Summer 26 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.

[Concrete Tom]

Wouldn't be surprised if Trafford and Marmoush were part of a trade for Rogers. Gets round having to give 15% of whatever we sell him for to Middlesbrough.

There is no such thing as a swap deal so no way to avoid sell on fees.

From a financial point of view, that would be treated as 3x transactions, each with a value attributed. Sell on would be calculated on the value attributed to Rogers.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I'd rather take a punt in Mudryk when he's drug-free. Chelsea can't expect much for him.

I'm guessing this is a joke? He was fucking terrible before his ban.

Probably because he was off his tits!

***applause***

[SaddVillan]

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7218667/2026/04/27/newcastle-yoane-wissa-sale/?source=bsky_uk

Newcastle explore Wissa sale, less than 12 months after signing him for £55m.

If we can get him cheap..?

Toon paid well over the odds last summer - they'd cycled through their striker shopping list trying (and failing) to bring in a player, and were desperate for a signing to keep their fans happy when they lost Isaak late on in the window.

Bit of a shit show from their perspective

Not for me.
Turns 30 in September.
Seems injury prone.

Wonder if they need to raise money because of missing out on Champs League/ECL or the Conference?

[Dante Lavelli]

They definitely need to sell this summer, Wissa would not be a priority from their squad imo.  In fact there’s not many I’d want.  We seem to be strong in the same positions and I don’t rate Barnes.  The rest don’t justify the likely fee.

[PaulWinch again]

No, age/cost mix just doesn’t work.

[chrisw1]

I want Rashford. Incredibly unlikely, but if Barca can't afford him, then I'd like us to take another shot at it.  I can't think of a better signing.

[brontebilly]

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7218667/2026/04/27/newcastle-yoane-wissa-sale/?source=bsky_uk

Newcastle explore Wissa sale, less than 12 months after signing him for £55m.

If we can get him cheap..?

Toon paid well over the odds last summer - they'd cycled through their striker shopping list trying (and failing) to bring in a player, and were desperate for a signing to keep their fans happy when they lost Isaak late on in the window.

Bit of a shit show from their perspective

Not for me.
Turns 30 in September.
Seems injury prone.

Wonder if they need to raise money because of missing out on Champs League/ECL or the Conference?

If you look at their transfer business last summer, it gives the impression of a club completely unprepared for Isak leaving. They naturally got hosed on the costs of the replacement players but they were strange signings to start with.

Isak, Kelly, Longstaff, Wilson out
Woltemede, Wissa, Elanga, Ramsey, Thiaw, Ramsdale (not sure if obligation to buy) - in

Very tough summer window ahead with Trippier and Schar leaving on frees, Willock, Murphy, Burn, Pope with only 12 months left on their deals, having to sell a star player (Gordon or Tonali probably) and move on under performers like Wissa at a huge loss.

[Smithy]

I want Rashford. Incredibly unlikely, but if Barca can't afford him, then I'd like us to take another shot at it.  I can't think of a better signing.

Not beyond the realms of possibility if we're a Champions League team next season, and Man Utd agree to sell him at a price close to previously agreed.  If Barcelona don't want him, I think the biggest risk to us signing him is that he might be happy to 'have another go' at United under a new manager (maybe Carrick), and with the club back in the Champions League.  I don't know his history there well enough to know if the bridges have been well and truly burned, or not.

But yes, I'd take him in a heartbeat.

[Dave]

I want Rashford. Incredibly unlikely, but if Barca can't afford him, then I'd like us to take another shot at it.  I can't think of a better signing.

Not beyond the realms of possibility if we're a Champions League team next season, and Man Utd agree to sell him at a price close to previously agreed.  If Barcelona don't want him, I think the biggest risk to us signing him is that he might be happy to 'have another go' at United under a new manager (maybe Carrick), and with the club back in the Champions League.  I don't know his history there well enough to know if the bridges have been well and truly burned, or not.

But yes, I'd take him in a heartbeat.

The talk was always that Ratcliffe wanted his wages off the books, rather than any big personal issues.

I'd assume that the dynamic is that if a new manager came in and said that they really wanted him and that he was going to be an important player then everyone would be happy to crack on with it.

But if he's not there, I think he's just as likely to be with us as he is to be anywhere else.

[brontebilly]

I want Rashford. Incredibly unlikely, but if Barca can't afford him, then I'd like us to take another shot at it.  I can't think of a better signing.

Not beyond the realms of possibility if we're a Champions League team next season, and Man Utd agree to sell him at a price close to previously agreed.  If Barcelona don't want him, I think the biggest risk to us signing him is that he might be happy to 'have another go' at United under a new manager (maybe Carrick), and with the club back in the Champions League.  I don't know his history there well enough to know if the bridges have been well and truly burned, or not.

But yes, I'd take him in a heartbeat.

Think it's clear Rashford is done at Man United no matter who is in charge. Let himself down badly at the end of his time there. Stats suggests he's had a decent season at Barca but probably needed a spectacular one to get a permanent deal. Good chance he comes back with us in the summer, another loan deal.

[DrGonzo]

Asensio has been on fire this year, only signed a 2 year deal there so is probably looking for an out this summer.  13 goals and 13 assists in 37 apps this year suggests he's not a spent force.  2 or 3 year deal for the CL next season.

[achilles]

I want Rashford. Incredibly unlikely, but if Barca can't afford him, then I'd like us to take another shot at it.  I can't think of a better signing.

Not beyond the realms of possibility if we're a Champions League team next season, and Man Utd agree to sell him at a price close to previously agreed.  If Barcelona don't want him, I think the biggest risk to us signing him is that he might be happy to 'have another go' at United under a new manager (maybe Carrick), and with the club back in the Champions League.  I don't know his history there well enough to know if the bridges have been well and truly burned, or not.

But yes, I'd take him in a heartbeat.

Think it's clear Rashford is done at Man United no matter who is in charge. Let himself down badly at the end of his time there. Stats suggests he's had a decent season at Barca but probably needed a spectacular one to get a permanent deal. Good chance he comes back with us in the summer, another loan deal.

Be happy with that, quality player!

[chrisw1]

I'd love Rashford back, but if it's a loan, you'd assume it would be a deal done at the end of the window as both Man U and he may wait for better offers (plus I think Barca would like another loan).  I'm not sure with CL next season we can afford to risk waiting until the death to sign key players.

Ideally, I'd just offer a decent amount of our budget for him (£30-40m) and try to get it done, but move on quickly if it's clearly a non-starter.

[Dave]

Ideally, I'd just offer a decent amount of our budget for him (£30-40m) and try to get it done, but move on quickly if it's clearly a non-starter.

Barcelona's option to buy is £26m, so I'd imagine if we offered that they'd have no reason not to accept it.

[SaddVillan]

Ideally, I'd just offer a decent amount of our budget for him (£30-40m) and try to get it done, but move on quickly if it's clearly a non-starter.

Barcelona's option to buy is £26m, so I'd imagine if we offered that they'd have no reason not to accept it.

We might be a be able to afford the transfer fee, but his wages?