporting destination to life.

“We want to create a great place to be, not just on matchdays but every day – and we’re looking for as many residents and businesses as possible to help us to shape this vision, through our forthcoming consultation process.

“Wharfside will become a network of attractive neighbourhoods in which to live, work, wander, explore, relax with family, enjoy nature and wildlife, meet friends, eat out, have a drink, shop and be entertained.

“It will have the best of parks and waterside spaces, housing including affordable options in vibrant and diverse localities, new health and educational facilities, joined-up public transport and places to walk, cycle and be active.”

Garnacho, told to find a new club.

Club have been rather quiet in the transfer window.

Is Carrick going to put his faith in the youngsters?

I bet Rashford thought he had a chance of staying at Barca. He played well there and i'm amazed they didn't at least extend the loan period. Is he finished at Man Utd though?

Utd didn't want another loan so once the buy option wasn't taken that was that for the time being..not inconceivable if no deals get done that he could go back on loan there but unlikely you'd think as they've spent decent money on the position with Gordon...

Club have been rather quiet in the transfer window.

Is Carrick going to put his faith in the youngsters?

still spent 85m ish (Santos, Tielemans) with almost certainly one or two more to come I'd have thought...don't think they'll be able to get Hall now as Newcastle have lost so many of late - would probably only be at a daft price now..

Shea Lacy has had some nice moments in pre season and I think is viewed as being worth a genuine squad place at least to see how he goes this season..the Fletcher lads I'd expect to get some more minutes this season as well with the time they've now been around the 1st team and the number of games this year..

Very disappointing window, the fans are being asked, and many have swallowed, the we're skint and are therefore being sensible BS, they've missed all their targets and saw Tielemans going relatively cheap and they thought they could placate the fans , oh, he's good, the fans will fall for that one so they snapped him up.

The board have reached their zenith in CL qualification, the money will keep rolling in so no need to push for honours as that is not a necessity.

We have seen through this window precisely why Carrick was given the job, happy to be here and no pressure being applied from his direction.

We are now having this notion that Rashford and injury prone Mount are akin to new signings and world beaters whilst continually having the Santos is world class narrative being foisted onto us that Chelsea somehow couldn't see.

We needed legs and aggression in the midfield as well as another top striker and we haven't got it done.

Last summer the board did a good job as they needed to get back into the CL, now they've got there they've sat back and not gone again.

I think that's a bit harsh - as I say I'd be amazed if you don't see one more (at least) significant signing, you also have to take into account how much they spent last year when they didn't really have the money so that's rolling in to this seasons finances and approach..

Ugarte's injury has cost then about 20-25m and Rashford not going to Barca about 25 as well...leads to having to avoid the blank cheque approach that some seem to want...PSR is real however much we wish it wasn't..

Santos has definitely looked pretty decent to this point but I do worry that MF athleticism is going to remain an issue when we start plating full speed games, wait and see on that..

Who would have thought that basing Mount's availability on the last 3 games rather than the last 3 seasons would be a mistake..........

In terms of the 2 midfielders signed, I'm fairly happy that they both materialised very quickly and weren't the usual players linked with every top team (Baleba, Anderson, Fernandez, Wharton). Of those, I would have taken Anderson but while I think we could have paid £120m, it would have ended up more and City seemed to be his chosen destination quite a while ago.

At least one more athletic midfielder required, I do think Santos has promise. No idea when Tielemans will be fit, but actually he's just come on as sub

INEOS are pushing the narrative, which many fans are swallowing, of sensible spending but it seems to be that what they are saying is that players that cost really big money are automatically not worth it whereas it could be that one or two of those players are value, I'd put Guimares into that category, Arsenal have got a really good deal there, a player we are crying out for and should have been in for.

Mount!!!! who knew

The biggest danger to man u season is the contract with Betway utd aint finishing in top three for sure.

Lewis-Skelly - £45m

I'd rather the club re-signed Brandon Williams

Watching the Leeds game, we have zero aerial power without Maguire.

Yoro & Heaven are powder-puffs.

Bring back Steve Bruce.

We're in trouble when the ball goes above head height and when players run at us.

We're basically a walking football side.

Bruno, 2 pre-season penalties; 1 x miss & 1 x easily saved.

Woeful.

And he thinks it's funny

Galatasaray ready to double Bruno Fernandes’ salary
Manchester United firmly opposed to selling captain for £43m, who would earn £18m a year by joining Turkish champions

No wonder he's not bothered about missing penalties.

Shocking lack of ambition/ability to get the right players in this summer. We are still 2 to 3 world class players short of competing for the title. I had hoped we would bring in at least 1 or hopefully 2 to see that transition and step forward. As it is, I am worried.

Got some lays outright on us at 8.0 (truly bizarre) and backed Liverpool at similar prices.

Imagine what life would be like under Sir Alex now. Probably have Kane, Anderson, Guimares and purring for a new season as joint outright favs going toe to toe with the Gunners, like the glory days.

Id love to bring some positivity to this page to balance out some of the comments

However, I can't see past Arsenal for the title again this season. I do think they might get off to a slow start with some after effects of the World Cup and lots of matches last season. There are too many doubts or questions about all the other possible contenders, mainly due to new or recently appointed managers.

Could actually see us finishing 2nd or 3rd again, purely down to those doubts about those around us (similar to last season), then again it wouldn't be a surprise if we were anywhere down to 7th or 8th place, especially if the squad stays as it is.

By the way, Bruno will not be going anywhere this summer, especially not at the prices mentioned Maybe while Amorim was in charge and playing him deeper but no way this summer while Carrick is there.

Both The Athletic and Fabrizio Romano (credible sources) suggesting a deal for Carlos Baleba is pretty close...

not too sure how to feel about that as he was pretty average last season and had injury issues..

Baleba is not worth anything like £65m.

Smacks of desperation imho.

Was £100m last season.

Looked a good player but a year on things change. Get him back there and it's a bargain.

Big season for man utd, and maybe high expectations elsewhere take a little
of the pressure off Carrick.

How many midfielders is Carrick going to play?

If you're playing CL, ideally you want 2 players for each position to allow for injuries and rotation..

Santos, Tielemans, Fernandes, Mainoo, (Baleba), Mount, younger players as cover for an injury crisis and maybe get some domestic cup action..

You'll need 7 or 8 in a season

These 6s burn out rapidly with the work they get through.

What United need is someone who terrifies defences and scores 30+ Premier League goals a season.

Until that man arrives United will never challenge for the league or CL.

Arsenal just won the league with a top goal scorer getting 14, so I'm not sure it's really the case anymore...handy if you do of course but you expect more goals from wide attacking players and number 10's than in previous eras..

Citeh struggling with one that tops 30.

Games moved on and 30 goal man needs to press or else he gets carried, and if team
can't carry him, then they don't win.

I don't see a single 30 goal striker that presses

Spain won World Cup... Who is their striker?

Not saying it can't be done, just that the modern game perfect striker is yet to emerge

30 goals whilst leading the press...

I definitely think it prudent to buy a centre forward as Manchester United, purported by some to be the biggest club in the world currently do not have one, let alone two or three, that is currently playing football

Sesko's close to returning (training now) but I think Carrick is pretty comfortable with either Mbuemo or Cunha playing as a non-conventional 9...they probably need to shift Zirkzee if they are bring in anyone else, which whilst there's been some interest from Italy, seems to be mainly of the dreaded loan variety..

You have sesko..

Playing Cunha might be a problem too as he doesn't work that hard.

Having 9 out fielders carry a striker is an option, but a team playing 10 and no carry
will have an advantage so long as they share scoring burden.

Sesko has been injured and not playing and as he's the size of an artic he'll probably be at full match sharpness in about two months, you don't want Cunha or Mbuemo playing there as however capable they might be you lose them running and breaking games open from deeper which is their real strength and in games where we are facing a low block I want aproper 9 that has the instinct to play the role in tight spaces.

I think it's on their to do list but a LB to cover and ideally compete or surpass Shaw is probably next priority..

Not that many teams that have a genuine '9' and a reserve genuine 9 these days..

City don't really have an obvs cover for Haaland and Havertz @ Arsenal isn't an authentic striker by any stretch..

Michael Carrick thinks Hull away followed by Ipswich at home is a tough start...

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Hull away on opening day of the season feels a bit tricky (newly promoted team cup tie atmosphere) but if you can't beat Ipswich @ OT it could be a very long season..

tbh it's just textbook responses to inane questions I'd imagine..

I don't know when it was when we last were on top the league but if we aren't after two games we're in trouble.

where are we finishing this season ?

I'm thinking 5th or 6th tbh...

flattered by 3rd last season..(I went for 7th last season though that was on the assumption the Portuguese Messiah was at least doing the majority of the season)  - the business to this point has been 'ok' - I'm not sure we're significantly better, CL demands on top...would be delighted with 3rd or 4th tbh..

I was very hopeful of a top 6 last year, can't see us topping last year, I think 4th to 6th will be us, Liverpool and Spurs in any order.

The Prem as a league was pretty cr4p last season hence our 3rd position.

Who is going for Week 1 Bench Boost?

I'm sorry, I am not conversing with anyone not in our league

On FPL issues that is, not general

Let's make general.

Manchester United have agreed a £70m deal for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.

The deal for Baleba is worth £65m + £5m in add-ons.

Brighton have inserted a sell-on clause within the deal as well.

Baleba is expected to sign a five-year-contract with Manchester United and will undergo his medical in the next 24 hours.  sky sports

Should have bought back James Garner.

Well he can run....and run, which is the main thing IMO.

Has a minor ankle injury at the moment so will miss first few weeks apparently..but style of player certainly what was needed...let's just hope he's good enough..

I've posted previously that I hoped we wouldn't sign Baleba, from what I've seen there must be better options out there, although most of those viewings were from last season. Obviously I hope to be wrong on this one.

At least we seem to have signed 3 midfielders who seem to have been chosen for their specific qualities rather than just buying who is available and then working out how to fit them in. A physical/mobile/ground covering midfielder was a must to complement Mainoo, Santos and Tielemans.

A sell-on clause? At United? less than 1% chance of that making Brighton anything

The defence is just as hopeless as last season.

Disagree...they're not that good...shambolic, absolutely no control in midfield, Bruno basically playing as a centre forward to my eye.

Still, not to worry, at least we're not playing one of the worst tea.....oh no wait a minute, scrap that thought

These 11 players are not a team.

Never mind about not being able to defend a set piece, the biggest problem that is glaringly obvious is that Bruno is too far forward, they think that Tielemans can operate in the deeper role that Bruno normally works in and can do that job, Bruno is practically a centre forward, he should be playing where Tielemans is and the bargain 35 million man shouldn't be out there.

Tactics aside, the team has no fire in their guts.

Just haven't matched the intensity and energy of Hull...a bit of an old cliché but you have to earn the right to play in these kind of games...and defensively just poor.

reluctantly probably need Rashford on sooner rather than later - Dorgu been poor.

They need to take Tielemans off and drop Bruno deeper

And it's not even 3 o'clock on the opening Saturday of the season

on the plus side, the chance of another signing has gone up by about 60%

on the plus side, the chance of another signing has gone up by about 60%

earnt the right
to how u what ?
what cunha,tillermans,doku,bruno,tunk the world cup out with or what maguire,shaw,etc have or havnt been howing us for 5 eaon,utd havnt got anything to show anybody outside of old trafford,that we havnt een a 1000 time,s before,boring slow pace football

in English ?

no one, not even HULL are losing any sleep at the thought of playing man utd at home

well that's certainly true..

United back in the Champions League should have seen them sign some real ballers, how have you not attracted anyone of note with the wages you can offer along with European football, recruitment has been poor.

for anyone returning from the moon witching on to see, maguire,haw,mainoo,rash, do not adjut your tv et ,thi i life not a recording from 4 seasons ago

What a load of old rubbish.

man u should have started with maguire up front ,might still not have scored but give themelves a better chance of nicking a nil  v  nil

Dishonest post-match interview from Carrick.

PMSL££££$££

Balde to Man Utd soon.

No not that manager coming back
Balde from Barce..

Aug 18, 2026 -- 12:56AM, Angela Rebecchi wrote:

Got some lays outright on us at 8.0 (truly bizarre) and backed Liverpool at similar prices.

Lol

Isn't it about this time Luke "Fatty" Shaw gets a contract extension?