Summer Silly Season Transfer Thread 2025

[Drewry66]

Also believe that 117% assessment is in arrears so prob before new stand open etc. Match day revenue is a small percentage of course but tgat stand is open earning money 365 days a year. God knows how much it will bring in but hopefully helps a bit. Having said that incoming and outgoings plus new contracts since of course and net squad cost could have gone up to offset any new stand benefits. 

These new rules suck if you ask me but guessing plenty of clubs in the same boat which is why it never came in this year.

Before the usual crew mention it defo adds credence to buying some younger players with upsale value on low cost wages for these new rules. Think we'll be forced into changing our tactics next few years so many will be pleased. Only need a few however to make a big sale every year or two so there can be a balance. I do fear having to sell King in a few years to keep us going. :(

[General]

The psr scr conversation is interesting, but surely Marco would've been informed and he would have a different approach to talking about transfers if the budget wasn't there to do anything, instead of saying he wants players in, the club are trying things, and we're being linked with players like Sterling, Chukwueze, Nelson etc.

Those aren't cheap options.

[JimOG]

The psr scr conversation is interesting, but surely Marco would've been informed and he would have a different approach to talking about transfers if the budget wasn't there to do anything, instead of saying he wants players in, the club are trying things, and we're being linked with players like Sterling, Chukwueze, Nelson etc.

Those aren't cheap options.

Is that why loan with an option to buy is generally our strategy? With Chukwueze I read I think on Twitter AC Milan want a loan with an obligation to buy. ( I think Arsenal want the same for Reiss?)

[Lighthouse]

I don't believe it. Any of it. I don't believe what Silva is quoted as saying as all he says when asked is that he never talks about players from other clubs. So when Talk Club Monthly say he is upset about not having Johan Sebastian Nonnercherry from Fc Copendartmoor already through the door. I don't believe it.

I am sure he will say and has said he wants people in YAWN in good time. But he is also aware that Fulham like most clubs our size are punished by the football authorities by making it as hard as possible to bring in players to improve. While making it easier for big clubs with the donga to come in and take our young players and then sell them on down the line. It is a con and we all know it is.

So until we have a pretty picture of somebody I have never heard of being interviewed about why he chose Fulham to join ('Cause my agent told me to) we might as well stop getting too excited. It is all nothing more than filling space.

[hopper]

The psr scr conversation is interesting, but surely Marco would've been informed and he would have a different approach to talking about transfers if the budget wasn't there to do anything, instead of saying he wants players in, the club are trying things, and we're being linked with players like Sterling, Chukwueze, Nelson etc.

Those aren't cheap options.

Is that why loan with an option to buy is generally our strategy? With Chukwueze I read I think on Twitter AC Milan want a loan with an obligation to buy. ( I think Arsenal want the same for Reiss?)

Maybe they worry that we just want them for a year and then would try do the same thing again the following season.

[Drewry66]

The psr scr conversation is interesting, but surely Marco would've been informed and he would have a different approach to talking about transfers if the budget wasn't there to do anything, instead of saying he wants players in, the club are trying things, and we're being linked with players like Sterling, Chukwueze, Nelson etc.

Those aren't cheap options.

Chukwueze and Nelson both look like they would be under a £20m purchase which is actually fairly low cost these days of course. If it allowed us to sell Adama for £15m+ potentially buys us some short term breathing space. Sterling if just a loan for this year not an issue as wouldn't count next year and just depends on the deal for him for what wage Chelsea would pay.

Who knows really. As I say im not an accountant but does seem very telling that we seem to be all over short term loans this year with no long term commitment. Concerning really. As I say prob most clubs around us in the same position and expect tgat is why this market is so ridiculously slow. Selling clubs are desperate to get huge inflated fees and buying clubs are desperate to low ball.

Sounds like we are definitely after a striker, a winger or two and a CM but looks like we are having to be very creative to make it work long term should new rules come in.

[FFC007]

If Silva signs an extension, they will invest now.

If Silva still stalls or decides he's off... they will only invest when a new manager is installed next season.

[Drewry66]

If Silva signs an extension, they will invest now.

If Silva still stalls or decides he's off... they will only invest when a new manager is installed next season.

Dunno mate. These new financial rules aren't dependant on Silva being here or not.

[Deuce]

United open to bids for around £30 m for Højlund according to Fjortoft. If we believe Silva can work wonders with Sterling, then im sure he can turn Højlund into a good prem striker.

[I Ronic]

If Silva signs an extension, they will invest now.

If Silva still stalls or decides he's off... they will only invest when a new manager is installed next season.

Dunno mate. These new financial rules aren't dependant on Silva being here or not.

No but to attract a new manager if Marco were to leave. The club would want to have something in the kitty.

[First State]

@Drewry66 if plan is to have high cost one year loans that would work for this year, but possibly have complications if made permanent the next. Then wonder just what the plan for next season and long term would be. Bit of a headscratcher.

Seems a bit of a weird situation. Going to need to get rid of some high earners this year/next - surely Raul's final season, Adama maybe this season?

Maybe   & Marco think it will be a new owner & manager's problem for next summer.

One has to wonder if SK is getting the books in order for such a thing. However, I'm inclined to think it isn't the case given his recent investment in the Riverside Stand (i.e limited ROI). 

[I Ronic]

   I've not followed this summers Premiership transfer news slavishly. However it does seem slower than previous seasons. As money isn't flowing backwards and forwards amongst the clubs in the Premiership is this resulting in clubs not willing to sell unless they can get their targets in?
   The housing market slows if the properties at the bottom of the market don't shift for instance.
   Could there be a perfect storm of unrelated factors that would stagnant the Premiership?

[Angus Telford]

@Drewry66 if plan is to have high cost one year loans that would work for this year, but possibly have complications if made permanent the next. Then wonder just what the plan for next season and long term would be. Bit of a headscratcher.

Seems a bit of a weird situation. Going to need to get rid of some high earners this year/next - surely Raul's final season, Adama maybe this season?

Maybe   & Marco think it will be a new owner & manager's problem for next summer.

One has to wonder if SK is getting the books in order for such a thing. However, I'm inclined to think it isn't the case given his recent investment in the Riverside Stand (i.e limited ROI). 

Don't think SK was ever going to get a personal return on that - wasn't it, at best, about making the club self-sustainable through that income?

I do think a sale is on the cards. Beyond green-lighting the stand a few years ago, I think his appetite to put money into the club has gone. As others have said, not really seeing any long-term strategy on the football side. And we're no longer his son's pet project.

And it may well be best for all concerned.

[St Eve]

United open to bids for around £30 m for Højlund according to Fjortoft. If we believe Silva can work wonders with Sterling, then im sure he can turn Højlund into a good prem striker.

I think he is a decent player, just handled badly by United and now has no confidence

[Nero]

United open to bids for around £30 m for Højlund according to Fjortoft. If we believe Silva can work wonders with Sterling, then im sure he can turn Højlund into a good prem striker.

I think he is a decent player, just handled badly by United and now has no confidence

If we end up selling Muniz for £50M+ and get him for £25 plus add ons might be worth the risk depending on wages

[WindyCity]

United open to bids for around £30 m for Højlund according to Fjortoft. If we believe Silva can work wonders with Sterling, then im sure he can turn Højlund into a good prem striker.

Yeah, I like this idea.  Get some young legs into this club.  As much as I have always liked Sterling, I do think he is past his 'use-by date'.  Might be able to get Hojlund for maybe around 25m?  I'd rather see MS work his magic on a 22 year old than a player out to pasture.....

[JimmyConway]

I like Hojlund think he has the makings of a very good target man.
Very difficult for him at his age to joining Man U what with expectations and there current plight. Would suit our style of play.

[Deuce]

United open to bids for around £30 m for Højlund according to Fjortoft. If we believe Silva can work wonders with Sterling, then im sure he can turn Højlund into a good prem striker.

I think he is a decent player, just handled badly by United and now has no confidence

If we end up selling Muniz for £50M+ and get him for £25 plus add ons might be worth the risk depending on wages

That would be some business.

Dont think we'll sell Muniz tho, seeing as how Isak looks likely to stay put. So  unless we offload Muniz its obviously a no go

[Deuce]

I like Hojlund think he has the makings of a very good target man.
Very difficult for him at his age to joining Man U what with expectations and there current plight. Would suit our style of play.

Agree, its clearly a great bargain if they are willing to discuss bids that are more than half of what they paid for him two years ago. Considering he is only 23 and that he has already proven himself at top level with a good spell at Atalanta just makes it a no brainer for me. Every player that plays for Man United these past 4-5 years have just been 30% worse than they actually are. Toxic environment to say the least

But this is all IF Muniz is leaving, which I doubt will happen now

[Rambler]

If this scr and PSR are true with us then I really am keen to sell Adama this window. We absolutely must make some money from him rather than see him leave for free.
10-15 million is absolutely fine with me