Sheringham must have been 33-34 when he signed him, Berbatov was 30+ as well. But for those who were on the books and heading for 30 you’re right that very few of them passed that stage and remained at the club.
I still think the one that got away and was sold too soon was Jaap Stam. He was elite level and in his prime. He deserved more time at the club. I was devastated when he was sold he was a colossus old school centre back I enjoyed watching him play.
26/27. Sheringham a few years younger than 33/34 I’d imagine.
Stam had to go.
He correctly identified that the Neville brothers were busy cunts
He was 31 when United signed him.
With mount and Fernandes able to cover out wide and you’ve rashford, Diallo and garnacho surely they could just sell Sancho and Anthony?
No real need to replace either likewise with eirksen and lindelof.
United’s summer signings made an impact in the season opener against Fulham, with Joshua Zirkzee scoring a late winner and Noussair Mazraoui putting in an accomplished display at right-back. Matthijs de Ligt got his debut as a substitute, and Old Trafford even got a first sighting of Leny Yoro, who was part of the presentation to the crowd before kick-off wearing a protective boot and using crutches after his foot surgery.
After making four signings, United’s focus has switched to outgoings, with talks stepping up over Scott McTominay’s potential exit. Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna travelled to England for face-to-face meetings on McTominay and progress is being made, although reports in Italy of personal terms being agreed with the player are incorrect.
McTominay may be on his way out of Old Trafford (Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
Fulham also renewed their interest in McTominay, having previously made bids below United’s valuation of at least £25million, but ended up going for Sander Berge, on Monday agreeing a deal of £20m plus £5m in add-ons.
Fulham moved on when it became clear McTominay wanted to wait on offers from other clubs. Galatasaray made an attractive offer of personal terms, while Fenerbahce, managed by Jose Mourinho, who gave McTominay his United debut, are also interested. Everton represent another opportunity in the Premier League but they would have to get creative with a transfer given their limited funds. McTominay’s situation may be left late in the window.
Jadon Sancho being left out of United’s squad, albeit after an ear infection, reminded people of his availability. Sancho is also looking to play regular football somewhere.
United have got the bulk of their work done, addressing key positions up top and at the back, but it could be a busy climax to the window with several players up for sale and the club still wanting to add a midfielder.
United still need to be disciplined on spending, having already broken off negotiations for players deemed too expensive, and there is a resolve to avoid any panic as the deadline approaches. Getting funds into the club is the priority at the moment. United want to continue a policy of buying players at the younger end of the spectrum.
Bringing in a No 6 remains the final piece of the jigsaw laid out at the start of the summer, and though United have previously halted talks over Manuel Ugarte at Paris Saint-Germain, the Uruguayan is still under consideration.
Sources connected to the discussions believe an agreement is possible as the deadline approaches, with agent Jorge Mendes working on the deal, but it may come late. United had been considering Berge but did not progress initial talks. They have alternative targets.
United missed four big chances against Fulham, and though Zirkzee made a scoring impact, executives are keeping a new centre-forward in mind given Rasmus Hojlund’s injury. An arrival in that area of the pitch would need a major sale first, however. United are not progressing with discussions on Ivan Toney due to the cost involved in fee and wages. Toney is subject to interest from Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli.
United are also said to have decided against pursuing a left-back, ruling out a move for Fenerbahce’s Ferdi Kadioglu, despite reports in Turkey. Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot offer options in that position, and Erik ten Hag said Luke Shaw’s injury would not keep him out for too long.
McTominay has the most attention, but United are also looking to offload Christian Eriksen, who is 32 and has one year left on his contract. United have been looking for at least £5million for the Danish international. Ajax, where Eriksen first emerged, present the prospect of an emotional full circle, and the transfer has been proposed to the Dutch club. But Ajax need sales to balance the books and, as things stand, there is no expectation of a move for Eriksen.
Victor Lindelof and Hannibal Mejbri are two more on the fringes of the squad who could go.
Manchester United are looking to offload Eriksen (Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
Sancho is a live situation, with United asking for £40million. But finding a club to meet his wages is an issue. PSG have been consistently linked but Sancho has not been part of their plans so far this summer. Some at United sense Chelsea may make an approach.
Panathinaikos are in talks with United over a deal for winger Facundo Pellistri.
United also feel Saudi Arabia could yet present an outlet for a player or two.
Laurie Whitwell
https://twitter.com/tenhagera/status/1825816406035697938?s=46
This will drive posters from a certain club demented 
How much did they save by firing poor Cath? And the rest of the tea ladies
Was the new spend thing not made up? They hard lot took it serious?
So you reckon there’s money for a late Harry Kane bid💪
Is there a trophy for that?
A number 6, the final piece of the jigsaw.
Bad news for Manchester United. He’ll be back in the team.
https://twitter.com/ExaminerSport/status/1826026317340619159
They should sell Sancho, Anthony, lindelof and eirksen and raise the funds for the ugarte.
You’d have a much smaller squad with a good age profile.
Looks like Darren fletchers young load is going to get first team action.
Thought Antony was supposed to be a “cult hero”. Maybe that was a typo 
Always felt if Hargreaves and fletcher were fit we would have won the 09 champions league final.
Fletcher was suspended
Ya a silly booking at the end of the Arsenal game wasn’t it?
