Summer 2025 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.

[Dave]

Yeah, if chucking big money at a right-back to replace Cash had been in our plans, we wouldn't have spent £7m on Garcia in January.

[PaulWinch again]

Cash is much less of a problem than only having 3 senior centre-backs and the lack of a wide forward with pace.

[andyh]

I'd be fuming if we wasted what little money we have available on central midfield, even if it were Dougie

Is the right answer…

As much as Dougie is a good player we absolutely have 4/5 positions to fill before centre mid

Nearly correct…..
Let’s get it right, it’s not what little money we have available, it’s what little money we are ALLOWED to spend by the pathetic rules that now control the game and protect 6 clubs.

[AV84]

Cash is much less of a problem than only having 3 senior centre-backs and the lack of a wide forward with pace.

We do need an upgrade for Cash, but he's not the dead weight a lot of posters want to make him out to be. I think he's possibly gone as far as he can under Emery, but he's a solid player for us and if we are financially hampered this window, it's not a position I'd prioritise spending it.

[Ian.]

Cash is at times frustrating going forward, but still very decent and he can defend. I’m happy to go into next season with him.

[N'ZMAV]

Left mid, with pace, is the most pressing for me.

RB and CB cover, right wing and back-up striker.

[Ian.]

Left mid, with pace, is the most pressing for me.

Left or right, we just need some pace, it’s just such a good option to have and can open a team up.

[john2710]

With the gaps in the squad & the restrictions we're under, an upgrade on Cash is a low priority.

A right sided centre back, a wide player who can play up front. But I think any incoming will be loans.

[ozzjim]

We need a good centre half ideally right sided with a bit of pace and strength, and a right winger with genuine pace and a trick or 2. If we could then find another forward on loan, great, but if not have to go with what we have, albeit short for a Thursday Sunday schedule.

[SaddVillan]

We need a backup/ longterm replacement for Ollie.

Rasmus Hojland is said to be available for £30m. Hes on £4.4m pa at Old Trafford and is still only 22. He had a shite season last year and hasn't really set the world alight since joining ManU 2 seasons ago.

BUT I would be loathe to write off any player deemed to be a "failure" under Ten Hag or Amorim.

OT has been a dysfunctional madhouse for the last 3 seasons (long may it continue).

From the age of 19, he's scored 36 goals in 129 games for Atalanta and Scum, clearly he's got some talent.

Worth considering? Unai could be just the coach to unlock his talent.

In a better environment and with more support and less of a media circus and he could flourish.

[VILLA MOLE]

How come Redmond has not featured yet ?

[AV84]

Realistically 30mil is too much to pay for a back up to Watkins. Sure, it's been a shit couple of years at OT for him, but I doubt he'd come here to be a backup if there's other clubs looking for him to be a starter. Watkins also seems to get rattled by anything resembling real competition. So Realistically I think you'd be looking at Watkins out, Hojlund in.

Sense aside, I am really looking forward to seeing where he ends up and how well he might do. There was definitely a lack of support for him as a striker, too many individuals not wanting to play the supporting role. I think he could fit very well into our system, and working together in our way doing our process etc. etc.

[wolfman999]

I'd be fuming if we wasted what little money we have available on central midfield, even if it were Dougie

Is the right answer…

As much as Dougie is a good player we absolutely have 4/5 positions to fill before centre mid

Nearly correct…..
Let’s get it right, it’s not what little money we have available, it’s what little money we are ALLOWED to spend by the pathetic rules that now control the game and protect 6 clubs.

Exactly. Rules that, in the Premier League, clubs for their own particular circumstances and situations seem loath to change.

[Smithy]

How come Redmond has not featured yet ?

He's 19, and only has a handful of first-team appearances to his name.  He's far less experienced than Duran was when he joined us at the same age.  I don't see him being a realistic first-team option this season.  He might get a few cup run-outs I guess, but I'd be amazed if we see him regularly in the league.  Delighted (because it will mean he's good enough already), but surprised.

[VILLA MOLE]

How come Redmond has not featured yet ?

He's 19, and only has a handful of first-team appearances to his name.  He's far less experienced than Duran was when he joined us at the same age.  I don't see him being a realistic first-team option this season.  He might get a few cup run-outs I guess, but I'd be amazed if we see him regularly in the league.  Delighted (because it will mean he's good enough already), but surprised.

I thought he might have featured with the kids