Summer Transfer Window 2026

[HKsaint]

Is he like Jordy Clasie?

[CB Fry]

11 hours ago, VectisSaint said:

He doesn't want to leave. He is committed to being back, this is not a rumour this is as reported in the Belfast Telegraph after Norn Iron's last home game. 

Players are very good at getting those kind of messages out there.

"I didn't want to leave but the club got an offer they couldn't turn down"

There's a long way between "don't want to leave" and "I am definitely signing a new contract at a Champ club when Prem offers are right there".

Saying you don't want to leave also preserves loyalty bonuses and potentially other monetary benefits.

So dont get excited by "it's not a rumour". That's not quite the same thing as the reality of situations.

 

[Dman]

On 20/06/2026 at 17:17, Badger said:

Not a fan of Ankersen by any means, but not sure this is on him. Wasn’t Charles during the Shields period ? (Although may still have been negotiated by Rasmus),

Trouble is in securing the young players from City and Chelsea, the sell on is part of the deal, and they probably won’t look at selling without. It also makes the deal more affordable for us, and ‘transfers’ some of the risk involved.

Probably a case that without the sell on clause, we don’t get to see the Lavias, Charles, and Livramentos in the first place. 

Jason Wilcox. Charles signed under Russell Martin first time round in the champ. 

[Marsdinho]

Anyone with kids will understand that when you say "we will see" you are really deflecting from the real answer, which is usually not the answer the child wants to hear.

https://manunews.com/blog/man-utd-transfer-news-shea-charles-2/

[DT]

On 20/06/2026 at 22:18, Tommy Mulgrew said:

Josh Mulligan, a 5’9” midget; no thanks.  Much rather have David Ozoh from Palace: younger, taller (over 6’) and better; he did well on loan at Derby last year and I doubt that Palace regard him as good enough for the EPL yet.  If Charles looks likely to leave we should get Ozoh.

Lionel Messi. Tiny. So shit.

[Chez]

15 hours ago, Wade Garrett said:

He needs to sign a contract then.  The club aren’t going to let him run his contract down.

It's a very familiar situation. There is no reason for him to sign a new deal as his career is going upwards not downwards, so he holds all the cards and like you say, the club don't want to see him walk on a free so have to maximise their return by offloading now. However, he could help us get promoted, which obviously has massive financial implications, so he'll only go if a decent offer comes. He's a talented player, so there will be interest. 

[Gloucester Saint]

2 hours ago, Marsdinho said:

Anyone with kids will understand that when you say "we will see" you are really deflecting from the real answer, which is usually not the answer the child wants to hear.

https://manunews.com/blog/man-utd-transfer-news-shea-charles-2/

If he’s not signing a new contract then it would suit all parties. In addition to a Fernandes sell on fee, and Ramsdale departure that would be a decent start to addressing PSR.

Sugawara having a good WC might get a bonus larger fee as well.

Edited 2 hours ago by Gloucester Saint

[DT]

1 hour ago, Chez said:

It's a very familiar situation. There is no reason for him to sign a new deal as his career is going upwards not downwards, so he holds all the cards and like you say, the club don't want to see him walk on a free so have to maximise their return by offloading now. However, he could help us get promoted, which obviously has massive financial implications, so he'll only go if a decent offer comes. He's a talented player, so there will be interest. 

All true and well put. The difficult thing for us is that we will have trouble replacing someone of his ability and 'embeddedness' for £20m. But that's football, I guess. Better to take that now rather than risk losing him for free. Hope we play reasonably hard ball - take a leaf out of Brighton's book

[hypochondriac]

7 hours ago, CB Fry said:

Players are very good at getting those kind of messages out there.

"I didn't want to leave but the club got an offer they couldn't turn down"

There's a long way between "don't want to leave" and "I am definitely signing a new contract at a Champ club when Prem offers are right there".

Saying you don't want to leave also preserves loyalty bonuses and potentially other monetary benefits.

So dont get excited by "it's not a rumour". That's not quite the same thing as the reality of situations.

 

And of course he may actually want to stay but we want to sell for the right price. We need to make sales and he is one that can give us the most amount of cash for the smallest hit to the team.

[hypochondriac]

4 minutes ago, DT said:

All true and well put. The difficult thing for us is that we will have trouble replacing someone of his ability and 'embeddedness' for £20m. But that's football, I guess. Better to take that now rather than risk losing him for free. Hope we play reasonably hard ball - take a leaf out of Brighton's book

We won't be replacing him for 20 million. Likely 5-7 million and use the rest for finances.

[Adamski]

On 20/06/2026 at 20:22, SuperSAINT said:

 

As well as a Scottish Saint I am also a big Dundee fan, who Mulligan played for before moving to Hibs last summer. I, along with many other Dees was gutted he moved on, for a development fee. 

Mulligan was a fantastic player in the middle of the park for us and has the potential to go to the top. Ive watched him a bit since his move and he's kicked on, hence the interest in him at Championship level. He would be a very good signing for us if we could get him. 

Incidentally, I wish Saints would show an interest in our young CB, Luke Graham. He's another destined for a great career. Steal him from under the nose of both The Skates and The Rangers who both have more than a passing interest....

[ally_uk]

If he doesn't want to sign a contract get as much money as we can and onwards....

If Leeds want him maybe they can allow us to talk to Piroe or Joe Gelhardt.

 

 

[Teamsaint1]

1 hour ago, DT said:

All true and well put. The difficult thing for us is that we will have trouble replacing someone of his ability and 'embeddedness' for £20m. But that's football, I guess. Better to take that now rather than risk losing him for free. Hope we play reasonably hard ball - take a leaf out of Brighton's book

In terms of " Embeddedness" we just have to move one CM on hopefully, leaving three established and a new signing to integrate, so that would be fine. Depends if Jander is pushing hard for a move though.

[davefizzy14]

20 hours ago, VectisSaint said:

He doesn't want to leave. He is committed to being back, this is not a rumour this is as reported in the Belfast Telegraph after Norn Iron's last home game. 

Are you saying then that Shea will be staying? We've got the option to extend his contract by one year.

Edited 40 minutes ago by davefizzy14