Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions

[oswald funkletrumpet]

Ings...Rashford...they are some seriously deluded people on here.

got to agree, especially rashford. the kid was banging them in in the prem but would benefit from a season in the championship 

[PeterWithesShin]

I reckon there's more chance of me playing up front for us than Rashford.

[olaftab]

Kyle Walker was on loan at Villa and it didn't do him any harm.

No but it do us harm that we eventually ended up being relegated partially due to not fixing our problems properly. Loans only benefit player and his owners.

[Risso]

The Championship would be the perfect development arena for a player like Rashford. I think Mourinho will still go after another forward and Rashford when he plays will get shunted out on to the wing. Not saying he'd come or be willing to drop a division but playing on a regular basis will do way more for his career and England than being sat on the bench.

I think he'll play an awful lot of games next season.  Mourinho will soon suss out Rooney, and he'll be the one on the bench.  Even if he felt that Rashford needed a season on loan somewhere, he'd never let him go to the Championship.  It would be far more beneficial to loan him to somebody like Burnley or Bournemouth where his goals might take points off Man U's rivals.

[peter w]

I wonder if it'd be worth having a look at Blackett? I think Man U have released him.

[VILLA MOLE]

I wonder if it'd be worth having a look at Blackett? I think Man U have released him.

another centre half though, I suppose it depends who we get rid of in that area 

[paul_e]

Ings...Rashford...they are some seriously deluded people on here.

got to agree, especially rashford. the kid was banging them in in the prem but would benefit from a season in the championship 

because no young player has ever come through and then struggled to replicate that form the next season.

[Dave]

Ings...Rashford...they are some seriously deluded people on here.

got to agree, especially rashford. the kid was banging them in in the prem but would benefit from a season in the championship 

because no young player has ever come through and then struggled to replicate that form the next season.

Yes, but that hypothetical player isn't sent on loan to the league below before being given a chance to try and replicate it.

[paul_e]

Ings...Rashford...they are some seriously deluded people on here.

got to agree, especially rashford. the kid was banging them in in the prem but would benefit from a season in the championship 

because no young player has ever come through and then struggled to replicate that form the next season.

Yes, but that hypothetical player isn't sent on loan to the league below before being given a chance to try and replicate it.

Oh no I agree, Rashford won't be available next month, I wouldn't be surprised if he's available in January though.

[PeterWithesShin]

The only way we'll see Rashford down B6 in January is when Manure stroll into the 4th round.

[RussellC]

Quite a few rumours online tonight about the club being in for Jonathan Kodjia at Bristol City. Scored a fair-few goals in a struggling side last season by all accounts.

That said, as others have mentioned, we currently have 4 senior strikers in the squad, so would be surprised if we bring in another before letting at least one go.

[paul_e]

I doubt we will but I think there are plenty of other reasons before you get to him scoring a few goals last year meaning that he's now an established premier league player.

[Steve67]

I agree RussellC, however, I'm sure we have outgoing deals in the pipeline but RDM has already said that he wants to see the bulk of the squad play before allowing them to leave. Westwood, Sinclair are two potential examples, maybe.

[RussellC]

You're probably right Newby. Although, aside from Gabby, I'd actually like to keep all of our strikers. When you look at the impact that average target-man strikers like Chris Martin have had in The Championship, I reckon Kozak (IF injury-free) could be a big asset this season. Ditto Gestede if RDM can find a player or two who can cross the ball (again why Bennett may be brought back into the fold).

I also saw a couple of rumours on Twitter earlier that we have ear-marked Callum McManaman as a replacement for Sinclair should Celtic meet the £6m asking price. Was good at Wigan but done almost nothing at WBA, so not too sure about that one...

[Steve67]

Good player McManaman, would be a good bit of business. I suspect that we want around £3mill for Sinclair but will put out the old 'undisclosed' tag when he's sold. I can't see us overpricing him and losing the deal, unless Celtic are taking the piss with continuous low bids.