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[StrawHat United @Ohmatis]

I think Manchester United will sign only one more midfielder this summer.

The reason is simple.

This midfield market is getting out of control.

Recent reports suggest:

Mateus Fernandes could cost around £85m.
Adam Wharton is valued at around £100m.
Newcastle have no intention of selling Tonali cheaply.
Forest are reportedly looking for £105m-120m for Elliot Anderson.
And with José Mourinho arriving at Real Madrid, Tchouaméni may become even harder to sign.

A few months ago, many fans thought United could sign a top midfielder and then add another option later in the window.

I'm no longer convinced.

The gap between a first-tier and second-tier target is becoming smaller and smaller.

If Fernandes costs £85m, is he really a second-tier signing?

That is why I think United may end up making one major midfield signing rather than two.

What makes this market even more interesting is that everything feels connected.

One move could trigger five others.

If Manchester City sign Anderson, perhaps Rodri becomes available for Real Madrid.

If Real Madrid land Rodri, perhaps Tchouaméni becomes available.

If Real Madrid move for João Neves, PSG may enter the market for a replacement.

If PSG enter the market, United could suddenly lose a target and be forced to look elsewhere.

At the moment, everything still feels uncertain.

And I wouldn't be surprised if some of the biggest moves happen after the World Cup.

Right now, this doesn't feel like a transfer market.

It feels like a poker game.

Everyone is waiting for someone else to make the first move.

And when that happens, the dominoes will start falling.

#MUFC

[StrawHat United @Ohmatis]

@TouchlineX The proper 6

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@FabrizioRomano Good game
Fun to watch

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@_Utdbaki I like the way Korean play

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@_Utdbaki @WC2026Arena Very good goal

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@Muppetiers That’s World Cup moment we waiting for.

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@TouchlineX Good goal
Good game

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@UtdXclusive I would take him

[StrawHat United @Ohmatis]

@FrankEra_ @geglobo We have Sobo

[StrawHat United @Ohmatis]

@Lea_EFC @WestHamPlace TBH, I really thought that he is fit as Salah replacement

[StrawHat United @Ohmatis]

@FrankEra_ Yeah, that guy need to be sacked

[StrawHat United @Ohmatis]

@bethTmufc I agreed with you. Beth

But it seem like United have given up

[StrawHat United @Ohmatis]

@JacobsBen We will get Fernandes and Baleba, I can feel it

[StrawHat United @Ohmatis]

@utdcynical How??

[StrawHat United @Ohmatis]

@HeritagePe58376 @FrankEra_ Seem like we focus more on energy over classy

[StrawHat United @Ohmatis]

@Muppetiers Yes, you got hidden message from David

[StrawHat United @Ohmatis]

One key word here is “MUFC targeting players who want them”

So it’s clear that Mateus Fernandes and Scott want us.

And it is also clear that Elliot Anderson doesn’t want us.

#MUFC

[David Ornstein @David_Ornstein]

🚨 Manchester United admiration for Elliot Anderson well known but not in contention at current financial levels. #MUFC refusing to enter bidding war; targeting players who want them + focused on candidates like Mateus Fernandes & Alex Scott @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/DdanEQcqnz

[StrawHat United @Ohmatis]

@Muppetiers I think United should not step down

[StrawHat United @Ohmatis]

@David_Ornstein @TheAthleticFC Ok, it’s clear now David

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@_Utdbaki I prefer one good players instead of 2 shits

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@Muppetiers I think United now know the price, just pay 120 +

Then we got him, let’s say it is 20M overpriced

But Fernandes also 20M overpriced