⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Juse14]

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You are right that both teams need a consistent goal scoring machine but right now it seems that there are strong calls for Man U's management to sell the player. Based on Manchester United's results this season, it seems they deserve this player as they are in dire need of improvement. I witnessed that the player received an unbeatable offer from Simone Inzaghi's Saudi team before the current FIFA Club World Cup. Perhaps he is still dreaming of Europe, which is why he still prefers English Premier League teams at the moment. We can see that he is probably already being followed by many clubs but at this moment, the former Napoli player's decision has become very valuable.

Not a former Napoli player because Osimhen is still part of Napoli and even though his contract will end at the end of June 2025, if Osimhen is not sold in the current summer transfer market, his contract will automatically be extended for one year. So in other words, Napoli still has control over the Nigerian player.

And from several sports news pages that I read, Man United has made direct contact with Osimhen's agent with an offer of € 15 million per year net with a fairly long contract of 5 years. But on the other hand, I have not seen that Man United has negotiated directly with Napoli, which is Osimhen's current club. Because even though Man United has communicated further with the player, as long as there is no signature on paper, anything is still possible.

[Jaycoinz]

Osimhen have turned down Saudi Arabia clubs that have consistently come for him, it simply shows that he still has interest in European football, I heard Galatasaray are also making waves to try and give him a permanent contract, which I think might likely happen but his relationship with Napoli has really shattered despite being his parent club.

I think that oshimen is making a very big mistake by not accepting the Saudi deal because it's obvious that European teams are not interested in getting him because from what am seeing I don't think that Liverpool are really interested in signing oshimen because they have turned their attention to Isak Manchester United is likely the only option left and I will not like a player like Oshimen to be playing in Turkey

I think osimien is one of the few football that still have passion for playing because I know that if it was any other that was offered that money I believe by now the player would have accepted the offer, I think he enjoys being in the spotlight and that's why he wants to go where the limelight is shining and that's the English premier league or maybe the Spanish la Liga but that's not even an option for him as the two clubs he would have loved to join are already filled with strikers.

[Velvet78]

You can say whatever you like about Erik ten Hag,  he did his best for Manchester United. I will never forget his first season with the club. We should be all over the glazers who are bloody bastards eating profits meant for investing in the club. Well, we have a toxic and impatient fanbase who are half backed football viewers. They're also becoming too nosey for my liking.....

I respect your opinion and just stating mine here.

He was really good in his first year at the Red Devils. They finished the league as the 3rd. But he messed up in his 2nd year by an 8th finisher. He spent 668 million euros in total but was only able to win FA Cup and Carabao Cup trophies.

I'm not a fan by the way. He was great at Ajax but it didn't work at Manchester United. It is that simple. I just wish him the best at Leverkusen now.



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[Amphenomenon]

With Cunha done and Bryan Mbeumo most likely to join, we really need not pressure ourselves for Victor Osimhen considering he won't reduce his salary. If he wants to stay in Europe, these are the necessary sacrifice he's meant to make for himself. Mikel and Jay Jay Okocha must have told him. I don't see Manchester United signing Victor Osimhen,  they'd most likely get the deal done for Viktor Gyökeres.

Mbeumo would be RW. Cunha can play as CF or AM as well. I wonder what Amorim is planning about him.

If he wants to see him behind the CF then the Red Devils would continue to push for a striker. But as far as I know Gyökeres has already rejected to play for them.

While Manchester United are going for Mbeumo in addition to Cunha, they seriously need an actual striker to strengthen their attack, Hojlund is not the ideal and putting too much on these players may affect them staying fit.

They need to find ways to offload some players and go for a more competitive players and not just looking at potentials.

[Danica22]

Manchester united is going to add a new striker to their club. And they are trying to get victor osimhen for the betterment of the team. But including me it is the query of every fan that why a team like Manchester united add those two strikers already the part of Manchester United. Because they both have no such performance records from their previous clubs. Because, the signing of big clubs should be at the high level for a high competition.  A number of viewers are still unhappy with the decision of Manchester United for adding victor osimhen. Because they believe there are also good players then osimhen which could be bought. Because a club like Manchester United should take it seriously it's not a local club so its singing should also not be local.

I can't agree with you. Why do you consider Osimhen a bad striker? In the 2022-23 season, we saw Osimhen perform well and score a lot of goals. Osimhen played a key role in Napoli's title win. Osimhen performed well in the Galatasaray jersey last season. He scored 26 goals and made 4 assists. Osimhen has proven that he is capable of scoring a lot if he gets enough help from his teammates.

Osimhen is definitely a good choice for Manchester United. If Manchester United can strengthen their midfield, then they will undoubtedly get a lot of goals from Osimhen. Also, Amorim thinks that Osimhen is suitable for his match strategy, which is why he is interested in adding Osimhen to the squad.

[Stablexcoin]

I think that oshimen is making a very big mistake by not accepting the Saudi deal because it's obvious that European teams are not interested in getting him because from what am seeing I don't think that Liverpool are really interested in signing oshimen because they have turned their attention to Isak Manchester United is likely the only option left and I will not like a player like Oshimen to be playing in Turkey

European clubs already set their eyes on the player but it seems like a delay tactics to run in their favor. The deal on Osimhen will continue for a long time, when the transfer market will be soon to close teams will begin offering price for the player, Osimhen agent and Napoli are not thinking towards this aspect, exactly what had happened when he went on loan to Galatasaray. Napoli are not ready to keep Osimhen, Galatasaray really wants the player to stay and with the delay Galatasaray are hoping it doesn't go through. It might not be a big mistake because at any time for the player, Saudi's club will be willing to welcome him.

Liverpool are not getting Isak, and they won't buy Osimhen also, Osimhen might not end up playing in the Premier League, his move remains on the rough edge.

[Felicity_Tide]

You may not be able to present any solid information about him but we have witnessed that this player turned down the offer from the Saudi League. That means it is certain that this player's next destination could be on the European continent because there are many dignified clubs present there that are favorable to him. The former Napoli player's decision is now very valuable as I mentioned indirectly but he is still reluctant to join it, despite it being his main team that is the desire for a different club has awakened in him. The comment you mentioned was that many fans are still unhappy with Manchester United's decision to sign Victor Osimhen. This is a false rumor because contact with this player could have changed the situation for Man United, but at the moment they are looking for alternatives and trying to sign the player from Brentford.

What I want to assume in this case is that Manchester united might be struggling to meet Oshimen's wages. United has literally wasted so much in paying players, and they are literally trying to find ways to offload those players or cut their costs. I think same thing goes for Chelsea as they are in a similar situation. But my question now is, since a striker is needed, and Oshimen has proven himself to be a very top goal scorer, why don't they reduce the wages of other players that are not contributing anything, and increase Oshimen's offer?.

Take Sancho for example, it is certain that he won't be part of the team, and he currently receives about £350K if I remember correctly. So, united can choose to slash that amount, so as to get a striker that can help them compete. Okay, let's assume that Osimhen won't come to United, then they can offer Gyokeres that £350K, and I bet that he will be definitely join them. These players sometimes needs something that can convince them enough.

[sotelorene]

Osimhen have turned down Saudi Arabia clubs that have consistently come for him, it simply shows that he still has interest in European football, I heard Galatasaray are also making waves to try and give him a permanent contract, which I think might likely happen but his relationship with Napoli has really shattered despite being his parent club.

I think that oshimen is making a very big mistake by not accepting the Saudi deal because it's obvious that European teams are not interested in getting him because from what am seeing I don't think that Liverpool are really interested in signing oshimen because they have turned their attention to Isak Manchester United is likely the only option left and I will not like a player like Oshimen to be playing in Turkey

The Turkish league may not be good for player like Oshimen but If not for the money involve I think the Turkish league is better than the Saudi league because the Turkish is somehow known to people than the Saudi league and you can see that Oshimen name is coming out but if he should go to Saudi I doubt if people will still  be hearing about him like the way they are hearing about him now. The reason why Ronaldo name was able to come out was because he is one of the greatest of all time in the history of football and he is the most popular footballer in the whole world and so if Oshimen is going to Saudi then, there is every possibility that his name may not reign again like before.

[fuguebtc]

The Turkish league may not be good for player like Oshimen but If not for the money involve I think the Turkish league is better than the Saudi league because the Turkish is somehow known to people than the Saudi league and you can see that Oshimen name is coming out but if he should go to Saudi I doubt if people will still  be hearing about him like the way they are hearing about him now. The reason why Ronaldo name was able to come out was because he is one of the greatest of all time in the history of football and he is the most popular footballer in the whole world and so if Oshimen is going to Saudi then, there is every possibility that his name may not reign again like before.

You are right that the Turkish league is more familiar to us than the Saudi league. Very few of us know the Saudi league well. So if Osimhen plays in the Saudi league, then maybe we will not hear Osimhen's name again in a few days.

However, if Osimhen becomes the top scorer in the Saudi Pro League, then the scenario will definitely change. And Osimhen has the potential to be the top scorer in the Saudi league. Osimhen was the top scorer in this year's Super Lig.

However, I think we will see Osimhen in the Premier League. Several big clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United have shown interest in adding Osimhen to their squad.

[ITExpert]

It is actually not certain yet whether Osimhen will sign for Manchester United. The Red Devils are for sure in the race but they aren't alone in it. 

Al-Hilal is still after him, there are other unnamed Premier League teams are also and Juventus is said to be monitoring his situation too. But honestly it would really be a great signing for Manchester United.

Neither Hojlund nor Zirkzee can get near him in performance...

MU is not even serious in chasing a new striker. They linked to the so many strikers, but not even official bid came from them. They seem so desperate to buy a new striker because of all of their target have expensive price.
Nothing can be expected from manchester United as long as they have not yet get rid of their garbage strikers.

Manchester united is currently facing some criticism from the fans and some viewers due to their some bad decisions. According to reports Manchester united is Trying to sign the victor osimhen as a new striker in their team. And fans are not happy because there is a good striker then osimhen in the field which can easily be signed by  Manchester United. Because there are already two strikers in the team which was also  the foolish decision of Manchester United.  And i think Manchester United is going to make more decisions like before. I think there are no financial issues with the team so the decision must be sensible in the favour of tean not just a new addition. Because the team needs performance not only in addition to the name of the striker. Manchester united should reconsider their decision before making it possible.

[pawel7777]

Yesterday Chelsea, who is one two clubs representing Premier League in the FIFA Club World Cup noted a disappointing performance against Brazilian Fluminense, losing 3-1, despite taking an early lead. The red card for Nicolas Jackson in the 68th is not much of an excuse. Fluminense was a better team.

Hopefully Man City will do better in their next game against Al Ain. Earning another 3 points will put them in a good position before their final group stage game against Juventus.

As we're waiting for the next season to start and discussing transfers can get boring, here's a fresh article about 5 Premier League stars who went bankrupt:
https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/2071808/five-premier-league-stars-bankrupt-man-utd-england
Earning big money is one thing, and managing it is another.

[Agbamoni]

Yesterday Chelsea, who is one two clubs representing Premier League in the FIFA Club World Cup noted a disappointing performance against Brazilian Fluminense, losing 3-1, despite taking an early lead. The red card for Nicolas Jackson in the 68th is not much of an excuse. Fluminense was a better team.

Flamengo and Fluminense are two different clubs in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, two rivals, not the same team. And yeah, Chelsea was a disappointed yesterday, I dont want to speak about Jackson but that dude a trash can is better than him. He made millions of football fans and gamblers lose massively yesterday. Imagine the first performance you will give as a striker is to commit a red card.

[Mr Reporter]

Osimhen have turned down Saudi Arabia clubs that have consistently come for him, it simply shows that he still has interest in European football, I heard Galatasaray are also making waves to try and give him a permanent contract, which I think might likely happen but his relationship with Napoli has really shattered despite being his parent club.

I think that oshimen is making a very big mistake by not accepting the Saudi deal because it's obvious that European teams are not interested in getting him because from what am seeing I don't think that Liverpool are really interested in signing oshimen because they have turned their attention to Isak Manchester United is likely the only option left and I will not like a player like Oshimen to be playing in Turkey

I think osimien is one of the few football that still have passion for playing because I know that if it was any other that was offered that money I believe by now the player would have accepted the offer, I think he enjoys being in the spotlight and that's why he wants to go where the limelight is shining and that's the English premier league or maybe the Spanish la Liga but that's not even an option for him as the two clubs he would have loved to join are already filled with strikers.

See man I think you think Victor Osimien's passion for playing keeps him going? I think he is just holding out for a little move to make so he can get him self into top teams league like the premier league and champions league plus the La Liga for the spotlight, this already to me has proved a fair point Victor has always desired for bigger stage could be driving his decisions making.

[uchegod-21]

Manchester united is going to add a new striker to their club. And they are trying to get victor osimhen for the betterment of the team. But including me it is the query of every fan that why a team like Manchester united add those two strikers already the part of Manchester United. Because they both have no such performance records from their previous clubs. Because, the signing of big clubs should be at the high level for a high competition.  A number of viewers are still unhappy with the decision of Manchester United for adding victor osimhen. Because they believe there are also good players then osimhen which could be bought. Because a club like Manchester United should take it seriously it's not a local club so its singing should also not be local.

I can't agree with you. Why do you consider Osimhen a bad striker? In the 2022-23 season, we saw Osimhen perform well and score a lot of goals. Osimhen played a key role in Napoli's title win. Osimhen performed well in the Galatasaray jersey last season. He scored 26 goals and made 4 assists. Osimhen has proven that he is capable of scoring a lot if he gets enough help from his teammates.

Osimhen is definitely a good choice for Manchester United. If Manchester United can strengthen their midfield, then they will undoubtedly get a lot of goals from Osimhen. Also, Amorim thinks that Osimhen is suitable for his match strategy, which is why he is interested in adding Osimhen to the squad.

Victor Osimhen is a good option for Manchester United. Anyone that loves football will not say that Victor is a bad option for Manchester United. Infact, I don't think that Osimhen will be a bad option for any club at all.

But I thought that Manchester United and Osimhen anticipated deal has collapsed. Why are we still mentioning it here and giving Manchester United fans false hope. As Manchester United refused to qualify for the champions league, I knew something will be wrong in signing a good striker.

[baeva]

It is actually not certain yet whether Osimhen will sign for Manchester United. The Red Devils are for sure in the race but they aren't alone in it. 

Al-Hilal is still after him, there are other unnamed Premier League teams are also and Juventus is said to be monitoring his situation too. But honestly it would really be a great signing for Manchester United.

Neither Hojlund nor Zirkzee can get near him in performance...

MU is not even serious in chasing a new striker. They linked to the so many strikers, but not even official bid came from them. They seem so desperate to buy a new striker because of all of their target have expensive price.
Nothing can be expected from manchester United as long as they have not yet get rid of their garbage strikers.

Manchester united is currently facing some criticism from the fans and some viewers due to their some bad decisions. According to reports Manchester united is Trying to sign the victor osimhen as a new striker in their team. And fans are not happy because there is a good striker then osimhen in the field which can easily be signed by  Manchester United. Because there are already two strikers in the team which was also  the foolish decision of Manchester United.  And i think Manchester United is going to make more decisions like before. I think there are no financial issues with the team so the decision must be sensible in the favour of tean not just a new addition. Because the team needs performance not only in addition to the name of the striker. Manchester united should reconsider their decision before making it possible.

I think the rumours about Osimhen will remain rumours, MU aren't stupid enough to recruit a bunch of players and pay their wages for nothing, because obviously a lot of players won't even play in that case. The amount of bad decisions is really off the scale, but to be honest I think it's only going to get worse, the problem is deep within the club, most likely in its management, not somewhere superficial, in the coach or the players....

[kawetsriyanto]

Manchester united is currently facing some criticism from the fans and some viewers due to their some bad decisions. According to reports Manchester united is Trying to sign the victor osimhen as a new striker in their team. And fans are not happy because there is a good striker then osimhen in the field which can easily be signed by  Manchester United. Because there are already two strikers in the team which was also  the foolish decision of Manchester United.

Those fans who criticize Man United to sign Osimhen, they probably don't understand football well. Even if Man United already have 2 strikers, none of them have a proper ability as a top striker. IMO, Rasmus Højlund and Joshua Zirkzee are 2 average strikers only. Man United need a stronger striker if they want to be more competitive in EPL. However I doubt Man United can sign Osimhen because this striker is demanded by too many big teams. Besides Man United, Osimhen is also rumored to sign by Liverpool. I believe Osimhen will be more interested to join Liverpool over Man United.

And i think Manchester United is going to make more decisions like before. I think there are no financial issues with the team so the decision must be sensible in the favour of tean not just a new addition. Because the team needs performance not only in addition to the name of the striker.

What decision do you mean? It should be a different decision.  
Even if Man United have no financial issue, it doesn't mean they have a lot of money. Also, it is not all about the money, sometimes a play chooses a team because of the chance to win trophies. Man United is a small team now, I even doubt that Man United will have a chance to win any trophy in the next season. So, there is no something special in Man United now. This makes Osimhen has no interest to join.

[Adbitco]

You are right that the Turkish league is more familiar to us than the Saudi league. Very few of us know the Saudi league well. So if Osimhen plays in the Saudi league, then maybe we will not hear Osimhen's name again in a few days.

However, if Osimhen becomes the top scorer in the Saudi Pro League, then the scenario will definitely change. And Osimhen has the potential to be the top scorer in the Saudi league. Osimhen was the top scorer in this year's Super Lig.

However, I think we will see Osimhen in the Premier League. Several big clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United have shown interest in adding Osimhen to their squad.

Why won't the Turkish league be more familiar to most of us that watches European competition, of course it will be. It's in Europe and it will definitely have that popularity, I even knew if Estonia league before the Saudi Arabia league even. I guess they embarked on this project of heavy spending just to pronounce their league to the world and one way if that was gettytge most influencer player on the planet to the league. Frankly, it was after Ronaldo went to Saudi that most people started picking up interest in the league.

[Velvet78]

How many of the newly promoted teams in the Premier League will manage not to relegate this season you think? And which one of them?    I think Leeds have the biggest potential among the trio.

While Manchester United are going for Mbeumo in addition to Cunha, they seriously need an actual striker to strengthen their attack, Hojlund is not the ideal and putting too much on these players may affect them staying fit.

They need to find ways to offload some players and go for a more competitive players and not just looking at potentials.

Considering Amorim's system, yeah those 2 players will need a good striker ahead of them. A good finisher...

Yeah Hojlund is a huge waste of time for them. Zirkzee is also not that good. I hope Amorim makes a good move.

[Coyster]

How many of the newly promoted teams in the Premier League will manage not to relegate this season you think? And which one of them?

Maybe all of them will get relegated, lol, just like in the 2024/2025 season were all the newly promoted teams (Leicester, Ipswich Town and Southampton) were relegated, so Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland have to watch it, lol. That said, we would have to wait for the season to start before we can make any good prediction.

Their summer transfer business has to also be good, i know they don't have huge resources, but they have to use the little they have to sign good players that can help them stay in the EPL.

[SatoPrincess]

You are right that the Turkish league is more familiar to us than the Saudi league. Very few of us know the Saudi league well. So if Osimhen plays in the Saudi league, then maybe we will not hear Osimhen's name again in a few days.

However, if Osimhen becomes the top scorer in the Saudi Pro League, then the scenario will definitely change. And Osimhen has the potential to be the top scorer in the Saudi league. Osimhen was the top scorer in this year's Super Lig.

However, I think we will see Osimhen in the Premier League. Several big clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United have shown interest in adding Osimhen to their squad.

Why won't the Turkish league be more familiar to most of us that watches European competition, of course it will be. It's in Europe and it will definitely have that popularity, I even knew if Estonia league before the Saudi Arabia league even. I guess they embarked on this project of heavy spending just to pronounce their league to the world and one way if that was gettytge most influencer player on the planet to the league. Frankly, it was after Ronaldo went to Saudi that most people started picking up interest in the league.

It’s true that the Saudi League only started to get attention when Ronaldo signed for Al Nassr. But for me he Saudi  Pro League and the Turkish are on the same level in terms of popularity. Despite being a European league the Turkish League is not one of the big leagues in Europe. To be honest I didn’t watch the Turkish league until Victor Osimhen went to Galatasaray on loan.