Manchester United 2025-26 Thread

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Dre_00
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If I remember correctly, the idea was to find another option in goal in the summer who could challenge Lammens for the 26-27 number 1 jersey.

GK form can change on a dime but thus far, I see no reason to do so. Probably need to go get a veteran who doesn't mind being the clear #2 and those are a lot cheaper than potential #1s.
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Lammens is fine. The club needs to spend money at CDM, CB, RB.
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I hope we get this week's first half Spurs next week and not second half Spurs
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Dre_00 said:

I hope we get this week's first half Spurs next week and not second half Spurs


It shouldn't be 2-2. Solanke literally kicked a City defender to score a goal. That's a foul all day and VAR not looking at that is beyond bad.
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Either way the performances before and after HT were night and day.
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So is there no place next season for Casemiro? He clearly loves playing for Carrick, the formation is perfect for him, and he makes Mainoo much more consistent.

We need another midfielder or two no doubt, but assuming European football next season there has to be a place for him, right?
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City result was perfect. As long as Arsenal are in the lead, the championship is wide open. They are bottlers.

Just need one week where we win and Arsenal lose. Chase on.
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I told a friend today that I think there's a small chance he changes his mind if United qualify for CL but only if he takes a pay cut. That may be more wishful thinking on my part but it seems plausible. But then again, he's won the CL 5 times so he might just be all about that Saudi money at this point.
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I think he may like his wages. In fairness… I'd like my money too. Wouldn't be too shocking for him to go to Saudi on a free.
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We are 12 points behind with 14 games left. Catching up basically a point per remaining match is a tall ask. The only top 6 teams they have left are Chelsea and City.

I mean, if the universe has a sense of humor and they lose to Spurs (happens to the best of us) then maybe, but… their remaining league schedule is pretty manageable.
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Showstopper said:

We are 12 points behind with 14 games left. Catching up basically a point per remaining match is a tall ask. The only top 6 teams they have left are Chelsea and City.

I mean, if the universe has a sense of humor and they lose to Spurs (happens to the best of us) then maybe, but… their remaining league schedule is pretty manageable.


They are quaking in their boots my man.
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Liverpool just paid 70mm euros for a 20 year old CB arriving in the summer from Rennes.
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Saw it in Twitter. He's French, so Scouse Tweeters have already decided he's better than Yoro.

Edit: Also, I'd not heard of us being interested or looking at him, but suddenly Liverpool beat us and Chelsea out for him (Chelsea wants everyone that's still learning to shave so I'm sure they were interested, but … us? Really? Really?)
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Yea there wasn't one mention of this kid on any United outlet that I saw. Sounds like people are just using United's name to gin up some clicks.
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from the lack of posts, i'm guessing we didn't do anything.
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Not too shocked...interim manager and January is really never the best window to be buying long term players. If anything I'm surprised we didn't try for a short term loan on a CM like when we had Sabitzer
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I think the only thing we did is stop a proposed deal to offload Malacia. Dorgu's injury put a halt to that.

Supposedly Malacia was headed someplace in Turkey. Not for a huge amount of $$ but more than $0.
Dre_00
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Furlock Bones said:

from the lack of posts, i'm guessing we didn't do anything.


I suppose James Scanlon's loan to Swindown Town means nothing to you?!
Showstopper
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Yeah, it wasn't a real hot transfer window close, but: What midfielder moved or was available that you'd really want? Connor Gallagher for 40M GBP? (I agreed with not tying up a bunch of money on a permanent transfer for him given we aren't great at selling).Douglas Luiz (who probably did want to return to Villa, so doubt we could have gotten)? Loftus-Cheek? Ndidi? Just saying, it wasn't a real exciting selection.

Not a lot of names that would really tickle the pickle at midfielder.
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Been seeing a lot of talk about Sesko. Everyone internally knows he should be scoring more. But, unlike Garnacho, Sesko is apparently working his ass off. He was even working with Berbatov. Teammates and management love his work ethic and believe we are seeing him start to come good.
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Quote:

Tyrell Malacia was stopped from completing a loan move this week, suggesting there may be a fitness issue with Shaw. This could be confirmed at the pre-match press conference this afternoon (available here from around 3pm).

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Midfield and Attack
The midfield trio of Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes is also likely to be unchanged. Casemiro put in a masterclass against Fulham and will continue to keep Manuel Ugarte on the sidelines.
Without the option of Dorgu, Carrick could also leave his forward line of Amad, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha unchanged. However, Sesko is knocking very loudly on the door. If he were introduced, the Brazilian is the most likely to give way even though it would mean either Amad or Mbeumo playing on the left.


Carrick prematch presser is ongoing at the moment. Confirmed that Man United are discussing playing friendlies abroad during schedule gaps. De Ligt still out. Mount will be back sooner.
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no mention of Shaw that i saw. so hopefully he's fit and that was just speculation.
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Rumor is Sesko is getting the start this weekend.
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Adios Christian Romero.

Showstopper
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Dirty AF
Mathguy64
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Now. Please tell me we know how to play up a man for 60 minutes and win.
Dre_00
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Might have just ended Casemiro's career. That looked horrible.
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Or not
Mathguy64
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Dre_00 said:

Might have just ended Casemiro's career. That looked horrible.


I think everyone out there knew how bad it was. Nobody out there in yellow including Romero was protesting.
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Mbooooom
Mathguy64
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Clever corner. I thought he scuffed it at first.
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Would be nice to put these guys out of their misery early for once. Just saying.
Furlock Bones
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Hard agree.
Dre_00
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That's the 4th red card for Romero for Spurs. He's tied for top in club history.

He's only played in 120 games for the club.
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Spurs have slowed this game to a crawl.
 
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